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Archaeologists Unearth the Oldest Aboriginal Pottery in Australia

Artnet News

The find refutes long-held beliefs that the Aboriginals did not make pottery. The post Archaeologists Unearth the Oldest Aboriginal Pottery in Australia appeared first on Artnet News.

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Huntington’s 'Toni Stone' brings a trailblazing female baseball player to life

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In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure’s story. In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure’s story.

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Sotheby’s Dealmaker Brooke Lampley to Depart for Gagosian

Artnet News

Her clients are known to include billionaires Ken Griffin and Stephen Schwarzman. The post Sotheby’s Dealmaker Brooke Lampley to Depart for Gagosian appeared first on Artnet News.

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Murph's hot dog stand, where the franks come with a side of sass

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Mike "Murph" Murphy has been drawing loyal customers to his roadside trailer in central Mass. for 20 years. Mike "Murph" Murphy has been drawing loyal customers to his roadside trailer in central Mass. for 20 years.

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Spotlight: Mark Grotjahn’s Prismatic ‘Kitchen Drawings’ Go on View in Berlin

Artnet News

Presented for the first time with Galerie Max Hetzler, the series offers an exploration of light, color, and perception. The post Spotlight: Mark Grotjahn’s Prismatic ‘Kitchen Drawings’ Go on View in Berlin appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Gray Market: Why Sotheby’s $700m art-backed debt security is an acid test for the trade’s intentions

The Art Newspaper

The large-scale investment vehicle raises major questions about who gets to decide where, how and to whom art circulates

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John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First New York Home Is on the Market for $5.5 Million

Artnet News

The couple bought the two-storey property as Lennon released his "Imagine" album. The post John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First New York Home Is on the Market for $5.5 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Beijing’s Once-Pioneering Art Scene Was Overtaken by Shanghai. Can It Rise Again?

Artnet News

The city's gallery weekend is aiming to draw a new generation of collectors. The post Beijing’s Once-Pioneering Art Scene Was Overtaken by Shanghai. Can It Rise Again? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Buggy, wagon, and saleman sample collection brought strong results at Chupp

Auction Central News

SHIPSEWANA, IN — The lifetime collection of Lavon Yoder was offered at Chupp Auctions April 12 and April 13 with surprisingly strong results for Americana. Complete details of the sale are available at LiveAuctioneers. Yoder’s collection was wide-ranging but had many focal points, including commercial horse-drawn wagons and related advertising and ephemera, nearly all of […] The post Buggy, wagon, and saleman sample collection brought strong results at Chupp appeared first on Auction

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Art Bites: Was Leonardo da Vinci the Original Bird Lady?

Artnet News

Not only did he try to unlock their secrets of flight, he also advocated for their humane treatment. The post Art Bites: Was Leonardo da Vinci the Original Bird Lady? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Collector Ron Perelman sold $963m worth of art to pay off debt

The Art Newspaper

Recently unsealed court filings show 71 works by artists like Basquiat, Twombly and Giacometti were unloaded over a two-year period

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Artist Layo Bright’s Garden is Blooming with Glass Flowers

Artnet News

The Nigeria-born artist uses intricate glass flora to explore complex narratives in her first solo museum exhibition, "Dusk and Dawn." The post Artist Layo Bright’s Garden is Blooming with Glass Flowers appeared first on Artnet News.

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Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District on track for completion in 2025

The Art Newspaper

Four more large museums, including the Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, will open alongside the Louvre Abu Dhabi

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Americana at New England Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut Photos courtesy New England Auctions New England Auctions called its March 21 auction in the Branford, Connecticut, gallery “Celebrating Country Americana,” and it featured handmade and beloved objects. Many were made out of love.

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David Hockney catalogue raisonné in the pipeline with painting volume expected in 2026

The Art Newspaper

More than 35,000 works to be documented over 20 years

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Discover 6 Decades of Abstract Prints in Our Contemporary Editions Auction

Artnet Auctions

The sale is live for bidding through May 30, 2024. The post Discover 6 Decades of Abstract Prints in Our Contemporary Editions Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Stolen, century-old train-shaped weathervane returned to authorities in Vermont

The Art Newspaper

The 114-year-old iron sculpture of a steam locomotive was stolen from the roof of a train station in 1983

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Need To Sell Your Old Silverware? Look Into Experienced And Trusted Antique Buyers

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

There is such beauty in a small price of a silver item that cannot be found items made from other similar metals. Be it its color or luster, this particular metal has been used for ages to make the most beautiful items that were either used at home or even in the army. If you’re looking to sell antique silver, these pieces have not only served their intended purpose but also stood the test of time, becoming valuable antiques today.

