Germany slashes VAT on art sales to 7%
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The reduction, which comes into effect next year, meets long-standing demands from German dealers
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Ben Vautier, the Fluxus Provocateur Who Proclaimed ‘Everything Is Art,’ Dies at 88
Artnet News
JUNE 6, 2024
The French artist's paintings and performances helped usher in a new age of conceptual art. The post Ben Vautier, the Fluxus Provocateur Who Proclaimed ‘Everything Is Art,’ Dies at 88 appeared first on Artnet News.
Artefacts discovered down well shed light on ancient Roman rituals
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The objects, found within the Ostia Antica archaeological site in southern Italy, include burnt animal bones and a carved wooden chalice
5 Must-See Shows During Art Basel
Artnet News
JUNE 6, 2024
Highlights include Dan Flavin's "Dedications in Light" and a survey of Argentinian artist Mika Rottenberg. The post 5 Must-See Shows During Art Basel appeared first on Artnet News.
US judge rejects Nazi-loot claim to Van Gogh Sunflowers painting owned by Japanese company
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
After almost two years, the case has been dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction, so the work will remain at the Sompo Museum of Art in Tokyo
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Jewish Collector’s Heirs Over Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’
Artnet News
JUNE 6, 2024
The court has no jurisdiction over the painting's Japanese owners, wrote the federal judge. The post Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Jewish Collector’s Heirs Over Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ appeared first on Artnet News.
British Museum opens new storage and research facility
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
Known as BM_ARC, the site in Berkshire houses around 1.
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Philadelphia's University of the Arts suddenly closes, prompting president's resignation, student protests and a class action lawsuit
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The institution gave just week's notice before its 7 June closure, causing confusion and upheaval throughout the community
Liste Art Fair Returns to Messe Basel—Get a Glimpse of What’s in Store
Artnet News
JUNE 6, 2024
In addition to returning favorites, the fair will host a slew of first-time exhibitors. The post Liste Art Fair Returns to Messe Basel—Get a Glimpse of What’s in Store appeared first on Artnet News.
The Armory Show lines up 235 galleries for 30th edition, including 55 first-time exhibitors
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The fair, now in its second iteration since being acquired by Frieze, remains New York's largest
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […] The post Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.
Christie’s reportedly planning layoffs in the UK
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
Sotheby’s has also entered a consultation period ahead of redundancies
Antique and vintage rugs come to Jasper52 June 11
Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
NEW YORK – Jasper52 presents Woven in Time: Antique and Vintage Rugs Tuesday, June 11 at 5 pm Eastern time, a 255-lot sale featuring fine rugs from around the world. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first of three featured lots is a circa-1960 Persian kashan ‘all over’ rug measuring 10ft […] The post Antique and vintage rugs come to Jasper52 June 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.
At Gallery Weekend, Beijing's art scene is better co-ordinated but losing its character
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The event's eight edition was held as artist villages are demolished and cultural figures flee the city
SEC Bars Three Advisors Connected To Horizon Ponzi Scheme
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
JUNE 6, 2024
The three worked with John J. Woods, who was sent to prison for a scheme that lost investors $49 million.
Almost untouched for a century, Swiss painter Albert Anker’s rural home opens to visitors
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The Centre Albert Anker in Ins, Switzerland, is set to open to visitors on 7 June with an exhibition on the artist's travels to Italy
Susan Thompson's complex and colorful quilts
Wbur
JUNE 6, 2024
The textile artist's works are now up as part of her exhibit "Go Down to the River and Talk to 'JAH'" at the Boston Public Library's Hyde Park branch, on view through June 29. The textile artist's works are now up as part of her exhibit "Go Down to the River and Talk to 'JAH'" at the Boston Public Library's Hyde Park branch, on view through June 29.
UK foundation makes mark ahead of general election with £30m gift aimed at promoting arts education
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
Clore Duffield organisation will back the creation of extra learning spaces and a new garden at Tate Britain
A New Sale Highlights Andy Warhol’s Pre-Pop Art
Artnet Auctions
JUNE 6, 2024
Artnet Auctions's Co-Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art Johannes Vogt selects highlights from a new sale, live for bidding through June 20. The post A New Sale Highlights Andy Warhol’s Pre-Pop Art appeared first on Artnet News.
Albrecht Dürer’s 16th-century Meisterstiche engravings beat estimates at Grogan
Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
BOSTON — Impressions of all three of Albrecht Dürer’s (1471-1528) famous Meisterstiche (master engravings) were sold by Grogan & Co. on May 4. All were part of a collection of Old Master prints that came from ‘the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts lady’. Most bore labels from US galleries operating in the first half of […] The post Albrecht Dürer’s 16th-century Meisterstiche engravings beat estimates at Grogan appeared first on Auction Central News.
