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This art historian is on a quest to ensure the story of Arab art is not lost

The Art Newspaper

Salwa Mikdadis Abu Dhabi-based institution is digitising and cataloguing tens of thousands of documents and artefacts

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SAA Foundation Launches Successful Pilot Opportunity Grant Program

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Artists including Theaster Gates, Miranda July and Martine Gutierrez receive Guggenheim Fellowships

The Art Newspaper

Around 50 artists working across disciplines including photography, video, sculpture, painting and installation received the coveted fellowships

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What Are Some Good Online Auctions To Sell Antiques?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

When you possess an ultimate collection of rare antiques and collectibles in your attic and are wondering how to sell them off at the best price, the first thing that comes to mind is “good online auctions.” We are all in search of good things, and to find them, we try our best. Similarly, when its about choosing an ideal auction, we go beyond and beyond, and sometimes we look for effortless ways to achieve what we want to accomplish.

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Alleging pre-emptive censorship, artist ‘hijacks’ website of Norwegian gallery showing his work

The Art Newspaper

The Icelandic artist Odee is embroiled in a legal dispute with a fishing company for drawing attention to a high-profile corruption scandal in his previous work

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Archaeologists May Have Unearthed a Royal Birthplace Tied to Alexander the Great

Artnet News

The site was inhabited since at least the Bronze Age. The post Archaeologists May Have Unearthed a Royal Birthplace Tied to Alexander the Great appeared first on Artnet News.

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Banksy treads the boards: new play explores fallout following Port Talbot garage mural

The Art Newspaper

Dealer who bought Seasons Greetings, which first appeared in south Wales in December 2018, says local council rejected plans for urban art museum

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Podcast | Art Dubai 2025: is the city emerging as a global hub for digital art?

The Art Newspaper

As Art Dubai 2025 kicks off this week, Aimee Dawson speaks with experts in the digital art world to find out if the emirates art scene is as futuristic-looking as its skyline

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Which Auction House Led the Pack Last Year?

Artnet News

Christie's takes the title. The post Which Auction House Led the Pack Last Year? appeared first on Artnet News.

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See inside latest Antique Collecting magazine

Antique Collecting

In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we explore ancient and Indian The post See inside latest Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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In Museums and the Market, ‘South Asia’s Moment Has Come’

Artnet News

Prices are rising, and international curators are staging shows. 'There is room for growth,' one expert says. The post In Museums and the Market, ‘South Asia’s Moment Has Come’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Beatrix Potter artwork smashes estimate

Antique Collecting

Botanical artwork, attributed to Beatrix Potter, has made over 10 times its lower estimate when it went to auction recently. The post Beatrix Potter artwork smashes estimate appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Jennie C. Jones Hits a High Note With Her Musical Met Roof Installation

Artnet News

Only the wind is allowed to play these instruments. The post Jennie C. Jones Hits a High Note With Her Musical Met Roof Installation appeared first on Artnet News.

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Australian Indigenous Art Is Having a Moment. Here’s How It Happened

Artnet Auctions

In Artnet Auctions' latest sale, indigenous Australian art takes center stage. The post Australian Indigenous Art Is Having a Moment. Heres How It Happened appeared first on Artnet News.

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Chinese Artist Badiucao’s Dissident Work Pulled From Hong Kong Billboards

Artnet News

The Index on Censorship is standing behind the dissident artistunlike the gallery that organized the show. The post Chinese Artist Badiucao’s Dissident Work Pulled From Hong Kong Billboards appeared first on Artnet News.

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“Who Buys Antiques Near Me?” Discover the Best Antique Buyers Near You

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Regardless of if its a prized piece of jewelry you have finally decided to let go of or some art your distant relative left you, when youre going to sell antiques, youll want to get the best return for it. Local antique buyers come a dime a dozen. You are likely to find tons of antique dealers in Sarasota, Florida (or wherever you live). Sifting out the ones who will give you the best price is key.

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What’s a David Wojnarowicz Artwork Doing on the Poster for Ari Aster’s New Film?

Artnet News

The design features an iconic work from Wojnarowicz's AIDS activism. The post What’s a David Wojnarowicz Artwork Doing on the Poster for Ari Aster’s New Film? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Makes Good Cents: Vintage Gumball Machines

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Douglas R. Kelly All of the debate surrounding the U.S. governments potential elimination of the pennya coin with a long and illustrious historyignores what I think might be [.] The post Makes Good Cents: Vintage Gumball Machines appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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From Sky-High Cocktail Parties to Hidden Exhibitions: A Reporter’s Week in Hong Kong

Artnet News

Here's what Artnet News China's Editor-in-Chief sawand heardduring Art Basel Hong Kong. The post From Sky-High Cocktail Parties to Hidden Exhibitions: A Reporter’s Week in Hong Kong appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It’s all about tenderness’: Gazan artist known for her portraits reportedly killed by Israeli airstrike

The Art Newspaper

Dina Khaled Zaurub was beloved for her charcoal and graphite drawings of Palestinians who have died as a result of attacks by the Israel Defense Forces

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How Seriously Should We Take This Call for an Anti-Woke WPA?

Artnet News

This New York Times op-ed seems pretty delusional to me! The post How Seriously Should We Take This Call for an Anti-Woke WPA? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Is the art market coming to the end of the age of eternal growth?

The Art Newspaper

Further weak auction results, plus economic turmoil, raise fears the trade may have passed its peak

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Insights on Auction Sales: LeBron James, Winchester Cartridge Board

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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Timeless Style, Lasting Value: Investing in 20th-Century Design

WorthPoint

This week, we feature a guest post by Kayleigh Davies, a publisher and antiques expert at Auctionet , a prominent online auction platform based in the UK. With fifteen years of experience in the auction industry, Kayleigh is also recognized for her expertise on the TV show Cash in the Attic and serves as a consultant for Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide.

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10 Vintage Finds to Refresh Your Kitchen

WorthPoint

Are you looking to refresh a worn space or add a touch of vintage flair to your existing kitchen? Read on to learn easy ways to transform your kitchen with vintage decor, from copper pans to hooked rugs. Kitchens: The Heart of the Home The kitchen is the heart of a home, often a refuge, where all the chopping, grating, and mincing involved in everyday cooking provides a haven of activity and a sanctuary where feeding loved ones can also feed the soul.

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Share Your Perspective: National Survey of History Practitioners

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Our colleagues at the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) have launched the National Survey of History Practitioners , a major new effort to better understand who works at history organizations, how they are compensated, and how they feel about their work. If you are a staff member, contractor, or volunteer at a U.S. history organizationsuch as a museum, historic site, preservation organization, or similar institution please take ten minutes to complete the survey.

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Alrosa Unveils 100+ Carat 'New Sun,' Russia's Largest Polished Colored Diamond

Jewelry Judge

Russian mining giant Alrosa recently revealed the “New Sun,” a radiant, 100-plus-carat, fancy vivid yellow diamond that now ranks as the largest polished colored diamond ever produced in Russia. With its rich honey-golden hue and flawless proportions, this gem is the end product of a journey that began in August 2020, deep within the permafrost of Yakutia, at the Ebelyakh placer deposit on the Anabar River.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Salinas, Shapleigh, and a Benjamin Franklin Cartoon

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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Recognizing Deco Revival Costume Jewelry

WorthPoint

Kenneth Jay Lane deco revival bracelet. Fashion trends may come and go, but one design period that consistently captivates costume jewelry enthusiasts is art deco. Originals crafted during this period are getting into the true antique zone as they mark one hundred years of age, but jewelry designers have been inspired to produce pieces with a deco flair many times since then.

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