In 2021, the traces of a fingerprint were found on the top edge of Van Gogh’s painting “Olive Trees”. This piece isn’t unique, as about a dozen or more pieces by the master painter have fingerprints on them as well. Although the prints can’t be confirmed to be Van Gogh’s because they are often partial (and sometimes smudged) marks, they’re likely to be his. He may have not fixed them because he seemed to be more concerned with his works’ impact rather than their finer details. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
