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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion

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So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). emphasis added] ( [link] ) In May 2021, Sophie Lewis wrote an article for CBS News titled “NFTs may be the future of art—but are they threatening the future of the planet?”

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Antique Pie Crimpers Are Fanciful Slices of History

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This example sold for $16,250 in 2021. COLLECTING PIE CRIMPERS Though pie crimpers fell out of regular use in the mid-20th century, collectors prize them today as little pieces of folk art and still-functional kitchen tools. This one sold for $10,080 in August 2024. Some were also made from coins.

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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

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Gropius s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that they were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Coming to auction on 20 Jan 2025 via Setdart Auction House (Est: 2,200 EUR – 2,500 EUR).

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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures 

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Auction Passed (Est: €7,000 EUR – €7,500 EUR) via Setdart Auction House (November 2023). Sold for £7,000 GBP via TimeLine Auctions (September 2021). The Role of Religious Sculptures Across all of these various faiths, religious sculptures mostly served similar functions. Roman Marble Head of Mercury.