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Lorraine O’Grady, giant of conceptual art, has died, aged 90

The Art Newspaper

OGrady, who devoted herself to art in her early forties, spent the ensuing decades making incisive works that spanned photography, collage, performance and more

Age 98
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Oliviero Toscani, Italian photographer known for his provocative fashion campaigns, dies aged 82

The Art Newspaper

His work for brands such as Benetton sparked conversations about issues including the Aids crisis and anorexia

Age 124
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Paul Lowe, conflict photographer and teacher lauded for Sarajevo siege photographs, dies, aged 61

The Art Newspaper

Acclaimed photojournalist's teenage son charged with his murder on a popular hiking trail near Los Angeles

Age 142
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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

Invaluable

From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age 98
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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

The guide is informed by Elizabeth’s many years of work with her full-time photographer John Flandrick of Flandricka House Photography. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2. It’s a pleasure to share her original work here so that it will accessible to assist an even broader audience.

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Paul Lowe, conflict photographer and teacher lauded for Sarajevo siege photographs, dies, aged 60

The Art Newspaper

Acclaimed photojournalist's teenage son charged with his murder on a popular hiking trail near Los Angeles

Age 126
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This Week in Thrifting: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

WorthPoint

So much of an action figure’s value depends on its age, and what better way to compare your thrifted action figures to the most valuable ones on the resale market than to do a quick search in the WorthPoint Price Guide, courtesy of the WorthPoint App? How much can resellers expect to make on a flip like this?

Age 97