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New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return

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Nicholas Cullinan became director of the British Museum in March. The post New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Groundbreaking’ UK exhibition spotlights work of disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent artists

The Art Newspaper

Towards New Worlds brings together the 'critically robust' work of 15 creatives, in an attempt to dispel the pejorative perceptions associated with work by disabled artists

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Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory

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Henry VIII courted his doomed second wife at her family castle in Kent. The post Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory appeared first on Artnet News.

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How the ‘world’s most beautiful bookstore’ is fighting misinformation in Portugal

The Art Newspaper

Livraria Lello’s charitable arm, headquartered in a 14th-century Gothic monastery just outside Porto, seeks to educate visitors through its inaugural exhibition

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Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost

Artnet News

Galleria Continue presents "Neither Nor," tracing the evolution of the acclaimed artist's practice from 1995 to today. The post Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost appeared first on Artnet News.

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June Clark: the Toronto-based US artist exploring the American flag and its many meanings

The Art Newspaper

The New York-born artist, who has lived in Canada for more than half a century, explains how she bypassed sexism in the 1970s to teach herself photography, and why she will always be connected to the US

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Vito Schnabel Quietly Gets Hitched, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

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Plus, who is the anonymous new critic haunting Los Angeles dealers? And which artist dined with Jeff Bezos in NoHo? The post Vito Schnabel Quietly Gets Hitched, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Iowa Museum Makes Historic Repatriation of Benin Bronzes

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The Stanley Museum of Art is now the first U.S. institution to return works to the former Benin royal family. The post Iowa Museum Makes Historic Repatriation of Benin Bronzes appeared first on Artnet News.

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New London hub with ‘affordable’ artists studios to rise from ruins of 19th-century warehouse

The Art Newspaper

A scheme by the non-profit Create London will convert the Newham building into a culture and learning centre

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Traveling This Summer? Don’t Skip These 11 Exhibitions on View Across the U.S.

Artnet News

Our staff picked out the shows around the U.S. that are on the summer bucket list. The post Traveling This Summer? Don’t Skip These 11 Exhibitions on View Across the U.S. appeared first on Artnet News.

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Trending Olympic Memorabilia Before the Paris Games

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Olympic memorabilia is returning to the forefront—now is the time to take advantage. This summer, sports fanatics prepare for the return of the ultimate athletic spectacle: the Olympic Games. And, if you’re a reseller who’s been stocking up on Olympic memorabilia or a devoted collector thinking about downsizing, this is the season to take advantage of the world’s renewed athletic interests.

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A Historic Drawing Once Owned by George Washington Goes to Auction

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Gifted to Washington by Lafayette, the work depicting Bastille is expected to fetch as much as $800,000. The post A Historic Drawing Once Owned by George Washington Goes to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Meet the newest baseball hall-of-famer: Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione

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On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, which celebrates the elite broadcasters of the game. On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C.

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A New Side of Rothko Emerges in a Show of His Intimate Works on Paper

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The show at Norway's National Museum traces the evolution of his work on paper. The post A New Side of Rothko Emerges in a Show of His Intimate Works on Paper appeared first on Artnet News.

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Canadiana and automobilia collections smashed estimates at Miller & Miller

Auction Central News

NEW HAMBURG, CANADA — Two prominent Canadian collections came to market June 17 at Miller & Miller. The estate of automobilia enthusiast Dr. Michael Francis and the eclectic Canadiana collection of Jon Church were sold in two sessions. The Church items brought the biggest numbers in the dual-session sale. The top lot was a 1936 […] The post Canadiana and automobilia collections smashed estimates at Miller & Miller appeared first on Auction Central News.

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‘The Water Is a Washing Away’: The Salvation of Calida Rawles’s Aquatic Portraits

Artnet News

The artist's first solo museum show in the United States is on view at the Pérez Art Museum Miami. The post ‘The Water Is a Washing Away’: The Salvation of Calida Rawles’s Aquatic Portraits appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jasper52 presents 94 lots of Fine Pearl Jewelry July 23

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, July 23, starting at 2 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its latest Fine Pearl Jewelry auction, consisting of 94 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The chosen highlights are all necklaces, and all feature golden-colored pearls, but in distinctly different and pleasing designs.

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Modern Design at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey Photos courtesy Rago Auctions reflect the taste of the minute. The Rago sale of modern design May 16 in Lambertville, New Jersey, and the contemporary glass sale that followed on May 17 are good examples. The two sales covered a broad range of 20th-century design.

