In this week's newsletter, JR at the Louvre and more links to inspire the next 13 seasons of Art 101

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Hi, art lovers!

What are we watching?

A whole lot of stories that could inspire the next 13 seasons of Art 101, for starters. For instance, if we did a video about conceptual art, then it would have to include Duchamp's Fountain because that's where it all began. But did he steal the credit from a woman? This woman, specifically? It's an argument that's been out there for a while, but author Siri Hustvedt recently made her case in The Guardian. (This professor politely disagrees.)

Christo announced that he'll be wrapping the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with "silvery-blue recyclable material." And because Paris (and ginormous art installations), take a look at how JR transformed the Louvre this week. Visitors managed to obliterate his paper installation within 24 hours — so if you're hoping to win this bonkers Airbnb contest, sorry bb's, but a firsthand view of that incredible illusion won't be included in the prize. Somehow, a night alone with the Mona Lisa will have to be enough, and going off this Twitter thread, just be grateful you're not staying at the LACMA.

What are we watching?

Join the Lucas Brothers on a trip to another museum (The Met!) in this segment from Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. It's a story that investigates a problem that long predates the dawn of stock image libraries, namely: what's the deal with white nationalists and Classical sculpture? It'll be no shocker to learn that Nazis are dum-dums, but this hilarious field trip/history lesson is worth your time. This trailer for the new Jim Jarmusch movie is, too. (I'm suffering from major zombie fatigue, but it had me at Tilda Swinton + samurai sword.)

And because we promised you eye candy

Technically, these masks are part of a marketing campaign for Barcelona's Grec Festival, but thanks to the magic of newsletter analytics, I know how much you all love colourful paper art, and I couldn't resist sharing.

We should probably just launch an entire series called "Seriously, That's Paper." Follow Julia Ibbini on Instagram to see how she creates these impossibly intricate designs. (Hint: lasers.)

I'll never look at my dinner plates the same way again. Thanks for the beautiful nightmares, Vanessa Davis.

You've got to see this

There's an interactive documentary hiding inside Snapchat - And we'll save you the headache of trying to search for it. At the link, you can unlock Snap lenses from Grey Matter AR — a project by Toronto-based artist Karen Vanderborght that aims to bridge the generation gap.

What, exactly, is an art installation? - And why is Professor Lise going into Hulk mode? All will be revealed in this week's episode of Art 101.

Gawd, she's such a... - Ever been called a prude? Take pride in knowing your boundaries. Toronto-based poet Twoey Gray is on a mission to reclaim the p-word. Watch her perform "Anthem of the Prude."

Follow this artist

Lisa LaRose (@lisalaroseart) - If you've seen our latest profile pic, you already know Lisa's work. She turned our logo into a bursting bouquet. Stop and smell the painted flowers.

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