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At home with Goya, Titian and Velázquez: Joana Vasconcelos makes a flamboyant impression in Madrid’s Liria Palace

The Art Newspaper

The Portuguese artist mounts the first contemporary exhibition to be installed alongside the Duke of Albas fabled art collection

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Rural Life Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Tuscola, Illinois Rural Life Antique Show featured 24 dealers at two locations in Tuscola, Illinois, November 8 and 9. The show was once again part of Antiques Week in Central Illinois, which by the numbers breaks down to two days, three towns, and four shows in seven venues.

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A painting of Venice’s Grand Canal, previously thought to be by Canaletto, has been attributed to his teenage nephew

The Art Newspaper

Specialists at London's Wallace Collection have attributed an 18th-century work to Bernardo Bellotto, who would then have been aged just 15 or 16

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Eldred’s Relaunches Sandwich Auction House

Maine Antique Digest

Eldreds, East Dennis, Massachusetts, relaunched Sandwich Auction House in February as a discrete brand under its umbrella of auction and appraisal services. Sandwich Auction House, founded in 1974, spent decades selling hundreds of thousands of items and providing comprehensive estate auction services to southern New England and beyond.

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The big slowdown: why museums and galleries are putting on fewer shows

The Art Newspaper

Exhibitions are lasting longer, artists are reducing their output and more discerning collectors are all contributing to the change

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Balancing Act

Maine Antique Digest

Beneath the Surface Is there anything worse than not being able to find something that you absolutely know is there somewhere?

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Revelation over last surviving portrait of England’s ‘nine day queen’ was made 20 years ago, art historian says

The Art Newspaper

English Heritage has published new research into the picture, supporting the fact it may depict Lady Jane Grey, but its sitter was also proposed in a 2007 exhibition

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An architect’s dream: Refik Anadol launches AI tribute to Frank Gehry at Guggenheim Bilbao

The Art Newspaper

The media artist presents Living Architecture: Gehry, generated from a new large architecture model containing visual data from the LA-based architects 65 years in practice

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Plan Now to Exhibit and Sponsor ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025!

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Comment | The UK is attempting to pry open a notorious data ‘backdoor’—here's why that's alarming for artists

The Art Newspaper

Emma Shapiro on the UK government's secret order to break end-to-end encryption and allow access to all citizens Apple iCloud data

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An Epic 1958 Saul Steinberg Mural Makes Its Paris Fashion Week Debut

Artnet News

The mural celebrating midcentury American life was the perfect scenic backdrop for a presentation by Delvaux at Paris Fashion Week. The post An Epic 1958 Saul Steinberg Mural Makes Its Paris Fashion Week Debut appeared first on Artnet News.

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San Francisco museums brace for layoffs as a result of the city’s budget deficit

The Art Newspaper

The de Young Museum, Legion of Honor and Asian Art Museum may let go of 20% of their security personnel

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New York High Line Architect Ricardo Scofidio Dies at 89—and More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, Charles Moffett makes the move to Tribeca. The post New York High Line Architect Ricardo Scofidio Dies at 89and More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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London’s Eye of the Collector fair ‘put on pause’ over rising costs and challenging market dynamics

The Art Newspaper

Founder Nazy Vassegh plans to make a comeback but warns of difficulties for dealers and collectors doing business in the UK capital

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At TEFAF Maastricht, Galerie Henze and Ketterer Investigate the Particular Power of Red and Blue

Artnet News

Bringing together a range of work by important 20th-century artists, the presentation offers new perspectives on the evolving use of color in art. The post At TEFAF Maastricht, Galerie Henze and Ketterer Investigate the Particular Power of Red and Blue appeared first on Artnet News.

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Louise Giovanelli: ‘Because of the curtains and tinsel, people think I grew up with working men’s clubs’

The Art Newspaper

The UK painters first major museum show, at the Hepworth Wakefield, offers recognition of a talent whose ambiguous works can shift between the humdrum of the ordinary and the ecstasy of revelation

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It’s A Cardboard Thing

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Douglas R. Kelly Ironing vintage toy boxes and writing about the process in the February issue of the Journal got me thinking about some of the other boxes [.] The post Its A Cardboard Thing appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Masterwork by Mexico's foremost architect Luis Barragán becomes an art centre

The Art Newspaper

La Cuadra San Cristobal, a complex on Mexico Citys outskirts, soft-launched with a project by Marina Abramovic

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SAA Education Introduces Pilot Program for DAS Renewal

Society of American Archivists

CHICAGOSAA Education is initiating a pilot program to evaluate a new way to maintain your Digital Archives Specialist (DAS) certification. This program, called DAS Option B, will run from March 2025 through March 2027. The aim of this program is to assess how to best give more flexibility to DAS holders in renewing their certificate. How it Works The DAS Certificate is valid for five years.

