The Latest Breaking News from Johannes Vermeer

Vermeer by Andrew Graham-Dixon audiobook review – a sharp and authoritative guide

The author offers intriguing insights into the way this Dutch artist worked, including fresh perspectives on The Girl With the Pearl Earring

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15

Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' goes on rare overseas trip to Japan

Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is on display in Osaka for five weeks, marking its first international trip in more than a decade. The masterpiece has been loaned by the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands while the museum undergoes renovation.

Euronews · Aug 21

42 Famous Artworks Made Funnier By Svetlana Petrova Inserting Her Orange Cat Into Them (New Pics)

What happens when some of the world’s most famous masterpieces get an unexpected feline addition? Artist Svetlana Petrova’s ongoing Fat Cat Art project answers that question by inserting her beloved ginger cat, Zarathustra, into iconic works by Van Gogh, Vermeer, Dalí, Botticelli, Magritte, and many others. With his dramatic poses,…

Bored Panda · Aug 19

How iconic paintings would look with a 21st century glow up

Smoky eye makeup, contouring and matte lips were amongst the top beauty trends popular over the past 30 years

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025

5 great podcasts about art forgery

With its longer forms of storytelling, the podcast is sufficiently supple to investigate the labyrinthine qualities of art forgery, the peculiar celebrity of the art forger, and the modern obsession with authenticity.

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2025

40 World-Famous Paintings That Altered The Course Of Art — And Their Massive Worth

Explore how 40 of the world’s most famous paintings have broken records, inspired generations, and redefined what “valuable art” really is.

Bored Panda · Nov 13, 2025

40 Famous Paintings That Changed Art Forever And Cost A Fortune Doing It

Explore how 40 of the world’s most famous paintings have broken records, inspired generations, and redefined what “valuable art” really is.

Bored Panda · Nov 13, 2025

Texel, The Hague, Haarlem: Locals like to swap Amsterdam for these quieter Dutch destinations

Amsterdam is becoming oversaturated with tourists, so much so that it recently prompted residents to sue the city.

Euronews · Oct 10, 2025

21 Timeless Paintings And The Fascinating Stories That Made Them Legendary

This collection of 21 famous paintings and the stories behind them brings you closer to the artists and the moments that shaped their craft.

Bored Panda · Oct 9, 2025

The Guardian view on the ‘twin’ Vermeers: how to spot a masterpiece

Editorial: Two versions of the Guitar Player raise important questions of attribution. In our age of fake images, authenticity in art is more vital than ever

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025