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Oldest example of figurative art found in Indonesian cave

The Art Newspaper

The picture depicting a wild pig and a trio of human figures dates from 51,000 years ago, according to researchers, and suggests that Europe was not the birthplace of cave art

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‘I Don’t Want to Give Up on Hope’: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Creating Art in Exile

Artnet News

A founding member of the punk feminist art collective, who is on Russia's most-wanted list, the artist and activist talks about her first museum solo show. The post ‘I Don’t Want to Give Up on Hope’: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Creating Art in Exile appeared first on Artnet News.

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Trio of 1945 Iwo Jima pre-invasion maps, made by the Marines, command attention at CNY July 20

Auction Central News

JAMESVILLE, NY – An extraordinary trio of maps appears as separate lots in the Saturday, July 20 auction at CNY Militaria & Collectibles. Dating to early February 1945, these United States Marine Corps (USMC) maps depict aspects of Iwo Jima, the volcanic island 700 miles from Tokyo that was the site of five weeks of […] The post Trio of 1945 Iwo Jima pre-invasion maps, made by the Marines, command attention at CNY July 20 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Stolen Titian, Once Found at a London Bus Stop, Sells for a Record $22 Million

Artnet News

The work had also been looted by Napoleon in the 19th century. The post Stolen Titian, Once Found at a London Bus Stop, Sells for a Record $22 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Muted Old Master evening sales in London provide relative bargains but no fireworks

The Art Newspaper

Slim auctions at Christie's and Sotheby's saw a rediscovered Quentin Metsys and a modestly priced Botticelli come to the block

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As Seen on ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’: Seurat’s Pointillist Triumph

Artnet News

Director John Hughes once dubbed the movie his "love letter" to Chicago. A scene at the city's museum bears out that affection. The post As Seen on ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’: Seurat’s Pointillist Triumph appeared first on Artnet News.

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Velvet Underground Swatch wristwatch leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Velvet Underground Swatch Wristwatch DENVER, PA — The so-called Velvet Underground Swatch wristwatch was made in an edition of just 500 for a special ‘underground’ party in New York in 1985. The watches arrived too late and were never issued at the event. Instead, they were given to Swatch employees in the US. The watch […] The post Velvet Underground Swatch wristwatch leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Megan Mulrooney, a former director at Nino Mier, will open her own gallery in his old Los Angeles space

The Art Newspaper

A native of Los Angeles, Mulrooney aims to highlight emerging and mid-career artists at her eponymous gallery

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Goodbye, West Bund: Redevelopment Efforts Drive Out Shanghai Galleries

Artnet News

After 10 years as an arts hub, tech firms are moving in. Artists and dealers are dispersing throughout the city. The post Goodbye, West Bund: Redevelopment Efforts Drive Out Shanghai Galleries appeared first on Artnet News.

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Top 3 Fashion Jewelry Necklaces Trending in Albuquerque

John Thomas Jewelers

Nestled in the heart of New Mexico, Albuquerque is a city where the spirit of the Southwest dances with contemporary flair, creating a fashion scene as unique and vibrant as its high-desert landscape. This melting pot of cultures, where ancient Native American traditions blend seamlessly with Spanish colonial influences and modern urban style, has given rise to a jewelry aesthetic that's both timeless and cutting-edge.

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CONGRATS GRACE and MICHAEL!

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Michael, thank you so very much for this kind Google Five Star Review. Wishing you and Grace every happiness life has to offer Keith was excellent in all aspects of the purchasing process. He was very flexible with scheduling meetings and was extremely kind, thorough and helpful. We started with the selection process, during which Keith provided us with a number of options based on our preference.

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Memorializing Nathan Hale

The Magazine Antiques

How sculptor Frederick William MacMonnies honored the American hero. The post Memorializing Nathan Hale appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Memorializing Nathan Hale was first posted on July 4, 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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How Hurricane Beryl is affecting Jamaicans in Boston

Wbur

A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.

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Charges dropped against pro-Palestinian protestors from Art Institute of Chicago encampment

The Art Newspaper

Dozens of demonstrators were arrested in May on criminal trespassing charges

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