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David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died

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He was 78. The post David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ancient Roman statue of Athena goes on public view for first time in more than 200 years

The Art Newspaper

The Halsted A&A Foundation is displaying its recent acquisition at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago starting 25 January

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How to help artists and art workers devastated by Los Angeles wildfires

The Art Newspaper

A range of art-world relief funds are trying to provide immediate aid

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Who Are the Resnicks, the Art Collectors Accused of Hoarding California’s Water?

Artnet News

Water experts in California view the criticism as misguided. The post Who Are the Resnicks, the Art Collectors Accused of Hoarding California’s Water? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Massachusetts Silver Threepence from 1652 Brings $2.52 Million

Maine Antique Digest

A small silver coin about the size of a nickel, struck in Boston in 1652, set a world record price on November 18 in an auction conducted by Stacks Bowers Galleries, Costa Mesa, California.

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In New England, climate change is moving fast. The fishing industry is not

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The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters. The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters.

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Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale

Antique Collecting

A rare Wedgwood Jasperware medallion is set to attract a lot of attention when it comes up for sale in The post Wedgwood abolitionist medallion in Somerset sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Pulitzer-winning jazz artist Wynton Marsalis on how Massachusetts shaped his career

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Wynton Marsalis joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of a performance at Symphony Hall. Wynton Marsalis joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of a performance at Symphony Hall.

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Elizabeth Taylor jewellery set to sparkle

Antique Collecting

A diamond line bracelet given to Elizabeth Taylor by Michael Jackson will be offered in a Wiltshire saleroom this month. The post Elizabeth Taylor jewellery set to sparkle appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Inside Tate St Ives' plans for Barbara Hepworth's former dance hall

The Art Newspaper

Semi-derelict for almost 50 years, the Palais de Dansewhere the sculptor created some of her most famous monumental workswill aim to engage the local community in the Cornish town as well as housing an exhibition about the artist

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Google Is Boosting Trash A.I. ‘Cubism’ Over the Real Thing

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This is not a Picasso, obviously. The post Google Is Boosting Trash A.I. ‘Cubism’ Over the Real Thing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Massachusetts Sale Lights Up to $6.5 Million Total

Maine Antique Digest

The September 28 and 29 auction at Fontaines Auction Gallery totaled just over $6.5 million from 1000 lots, according to the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, auction house. Tiffany Studios lighting and decorative arts objects dominated the sale, but there were other high-profile objects, called unusual and exceptional by the auction house.

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How Healey plans to fund her $8 billion transportation upgrade plan

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Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan. Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan.

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How Valuable Are Costume Jewelry Cameos?

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When I wrote about identifying extraordinary cameo jewelry recently, I couldnt help but think about the many lower-quality copies these treasures inspired. During the Victorian era, desirable cameos were crafted from materials such as shell, lava, and gemstones, making these exquisite pieces accessible primarily to the wealthy. On the other hand, examples with less skilled carving were sold at more affordable prices to the general public.

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Framing Van Gogh: why the artist preferred not to surround his works with gold

The Art Newspaper

The National Gallerys blockbuster exhibition, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers, provides an unusual opportunity to see how the artists works have been framed by their owners

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Chelsea Building Filled With Galleries, Artist Studios Could Sell for $170 Million

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Greene Naftali, Berry Campbell, and Peter Halley are among its roughly 200 tenants. The post Chelsea Building Filled With Galleries, Artist Studios Could Sell for $170 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Eclectic, Esoteric, and Entrancing Offerings

Maine Antique Digest

Bray & Co., Portsmouth, New Hampshire Photos courtesy Bray & Co. Bray & Co., held its September 21 auction in the gallery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where myriad objects reflective of auctioneer Derin Brays esoteric interests came to market from various New England collections.

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Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions

Antique Collecting

Sponsored Post Royal Relics and Timeless Elegance: Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions Apollo Art Auctions is The post Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Sam Maloof 1988 rocker, $20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A walnut and mixed wood His rocking chair by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009), [.] The post Sam Maloof 1988 rocker,$20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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‘The market is still the domain of famous male artists’: The Guerrilla Girls open their first commercial gallery show in New York

The Art Newspaper

The feminist art collectives commercial debut in their hometown, at Hannah Traore Gallery, is intended to introduce their activist work to a new generation

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Ancient Mexican Cave Art Damaged by Looters With Electric Saw

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The looters carved and stole a section of the painting, leaving paint chips on the ground. The post Ancient Mexican Cave Art Damaged by Looters With Electric Saw appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art Show at the Park Avenue Armory

Maine Antique Digest

New York City The Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) opened The Art Show, its annual event, at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City one week before Election Day.

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Abba investment tips – Money, Money, Money!

Antique Collecting

Since they first hit the headlines 50 years ago with a win at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, Swedish The post Abba investment tips – Money, Money, Money! appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The United States Postal Service Turns 250

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher During the Revolutionary War, instantaneous communication was non-existent, especially over great distances. News and personal correspondence were either delivered by land on foot or horseback, or [.] The post The United States Postal Service Turns 250 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Ancient petroglyph irreparably damaged in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

Someone attempted to dislodge a drawing of a hand from a rock with more than 150 motifs dating back thousands of years

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L.A. Artists Mourn What Was Lost in the Deadly Fires: ‘It Was a Little Paradise’

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Artists share their experiences evacuating ahead of the Eaton and Palisades Firesand returning to fire their homes destroyed. The post L.A. Artists Mourn What Was Lost in the Deadly Fires: ‘It Was a Little Paradise’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Show in the Eye of the Storm

Maine Antique Digest

Springfield Extravaganza, Springfield, Ohio When the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market held the fall installment of its semiannual Springfield Extravaganza September 20-22, it was, as much as possible, business as usual. Lots of dealers. Great merchandise. Strong interest from buyers.

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Read the Fall/Winter 2024 Issue of American Archivist

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Reenacting History: Education or Entertainment?

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Working and living in the town where Old Sturbridge Village is located, Sturbridge, MA, we at the Journal are quite familiar with historical, especially military reenactments. Every August, OSV holds [.] The post Reenacting History: Education or Entertainment? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Ancient house at Herculaneum, known for its beautiful floor mosaics, reopens to the public

The Art Newspaper

The Casa della Gemma is one of several buildings in the archaeological park in Campania, Italy, that are being made accessible for a limited period each year

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Architectural Landmarks Lost in the L.A. Fires

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The deadly blazes have claimed at least 24 lives and numerous architecturally significant landmarks. The post Architectural Landmarks Lost in the L.A. Fires appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Show with a Heart

Maine Antique Digest

The Greater Rochester Antiques Show, Henrietta, New York As I write this at home after spending hours walking through the second day of the Greater Rochester Antiques Show on October 19 (the first day is just setup, and I walked then as well), I am looking for adjectives to describe why

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The policy priorities Gov. Healey unveiled in her State of the Commonwealth address

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WBUR's Walter Wuthmann reports on what Healey included and left out of her speech, and how she addressed the incoming presidential administration. WBUR's Walter Wuthmann reports on what Healey included and left out of her speech, and how she addressed the incoming presidential administration.

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February 2025: Militaria

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Militaria Working and living in the town where Old Sturbridge Village is located, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, we at the Journal are quite familiar with historical, especially military reenactments. Every August, OSV [.] The post February 2025: Militaria appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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As restitutions slow across Europe, UK may be poised for progress

The Art Newspaper

Political turmoil across the continent is hampering plans for national structures to return colonial-era heritage.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Receives Landmark $10 Million Gift of Contemporary Art

Artnet News

Brigitte and Henning Freybe have given works by artists ranging from Stan Douglas to Julie Mehretu and Robert Rauschenberg. The post Vancouver Art Gallery Receives Landmark $10 Million Gift of Contemporary Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Eugene and Vera Charles Estate Highlights Americana Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Hess Auction Group, Manheim, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Hess Auction Group The cream rises. The sale at Hess Auction Group in Manheim, Pennsylvania, on November 16 is a good example.