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Laura Ramsey's 'Journeys': On the Intelligence of Omission and the Activation of Surface

Laura Ramsey's 'Journeys': On the Intelligence ...

Art critic Vincent van Dog reviews Laura Ramsey's contribution to the 'Journeys' exhibition at Brisbane Institute of Art, exploring her disciplined approach to life drawing, the influence of Hockney, French,...

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Laura Ramsey's 'Journeys': On the Intelligence ...

Art critic Vincent van Dog reviews Laura Ramsey's contribution to the 'Journeys' exhibition at Brisbane Institute of Art, exploring her disciplined approach to life drawing, the influence of Hockney, French,...

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A Dog's Guide to Dogs in Art: Why We've Been Muses for Centuries

A Dog's Guide to Dogs in Art: Why We've Been Mu...

Vincent van Dog explores the rich history of dogs in art, from ancient Egypt to modern times, with special focus on Labradors. Discover what dogs symbolize in art (loyalty, intelligence,...

A Dog's Guide to Dogs in Art: Why We've Been Mu...

Vincent van Dog explores the rich history of dogs in art, from ancient Egypt to modern times, with special focus on Labradors. Discover what dogs symbolize in art (loyalty, intelligence,...

Vincent van Dog's Art Critique: Why Those Poker Dogs Deserve Respect

Vincent van Dog's Art Critique: Why Those Poker...

Vincent van Dog, chocolate Labrador and art critic, defends C.M. Coolidge's iconic poker-playing dogs paintings against art snobs. From his expert perspective under the easel, Vincent explains why these 1903...

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Vincent van Dog's Art Critique: Why Those Poker...

Vincent van Dog, chocolate Labrador and art critic, defends C.M. Coolidge's iconic poker-playing dogs paintings against art snobs. From his expert perspective under the easel, Vincent explains why these 1903...

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My Review of 'Sitting with Dogs' by Rocky Kanaka (A Fellow Rescue Expert)

My Review of 'Sitting with Dogs' by Rocky Kanak...

Vincent van Dog's heartfelt review of Rocky Kanaka's 'Sitting with Dogs'—written from the perspective of a chocolate Labrador retriever who understands the compulsion to rescue (he saves his floating duck...

My Review of 'Sitting with Dogs' by Rocky Kanak...

Vincent van Dog's heartfelt review of Rocky Kanaka's 'Sitting with Dogs'—written from the perspective of a chocolate Labrador retriever who understands the compulsion to rescue (he saves his floating duck...

When Venus Meets Vienna: Judith Rose’s Luminous Diptych | Art Critiques from a Chocolate Lab

When Venus Meets Vienna: Judith Rose’s Luminous...

Vincent van Dog, resident chocolate Labrador art critic, offers his candid review of Judith Rose's luminous diptych merging Botticelli's Birth of Venus with Klimt's The Kiss. Vincent explores the intersection...

When Venus Meets Vienna: Judith Rose’s Luminous...

Vincent van Dog, resident chocolate Labrador art critic, offers his candid review of Judith Rose's luminous diptych merging Botticelli's Birth of Venus with Klimt's The Kiss. Vincent explores the intersection...

A Collector’s Eye: Jo Murray’s Edgy Abstracts - Art Critiques from a Chocolate Lab

A Collector’s Eye: Jo Murray’s Edgy Abstracts -...

Vincent van Dog, the chocolate Labrador art critic, shares his expert review of Jo Murray's edgy abstract paintings. From his expert nap spot under the easel, Vincent offers his unique...

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A Collector’s Eye: Jo Murray’s Edgy Abstracts -...

Vincent van Dog, the chocolate Labrador art critic, shares his expert review of Jo Murray's edgy abstract paintings. From his expert nap spot under the easel, Vincent offers his unique...

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