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New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama

Artnet News

The portraits highlight the complex web of friendships and rivalries that defined Henry VIII's court. The post New Tudor Portrait Discoveries Stir Up Centuries-Old Royal Drama appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘The forgotten factor’: nations at Cop29 call for official recognition of role culture can play in climate recovery

The Art Newspaper

A campaign to give arts and heritage “a seat at the table” for negotiations at the annual summit already has the support of around 40 countries and more than 1,500 civil society organisations

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Bananas! Chocolate! Flowers! The Fine Art of Presenting and Preserving Perishable Sculptures

Artnet News

Ahead of the sale of Maurizio Cattelan’s $1.5 million banana, we look at contemporary art's fascination with art that goes bad—and how to conserve it. The post Bananas! Chocolate! Flowers! The Fine Art of Presenting and Preserving Perishable Sculptures appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lisbon’s museum scene booms as new and revamped institutions are unveiled

The Art Newspaper

With the reopening of the Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian, the Portuguese capital is developing a lively contemporary art landscape.

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Insights on Auction Sales the Week of November 18, 2024

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items being 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.

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How MF DOOM Redefined Hip-Hop Album Art Forever

Artnet News

Jason Jägel’s intricate painting for the iconic album is reimagined for its 20th anniversary. The post How MF DOOM Redefined Hip-Hop Album Art Forever appeared first on Artnet News.

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Toledo Museum of Art uses cryptocurrency to acquire digital art piece

The Art Newspaper

The museum used USD Coin to buy an NFT in a new series by the artist collective Yatreda ያጥሬዳ

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Smithsonian American Art Museum’s director removed following staff complaints

The Art Newspaper

Stephanie Stebich, who had led the institution since 2017, has been reassigned to a senior advisory role

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$1.6 Billion Worth of Art Goes Under the Hammer in New York—and More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, the U.S. returns antiquities totalling $10 million to India. The post $1.6 Billion Worth of Art Goes Under the Hammer in New York—and More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Romans rebel against Colosseum and Airbnb's plans to stage gladiatorial battles for tourists

The Art Newspaper

The partnership will allow visitors to see real-life gladiatorial battles at the world's most famous amphitheatre

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The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale

Artnet Auctions

Artnet Aucitons specialists weigh in on their picks from the Post-War and Contemporary Art sale. The post The Expert Edit: 6 Standout Lots from Artnet’s Post-War and Contemporary Art Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Berry Campbell gallery’s gamble on forgotten post-war artists is paying off

The Art Newspaper

Works by the gallery’s artists that once sold for a thousand dollars can now fetch over a million

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At the New SoHo Restaurant Manuela, Come For the Food, Stay For the Art

Artnet News

The delicious new restaurant's decor doubles as a group exhibition that features artists from the Hauser & Wirth stable. Artfarm's newly minted CEO Bee Emmott weighs in on Manuela. The post At the New SoHo Restaurant Manuela, Come For the Food, Stay For the Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Listen up Elon—Clifton Suspension Bridge museum leaves X

The Art Newspaper

Bristol institution makes waves after quitting social media platform

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Cambridge artist Tomashi Jackson makes a cosmic exploration of society and self

Wbur

The artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings. Jackson's archival and in-person research provides an armature that she builds around materials like halftone line images, paper bags, voting ephemera and site specific soil and dust. The artist's mid-career survey at Tufts University Art Galleries includes includes video, photographs and large paintings.

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Bollywood and billionaires: Art Mumbai sees ‘very healthy’ sales at expanded second edition

The Art Newspaper

The fair welcomed 71 galleries this year, while local competition intensifies

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Schutte Collection at New England Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut Photos courtesy New England Auctions New England Auctions’ October 10 and 11 auction in Branford, Connecticut, brought to market the compelling six-decade early Americana collection of Thomas F. and Tess L. Schutte.

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AASLH Announces New Location for the History Leadership Institute and Opens Registration for 2025 Cohort

American Association for State and Local History

The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) is excited to announce a significant change for the History Leadership Institute (HLI), the premier professional development program for mid-career professionals at history organizations. Beginning in 2025, HLI will be hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After two decades at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis, Indiana, this relocation marks an exciting new chapter in the history of HLI, whi

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Carved Confections and Painted Pieces Thrill Visitors at York Show

Maine Antique Digest

Original Semi-Annual York Antiques Show and Sale, York, Pennsylvania Bright sunshine guided cars to southeastern Pennsylvania to attend the Original 183rd Semi-Annual York Antiques Show and Sale as the doors opened on Friday, September 20, at 10 a.m. Melvin L.

