Abu Dhabi opens vast interactive art museum
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
TeamLab Phenomena is the first of several major museum openings due this year in the UAE capital, including the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
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Art Dubai Is Betting Big on Digital. Will Other Art Fairs Follow Suit?
Artnet News
APRIL 16, 2025
Why is the Gulf a hotspot for digital art, and how are collecting habits changing? The post Art Dubai Is Betting Big on Digital. Will Other Art Fairs Follow Suit? appeared first on Artnet News.
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Marharyta Polovinko, 31-year-old Ukrainian artist, killed on frontline
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Her battalion described her as "smart, hardworking, motivated" and a "true warrior"
What Price Point Was Dominant at Auction in 2024?
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APRIL 16, 2025
Works were moving in the $100,000-to-$1 million price bracket. The post What Price Point Was Dominant at Auction in 2024? appeared first on Artnet News.
Catholic artists celebrate Antoni Gaudi’s place on the path to sainthood
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APRIL 16, 2025
Known as Gods architect, Gaudi was earlier this week declared venerable by the Vatican
Woody Auction Upcoming Auctions
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APRIL 16, 2025
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A brush with… Kent Monkman — podcast
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Kent Monkman talks to Ben Luke about his influencesfrom writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artistsand the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work
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Collector’s eye: the art Reem al Roubi has bought and why
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
The Dubai-based Sudanese patron of major museums explains how she has expanded her collecting horizons from African to Middle Eastern art
Advocacy Update: Congressional Support for U.S. 250th Funding
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APRIL 16, 2025
Urge Congress to Provide U.S. 250th Anniversary Funding AASLH has been meeting with Congressional offices about federal support for U.S. 250th anniversary activities. We are asking for robust funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which could offer avenues for investing in state and local history organizations.
Monet riverscape could splash down for more than $30m during New York auctions
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
The painting headed to Christie's, "Peupliers au bord de lEpte, crpuscule", was on display at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for more than 30 years
Collection of Hans Christian Andersen Materials to be Auctioned at Bonhams April 21-29
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
APRIL 16, 2025
A once-in-a-generation collection of materials related to Hans Christian Andersenthe Danish author renowned for his timeless fairy tales that have shaped literary history and inspired cultural phenomena across generationswill be [.] The post Collection of Hans Christian Andersen Materials to be Auctioned at Bonhams April 21-29 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
teamlab’s vast new interactive art museum opens in Abu Dhabi
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
TeamLab Phenomena is the first of several major museum openings due this year in the UAE capital, including the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation, Library of Congress
WCG
APRIL 16, 2025
The Library of Congress seeks candidates for the Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation. The salary range for this position is $120,579 – $156,755 per year. The Special Assistant to the Director for Preservation provides administrative and operational support in the day-to-day and the long-term management of the Preservation Directorate under the Associate Librarian for Discovery and Preservation Services, within the Library Collections and Services Group.
Retail therapy: Louvre takes reproductions to French shopping centres
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Shoppers will get the chance to see a version of the Mona Lisa while rifling through the racks
Contract Opportunity: NPG Conservation of Paintings and Frames (2 positions)
WCG
APRIL 16, 2025
The National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution seek tocontract two individuals toprovide conservation services for paintings and frames The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the details regarding these contract opportunities are available upon request until April 18, 2025. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date.
What’s on: Our pick of some of the best exhibitions to see during Art Dubai
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Contemporary and performance art, plus a sprawling survey of sub-Saharan art are all on offer during the fair
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Assistant Painting Conservator Position at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
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APRIL 16, 2025
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has extended its deadline for applications for the Assistant Project Conservator in Paintings to May 12, and we arewelcoming additional applicants at this time. As a reminder, this is not a federal grant funded position, and funding is secured for two years, with a possible extension depending on funding availability.All previous applications will be considered, no need to reapply.
The Big Review | Paris Noir at the Centre Pompidou ★★★★
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
This carefully paced showone of the last before the Centre Pompidous five-year closuremarks a turning point in French exhibitions addressing the countrys colonial past
Philip Lee Phillips Society Talk, Library of Congress
WCG
APRIL 16, 2025
Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Societys Exploring Map Surrounds May 8th, 2025, 1:15pm4:15pm Join the Geography and Map Division and Philip Lee Phillips Society (PLPS) for Exploring Map Surrounds with former PLPS fellow and map historian, Chet Van Duzer, art historian, Dr. Juliet Wiersema and Library of Congress preservation science specialist, Meghan Hill. 1:15pm Doors open for a meet & greet 1:45pm2:45pm Chet Van Duzer, historian of cartography and former PLPS fellow,
Art Dubai is cementing its position as the region’s key art market
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
As the UAEs art scene continues to grow, Art Dubai is looking to expand too, including expanding its Downtown Design event to Saudi Arabia next month
Insights on Auction Sales: Pod Chair, Baseball Ticket Stubs, Jackie Robinson
WorthPoint
APRIL 16, 2025
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.
UAE launches fund to help local artists participate in global art fairs
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
The new scheme, managed by Art Dubai, will provide up to half the stand costs for galleries to exhibit at major fairs
The Eternal Fascination of Egyptomania
Invaluable
APRIL 16, 2025
From the soaring pyramids of Giza , visited by millions each year, to Elizabeth Taylor’s sultry screen performance as Queen Cleopatra , Egyptian art and culture have been a perennial source of fascination for people around the globe for centuries. Egypts enduring mystique has been reimagined across artistic and architectural forms, resulting in waves of Egyptomania that have kept the imagery and ideas of the ancient culture alive.
In pictures: Art Dubai’s Bawwaba section
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Mirjam Varadinis of the Kunsthaus Zurich, who curated Bawwaba, chooses ten works in the section, from painting to neon sculpture to mosaics
'The Golconda Blue' Could Make Auction History at Christie's Geneva This May
Jewelry Judge
APRIL 16, 2025
All eyes will be on "The Golconda Blue" on May 14 as the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction goes under the hammer at Christie's Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva. Weighing in at 23.24 carats, this exceptional and historic stone carries a pre-sale estimate of $35 million to $50 million and is poised to rival the prices achieved by the most famous blue diamonds in history.
New book tells the story of a century of Middle Eastern art
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Arab art expert Saeb Eigner explores the work of more than 250 Modern and contemporary artists spanning diverse art movements across 22 countries in the Middle East
A brush with… Salman Toor — podcast
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Salman Toor talks to Ben Luke about his influencesfrom writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artistsand the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work
Faith Ringgold’s estate is now represented by Jack Shainman Gallery
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
The gallery will stage an exhibition of the late artists work in November
Imran Qureshi’s site-specific work in Dubai reimagines traditional forms from his native Pakistan
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
The artist, who teaches miniature painting in Lahore, is showing his new work at Concrete gallery during Art Dubai
New app for antiques dealers hopes to make streamlining inventory 'less daunting'
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Online software platform Ronati Studio, which is aimed primarily at vendors of antiques and collectable artefacts, manages inventory from acquisition to resale
Architect Lina Ghotmeh to design Qatar pavilion at Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
Lebanon-born Ghotmehwhose other projects include a forthcoming redesign of the Western Range galleries at the British Museumis known for her projects addressing themes such as history and nature
‘We’re looking at the climate crisis because it’s here and now and affecting us daily’: inside Art Jameel’s push for sustainability and industry-wide change
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 16, 2025
The independent organisation is centring climate-conscious decisions across its operations and conducting research to advocate for looser conservation standards
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