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Discover inspiring cultural heritage from European museums, galleries, libraries and archives

Sheet from a Tulip Book, Jacob Marrel, Rijksmuseum Public Domain

Find a background for your Zoom meetings

Download freely reusable high resolution artworks to use as virtual backgrounds.

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Tranquil spaces

When in need of some calm, explore this gallery of beautifully serene landscapes and peaceful nature views.

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Abstract art

Vivid abstract art in different art styles and genres, from expressionism to symbolism over cubism and surrealism.

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Interesting Interiors

From an artist's atelier to a lawyer's office, from an inside of the church to a bookshop.

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Beautiful views

Explore this gallery of beautiful views, vistas and landscapes in artworks from across Europe

Highlights

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Social distancing in cultural heritage GIFs

A humorous look at social distancing and other coronavirus measures through cultural heritage GIFs.

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Astrid Lindgren: storyteller of childhoods

Learn about the life of the Swedish activist and the author of the beloved books for children.

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Colouring Books

Find your crayons! Sharpen your coloured pencils! And enjoy adding colours in one of the books we have prepared for you.

Women's History

Discover notable women and their work throughout history.

Exhibitions

Blogs

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A lasting impression on museology and Egyptology

Richard Lepsius, a Prussian egyptologist, archaeologist and head of the Egyptian museum in Berlin in the 19th century, had a fundamental influence in the way Egyptian history is depicted and exhibited in museums

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From Folies Bergère to Order of Saint Dominic

The incredible story of Liane de Pougy: a courtesan, a princess and a saint – all in one lifetime.

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Celebrity chefs of the past

Meet the women who taught Europe to cook.

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Anna May Wong

Challenging the stereotypes of Hollywood

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