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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 5h

So very excited for the lecture tonight on the restoration of this virtually unknown silhouetted crucifix by Pesellino ca. 1450. Now on view at #FraAngelico at Palazzo Strozzi, Florence

#Renaissance #EarlyModern

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 1d

There is no ceasefire.
There never was.

Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 1d

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 60 people including children – officials

Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza have killed at least 60 people, including many children, local hospital officials said.It is likely to be the most ...

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 1d

Oh my. We must elect Cuomo now!

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 1d

My favorite college professor said that he was an art historian because humans did so many horrible things, he wanted to focus on something they did that was beautiful. Gorgeous and powerful bronze Dying Gaul... by Kehinde Wiley, 2022. Balm for the soul.

readfoyer.com/article/kehi...

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 1d

I must say, I do love my robot vacuum.

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 1d

They will just never, ever criticize him, no matter how stupid, craven, and/or illegal his actions.

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 2d

Was there for Christmas last year. Such a fabulous city. And the food!!!

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 2d

Why would the #Medici have sold this? Hard to believe it is the painting from the inventory. Need to read the #FraAngelico catalogue entry

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 4d

This gem from Detroit is practically lost in its gallery hanging across from the immense, and immensely beautiful, reconstituted San Marco Altarpiece. #FraAngelico definitely outshines Jan Van Eyck in this case. Was this once attributed to Petrus Christus?

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 3d

How Politics Is Changing the Way #History Is Taught (K-12)
@historians.org

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/u...

How Politics Is Changing the Way History Is Taught

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 4d

This gem from Detroit is practically lost in its gallery hanging across from the immense, and immensely beautiful, reconstituted San Marco Altarpiece. #FraAngelico definitely outshines Jan Van Eyck in this case. Was this once attributed to Petrus Christus?

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 4d

Just spent the entire day with #FraAngelico. Why would such a wee crucifix need two painters to finish it. In the gallery at San Marco it is given to Lorenzo Monaco and Angelico.

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 6d

So great to see this in the exhibition in Florence!

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 6d

I also love #FraAngelico. Enjoy!

www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...

BBC Audio | The Documentary Podcast | Carl Brandon Strehlke: My search for the 15th Century artist Beato Angelico

Carl Brandon Strehlke on his search for the work of 15th Century friar Beato Angelico

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 6d

This was actually a few weeks ago, but #Florence was blessed with the sun for the first time in a week today! #Firenze #Badia #medievalsky

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 7d

“…the main effect of the president’s effort to dominate and punish his political enemies is to harm all Americans”

There’s a Reason Trump Fears #NoKings

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/o...

Opinion | There’s a Reason Trump Fears No Kings

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 9d

As well as his press secretary’s use of “Your mom did” as an appropriate response to reporter questions.

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 9d

“Last week, when HuffPost asked the #WhiteHouse who chose Hungary [for] an upcoming meeting between #Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, responded, “Your mom did”
My country is run by petulant children.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/o...

Opinion | Trump Posted a Video of Himself Dumping Excrement on Our Cities. It’s a Glimpse of His Deepest Drives.

www.nytimes.com

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 9d

More outrageous behavior from the “violent individuals who should never have been pardoned.” So relieved they have arrested the guy. Hopefully he will be jailed for a good long while.

Pardoned #Jan6 Rioter Charged With Threatening #HakeemJeffries

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/u...

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Charged With Threatening Hakeem Jeffries

www.nytimes.com

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 9d

Oh my God

NPR @npr.org · 9d

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland. n.pr/474as2p

9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland

The appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 9d

So is this a metaphor or just gross?

Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/u...

Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place.

www.nytimes.com

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 10d

Pro tip: don’t mutter f&@cking a$$h0le while stuck in passport line with a 9:30 departure and you mishear them call 9:25 as 9:35. All to hurry up and be stuck on the tarmac on a humid bus waiting for the plan crew to be ready to let us on the plane.

Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 10d

Oh Schiphol, I have not missed you. Why Delta only gave me 90 minutes between flights I’ll never know.

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 10d

So glad to have just landed in Amsterdam and can pretend like this is someone else’s crumbling democracy. Italy in three hours!

Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 10d

It would be nice if the US had a system of government that didn’t allow the president to arbitrarily tariff whoever he wanted, except we very explicitly do, and since no one seems to care or react, then I guess the rules of our government no longer exist

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

Trump says he's imposing new tariffs on Colombia but won't say what the rate will be

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 11d

Mr. Macklowe seems unfamiliar with the tales of Babel, Icarus, and karma.

On why expertise is actually a good thing. Ah. Hubris.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/n...

A Tower on Billionaires’ Row Is Full of Cracks. Who’s to Blame?

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Anne Leader @leaderannephd.bsky.social · 11d

True. But separating her only reinforces the ridiculous obsession with having a selfie in front of her. Not that 99% of the people cramming in there have any idea why she matters or is interesting. I wonder where they will put the Venus de Milo. Her current position is a hazard!

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