Margaret Keane, BIG EYES

Big Eyes, Big Lies...... What if your biggest supporter… was also your biggest liar? This months Artini, we’re sipping through the beautifully unhinged true story behind Big Eyes—where soft-spoken, wildly talented Margaret Keane painted those iconic, soul-piercing big eyes… and her husband Walter Keane said, “Thanks babe, I’ll take it from here.” And by “take it,” we mean: 👉 her credit 👉 her voice 👉 her entire identity as an artist We get into the charm offensive, the gaslighting Olympics, and the moment everything cracked wide open—in a courtroom scene so chaotic it honestly feels scripted (it’s not). Also… what happens after you reclaim your name? Turns out: peace, Hawaii, painting, and quietly outliving your hater. 🍸 This episode pairs best with something strong and a healthy distrust of anyone who says “we’ll put your name on it later.” 🎬 Watch the movie Big Eyes on Amazon Prime Video Rent/Buy via Apple TV 🎨 Explore the real artist Keane Eyes Gallery (official works + prints) Smithsonian American Art Museum (artist background + context) ⚖️ Real-life drama (quick dive) Search: Keane vs. Keane court case (for the iconic “paint it in court” moment) 🎧 Follow + stalk (in a healthy way) IG/FB: @Artini Host: IG/FB/TikTok: @KimberlyRatliffArt www.KimberlyRatliffArt.com