Diane Tucker

Like art history? Here’s a starter pack of art historians and arts writers on Bluesky. Lots of fun and engaging stuff for your feed....

The people of Serbia celebrating the defeat of the dictator who held full authoritarian control of their country for nearly 14 years. This is what democracy looks like.

literally this comic except he apparently lives in Czechia instead of Nebraska

Gary Tyler, a quilt artist who spent decades on death row for a crime he didn’t commit, now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 Weekend vibes... 2,000 years ago, a bronze masterpiece immortalized a young girl playfully chasing a partridge. Stolen from an archaeological site in southern Spain and recently recovered, the sculpture is now on display at Madrid's Museo Arqueológico Nacional. (my 📸)

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 Happy Sunday, Bluesky I dropped by Madrid's Reina Sofía this morning to see Picasso's "Guernica"— but that's not the only reason I'm sharing this video. Watch till the end. Coolest museum security guard ever? Looks like Jackson Pollock but without the whiskey? 🎨 More in the ALT...

Reading has become an endangered species. Which is half the problem with American political life. Maybe more than half. If you can't read, you can't think. Then you can fall for anything. The idea, for instance, that the truth is fake news.

1. "Choosin' Texas" is a good song. Ask any songwriter. 2. The disconnect between a song shattering all-time chart records and some people feeling like they’ve never heard it is caused by our highly fragmented streaming era 3. IOW, high concentration vs broad reach; comfort zone streaming loop

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 🎨 #DutchArt Saturday vibes... An artist at work in his studio. The atmosphere is one of hushed creativity, where time slows down and the only thing that matters is the canvas. Adriaen van Ostade, "The Painter in His Workshop" (1633)

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 🎨 #dragons Happy Sunday, Bluesky Discover how three master painters turned the legend of Saint George and the Dragon into a masterclass in human psychology—and a study in how cultural norms take root New from me: theshymuseumgoer.com/2026/09/16/saint-george-and-dragon-paintings/

If anyone's a freelance journalist (I assume there are some on Bluesky) and wants to contribute to election coverage please reach out to me, akleinman at heartlandsignal

The Kennedy Center crowd is singing America The Beautiful. This is what democracy looks like.

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 🎨 Saturday vibes... A tribute to everyday chores. A woman and a child hold hands, having just collected something for dinner in a bowl and the child's pinafore. A broom leans on freshly swept cobblestones. 🧹✨ Pieter de Hooch, "Courtyard of a House in Delft" (1658)

If we aren’t doing this everywhere, what are we even doing? Annual Toronto dog swim before they close down the outdoor pools for the season:

Hello, clever music historians Can I legitimately call this a guitar, or is there a more proper name for this 18th-century instrument? Portrait is French, d. 1785 (I know nothing about guitars)

🗃️ 🐡 For Labor Day, a mystery... Is this a portrait of three workers or one man moving in sequence? A cinematic perspective would have been radical in 1875. Was the artist influenced by early motion photography? I spy only one wine glass. Is it a clue? G. Caillebotte, "The Floor Scrapers" (1875)

Some people destroy books and some noble hearted restore and preserve them, like this woman. Protest #AI companies destruction of our literature. Fight it. #book_binding #books

Some years ago, I saw Cassandra Wilson live at the Blue Note in NYC—a perfect evening. If you haven't experienced her magic, here she is performing live at Austin City Limits:

A charming little #AncientGreek pottery vessel in the shape of a seashell, made about 2400 years ago #Archaeology #AncientBlueSky

#BlueSkyMonday 🗃️ In the 14th century, Giotto’s deep blue skies marked a turning point in art history. While Byzantine artists used gold leaf to convey the divine light of heaven, Giotto painted realistic skies, bringing sacred stories down to earth. Giotto, "Joachim's Dream" (c.1305)

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 In this version of the tale, George doesn't slay the dragon. The princess holds it on a leash. The message? Evil is indestructible and we cannot be complacent. The dragon is now ours, and it is our responsibility to keep it leashed. Paolo Uccello, Saint George & the Dragon (1470)

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekHforHearts #ShowHeart #UrbanGaze #HumansOfBluesky #aofoto Chalk-drawn hopscotch made with hearts instead of squares. #ECK #Hopscotch #ChildrensGames #ChalkArtwork #Childhood

Looking for a meaningful way to honor the exceptional life and legacy of Dolly Parton? Consider making a donation to one of her passion projects: The Imagination Library. 📚 #DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary #LiteracyMatters #BookCommunity

One of my favorite Canadians 🇨🇦

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 #ModernArt #ArtSky Weekend vibes... Nobody captured the nostalgic beauty of everyday sweets quite like American artist Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021). His thick, creamy brushstrokes look good enough to eat...

I promise that you don't want to hear me sing at this karaoke night. But some friends will—including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Paul Rudd, and special guests. Enter to win a spot at a night to remember. You'll be helping to mobilize voters for the critical 2026 midterms. bit.ly/win-karaoke

I had leftover pizza and a cappuccino for breakfast. Please tell me that's how they do it in Italy. #Italy

I'm listening, I'm learning. Safety first, NYC.

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 #MuseumSky Weekend vibes.... In an era obsessed with busyness, Danish artist Peter Ilsted appeals to anyone who longs to retreat into a cozy corner—even if just for a little while 💙📚 Peter Ilsted, "Interior with Girl Reading" (1908)

I feel like an issue that would connect well with voters would be doing anything at all to slow the current progression toward "absolutely everything now is a scam"

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 Happy Sunday, Blueskyers In the 1880s, French Impressionist Camille Pissarro, known for his landscapes, "ventured timidly into painting figures." Nothing fancy—just a perfect balance between everyday people and the land they lived on. Pissarro, "Peasant Girl with a Stick" (1881)

🗃️ 🐡 #FolkloreThursday Posting at the witching hour... Notice the spiked roof tiles (circled) in Cartagena, Colombia. During the Spanish colonial period, homeowners believed these spikes stopped witches from landing on their roof—keeping the household spiritually (and politically) safe. 🧹

You guys go on ahead, I’m going to hang out here for awhile ☺️ Armchair Books, Edinburgh's Old Town

Childcare is now more expensive than college. In the Legislature, I passed a bill to cut property taxes for childcare centers, allowing small businesses like Green Space Nature Preschool to cut costs for working families. In the Senate, I’ll keep fighting for our tiny Texans. 🌱

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 #WomenArtists #YoungArtists Happy Sunday, Blueskyers "Art is an amazing way to cope, and an amazing way to learn"

#MonaLisa 🗃️ 🐡 #MuseumSky Agreed. Dropping this here for anyone wanting a closer look 👇

watched the odyssey last night. film ruined by everyone speaking english instead of ancient greek.

#ArtHistory 🗃️ 🐡 #Museums Happy Sunday, Blueskyers Escaping reality with the ironically named "Girl Escaping" by Joan Miró on the outdoor roof terrace of the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona