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Uzbekistan's inaugural Bukhara biennial promises to explore art, craft and emotion through food

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Titled Recipes for Broken Hearts the biennial will feature more than 70 Uzbek artists, along with the UK's Antony Gormley

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Artnet to Go Private With Beowolff Capital in $73.7 Million Deal

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The agreement follows the investment groups recent majority acquisition of Artsy, as it builds a portfolio of digital art market leaders. The post Artnet to Go Private With Beowolff Capital in $73.7 Million Deal appeared first on Artnet News.

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How to see every painting by Leonardo da Vinci

The Art Newspaper

Martin Kemp, one of the worlds leading experts on the polymath, provides a personal guide to all 17 existing paintingsfrom The Last Supper to two versions of The Virgin of the Rocks

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Exhibitions, June 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Manufactured by Thomas W. Jones, New York, peacock weathervane, 20" x 27", circa 1885, copper. Private collection.

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 23, 2025, 2:00 pm ET Photo by Sean Oulashin on Unsplash ARL shines a spotlight on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage during the month of May. View our round-up of events, blogs, and other resources. Events | Blog Posts | Exhibits Events Friday, May 2 Boston Public Library Onigiri Workshop with Japan Society Boston noon1:00 p.m.

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Uncovering the Roots of a Pop Icon: Warhol’s Early Printmaking

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Bringing together a selection of work from the Pop art icon's early career, the show is staged in Indianapolis-based Long-Sharp Gallery's virtual gallery space. The post Uncovering the Roots of a Pop Icon: Warhols Early Printmaking appeared first on Artnet News.

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Music Friday: Lauv's 'Bracelet' Is a Tender Tribute to a Love That Slipped Away

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we’re revisiting Lauv’s poignant 2018 single, “Bracelet,” a tender tribute to a relationship that slipped away but left behind one unforgettable keepsake. In “Bracelet,” Lauv uses a simple piece of jewelry to capture the complexity of heartbreak.

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Pair of dowitcher decoys, $222,000, Copley Fine Art

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 pair of dowitcher decoys made by Newton Dexter and Clarence [.] The post Pair of dowitcher decoys, $222,000, Copley Fine Art appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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ARL Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month 2025

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 23, 2025, 1:54 pm ET Photo by Robert Thiemann on Unsplash May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Join ARL in honoring this community by viewing our round-up of events, blog posts, and resources from our member libraries. Events | Blog Posts Event Thursday, May 8 Library of Congress Live! At the Library Featuring NY Andalus Ensemble 5:008:00 p.m.

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Museum Specialist (Invertebrate Paleontology)

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American Museum of Natural History [link] The American Museum of Natural History is one of the worlds preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

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Just a number: drawing by 11-year-old Joseph Wright of Derby goes on view for the first time

The Art Newspaper

The modest pencil drawing is part of the exhibition Life on Paper at Derby Museum and Art Gallery

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Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorists Find 1,400-Year-Old Gold Raven’s Head

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1,400-year-old Anglo-Saxon gold raven’s head found by two metal detectorists in England Image Source: Glass Almanac Metal detectorists Paul Gould and Chris Phillips recently came across a 1,400-year-old treasure in the countryside of southwest England. At one point, Gould and Phillips walked around the countryside, searching for treasure with their metal-detecting group, Ninth Regional Metal Detecting.

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Partnering Across the Research Enterprise in These Times

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 30, 2025, 9:39 am ET Photo by Lawrence Macaron on Unsplash More than 30 senior library leaders gathered on April 28 at the ARL Spring Meeting in Minneapolis to discuss partnerships with research offices and other units supporting the institutional research enterprise. The conversation was sponsored by ARLs Scholars and Scholarship Committee , which is focusing this year on strengthening these partnerships as they relate to issues like public access and societal impact.

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Project Conservator

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History [link] Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity.

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New to AAS: John Cameron. Longfellow. Hand-colored lithograph. Currier & Ives, 1871.

Past is Present

The thoroughbred racehorse Longfellow was known as the king of the turf and won nearly every contest he ran in the 1870s. The horse was born in 1867 in Kentucky and began racing as a four-year-old. His jockey was the young John Samples (d. 1912) who was born to enslaved parents in Midway, Kentucky, around … Continue reading New to AAS: John Cameron.

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Creative Australia chair to retire following Venice Biennale controversy

The Art Newspaper

Creative Australias chief executive has said Morgans decision is unrelated to the scandal over the artist Khaled Sabsabi being dropped from the nations 2026 Venice Biennale team

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Dylan demo recording, $39,325, RR Auction

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall The earliest known demo recording of legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, captured at New [.] The post Dylan demo recording, $39,325, RR Auction appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Hot Lots and Top Flops: 6 Artworks That Had Shocking Results at the Marquee May Auctions

Artnet News

A tiny Henri Matisse soared, while a so-so Magritte failed. The post Hot Lots and Top Flops: 6 Artworks That Had Shocking Results at the Marquee May Auctions appeared first on Artnet News.

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Music Friday: Lady Gaga's 'Blade of Grass' Was Inspired by Her Own Love Story

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, we turn our spotlight on Lady Gaga’s “Blade of Grass,” a tender and haunting ballad inspired by her own love story. The story begins in Gaga’s own backyard, where she and tech entrepreneur Michael Polansky shared a quiet moment discussing the idea of marriage.

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Jean Tinguely’s 100th anniversary, migration museum opens in Rotterdam, Ben Shahn's social security mural—podcast

The Art Newspaper

Exploring the host of exhibitions and events that celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jean Tinguely, plus a look at the newly opened Fenix museum with its director, and a discussion of Ben Shahn's 1941 study, Harvesting Wheat

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SAA Council Ratifies Standards Recommendations, Approves Increasing the Size of Membership Committee

Society of American Archivists

May 27, 2025 The SAA Council met virtually earlier this month for its spring meeting.

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A Pay-to-Play Art Show in Marfa Sparks Controversy, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, which former Artforum editor is moving into the commercial gallery world? And what has r/ContemporaryArt been gossiping about? The post A Pay-to-Play Art Show in Marfa Sparks Controversy, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Enamel box collection heads to sale

Antique Collecting

A collection of enamel boxes owned by the late Kenneth Yeomans is one of the highlights of an upcoming online The post Enamel box collection heads to sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Developers threaten San Francisco’s loved and loathed concrete colossus

The Art Newspaper

Skateboarders and Brutalism enthusiasts are among those joining forces to save the Vaillancourt Fountain from urban-renewal obliteration

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Insights on Auction Sales: “Cheers” Door, Star Wars Figure

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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A Pennsylvania College Is Quietly Selling Its Art Collection, Sparking Outcry From Donor’s Family

Artnet News

The gallerys holdings feature major figures like Romare Bearden and Jasper Johns. The daughters of namesake supporter Doris C. Freedman are scandalized. The post A Pennsylvania College Is Quietly Selling Its Art Collection, Sparking Outcry From Donor’s Family appeared first on Artnet News.

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Apple Boutique underpants fab for Beatles collector

Antique Collecting

An unusual item of Beatles memorabilia, a pair of underpants designed by the legendary Apple Boutique in London, is being The post Apple Boutique underpants fab for Beatles collector appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Works by Charley Toorop, one of the first female painters to admire Van Gogh, go on show in the Netherlands

The Art Newspaper

Her artistic pilgrimage in Vincents footsteps is explored at the Krller-Mller Museum, including a poignant double portrait

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The Best Summer 2025 Antique Shows: From Maine to California

WorthPoint

Antique shows run year-round in the US, especially in summer vacation spots. There is more to summer than beaches, sun, and school vacationsummer is also the best time of year to visit local antique shows from coast to coast. Read on to learn about the best antique and vintage shows to visit this summer. Introduction to Antique Shows (and Markets) In the olden days (i.e., pre-Y2K), antique markets and shows were tightly curated events where graying dealers could finely display their very best au

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New York’s Chrysler Building, a Crumbling Art Deco Masterpiece, Is Up For Sale

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Abu Dhabi paid $800 million for the storied building in 2008. In 2019, it sold for $150 million. The post New Yorks Chrysler Building, a Crumbling Art Deco Masterpiece, Is Up For Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Carson Sees 'Explosive' S&P 500 Correction Fueling Double-Digit Gains In 2025

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

History Signals Double-Digit Gains For S&P Despite Tariff, Valuation Concerns, Carson Says

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Fire-damaged room at Castle Howard brought back to life by meticulous restoration

The Art Newspaper

The Tapestry Drawing Room at the stately home, which was featured in the Netflix series Bridgerton, was destroyed in a blaze in 1940.

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Seven Takeaways from the Spring 2025 Meeting of the Association of Research Libraries

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 29, 2025, 4:29 pm ET LA Public Library Central Library rotunda, photo CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 by Bill Badzo on Flickr The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) convened in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the end of April. Attended by the member representatives of its 125 member libraries and invited guests and speakers, Association Meetings are twice-yearly opportunities for research library leaders to meet in person to advance the strategic priorities of ARL, to interact with experts f