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Nine astonishing places to see Van Gogh's paintings

The Art Newspaper

Around the world, they are in unusual venues ranging from a Japanese museum in a mountain forest to a Warsaw church dome

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Nameless Art + Design Show 2025

Maine Antique Digest

New York City The second iteration of Nameless Art + Design Show opened the evening of January 31 and spilled into the first weekend of the month, February 1 and 2, enticing collectors and those curious to see what the event was about.

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Richness, complexity and joy: this London exhibition is a fittingly varied celebration of British working-class life

The Art Newspaper

The show, held at the grand Two Temple Place, challenges inequities and misrepresentation

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Reeling in the Big Ones

Maine Antique Digest

Morphy Auctions, Denver, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Morphy Auctions Casting a line, waiting in anticipation, seeing the line go taut, battling the beast, and hopefully landing the catch: the allure of fishing is undeniable. There are many avid fishing enthusiasts.

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Seoul museums shut their doors as court removes President Yoon

The Art Newspaper

Downtown commercial galleries were also among those to make the decision as police prepared for potential political violence

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50 Years of Sommer

Maine Antique Digest

In 1975, when Phyllis Sommer first opened her doors at Pumpkin Patch Antiques in Searsport, Maine, little did she know that 50 years later shed still be opening those doors at the same location. Her 50th season begins on April 12.

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Richness, complexity and joy: this London exhibition paints a fittingly varied picture of British working class life

The Art Newspaper

Show featuring artists including Jo Spence, George Shaw and Beryl Cook and challenges inequities and misrepresentation

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Former Tate chief appointed inaugural chair of Gallery Climate Coalition

The Art Newspaper

Frances Morris says she will be regaining a climate advocacy role at a crucial moment

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3 Historical Treasures Rescued From London’s River Thames

Artnet News

Thanks to the efforts of mudlarks, Londoners can marvel at Tudor headwear and an elaborate Viking weapon. The post 3 Historical Treasures Rescued From London’s River Thames appeared first on Artnet News.

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'Alarming situation': Tax issues dominate discussions at Milan's Miart fair

The Art Newspaper

While a 22% VAT rate is a pressing issue for the art trade in Italy, the country is also benefitting from the arrival of wealthy individuals from the UK

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How a Set of Medieval Tapestries Inspired Horror-Comedy ‘Death of a Unicorn’

Artnet News

The A24 film borrows narrative and stylistic cues from the famed 'Unicorn Tapestries.' The post How a Set of Medieval Tapestries Inspired Horror-Comedy Death of a Unicorn appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK’s new sanctions reporting regime tightens screws on struggling dealers

The Art Newspaper

While the US appears to be relaxing some of its anti-money laundering provisions, the British government has labelled the art market as high risk and introduced a legal requirement to increase due diligence in the sector

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A Vibrant New Exhibition Shows Why Yellow Is the Color of the Moment

Artnet News

A group show called "Sunny Side Up" at Close Gallery in Somerset reexamines yellow as a metaphor, symbol, and compositional tool in art. The post A Vibrant New Exhibition Shows Why Yellow Is the Color of the Moment appeared first on Artnet News.

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Could the future of the art market lie in antiques?

The Art Newspaper

There was an uptick in sales of traditional art at last month's Tefaf Maastricht fair

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Restoration of Caravaggio’s Final Work Reveals Shocking Hidden Details

Artnet News

Previous attempts to restore the damaged painting left some parts of the composition obscured until now. The post Restoration of Caravaggio’s Final Work Reveals Shocking Hidden Details appeared first on Artnet News.

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Goat weathervane, $23,220, New England

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 circa 1925 New England gold weathervane made from molded and sheet copper [.] The post Goat weathervane, $23,220, New England appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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‘We cannot remain silent’: Museums in Los Angeles brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown

The Art Newspaper

Faced with anti-immigrant policies, institutional leaders are providing know your rights guidance

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in April

WorthPoint

WorthPoints Industry Partners are ushering in spring with some delightful collectibles in April auctions, including rare pottery, distinctive woodwork, a lush vintage gown, an art nouveau bat ring, and a world-class gold nugget. Freemans|Hindman Freemans|Hindman, estimate: $6,000-$8,000. Celebrated San Ildefonso artist Tony Da (1940-2008) revolutionized Pueblo pottery with his innovative techniques and designs.

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Museum visitor figures, William Morris mania and Marguerite Matisse—podcast

The Art Newspaper

Analysing the highs and lows of our recent attendance survey, plus a tour of a show exploring how the UKs most famous Victorian designer went viral, and a chat about the ways Henri Matisses daughter shaped his life and art

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New to AAS: Constitution of the Portsmouth Encyclopedia Society, ca. 1803

Past is Present

Pasted into volume 11 of Encyclopaedia; or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature (Philadelphia: Thomas Dobson, 1798), this broadside appears to be the only surviving evidence of one of the most unusual private circulating libraries. It demonstrates the cultural importance of one encyclopedia and the lengths people might go to be able to … Continue reading New to AAS: Constitution of the Portsmouth Encyclopedia Society, ca.

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Music Friday: Aretha Franklin Admits She 'Wouldn't Mind a Little Diamond Ring'

Jewelry Judge

In 1964, a 22-year-old Aretha Franklin declared in a song called “One Room Paradise” that she didn’t need to live in the lap of luxury or be draped in diamonds to be happy. A little one-room apartment would be totally fine as long as she could be with the man she loved. Halfway through the tune, however, Franklin seems to be open to other possibilities: “Now, if one day he lucked up on a magic pot of gold (Pot of gold) / I wouldn’t mind a little diamond ring or a fu

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Trump administration sued by 21 states' attorneys general for trying to eliminate Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Art Newspaper

The agency has placed 85% of its employees on administrative leave

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Trump Administration Sued Over Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services

Artnet News

Twenty Attorneys General have brought the suit, which pointed out, 'The Administration cannot dismantle federal agencies in this way.' The post Trump Administration Sued Over Gutting of Institute of Museum and Library Services appeared first on Artnet News.

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National Endowment for the Humanities cancels grants as Trump administration redirects agency’s resources

The Art Newspaper

State humanities councils and other grantees received notices from the NEH and Doge this week that their grants were being cancelled immediately

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‘It’s Chaos!’ Trump Tariffs Sow Anxiety in New York Art World

Artnet News

As trade war looms, everyone is bracing for fallout. 'What am I doing, sitting here trying to be a tax law expert?' one advisor said. The post ‘It’s Chaos!’ Trump Tariffs Sow Anxiety in New York Art World appeared first on Artnet News.

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How Art Dealers Can Navigate Trump’s Tariffs

Artnet News

Art firms are panicked by 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Here are a few things market players should knowand donow. The post How Art Dealers Can Navigate Trumps Tariffs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Can Trump Really Control the Smithsonian? Here’s What We Know

Artnet News

A recent executive order demands that improper ideology be removed from the Smithsonian's museums. The post Can Trump Really Control the Smithsonian? Heres What We Know appeared first on Artnet News.

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