Young London commercial gallery swaps spaces with Newcastle non-profit for one month
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
Pipeline and Slugtown will show each others’ artists this summer in the hopes of promoting "cross-regional artistic collaborations" in England
Canada Gallery Gains an Intriguing New Partner—and More Juicy Art World Gossip
Artnet News
JUNE 6, 2024
Plus, is anyone in the art world paying attention to the U.S. presidential election? The post Canada Gallery Gains an Intriguing New Partner—and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.
Palm Springs Art Museum launches permanent LGBTQ+ programming
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2024
The California institution’s new Q+ Art initiative is the first of its kind in the US and includes exhibitions, public programming, acquisitions and awards
FDA advisors' scrutiny of MDMA therapy is 'temporary setback,' says Harvard researcher
Wbur
JUNE 6, 2024
Some Boston-area researchers said the decision by advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reflected challenges facing regulators as psychedelic treatments enter mainstream psychiatry. Some Boston-area researchers said the decision by advisors to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reflected challenges facing regulators as psychedelic treatments enter mainstream psychiatry.
Raymond James Adds Alaska advisors managing more than $500M million
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
JUNE 6, 2024
Keith Green and Jon Coon had managed a total of more than $500 million at their previous firms.
Roxbury rapper Najee Janey sets his voice free
Wbur
JUNE 6, 2024
Najee Janey built a reputation in Boston on the strength of his rapping. But on a new EP, "Break Free," he embraces his singing voice and sense of play. Najee Janey built a reputation in Boston on the strength of his rapping. But on a new EP, "Break Free," he embraces his singing voice and sense of play.
Antique and vintage rugs come to Jasper52 June 11
Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
NEW YORK – Jasper52 presents Woven in Time: Antique and Vintage Rugs Tuesday, June 11 at 5 pm Eastern time, a 255-lot sale featuring fine rugs from around the world. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers.
'Their best chance to win': Celtics open NBA finals at home
Wbur
JUNE 6, 2024
The team is favored to win, and start the championships with the home court advantage. The team is favored to win, and start the championships with the home court advantage.
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia.
NEH Works on Paper Specialist, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
WCG
JUNE 6, 2024
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented and experienced Works on Paper Specialist to support a three-year project to catalog and digitize the Frank Raysor bequest of 7,655 works on paper. This position is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for Humanities. Interested applications must submit an online application via the Commonwealth of Virginia job application site: Job Posting: NEH | Works on Paper Specialist (faculty, exempt) – VM
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
JUNE 6, 2024
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia.
Art Peritus | New Brand Day
Art Peritus
JUNE 6, 2024
By: Elizabeth Staggs Book Collection: Old and New Chapters In a world increasingly dominated by digital screens and fleeting content, the allure of a physical book remains timeless. Book collecting is more than just a hobby; it’s a celebration of history, art, and the human experience. Each book on a collector’s shelf tells a unique story, not only through its words but also through its journey from one reader to the next.
Ameriprise Seeks Restraining Order Against LPL And Father-Son Duo
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
JUNE 6, 2024
Ameriprise is seeking a temporary restraining order and injunctive relief in federal court against LPL Financial and a father-duo team it hired in April for allegedly stealing confidential information and using it to solicit clients.
Great Discoveries: Antique Thimble Deemed English “Treasure”
WorthPoint
JUNE 6, 2024
An antique thimble was found by a metal detectorist in England. Image Source: The Standard Last year, metal detectorist Vadims Haritonovs found a silver thimble dating back to the 17th or 18th century. The thimble is two centimeters high and once had an inscription on it that is no longer legible. Haritonovs discovered it on the banks of England’s River Thames close to the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
Letter to the Past
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 6, 2024
Beneath the Surface A little over 20 years ago, Andrew was fresh out of graduate school and ready to launch a career in the antiques business.
Hailey Bieber Is Rockin' an Upgraded 18-Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Jewelry Judge
JUNE 6, 2024
Model and skincare entrepreneur Hailey Bieber is rockin' a new diamond engagement ring from her pop star husband, Justin. The couple has had a lot to celebrate recently, and the amped-up 18-carat ring commemorates both the renewal of their wedding vows after five years of marriage and the announcement that they are expecting their first child later this year.
The Latest Miller’s Handbook
Maine Antique Digest
JUNE 6, 2024
A Book Review Author Judith Miller (1951-2023) passed away unexpectedly before finishing the 45th-anniversary edition of Miller’s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide. Her husband, John Wainwright, wrote in the introduction that “Judith’s extensive knowledge of and passion for antiques still runs through the new edition.” It certainly does!
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