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Carlo and Rembrandt Bugatti collection of Merle and Peter Mullin appears at Bonhams July 24

Auction Central News

LOS ANGELES — One of the most extensive collections of works by the celebrated Bugatti family will be offered from the renowned California collection of Merle and Peter Mullin at Bonhams Wednesday, July 24. Peter Mullin (1941-2023), a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, was well-known in motoring circles for having one of the premier collections of […] The post Carlo and Rembrandt Bugatti collection of Merle and Peter Mullin appears at Bonhams July 24 appeared first on Aucti

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Exhibitions, August 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Frank Stewart, Radio Players Series (or The Bus), 1978, gelatin silver print, 14" x 11". Collection of Sing Lathan and Bining Taylor.

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Dan Ostermiller’s animalia sculpture ripples with dynamic flair

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Those who merely admire Dan Ostermiller’s sculptures of animals for their attention to detail and hyperrealism only see half the picture. Instead, he invites his viewers to look beyond how the animal is represented and what emotions or concepts he might be conveying. Sculpting for more than three decades, Ostermiller (b. 1956-) […] The post Dan Ostermiller’s animalia sculpture ripples with dynamic flair appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Great Discoveries: Revolutionary War Musket Balls Found in MA

WorthPoint

Two of the five Revolutionary War musket balls recently found in Concord, Massachusetts. Image Source: AP Photo/Charles Krupa On April 19, 1775, colonial militia members fired musket balls at British troops at North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. Home to the “shot heard round the world,” North Bridge is often considered the starting point of the American Revolutionary War.

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August 2024: The Space Age

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Space Age Collectibles Ask anyone over the age of 60 to name a significant memory and many will say they can recall watching the Apollo 11 moon landing on July [.] The post August 2024: The Space Age appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Posters

WorthPoint

Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Movie Posters between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. (click to expand) Movie Posters: Valuable Art Forms in a Digital Age Movie posters, i.e., the leaders in entertainment ephemera, are collected for various reasons, including for their art, their place in cinematic history, and as a nostalgic piece of memorabilia.

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Street artist Thierry Guetta works in Surrey sale

Antique Collecting

When Street Art first exploded on the scene in the noughties, one of the biggest names was Mr Brainwash, the The post Street artist Thierry Guetta works in Surrey sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Stills

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Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Movie Stills between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. (click to expand) A Glossy Glimpse into Hollywood’s Golden Age Movie stills, also known as production and publicity stills, are photographs captured either on or off of film sets during production. Studios use the stills to promote their films and stars.

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The Royal Society of Marine Artists announces exhibition

Antique Collecting

The Royal Society of Marine Artists (RSMA,) the foremost society of artists dedicated to depicting tidal waters and the marine The post The Royal Society of Marine Artists announces exhibition appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Props

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Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Movie Props between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. (click to expand) Prop Culture: A Dynamic Collecting Market Continues to Grow There was once a time when pivotal props from even the biggest blockbuster movies were often cast aside and forgotten after filming wrapped.

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Lionel Messi napkin, $972,398, Bonhams

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 napkin on which a commitment was made to then 13-year-old future Argentine [.] The post Lionel Messi napkin, $972,398, Bonhams appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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WorthPoint Indices: Broadway Posters

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Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Broadway Posters between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. (click to expand) Curtain Rising for Broadway Posters Broadway posters are popular keepsakes collected by fans of musicals and stage plays. They differ from movie posters, specifically pertaining to size: Broadway show posters measure 14 × 22 inches and are generally printed on cardstock paper.

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Common ground: how galleries are sharing the load to stay afloat

The Art Newspaper

At time of rising overheads, smaller dealers are finding it makes sense to share gallery spaces and fair stands

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New York's Upstate Art Weekend returns for summer 2024

The Art Newspaper

The ever expanding event has touched down for a four-day art extravaganza

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WorthPoint Indices: Lobby Cards

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Detailed Index Trend Components of Monthly Total Volume Sold and Total Prices Paid for Lobby Cards between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2024. (click to expand) LOBBY CARDS SEE STEADY GROWTH IN PRICES As their name implies, lobby cards were displayed in movie theater lobbies. They promoted upcoming films by highlighting key plot points and showcasing the actors and actresses.

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Music Friday: Fed-Up Girlfriend Demands Shiny Ring in 'Little White Church'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town demands an engagement ring and a walk down the aisle in the high-energy 2010 country hit, “Little White Church.” Fairchild portrays a young woman who is fed up with her boyfriend — a “charming devil” with a “silver tongue.

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