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A mad scientist and his bird in a bubble: The story behind a peculiar painting
By: Susan Stamberg | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Two beloved paintings have swapped locations for a while. One went from California to London; the other, from London to California. No passports were involved. But the two museums where the paintings are housed — the Huntington Art Museum near Los Angeles, and London’s National Gallery — are welcoming visitors to… Read More