Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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Ancient Babylonian Tablets Are Finally Deciphered. They’re Full of Bad News

Artnet News

The tablets date back 4,000 years. The post Ancient Babylonian Tablets Are Finally Deciphered. They’re Full of Bad News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sonia Boyce, Maria Balshaw and Grayson Perry join campaign to advance the study of art history

The Art Newspaper

The Art History Now project sees over 90 big names share new reflections on what art history means to them

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Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs Unearthed by Construction Workers

Artnet News

The two mythical figures are associated with the Greek god of wine and revelry, Dionysus. The post Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs Unearthed by Construction Workers appeared first on Artnet News.

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Heavy rains cause partial collapse of ancient pyramid in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

Authorities said that significant precipitation amid a severe drought had undermined the Purépecha structure at Ihuatzio

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Amateur Sleuth Solves Mystery Behind U.K. Museum’s Fabergé Frames

Artnet News

The frames were rediscovered in museum storage in 2019. The post Amateur Sleuth Solves Mystery Behind U.K. Museum’s Fabergé Frames appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ukraine calls for UN to intervene after ancient Crimean heritage site transformed into cultural complex

The Art Newspaper

Tauric Chersonese, a Unesco World Heritage Site, has been transformed by Russia into a “historical and archaeological park”

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Eureka: The Technique Max Ernst Invented to Harness His Inner Eye

Artnet News

Ernst began with collage in the 1910s before moving onto frottage and grattage. The post Eureka: The Technique Max Ernst Invented to Harness His Inner Eye appeared first on Artnet News.

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Man Sues Museum of Ice Cream Over ‘Unfit and Unsafe’ Sprinkle Pool

Artnet News

He alleges he sprained an ankle after jumping into the museum's infamous sprinkle pool. The post Man Sues Museum of Ice Cream Over ‘Unfit and Unsafe’ Sprinkle Pool appeared first on Artnet News.

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A nation’s gallery: how the London museum's collection is being shown around the UK this summer

The Art Newspaper

Under the National Treasures scheme, 12 UK museums are mounting exhibitions around the loan of masterpieces from the National Gallery

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Beloved Keith Haring Mural in Manhattan Faces Demolition

Artnet News

The iconic public artwork made a cameo in Harmony Korine's 1995 film 'Kids'. The post Beloved Keith Haring Mural in Manhattan Faces Demolition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Harvard University will not rename its Arthur M. Sackler Museum

The Art Newspaper

The decision follows a years-long campaign by activists who urged Harvard to distance itself from the Sackler family over its ties to the opioid epidemic

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Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Acquires Minority Stake in Sotheby’s

Artnet News

The deal inked between ADQ and Sotheby's owner Patrick Drahi will bring a total investment of $1 billion to the house. The post Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Acquires Minority Stake in Sotheby’s appeared first on Artnet News.

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Banksy’s fifth animal mural in less than a week appears in east London

The Art Newspaper

The picture of a pair of pelicans joins others depicting elephants, an ibex goat, monkeys and a wolf that have popped up on structures across the capital

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Scaling the Peaks of Affluence for Aspen’s Art Week, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, which Los Angeles gallery is looking to hire a pig? What star art couple has reportedly broken up? The post Scaling the Peaks of Affluence for Aspen’s Art Week, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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What if women ruled the world? The Art Newspaper takes part in summer celebration of Judy Chicago at the Serpentine

The Art Newspaper

The London art world came out in force to celebrate the American visionary's exhibition “Revelations” and to enjoy a tech-powered interaction with her quest to create a world where power is equally shared

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A New Julian Schnabel Show Surfaces Works From His Personal Collection

Artnet News

The Guild Hall exhibition features paintings and sculptures the artist liked so much he decided to keep them for himself. The post A New Julian Schnabel Show Surfaces Works From His Personal Collection appeared first on Artnet News.

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Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund to acquire minority stake in Sotheby's

The Art Newspaper

Patrick Drahi will remain auction house's majority shareholder in $1bn deal, as ADQ buys shares to "reduce leverage" and support "growth and innovation"

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Banksy’s Animal-Themed Street Art Spree Continues With Pelicans

Artnet News

For the fifth straight day, Banksy has created new work in London—and each one features animals. The post Banksy’s Animal-Themed Street Art Spree Continues With Pelicans appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Triumph of Art: Jeremy Deller prepares the National Gallery's concluding bicentenary celebrations

The Art Newspaper

The gallery’s bicentenary celebrations will be completed in Trafalgar Square next summer with a “bacchanal” event masterminded by the artist with the help of institutions from around the UK

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Field notes: Facing Forward

The Magazine Antiques

An exploration of the Big Apple's past at the New-York Historical Society. The post Field notes: Facing Forward appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Field notes: Facing Forward was first posted on August 9, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Spotlight: Take a Deep Dive Into the Work Mr. Brainwash in a Virtual Gallery Exhibition

Artnet News

Presented by Ze Arts Worldwide Galleries, the show illustrates the French street artist's creative vision. The post Spotlight: Take a Deep Dive Into the Work Mr. Brainwash in a Virtual Gallery Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Enjoy Summer Forever With Italian Photographer Massimo Vitali’s Iconic Beach Scenes

Artnet Auctions

Vitali's large-format photographs capture the singular appeal of summer. The post Enjoy Summer Forever With Italian Photographer Massimo Vitali’s Iconic Beach Scenes appeared first on Artnet News.

