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David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died

Artnet News

He was 78. The post David Lynch, Visionary Filmmaker and Artist Who Mined the Sublime, Has Died appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ancient Roman statue of Athena goes on public view for first time in more than 200 years

The Art Newspaper

The Halsted A&A Foundation is displaying its recent acquisition at Wrightwood 659 in Chicago starting 25 January

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Architectural Landmarks Lost in the L.A. Fires

Artnet News

The deadly blazes have claimed at least 24 lives and numerous architecturally significant landmarks. The post Architectural Landmarks Lost in the L.A. Fires appeared first on Artnet News.

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David Lynch, artist and film-maker who portrayed America’s dark side with surreal humour and violence, has died, aged 78

The Art Newspaper

Lynch trained as a painter before becoming a successful film-maker and ultimately returning to visual art in recent decades

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Major Art Institutions Launch $12 Million Fire Relief Fund for L.A. Artists

Artnet News

The fund is led by the Getty and includes major museums, artist foundations, and philanthropists. The post Major Art Institutions Launch $12 Million Fire Relief Fund for L.A. Artists appeared first on Artnet News.

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Eyeing growth, Art Dubai makes two senior appointments

The Art Newspaper

Group behind the UAE's biggest fair has selected Alexie Glass-Kantor as executive director, curatorial, and Dunja Gottweis as fair director

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Art Museum Directors Increasingly Fear Censorship, But Few Have a Plan to Deal With It: Report

Artnet News

There is even some blurriness, according to the survey, between curation and self-censorship. The post Art Museum Directors Increasingly Fear Censorship, But Few Have a Plan to Deal With It: Report appeared first on Artnet News.

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Vancouver Art Gallery Receives Landmark $10 Million Gift of Contemporary Art

Artnet News

Brigitte and Henning Freybe have given works by artists ranging from Stan Douglas to Julie Mehretu and Robert Rauschenberg. The post Vancouver Art Gallery Receives Landmark $10 Million Gift of Contemporary Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Eclectic, Esoteric, and Entrancing Offerings

Maine Antique Digest

Bray & Co., Portsmouth, New Hampshire Photos courtesy Bray & Co. Bray & Co., held its September 21 auction in the gallery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where myriad objects reflective of auctioneer Derin Brays esoteric interests came to market from various New England collections.

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A Neurosurgeon’s Collection of Rare Books Comes to Auction

Artnet News

The volumes include some very early medical textbooks, one featuring an illustration by no less than Albrecht Drer. The post A Neurosurgeons Collection of Rare Books Comes to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Five shows to see: we pick the highlights of Singapore Art Week

The Art Newspaper

Taking place from 17-26 January, the week includes everything from museum shows to one-off pop-ups

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Collectors Covet Dorothea Tanning’s Surrealist Work. The Best Is in Short Supply

Artnet News

Prices for her colleague Leonora Carrington have exploded recently. Could hers be next? The post Collectors Covet Dorothea Tanning’s Surrealist Work. The Best Is in Short Supply appeared first on Artnet News.

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Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions

Antique Collecting

Sponsored Post Royal Relics and Timeless Elegance: Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions Apollo Art Auctions is The post Discover Ancient Treasures and Luxuries at Apollo Art Auctions appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Should Los Angeles Art Fairs Proceed Next Month? A Debate Rages—and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Frieze is staying mum, Felix is moving forward, and everyone is debating the right course of action. The post Should Los Angeles Art Fairs Proceed Next Month? A Debate Ragesand More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Elizabeth Taylor jewellery set to sparkle

Antique Collecting

A diamond line bracelet given to Elizabeth Taylor by Michael Jackson will be offered in a Wiltshire saleroom this month. The post Elizabeth Taylor jewellery set to sparkle appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Nashville show looks at how the Impressionists and others depicted food production in 19th century France

The Art Newspaper

The exhibition at the Frist Art Museum includes works by the likes of Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Gauguin

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Guinevere Antiques shop sale at Sworders

Antique Collecting

Following 61 years on the Kings Road in London, Guinevere Antiques finally shut its doors for the last time this The post Guinevere Antiques shop sale at Sworders appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Appeals Court Upholds New York’s Ivory Law but Strikes Down Display Provision

Maine Antique Digest

On November 13, in a 2-1 decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld New Yorks tough ivory law, but the court did strike down the display provision. The court ruled on the appeal filed by the Art and Antique Dealers League of America, Inc. (AADLA) v.

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From sexed-up suburbia to sculptural alchemy: our pick of Condo London 2025

The Art Newspaper

The gallery-sharing event, spread across different parts of the UK capital, features participants from Guatemala, Lebanon, Los Angeles and more

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Historical Scale Sells for $60,250

Maine Antique Digest

A large, 155-year-old balance scale that weighed hundreds of millions of dollars in gold and silver in the 19th century at the Carson City, Nevada, Mint, including bullion from the legendary Comstock Lode, was sold for $60,250 (includes buyers premium) in an auction conducted by Holabird Western Americana Collections on

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Artists at London's ICA stage mass walkout in support of pro-Palestine protesters

The Art Newspaper

The institution has described the protests at the opening of its New Contemporaries exhibition as "misguided"

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Saving eelgrass, the most important plant you’ve likely never heard of

Wbur

Eelgrass is a critical habitat for fish, protects against coastal erosion and stores carbon. But it's threatened by pollution and climate change. Dozens of local scientists are working to protect and restore New England's seagrass meadows. Eelgrass is a critical habitat for fish, protects against coastal erosion and stores carbon. But it's threatened by pollution and climate change.

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Curious Objects: Lost and Found in Cleveland

The Magazine Antiques

In this episode of our podcastCurious Objects, host Benjamin Miller welcomes Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman, makers ofthe filmLost and Found in Cleveland. The post <em>Curious Objects</em>: Lost and Found in Cleveland appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects : Lost and Found in Cleveland was first posted on January 16, 2025 at 1:37 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Rep. Auchincloss thinks it's unlikely TikTok will go dark Sunday despite impending ban

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Rep. Auchincloss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to express concern that American officials will not enforce a law he co-sponsored requiring the Chinese-owned app TikTok to be sold to a U.S.-based operator. Rep. Auchincloss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to express concern that American officials will not enforce a law he co-sponsored requiring the Chinese-owned app TikTok to be sold to a U.S.

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Antiques Road Trip USA: Massachusetts

WorthPoint

Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit: The Finest Antiques, Art, & Collectibles from Sea to Shining Sea The years 2025 and 2026 will be significant milestones for the United States. In 2025, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the shot heard around the world, marking the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution. The following year, 2026, will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Wedding Band Pulled From Ashes Symbolizes Hope for Firefighter and His Family

Jewelry Judge

A white gold wedding band pulled from the ashes symbolizes hope for a California firefighter who lost his home and possessions in a blaze that wiped out his Altadena neighborhood. Chien Yu and his family were forced to flee when the wind-whipped fires rapidly descended on their home last week. He noticed an orange glow through the trees in his backyard and he knew it was time to go.

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Parting Thoughts from UMD Dean of Libraries Adriene Lim

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on January 16, 2025, 12:02 pm ET I remain cautiously optimistic because I continue to believe deeply in the librarys mission Adriene Lim, photo Illumination 2024 At the end of the 2024 Spring semester, Adriene Lim, PhD, retired as dean of libraries at the University of Maryland, College Park. Before her transition, we asked her to share her story with our readers and membership, below is an overview of that candid conversation.