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Women Being Inexpertly Groped In Western Art History

by Mallory Ortberg · February 10, 2015
A common thread throughout Western art is that men have no idea what to do with a woman's breasts.
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Families Who Hate Each Other In Western Art History

by Mallory Ortberg · November 24, 2014
Western art history is full of sad families.
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Women Having A Terrible Time At Parties In Western Art History

by Mallory Ortberg · October 28, 2014
Women who go to parties in Western art almost always have a lousy time.

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  • Lord Byron’s “Fare Thee Well,” or “I Just Think It’s Funny How”

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  • Joan Didion and Anna Wintour: Best Friends Forever

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Normal Conversations In Western Art History

by Mallory Ortberg · July 7, 2014
Mallory continues her mission to caption every painting in Western art history.
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