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Chinese Artist Yu Hong Paints the Eternal Struggles of Life and Death in Her Beijing Studio

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We spoke with the artist as she prepared for her solo show in Venice. The post Chinese Artist Yu Hong Paints the Eternal Struggles of Life and Death in Her Beijing Studio appeared first on Artnet News.

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See inside latest Antique Collecting magazine

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In this month’s Antique Collecting magazine we explore the colourful interiors of Harewood House in Leeds, take a step back The post See inside latest Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Digging the Crates: Bottega Veneta Reimagines Le Corbusier’s Minimalist Seat Design

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For Milan Design Week, creative director Matthieu Blazy commissioned revamped editions of a deceptively simple Le Corbusier classic. The post Digging the Crates: Bottega Veneta Reimagines Le Corbusier’s Minimalist Seat Design appeared first on Artnet News.

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Original 1934 and 1935 Monaco Grand Prix posters could top $25K at Lyon & Turnbull April 24

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LONDON – Original printings of two of the most reproduced of all automotive posters will appear at Lyon & Turnbull this month. The Wednesday, April 24 auction of Travel & Vintage Posters includes the posters designed by Georges Hamel for the Monaco Grand Prix in 1934 and 1935. They share the sale’s highest estimate at […] The post Original 1934 and 1935 Monaco Grand Prix posters could top $25K at Lyon & Turnbull April 24 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Work of the Week: Nir Hod’s ‘One Hundred Years Is Not Enough’

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The artist's work at Expo Chicago sold for $135,000, besting his auction record. The post Work of the Week: Nir Hod’s ‘One Hundred Years Is Not Enough’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Toshiko Takaezu turned clay into poetry

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NEW YORK – A handful of artists have taken the material of clay to new heights. One of the most celebrated is Toshiko Takaezu (1922-2011), whose ceramics are prized for their artistic skill and complex execution as well as their poetic surfaces. Born in Hawaii, she worked in several mediums during her five-decade career, from […] The post Toshiko Takaezu turned clay into poetry appeared first on Auction Central News.

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See 6 Historic Lots from Showplace’s Important Fine Art and Design Auction

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The New York-based sale features works by Henry Moore, Hans Hofmann, and more. The post See 6 Historic Lots from Showplace’s Important Fine Art and Design Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artworks Rescued as Fire Rips Through Copenhagen’s 17th-Century Stock Exchange Building

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No injuries were reported as historic paintings and other artifacts were rescued from the flames. The post Artworks Rescued as Fire Rips Through Copenhagen’s 17th-Century Stock Exchange Building appeared first on Artnet News.

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6.21-Carat Oval Pink Diamond Could Fetch $15MM at Phillips' Geneva Auction

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Phillips is estimating that a magnificent 6.21-carat Fancy Vivid Pink diamond ring could fetch as much as $15 million as the star lot of its "Geneva Jewels Auction: TWO" on May 13. Other baubles expected to turn heads at Hotel President Geneva include a 280.84-carat Colombian emerald and a super-rare 1.56-carat Fancy Red diamond. In all, the meticulously curated sale of just over 100 lots will showcase signed jewels from illustrious houses such as Cartier, JAR, Sterlé, Suzanne B

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‘We Are No Longer Caged’: Indian Trans Artists Reflect on Landmark Court Ruling in Venice

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The main exhibition of the 60th anniversary offers layered and nuanced interpretation of the concept of ‘foreign.’ The post ‘We Are No Longer Caged’: Indian Trans Artists Reflect on Landmark Court Ruling in Venice appeared first on Artnet News.

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Is Bijoux Terner a Brand Worth Thrifting?

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A heart charm bracelet marked Bijoux Terner. If you’re just getting into thrift shopping and foraging garage sales for bargains, Bijoux Terner is a brand you’ll likely run across at some point. This company has marketed a vast number of goods over several decades, and they’re still in business. Is it a brand worth picking up, though? That really depends on the item and what you plan to do with it.

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A Report on the Action at Expo Chicago, From an ‘Extra Spicy’ Party to Sold-Out Booths

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In its first edition since being acquired by Frieze, the fair saw many dealers reporting strong sales. The post A Report on the Action at Expo Chicago, From an ‘Extra Spicy’ Party to Sold-Out Booths appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Costume Institute’s 2024 Show Wants You to See, Smell, Touch, and Hear Fashion

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The exhibition will use technologies from scents to A.I. to create multi-sensory experiences around 250 garments. The post The Costume Institute’s 2024 Show Wants You to See, Smell, Touch, and Hear Fashion appeared first on Artnet News.

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Milan’s Miart Fair Draws Global Audience, Lured by Venice Biennale

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This year's edition represented 'a great opportunity, time-wise and location-wise,' according to one of the nearly 180 exhibitors on hand in Italy's design capital. The post Milan’s Miart Fair Draws Global Audience, Lured by Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paintings Saved From the Notre-Dame Fire Are Newly Restored and Back on View

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Fifty restorers worked on the paintings over a 24-month period. The post Paintings Saved From the Notre-Dame Fire Are Newly Restored and Back on View appeared first on Artnet News.

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With Harnesses and Heritage, Hermès Channels Its Roots in Milan

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It was 50 shades of Hermès for the luxury maison's compelling Milan Design Week presentation. New and vintage pieces were shown in tandem and in dialogue. The post With Harnesses and Heritage, Hermès Channels Its Roots in Milan appeared first on Artnet News.

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Zegna’s Oft-Looked Oasis Takes Over Milan for Design Week

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The luxury house is commemorating its century-old reforestation project with a book launch and floral activations. The post Zegna’s Oft-Looked Oasis Takes Over Milan for Design Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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7 Questions for Channatip Chanvipava on Painting His Own Identity as a ‘Foreigner’

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Presented by Roman Road, the exhibition is staged in a historic Venetian residence. The post 7 Questions for Channatip Chanvipava on Painting His Own Identity as a ‘Foreigner’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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U.S. Senators Probe Collector Leon Black’s Payments to Epstein

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A committee is questioning Bank of America about its role in $158 million in transactions, some involving art. The post U.S. Senators Probe Collector Leon Black’s Payments to Epstein appeared first on Artnet News.

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