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New Alexander Calder institution in Philadelphia sets opening date

The Art Newspaper

Calder Gardens, which will be housed in a Herzog & de Meuron-designed building on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, has also appointed a senior director of programmes

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Massachusetts Silver Threepence from 1652 Brings $2.52 Million

Maine Antique Digest

A small silver coin about the size of a nickel, struck in Boston in 1652, set a world record price on November 18 in an auction conducted by Stacks Bowers Galleries, Costa Mesa, California.

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Out of this world: the Moon features on World Monuments Fund’s list of threatened sites

The Art Newspaper

For the first time, the list of threatened heritage sites raises awareness beyond Earths atmosphere

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In New England, climate change is moving fast. The fishing industry is not

Wbur

The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters. The $20 billion industry is struggling to keep up as new fish move into the region, and old reliables, like cod and lobster, flee for colder waters.

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Getty and other arts organisations launch $12m relief fund for victims of Los Angeles wildfires

The Art Newspaper

The LA Arts Community Fire Relief Fund will provide support to artists and cultural workers affected by the fires

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Christie’s Names New CEO to Succeed Guillaume Cerutti

Artnet News

Bonnie Brennan is a veteran of the auction house, and has served in various leadership roles. The post Christie’s Names New CEO to Succeed Guillaume Cerutti appeared first on Artnet News.

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Who will save South America’s vast, ancient earthworks from destruction?

The Art Newspaper

Industrial farming in Brazil and off-road racing in Chile continue to threaten geoglyphs that are so big, they can only be properly appreciated from the air

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Barbara Hepworth sculpture rediscovered in UK school headmaster’s office to be auctioned

The Art Newspaper

Proceeds from the sale of the polished bronze workthe identity of was lost to time after it was bequeathed in the 1960swill go towards student bursaries

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Sotheby’s First Saudi Sale Is Led by Magritte, Botero

Artnet News

The two-part auction will be a test of the strength of the Gulf's art market. The post Sotheby’s First Saudi Sale Is Led by Magritte, Botero appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ancient Incan tunnel system discovered in the Andes

The Art Newspaper

A Chinkana, or labyrinth, with three branches has been found beneath the ancient city of Cusco

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Titanic Salvage Firm Shelves Dive Plans, Ending Legal Dispute With the U.S.

Artnet News

RMS Titanic Inc. said it has no plans to visit the shipwreck in 2025, but isn't ruling out future missions. The post Titanic Salvage Firm Shelves Dive Plans, Ending Legal Dispute With the U.S. appeared first on Artnet News.

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Inside Tate St Ives' plans for Barbara Hepworth's former dance hall

The Art Newspaper

Semi-derelict for almost 50 years, the Palais de Dansewhere the sculptor created some of her most famous monumental workswill aim to engage the local community in the Cornish town as well as housing an exhibition about the artist

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How Healey plans to fund her $8 billion transportation upgrade plan

Wbur

Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan. Brian Kane, executive director of the MBTA Advisory Board, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to break down where the money will come from for Healey's new $8 billion transportation plan.

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Guillaume Cerutti steps down as Christie's chief executive—but will stay within Pinault's orbit

The Art Newspaper

He will be replaced by the president of Christie's America, Bonnie Brennan

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Show in the Eye of the Storm

Maine Antique Digest

Springfield Extravaganza, Springfield, Ohio When the Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market held the fall installment of its semiannual Springfield Extravaganza September 20-22, it was, as much as possible, business as usual. Lots of dealers. Great merchandise. Strong interest from buyers.

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Union alleges London museum guards face ‘discrimination, victimisation and unlawful pay cuts’

The Art Newspaper

Around 100 members of United Voices of the World, who are employed by the external contractor Wilson James, will take strike action later this week

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

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Los Angeles dealer Douglas Chrismas sentenced to prison time for embezzlement

The Art Newspaper

The Ace Gallery founder has also been ordered to pay back millions in restitution

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Cartographic Treasures

Maine Antique Digest

Old World Auctions, Richmond, Virginia Photos courtesy Old World Auctions As Old World Auctions 200th sale approached, Eliane and Jon Dotson decided to make it a special auction. Old World Auctions sales of maps and related cartographic materials customarily offer 700-plus lots.

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Navigating the Heartache of Deaccession

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. January is an important sale month at many auction houses. Once again, Im in the game. The last time this happened, I was a [.] The post Navigating the Heartache of Deaccession appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Introducing Repertoires: A Series on Scholarly Ways of Working

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on January 15, 2025, 10:13 am ET Image by Gary Strand/NCAR One important tool scholars use to produce knowledge about our physical environment is the computational model. Yet researchers who work with simulation-based models face challenges in sharing their outputs so that others can build on them: for instance, the data these models generate are massive in volume, making storage expensive.

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Creating Community in Vintage Sales

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, the CEO of WorthPoint and an avid collector and reseller, loves to network with fellow collectors. In the vintage space, variety is the name of the game. Vintage resellers, in particular, are part of a diverse and vibrant community. While there is always competition in any business involving sales, many resellers have found ways to connect with others, share advice, and network.

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Gothic Revival: The Dark Elegance of Victorian Furniture

Invaluable

ENGLISH GOTHIC REVIVAL CARVED OAK CUPBOARD. Sold for$325 via Austin Auction Gallery (July 2024) Emerging in reaction to an increasingly industrialised Victorian world, Gothic Revival furniture took its cues from Gothic architecture to create a harmonious and dramatic aesthetic that not only offered an idealised vision of medieval romance, but did so with intricate handcrafted and ornate detail befitting of its gothic exterior.

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 12, 2025

WorthPoint

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.

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The Winter Show: A Not to Miss

Art Peritus

For collectors and industry professionals alike, The Winter Show is one of the landmark art, antique, and design fairs of the year. This prestigious show consists of over 70 internationally renowned dealers and showcases art, furniture, jewelry and antiques that span 5,000 years. Famed for its rigorous vetting practices, we are proud that for the past twenty years, our founder Jennifer Garland Ross, AAA has vetted this prestigious show, ensuring that the furniture and decorative arts on offer ar

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Can Diamond Jewelry Survive a California Wildfire Inferno? Well, It Depends

Jewelry Judge

As Los Angeles residents try to salvage what remains of their ravaged homes after devastating wildfires swept through their communities this past week, you might be wondering about the condition of the diamond jewelry they may find in the ashes. How a diamond ring survives a blazing inferno has a lot to do with the temperature of the fire and whether or not the jewelry was stored in a fire safe.

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