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Lake District project connects rural England to international art world

The Art Newspaper

Grizedale Arts combines creativity and hospitality in reopening region’s oldest inn

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Finra Rules Ex-RJ Advisor Owes $2.6M After Selling Firm, Poaching Clients Back

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A former Raymond James advisor, accused of violating the purchase agreement of the sale of her practice to a father-son team in Pennsylvania, was ordered by an arbitration panel to pay $2.6 million to the buyers.

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Los Angeles non-profit LAXART prepares to re-open in new home with new name

The Art Newspaper

The art space's first commission under its new name, the Brick, is a mural of Pope.

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$4.5B Advisor Network Exits Lincoln Financial For LPL

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

LPL Financial today announced that Pilot Financial, a nationwide network of advisors from Lincoln Financial that manages about $4.6 billion in advisory and brokerage assets, has joined its broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, according to a news release.

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Kehinde Wiley says he will take legal action to clear his name after fellow artist accuses him of sexual assault

The Art Newspaper

The US artist has been accused of sexually assaulting British-Ghanaian Joseph Awuah-Darko in 2021

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Red 'Argyle Phoenix' Diamond Sets Two Records at Phillips' Geneva Auction

Jewelry Judge

A 1.56-carat fancy red diamond called the "Argyle Phoenix" stole the show last week at Phillips' "Geneva Jewels Auction: Two." The famous diamond, which was originally revealed to the market in 2013 as part of Rio Tinto's annual tender, brought in $4.2 million and cemented two auction records — the highest price AND the highest price-per-carat ever achieved for a fancy red diamond.

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Julie Mehretu’s BMW Art Car revealed at Centre Pompidou

The Art Newspaper

The design is inspired by a painting currently on view in the artist’s exhibition in Venice

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Free Admission to Those under 18 at Rhinebeck Show

Maine Antique Digest

The Spring Antiques at Rhinebeck show on May 25 and 26 will offer free admission to anyone under 18. The Memorial Day weekend show, produced by Barn Star Productions, will be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. The entire show will be held indoors.

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Maurizio Cattelan is the latest artist to take aim at US gun culture—but he's hardly the first

The Art Newspaper

At Gagosian, he trains his weapon of social satire on violence and immense wealth

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Gaetano Pesce handily beat estimates at Lyon & Turnbull’s Modern Made sale

Auction Central News

LONDON, UK – A cache of works by the Italian architect, artist, and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939-2024) was among the highlights of the Lyon & Turnbull Modern Made sale. The collection, among the largest in the UK, was formed by the photographer and graphic designer Steve Allison (b.1948-). L&T’s head of sale Philip Smith described […] The post Gaetano Pesce handily beat estimates at Lyon & Turnbull’s Modern Made sale appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Miami Firm Says Private Credit Interest Up Among Advisors

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Crystal Capital said that volatility in traditional fixed income had advisors looking at private credit.

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Custom pocket watch for an Imperial Russian prince heads Heritage’s June 3 sale

Auction Central News

DALLAS — Czapek & Cie has long been a watchmaker to royalty. Founded in the mid-19th century by Czech-Polish watch specialist Francois Czapek, the company continues its fine timekeeping heritage with luxury examples worn by the affluent. Around 1860, Czapek & Cie was commissioned to produce this pocket watch for Prince Alexey Fyodorovich Orlov (1787-1862) […] The post Custom pocket watch for an Imperial Russian prince heads Heritage’s June 3 sale appeared first on Auction Cen

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Zircon Engagement Ring Guide

Gem Society

Zircons are beautiful but delicate gems. Our zircon engagement ring guide will help you pick the right setting for your stone.

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Raymond James Adds $228M Texas Advisor

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The team at Ramirez Family Wealth of Raymond James was previously with J.P. Morgan Securities.

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Weight-Loss Medication Market Sparks Twin ETF Launches

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Interest in the weight-loss drug GLP-1 has inspired two funds, one active, one passive.

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The difference between ‘open’ AI and ‘closed’ AI—and what it means

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