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The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio

The Magazine Antiques

Women of the Ballets Russes take center stage at a new McNay Art Museum exhibition. The post The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. The Ballets Russes Goes To San Antonio was first posted on November 18, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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New public art partnership will link New York and Toronto

The Art Newspaper

The forthcoming Lassonde Art Trail is teaming up with both the Public Art Fund and York University’s L.L.

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Ex-Steifel Advisor Gets 41 Months For $4M Healthcare Fraud

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A former Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., advisor was sentenced yesterday to 41 months in prison for defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4 million by conspiring to get reimbursements for fraudulent compound medication prescriptions, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey.

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“Beyond Brilliance”: Shining a Lens on the Drive to Create

A Matter of Brilliance

If you’re in the Boston area, run—don’t walk—to the Museum of Fine Arts’ exhibit, “Beyond Brilliance—Jewelry highlights from the collection.” I had the opportunity to see this recently and couldn’t tear myself away. It’s a masterful display of 150 brilliant (pun intended) examples of how jewelry developed and defined culture and history throughout the centuries.

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Collections Manager, Insects

SPNHC

The Field Museum [link] Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. The Field Museum is hiring a Collection Manager to manage its world-class insect collection! The Field Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of biological specimens.

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Great Discoveries: Ancient Dagger Found in an Italian Cave

WorthPoint

Ancient copper dagger found in an Italian cave Image Source: Davide Bonaduce via Live Science Archaeologists have unearthed a 4,000-year-old copper dagger as part of an excavation, according to Live Science. The leaf-shaped dagger could provide archaeologists with insights into European technological, cultural, and social transformations from thousands of years ago.

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SPNHC 2025 – call for Sessions, Symposia and Workshops

SPNHC

The University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum are pleased to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) from May 27-31, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you to Lawrence, Kansas, USA.

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Nominations Open for SAA 2025 Awards and Scholarships

Society of American Archivists

The Society of American Archivists annually recognizes leaders and achievers in the field of archives. SAA offers a variety of professional recognitions and financial assistance through an awards competition, student scholarships, and the naming of Fellows.

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“We the People”: The U.S. Constitution and Articles of Confederation at Brunk Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

Brunk Auctions, Asheville, North Carolina Photos courtesy Brunk Auctions Record-breaking rainstorms followed by Hurricane Helene forced the delay of the planned September 28 sale of a rare copy of the 1787 United States Constitution at Brunk Auctions.

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Kim Kardashian graces Los Angeles art gala in Princess Diana's cross necklace

The Art Newspaper

The reality TV star wore famed jewel to the Lacma bash

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Day in Review (November 18–21)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on November 18, 2024, 3:21 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, November 19 | Wednesday, November 20 | Thursday, November 21 Monday, November 18 Top o’ the Review Cronk, Jamison, McCauley Seek 2026–2027 ALA Presidency; Neal, Thornton to Run for 2025–2028 Treasurer (ALA: American Library Association) Also from ALA: ALA Nominating Committee Announces Councilors-at-Large Candidates Digital Data Demand and Renewable Energy Limits: Forecasting the Impact

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Vintage Cocktail Books Elevate Your Spirits

WorthPoint

This Prohibition-era book by Charles S. Warnock, whose title was 1920s slang for alcohol, contains over 200 recipes, including eleven famous ones “served before the war when mixing drinks was an art.” This original 1928 book sold for $725 in 2023. With the start of the holiday season right around the corner, many collectors will polish up their antique and vintage barware to serve cocktails to their family and friends.

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Brooklyn Museum Marks 200th Anniversary With Expansive 'Solid Gold' Exhibition

Jewelry Judge

In commemoration of its 200th anniversary, the Brooklyn Museum launched on Friday an expansive exhibit that shines the spotlight on gold through 6,000 years of history. Dubbed "Solid Gold," the exhibition features more than 400 gold objects, ranging from jewelry and luxury objects, to works of art, fashion and film. Organized in eight sections, Solid Gold will present historical works in visual juxtaposition and “collisions'' with contemporary objects and fashions, sparki