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McDonald’s Debuts Collector’s Meal, Offers Collectible Cups

WorthPoint

The six McDonald’s collectible cups available with the restaurant chain’s new Collector’s Meal. Image Source: McDonald’s USA, LLC The first McDonald’s drive-in restaurant opened in 1940. Since then, McDonald’s has become the world’s largest restaurant chain by revenue and served over 300 billion hamburgers. During its history, it has also offered many unforgettable collectibles , several of which are celebrated with its new Collector’s Meal.

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MacKenzie-Childs furniture: more is more

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Whimsy meets drama in the colorful furniture and decorative goods made by MacKenzie-Childs. Celebrated for its fresh and young style, the firm, launched in 1983 in upstate New York on land that was once a 65-acre dairy farm, creates pieces that unite a detail-laden antique English style with sophisticated opulence and childlike […] The post MacKenzie-Childs furniture: more is more appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Whitney Museum selects two staff curators to lead 2026 biennial

The Art Newspaper

The 82nd edition of the most closely-watched recurring exhibition in the United States will open in spring 2026

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Historic Americana and tramp art mingle August 15 at Jasper52

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Nearly 400 lots of antique and vintage Americana comes to market along with an eclectic mix of tramp and hobo art in Jasper52‘s Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art sale, scheduled for Thursday, August 15 at 6 pm Eastern time. The catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight […] The post Historic Americana and tramp art mingle August 15 at Jasper52 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Catalyst And Welton Launch Multi-Strategy Fund

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The strategy was previously offered only to institutions but now has a retail version.

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Three works by Bibi Zogbé enrich Clars’ August 16 auction

Auction Central News

OAKLAND, CA – The offerings in the Friday, August 16 sale at Clars Auction Gallery include three works by an artist who is finally starting to gain notice: Bibi Zogbé (1890-1973). The full catalog for the auction can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. Born in Lebanon to well-heeled parents, Zogbé emigrated to Argentina in 1906, at […] The post Three works by Bibi Zogbé enrich Clars’ August 16 auction appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Babe Ruth-signed baseball, $10,625, Nye & Company

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 Babe Ruth-signed baseball from circa 1942-1945 sold for $10,625 at a [.] The post Babe Ruth-signed baseball, $10,625, Nye & Company appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Max Clendinning and Ralph Adron estate delivered solid results at Sworders

Auction Central News

STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UK — On July 9, Sworders offered items from the estate of architect and interior designer Max Clendinning (1924-2020) and theater designer Ralph Adron (1939-2023). The opening 106 lots of a Design sale comprised items from the couple’s extraordinary homes in Islington, London and Umbria, Italy. The pair first met in 1960, when […] The post Max Clendinning and Ralph Adron estate delivered solid results at Sworders appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Chipping Away at the Moon

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Jessica Kosinski People have been obsessed with space for centuries. That obsession only deepened as human beings began exploring it more thanks to modern technology. Today, you can find [.] The post Chipping Away at the Moon appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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2024 Community Partnership Project Summary

WCG

Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection April 13, 2024 Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Capitol Hill, Washington DC Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Collection exhibition at MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng). This season, the Community Partnership Project Coordinator worked with Nadine Seiler, the activist curator of the Black Lives Matter protest memorial collection, to plan a one-day pro-bono event whe

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The 25th Annual Grass Valley Old West Show

Maine Antique Digest

Grass Valley, California At the booth of Sierra Gold & Coin, Grass Valley, California, gold nuggets from Nevada County were priced at $12,000, while the bear-claw necklace with a nugget centerpiece on a 14k gold chain was $17,000.

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Call for Volunteers, 2024–2025 Season

WCG

WCG is looking for new Board Members to help share responsibilities in the running of the organization. Would you or someone you know like to volunteer with us? We have upcoming events and additional events in mind that could use support and active participation. Interested in volunteering? Email president@washingtonconservationguild.org Events Coordinator: Organize conservation related workshops and events for WCG members.

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Man Cited for Antique Revolver in Carry-on Bag

Maine Antique Digest

A Middletown, Pennsylvania, man was cited by police June 9 at the Philadelphia International Airport after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected an antique revolver among the man’s carry-on items at a security checkpoint. The old revolver was sitting among some clothing and was not loaded.

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Music Friday: 3-Year-Old Julian Lennon Inspired 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you memorable throwback songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we take a deep dive into the origins of one of the most famous — and controversial — "diamond" songs of all time. It’s been 57 years since The Beatles released “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds,” a psychedelic singalong that stirred a media frenzy over what seemed to be a not-so-subtle reference to drugs.

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New Hampshire Democrats are energized by the Harris-Walz presidential ticket

Wbur

Three recent polls show Harris with at least a 5-point lead over Trump in New Hampshire — evidence that the Democratic ticket is enjoying something of a honeymoon swoon. Three recent polls show Harris with at least a 5-point lead over Trump in New Hampshire — evidence that the Democratic ticket is enjoying something of a honeymoon swoon.

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