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)

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