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Amid desolation in Gaza, heritage experts are pushing a huge reconstruction effort

The Art Newspaper

Political uncertainties may be deterring organisations from funding the 260m worth of restoration work needed to repair and rebuild the Gaza Strips wrecked historical sites, but emergency interventions are already underway

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Miniature Marvel – An Orrefors Ravenna by Sven Palmqvist

Mark Hill

Size matters! And Id never seen one this small before. Orrefors legendary Ravenna range is immediately recognisable from the geometric, grid-like formation of small decorated squares on a blue (sometimes red) body. Typical of mid-century modern Scandinavian design, the forms are rounded and organic. It was designed in 1948 by the hugely talented designer Sven Palmqvist (1906-84), and was named after the amazing mosaics in the Italian city of Ravenna created by Roman, Ostrogoth and Byzantine arti

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Rising Tides: How to Prepare for Water Emergencies

WCG

withElaina Gregg ofthe American Flood Coalition Thursday,March 13th, 2025 Online via zoom Social time 5:15-5:30 Lecture 5:30-6:30 Join us for a talk presented byElaina Gregg of the American Flood Coalition on emergency preparedness for water crises. 2024/2025 WCG season memberships are $35 for professionals, $25 for renewing emerging professionals, and free to emerging professionals who are entering their first season as a WCG member.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Model Ship, Bela Lugosi

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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Accessions: Horse Sense

The Magazine Antiques

The Kimbell Art Museums director discusses a fine specimen from George Stubbss Mares and Foals series recently added to the collection. The post Accessions: Horse Sense appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Accessions: Horse Sense was first posted on March 10, 2025 at 1:05 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Great Discoveries: Ancient Jewelry, Gold Amulets Found in Egypt

WorthPoint

Ancient jewelry found in Egypt’s Karnak Temple Complex Image Source: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Live Science. According to Live Science , ancient jewelry and gold amulets were recently discovered in Egypt’s Karnak Temple Complex. This complex, built over 4,000 years ago, continues to be explored and renovated. Archaeologists found the artifacts buried in a pot.

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What You Need to Know About Decorating with Antiques

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

Decorating with antiques is more than just a design choice; it’s a way to bring history, charm, and character into your home. Whether you’re an experienced collector or just starting your journey into antique home decor, the process can transform your living space into a timeless work of art. At Jerry’s Antiques and Estate Sales, an antique store in Montclair, NJ , we help you discover unique pieces that suit your style and needs.

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Archaeologists Discover 2,600-Year-Old 'Pot of Gold' at Karnak Temple in Egypt

Jewelry Judge

A team of Egyptian and French archaeologists recently unearthed a 2,600-year-old "pot of gold" at Karnak Temple near Luxor, Egypt. The most remarkable item extracted from the broken pottery vessel was a gold statuette honoring the ancient deities Amun, Khonsu and Mut. Referred to as the Theban Triad, the three figures included Amun, the chief deity of Thebes; Mut, the wife of Amun and the goddess of creation; and their son Khonsu, the god of the moon, time and healing.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Narwhal Tusk, Mackenzie-Childs

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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ACLU Scores Partial Win in Fight Over Trump’s NEA Grant Restrictions

Artnet News

The National Endowment for the Arts hasnt revoked the new restriction, but organizations can apply without taking the pledge against gender ideology. The post ACLU Scores Partial Win in Fight Over Trump’s NEA Grant Restrictions appeared first on Artnet News.

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Weird and Wonderful Popcorn Buckets

WorthPoint

This Marve l Deadpool & Wolverine tin popcorn bucket set sold for $97.99 in 2025. Remember when movie theaters served hot buttered popcorn in a generic cardboard container? Not anymore. Movie night at the local theater is now an event with swanky popcorn buckets at the helm. That’s excellent news for collectors and thrifters, as many of these limited-edition vessels become more elusive after the movie’s popularity fades.

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Trump administration seeks to close 34 National Park Service offices, including at only Unesco World Heritage site in Texas

The Art Newspaper

The San Antonio Missions National Historic Park's headquarters are central to the management of five 18th-century missions in and around the city

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Leonard Cohen Gets Considerable Auction Attention

WorthPoint

A handwritten copy of Cohen’s poem “ A Person Who Eats Meat” sold for $12,500 A Juliens Auctions run that featured iconic recording artist Leonard Cohen ‘s artifacts ended with some significant returns. The auction, which ran on Friday, February 28, caught national attention in Cohens native Canada, thanks partly to the unique items up for grabs.

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Day in Review (March 10–13)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on March 10, 2025, 2:49 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, March 11 | Wednesday, March 12 | Thursday, March 13 Monday, March 10 Top o the Review Announcing the New LPC Board Members for 20252028 (LPC: Library Publishing Coalition) Coalition Publica Scholarship ProgramCall for applications 2025 // Bourses de Coalition PublicaAppel candidatures 2025 (Coalition Publica) CRKN Welcomes the Library of Parliament as New Associate Member (CRKN: Canadian

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Social Security Goes After Overpayments, Reversing Biden Policy

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The Social Security Administration will resume withholding full benefits from senior citizens who have received overpayments, reversing a Biden policy, in an effort to recoup $7 billion over the next decade. Critics say it's a return to the policy they called clawback cruelty, because many of the overpayments were mistakes by the government and resulted in seniors being unable to pay bills when their benefits were suddenly reduced to zero.

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