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Just a year after opening, Serge Gainsbourg’s house museum hits financial trouble

The Art Newspaper

The Graffiti-strewn building became a pilgrimage for devotees of the singer when it opened 32 years after his death—but despite healthy ticket sales, the institution has racked up huge debts, with its backers accused of mismanagement

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Picasso’s Art Meets Classical Music at This New Symphony Experience

Artnet News

"Picasso Symphony" will pair the Spanish master's life and work with his favorite classical jams. The post Picasso’s Art Meets Classical Music at This New Symphony Experience appeared first on Artnet News.

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US judge allows artist Deborah Roberts's copyright infringement lawsuit against New York gallery to proceed

The Art Newspaper

The lawsuit brought by Roberts in 2022 has received a mixed ruling from Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall, but she denied dealer Richard Beavers's motion to dismiss it

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King Tut’s Iconic Death Mask Was Intended for Someone Else, Researchers Say

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Research from the University of York points to an "overlooked clue" hiding in plain sight. The post King Tut’s Iconic Death Mask Was Intended for Someone Else, Researchers Say appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former museum curator accuses city in Arizona of censorship in lawsuit

The Art Newspaper

The former chief curator of the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is suing the municipality for allegedly ordering the removal of a print from a Shepard Fairey exhibition

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Tourists Dismayed as Rome’s Trevi Fountain Runs Dry During Cleaning: ‘Shattered Memories!’

Artnet News

A popular Roman ritual is a little underwhelming these days. The post Tourists Dismayed as Rome’s Trevi Fountain Runs Dry During Cleaning: ‘Shattered Memories!’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Biennale

The Art Newspaper

Georgina Jackson, the director of The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art at Trinity College, Dublin, will be the pavilion's curator

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Australian museum under fire for acquiring object linked to protesters' attack on well-known painting

The Art Newspaper

Politicians have slammed the museum for ‘glorifying’ the attack on Frederick McCubbin’s ‘Down on his luck’

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“Gunsmoke” and TV Western Auction Ropes in Fans

WorthPoint

James Arness played everyone’s favorite Western sheriff, Marshal Matt Dillon, for 20 seasons on Gunsmoke. An upcoming auction of items from the James Arness estate and Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills is handling the sale. Photo credit: Julien’s Auctions Westerns dominated entertainment during the 1950s and 1960s in movie theaters and on television.

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Rare Fra Angelico crucifixion scene acquired by Ashmolean for £4.48m after tense fundraising campaign

The Art Newspaper

An export bar had been placed on the work in January after it was sold at Christie’s last year

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With MCAS exit exam scrapped, supporters say more 'authentic learning' comes next

Wbur

A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.

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Zoffany portraits star at Bonhams

Antique Collecting

A pair of charming portraits of a flower girl and watercress girl by Johann Joseph Zoffany (1733-1810) star in Bonhams The post Zoffany portraits star at Bonhams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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7 Questions for Dutch Artist Matthijs Scholten on the Symbolic Angels and Demons of Modern Life

Artnet News

Scholten is the subject of a solo show with SmithDavidson Gallery in Amsterdam. The post 7 Questions for Dutch Artist Matthijs Scholten on the Symbolic Angels and Demons of Modern Life appeared first on Artnet News.

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Spirit of the late Pop artist Keiichi Tanaami lives on in new show

The Art Newspaper

The artist’s first large-scale retrospective opened at the National Art Center, Tokyo, just two days before he died at the age of 88

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The Life Historic

The Magazine Antiques

A port town with astonishingly rich period architecture, centuries-old Edenton is becoming one of North Carolina’s best places to be. The post The Life Historic appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. The Life Historic was first posted on November 6, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Royal Worcester Porcelain: Elegance and Excellence in Ceramics

Invaluable

Royal Worcester porcelain enjoyed more than three centuries of production and still holds the title as one of England’s most historic and beloved makers. This endurance is thanks to the company’s indelible commitment to high quality craftsmanship and timeless elegance in each line they created. Join us as we dive into the story of Royal Worcester porcelain.

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Arrest Made in Explosive Heist Attempt on Iconic Warhol Paintings

WorthPoint

Warhol screen prints of Queen Margarethe II that are similar to the ones stolen in the Netherlands on November 1, 2024. Image source: AP Photo/Peter Dejong via apnews.com. Movies like The Thomas Crown Affair (either version) would have us believe that art heists are complex adventures, planned meticulously, with all sorts of tech and deception. In reality, it’s often much different.

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Lucie Rie bowl sparks bidding battle

Antique Collecting

Auction bidders battled it out for a Lucie Rie masterpiece and other treasures created by the celebrated ceramicist in The The post Lucie Rie bowl sparks bidding battle appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A Gift of Friendship

Maine Antique Digest

A Book Review This children’s book is based on the true story of a little girl’s friendship with an injured Confederate soldier recuperating in her family’s house during the Civil War.

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Oak angel corbels fly in sale

Antique Collecting

A matching pair of large carved oak angel corbels circa 1450-1480, each holding a polychrome painted heraldic shield, have sold The post Oak angel corbels fly in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Second Annual Fox Valley at the Fairgrounds Antiques Show

Maine Antique Digest

Wheaton, Illinois When shows have been around as long as the twice-yearly Chicago-area Fox Valley Antiques Shows, they tend to develop a personality.

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Chinese silver collection set to shine

Antique Collecting

A vast collection of Chinese silver acquired between 1927 and 1941, and hidden away for 80 years, has been unearthed The post Chinese silver collection set to shine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Open-Air Shopping Centers Thriving, Says Cohen & Steers

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Stores like Walmart and Target have done well in a re-emerging retail real estate space.

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McMaster Grad Reunited With Class Ring Lost in Barbados Surf 47 Years Ago

Jewelry Judge

Morgan Perigo of McMaster University's Class of 1965 never expected to see his graduation ring again after losing it in the surf along the coast of Barbados in 1977. But thanks to the good nature of a Barbados professional free diver named Alex Davis and the helpful alumni staff at the university, Perigo got to wear the ring again on his 83rd birthday.

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U.S. Rep. Auchincloss on losses for Democrats in this year's election

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Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss ran unopposed in Tuesday's election. He's a Marine veteran, and represents communities from Newton to Fall River. Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss ran unopposed in Tuesday's election. He's a Marine veteran, and represents communities from Newton to Fall River.

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Sen. Warren on election results in Mass. and around the nation

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U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren beat her Republican challenger John Deaton. She'll serve a third term in the Senate, but under Republican control. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren beat her Republican challenger John Deaton. She'll serve a third term in the Senate, but under Republican control.

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Rep. Jim McGovern says he is worried about democracy under President-elect Trump

Wbur

Rep. Jim McGovern joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the results of the election and his hopes for Democrats in the House. Rep. Jim McGovern joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the results of the election and his hopes for Democrats in the House.

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‘A lot of damage can be done’: the art world reacts to Donald Trump’s victory in US election

The Art Newspaper

While some are confident that certain democratic institutions and safeguards will hold, many expressed fear, shock and dismay

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Moulton says Trump victory shows Democrats are 'out of touch' with Americans and their concerns

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Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton says Kamala Harris and the Democrats should have listened more to Americans about their concerns, particularly over the economy and inflation, and said what Harris would have done differently from Joe Biden and Donald Trump to make things better. Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton says Kamala Harris and the Democrats should have listened more to Americans about their concerns, particularly over the economy and inflation, and said what Harris would have done different

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