Madrid's Reina Sofia museum acquires hundreds of works to diversify its collection
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Spains national museum of contemporary art has purchased 470 works, most by women, and many by artists from ethnic minorities
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Rock Legend Bryan Ferry on His New Artistic Collaboration: ‘I’m Always Trying to Expand Boundaries’
Artnet News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The Roxy Music frontman and the contemporary artist Amelia Barratt have co-created the new album "Loose Talk." The post Rock Legend Bryan Ferry on His New Artistic Collaboration: ‘I’m Always Trying to Expand Boundaries’ appeared first on Artnet News.
Private museum addressing gender inequality in Norway’s art scene opens
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Sixty percent of the acquisitions at PoMo in Trondheim will be by women artists
Two Halves of a Medieval Manuscript Page Are Reunited After More Than a Century
Artnet News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The reunited page will be on view at the Getty Center. The post Two Halves of a Medieval Manuscript Page Are Reunited After More Than a Century appeared first on Artnet News.
TJ Boulting gallery in London, known for its roster of women photographers, has closed after 13 years
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Citing a tough market and a desire to begin a new chapter, co-founder Hannah Watson has ended the Fitzrovia gallery
Conceptual Artist Mel Bochner Dies at 84—and More Art Industry News
Artnet News
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Plus, London's T.J. Boulting gallery closes after 13 years. The post Conceptual Artist Mel Bochner Dies at 84and More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.
Private museum addressing gender inequality in Norway’s art scene opens to public
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Sixty percent of the acquisitions at PoMo in Trondheim will be by women artists
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Los Angeles artists face long road to recovery after deadly wildfires
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Some lost everything, others are in limbo waiting to go home and most have found support in the art community
Americana at Sotheby’s
Maine Antique Digest
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Sothebys, New York City Photos courtesy Sothebys Sothebys live sale of Americana on Saturday, January 25, brought $4,517,280 (with buyers premiums) for 94 of the 132 lots offered and was 71% sold by lot. When it began at 10 a.m.
Generative artists unite to back research into degenerative disease
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
For the Cure3 exhibition at Bonhams, to raise money for research into Parkinsons disease, contributing artists Auriea Harvey and Michal Samyn talk about the cause
$8.4 Million Americana Auction
Maine Antique Digest
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Christies, New York City Photos courtesy Christies Christies January 24 Americana sale in New York City brought an impressive $8,476,042 and was 84% sold by lot. The firm attributed its success to the fact that one in four buyers was new to Christies, and 10% of them were millennials.
Suspended prison sentences sought in Versailles lead poisoning trial
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Restorers were contaminated by lead dust when they scrubbed down the sculptures and decoration of the royal opera in the Chteau de Versailles
Colonial Williamsburg 77th Annual Antiques Forum – Feb 21-25
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The post Colonial Williamsburg 77th Annual Antiques Forum – Feb 21-25 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
What works — and what doesn't — with Greater Boston's suburban bus routes
Wbur
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Susan Barrett, transportation manager for the town of Lexington, and Jarred Johnson, who runs the advocacy group TransitMatters, join WBUR's Morning Edition. Susan Barrett, transportation manager for the town of Lexington, and Jarred Johnson, who runs the advocacy group TransitMatters, join WBUR's Morning Edition.
Hidden History
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
We are a civilization inspired by discovery, whether that leads us to look upwards to the heavens, underground for what time and nature has buried, or to the bottom of [.] The post Hidden History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
“Preserving the Future of Our Past”
Maine Antique Digest
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Washington Winter Show, Washington, D.C. The 70th edition of the Washington Winter Show was held January 9-12 at the Katzen Arts Center on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C.
The Decorative Fair returns for spring
Antique Collecting
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
A springtime celebration of antiques, design and art from antiquity to the contemporary takes place at The Decorative Fair from The post The Decorative Fair returns for spring appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Poulin Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8-11
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The post Poulin Firearms & Militaria Auction May 8-11 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
The Enduring Allure of Art Deco Jewelry
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Art deco bracelet featuring diamonds and Burmese rubies set in platinum. Over the past year or so, theres been lots of talk, from home magazines to fashion blogs, about art deco making a comeback. Truthfully, though, collectors have never taken their finger off the pulse of art deco as it has moved in and out of the mainstream spotlight. Jewelry fans, in particular, have continued to buy these amazing designs with steadfast devotion, and some of those treasures are now true antiques.
Asheford Institute’s 2024 Survey Results
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Every year, Asheford Institute of Antiques takes a marketplace sampling of ‘what’s hot and what’s not’ by surveying its over 2,659 current students and past graduates actively employed or working [.] The post Asheford Institute’s 2024 Survey Results appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Great Discoveries: Metal Detectorist Finds Third-Century Roman Coins
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Third-century Roman coins found in England. Image Source: Noonans/Cover Images via Leicestermercury.co.uk. David Dunn, a 42-year-old bathroom fitter, recently used his metal detector in a pasture in Leicester, England. Dunn picked up a faint signal on his metal detector during his time here, which led to a “once-in-a-lifetime” discovery.
Birthstone Feature: Perot Museum Visitors Get to 'Crack Open' Amethyst Geode
Jewelry Judge
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
In honor of February's official birthstone, we introduce you to the massive "Grape Jelly" amethyst geode, one of the most popular attractions at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. By turning a silver handwheel, visitors young and old get to “crack open” the geode to reveal the vivid purple crystalline structure inside.
Insights on Auction Sales: Patek Philippe, Silver Duck Press
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
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.
Millers Auction Co. March 21-22 Large Two-Day Auction
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Selling the combined Estate advertising collections of Tom Dietz & Richard Harry You can bid live in person in Tomah Wisconsin or you can bid online. Session 1- Friday March 21st at 9AM. Selling 450 lots of old advertising signs clocks & thermometers. Displays, promos cars, lighted signs, license plate toppers, oil cans, Plus much more. There is a nice selection of General Motors items.
Insights on Auction Sales: Coins, Jade, Cartier
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
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.
Just Kitschy: The Art of Jeff Koons
WorthPoint
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Whether or not you recognize the name Jeff Koons, you likely recognize his iconic sculptures of balloon dogs and the like. Thanks to the unforgettable visual appeal of his artwork along with his factory-like production resulting in a bit of a glut of Koons merch for the masses, Koons has become firmly planted as one of the most influential (and kitschy) contemporary artists of the last half-century.
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