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Frida Kahlo works enter the public domain (look out for the fridge magnets)

The Art Newspaper

Works by authors and creators who died in 1954 are publicly accessibledepending on your jurisdiction

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An Exhibition of Sally Mann Photos at a Texas Museum Is Slammed by State Officials

Artnet News

Manns photos have previously been the target of harsh criticism by those who deem them pornographic. The post An Exhibition of Sally Mann Photos at a Texas Museum Is Slammed by State Officials appeared first on Artnet News.

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Our pick of the January sales: a saintly Warhol and an Indonesian masterpiece

The Art Newspaper

Also starring this month are an Escher paradox print and a Venice watercolour by John Singer Sargent

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Mr. Doodle’s Plans for a Doodle-Covered Seaside Home Face Pushback From U.K. Town

Artnet News

Local officials object to plans for a rusting metal faade laser-cut with his doodles. The post Mr. Doodle’s Plans for a Doodle-Covered Seaside Home Face Pushback From U.K. Town appeared first on Artnet News.

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London’s lost interiors—discover famous homes of aristocrats, society figures and artists gone forever

The Art Newspaper

Archival images from Historic England trace the capitals changing tastes

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Zendaya Fronts Louis Vuitton’s Reissue of Its Iconic Takashi Murakami Collab

Artnet News

To celebrate the launch, Louis Vuitton has also remastered two Superflat films made by Murakami in 2003 and 2009. The post Zendaya Fronts Louis Vuittons Reissue of Its Iconic Takashi Murakami Collab appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dealer’s Stock Adds to Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Ivy Auctions, Laurens, South Carolina Photos courtesy Ivy Auctions In December 2022 Nancy Roth, a longtime antiques dealer, locked the door on her well-stocked shop in Laurens, South Carolina, grabbed her purse and little else, and moved to Ohio. Ivy Auctions, Inc.

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San Francisco Fall Show: Art | Antiques | Design

Maine Antique Digest

San Francisco, California The San Francisco Fall Show: Art | Antiques | Design has become a mostly paintings and photography show. Neither English and Continental antique furniture specialist Daniel Stein (just taking it easier these days) nor mid-century modern maven Michael De Angelis (a date conflict) had booths this year.

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AlUla festival features 'taster' James Turrell show and Manal AlDowayan

The Art Newspaper

Both artists are working on new commissions in the Wadi AlFann area of AlUla

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Millinery trade sign, $40,000, Hudson Valley

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 star-shaped wooden double-sided paint-and-gilt Millinery and Fancy Goods trade sign, 34 [.] The post Millinery trade sign, $40,000, Hudson Valley appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Drayton Hall Preservation Trust Wins Award

Maine Antique Digest

The Decorative Arts Trust has awarded the 2024 Prize for Excellence and Innovation to Drayton Hall Preservation Trust in Charleston, South Carolina, for projects to include the conservation of the plaster ceiling in the houses great hall, the investigation of the plaster ceiling in the drawing room, and digital and

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Virtual Training Program Expands Offerings For Aspiring Advisors

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Amplified Planning (AP), which provides educational resources and guidance focused on preparing those seeking a career as financial advisors and financial planning professionals, was created by Hannah Moore, owner and principal of Guiding Wealth in Richardson, Texas.

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Joe Average, Canadian artist and Aids activist, has died, aged 67

The Art Newspaper

Known for his bold, bright-hued paintings, prints and murals, Average was a pilar of Vancouvers creative community

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Deadline Extended: Director for Preservation, Library of Congress

WCG

The Library of Congress is searching for its next Director for Preservation. The salary range for this position is $147,649 – $221,900 per year. The Director for Preservation is responsible for the long-term usability of the Librarys tangible collections through the leadership of the Preservation Directorate under the Associate Librarian for Discovery and Preservation Services, within the Library Collections and Services Group.

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Dublin celebrates three pioneering women who changed the face of 20th-century art in Ireland

The Art Newspaper

The Hugh Lane Gallery and the National Gallery of Ireland are showing the work of the modernists Mainie Jellett and Evie Hone and of their predecessor Sarah Purserartist, collector, organiser and a force of nature behind the revival of Irish arts and crafts

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Great Discoveries: Sixth-Century Sword Found in the UK

WorthPoint

Ancient sword found in a cemetery near Canterbury, England. Image Source: Professor Alice Roberts/BBC/Rare TV via Archeology News Archaeologists recently unearthed a sixth-century sword in a cemetery near Canterbury, England. Lead archaeologist Professor Duncan Sayer of the University of Central Lancashire described the discovery as “really incredible, in the top echelons of swords, an elite object in every way.” Sayer noted that the sword is “a pinnacle of Anglo-Saxon craftsma

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Jewelry: Lalique on the Rise

The Magazine Antiques

The master of art nouveau ornamentation gets an airing at Macklowe Gallery in New York, in what is the largest stateside showcase for his jewelry in over twenty-five years. The post Jewelry: Lalique on the Rise appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Jewelry: Lalique on the Rise was first posted on January 3, 2025 at 2:31 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Our Top 5 Most-Read 2024 Articles

WorthPoint

A new year signifies a fresh start, but before diving into 2025, take a moment to read our top 5 most popular articles from 2024. Our articles aim to keep you informed, connected, and involved in the antiques and collectibles industry. We want you to become a smarter buyer and a more efficient seller. Enjoy! This juice pitcher, rarely found with its lid, sold for $607.99 in 2023. 1. 5 Depression Glass Patterns That Are Valuable Today Depression glass is anything but depressing.

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The Politics of Placemats

The Magazine Antiques

Besides founding museums and having lots of money, what did Abby Rockefeller, a strict Baptist; Harry du Pont, an introverted aesthete; and the ebullient businesswoman Marjorie Merriweather Post have in common? As it turns out, linen closets piled with a rainbow selection of Marshal Fry napkins and placemats. The post The Politics of Placemats appeared first on The Magazine Antiques.