HeyJaredThe Curatorial Collector
Insights into the art world past and present: museums, the art market, and the stories behind the world's masterpieces.
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The Masterpiece Memo #6: Thomas Cole’s The Oxbow (1836) (opens the original)
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For what seems like forever, I’ve been attached to the notion of the sublime. I still remember the first time I was introduced to the concept in my freshman-year high school English class. My teacher put it simply so it would stick:The sublime is so beautiful, it’s scary…I’ve never forgotten that definition.When something is sublime, it seeks to display the incredible, divine power of nature, focuses on the terrifying natural world, and serves as a warning to those who wish to oppose it. It desc
The NYC Fall Art Edit: What To See This Season (opens the original)
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With over 300 exhibitions currently open in the city, the art world has felt particularly overwhelming as of late. Every time I open my inbox, I’m met with a new event, talk, or opening that I’ve been invited to. One of the biggest blessings about New York so far has been the endless opportunities to go see art (I see something new almost every day!), but at the same time, it’s hard to get organized and figure out what to prioritize.The NYC Fall Art Edit was crafted for
when an art history student decorates a bedroom (opens the original)
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When I moved to the Upper East Side this August to begin my M.A. in the History of Art and Archaeology at NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts (literally a week ago), I finally saw the very small bedroom I had to work with.My new apartment isn’t grand. It doesn’t have dramatic swirled moldings, an endless amount of light, or enough space to add lots of extra furniture.To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<
10 Things I’m Currently Collecting (opens the original)
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This summer, I caught myself saving things for later. I think it’s because I can recognize how this snapshot of time has felt incredibly valuable to me. I’m in this transitory state about to enter a brand new chapter of my life, and the influences I’ve found around me truly chronicle this whimsical, chaotic, and truly magical moment.Subscribe nowSo, here’s a peek inside my current inspiration folder: the things I’ve been saving on social media, researc
what it was like to attend st andrews for a semester (opens the original)
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As I’m about to start a new semester at a completely new school, I’m reminded of a time not too long ago when I did the same thing—except back then, it was temporary.Probably my most frequent DMs are from people asking me how my experience was at the University of St Andrews: the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world, the famous meeting place of William and Kate, and, for one magical semester in the spring of 2025, my home as an international student.<a class="image-link image2 i
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