Who's the Anselm-iest Artist? — Anselm Society

Who's the Anselm-iest Artist?

March 14, 2025
by Anselm Society

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Matt forces Mandy and Christina, championship bracket-style, to decide which famous artists most represent the values of the artists' guild. They also coin a new word: "Anselm-y."

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