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For the First Time Ever, a Humanoid Robot Is Selling Art at Sotheby’s

Artnet News

The artwork, which features portraits of Alan Turing, could fetch up to $195,000. The post For the First Time Ever, a Humanoid Robot Is Selling Art at Sotheby’s appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artists Amoako Boafo, Hans Haacke and Deborah Butterfield among thousands to sign statement against AI content scraping

The Art Newspaper

Artists and organisations across the creative industries have come out in opposition to the practice of AI firms training their technology with copyrighted, unlicensed material

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Maurizio Cattelan’s Infamous Banana Will Be Sold at Sotheby’s. The Estimate: $1 Million

Artnet News

The work sold for $120,000 at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2019. The post Maurizio Cattelan’s Infamous Banana Will Be Sold at Sotheby’s. The Estimate: $1 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Maurizio Cattelan’s famous duct-taped banana could bring more than $1m at auction

The Art Newspaper

"Comedian" (2019) is one of the most viral (and controversial) works of art of the past decade; Sotheby's hopes it has not lost its a-peel

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Radioactive water continues to be a flashpoint in cleanup of Pilgrim nuclear site

Wbur

Holtec's plan to discharge nearly a million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay has become a contentious dispute in the cleanup of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth. Opponents say Holtec is choosing the cheapest option and ignoring concerns about safety, the environment and local business. Holtec's plan to discharge nearly a million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay has become a contentious dispute in the cleanup of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station

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Gen X are the biggest spenders on art as 'speculative' millennials drop back, latest UBS/Art Basel survey finds

The Art Newspaper

The 200-page report, authored by Clare McAndrew, also revealed stable Chinese buying and buoyancy at the lower end of the market as top end softens

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Tim Burton, Known Purveyor of Gothic Horror, Thinks A.I. Is ‘Scary’

Artnet News

A sprawling exhibition chronicles the famed director's 50-year creative journey at London's Design Museum has led to record-breaking ticket sales ahead of Halloween. The post Tim Burton, Known Purveyor of Gothic Horror, Thinks A.I. Is ‘Scary’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Egon Schiele’s Death Mask Sells for Nearly 10 Times Its Estimate

Artnet News

The lot was one of nearly 600 that appeared at Sloane Street Auctions. The post Egon Schiele’s Death Mask Sells for Nearly 10 Times Its Estimate appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sophie Calle on oversharing, exploring death and the rules that govern her boundary-pushing practice

The Art Newspaper

Calle is famous for her examination of people’s personal lives—and her own—in an almost voyeuristic way.

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A Rare, Hand-Corrected Copy of the Beloved Novella ‘Le Petit Prince’ Could Fetch $1.25 Million

Artnet News

The handwritten notes that appear on almost every page of Le Petit Prince offer an intimate look into Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's creative process. The post A Rare, Hand-Corrected Copy of the Beloved Novella ‘Le Petit Prince’ Could Fetch $1.25 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frieze's parent company exploring 'potential sale' of the fair and media brand

The Art Newspaper

Entertainment giant Endeavor is reviewing its event assets after it was taken private earlier this year

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Smithsonian Awards Art Medal to Trailblazing Artists Senga Nengudi and Richard Tuttle

Artnet News

Ann Philbin, the outgoing director of L.A.'s Hammer Museum, will be recognized for her contributions to art history. The post Smithsonian Awards Art Medal to Trailblazing Artists Senga Nengudi and Richard Tuttle appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sophie Calle on oversharing, exploring death and the rules that govern her boundary-pushing practice

The Art Newspaper

Calle is famous for her examination of people’s personal lives—and her own—in an almost voyeuristic way.

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Turin’s Artissima Art Fair Beckons Visitors to Enter the ‘Era of Daydreaming’

Artnet News

For its 31st edition, Artissima turns its attention to spontaneous and creative thought. The post Turin’s Artissima Art Fair Beckons Visitors to Enter the ‘Era of Daydreaming’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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In the Shadow of Jonathan Fisher and E. B. White

Maine Antique Digest

Jonathan Fisher House Antiques Show, Blue Hill, Maine The Jonathan Fisher House Antiques Show in Blue Hill, Maine, held this year at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds on August 17, is a pleasant “down home” counterpart to the more elegant and upscale show going on at the same time a couple of

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Canada Names Poetical Iranian-Born Artist to Represent the Country at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Artnet News

Tehran-born artist Abbas Akhavan has been selected to represent Canada at the 61st edition of the Biennale. The post Canada Names Poetical Iranian-Born Artist to Represent the Country at the 2026 Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Machine Actionable Plans (MAP) Pilot Team Visits Penn State University

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on October 24, 2024, 10:15 am ET Photo by Wilson Hutton / Penn State With a research budget of more than $1 billion, the management of research data at Penn State University involves a diverse set of researchers, systems, campus units, and an increasingly complex policy environment. The Penn State University Libraries plays a key coordination and information role in all of this, including hosting a two-day workshop in early October: “Machine-Actionable Data Management and Sharing Pl

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Who’s Afraid of Robin F. Williams?

Artnet News

The Brooklyn-based artist's horror-tinged paintings are on view at P.P.O.W. in Tribeca. The post Who’s Afraid of Robin F. Williams? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Socially engaged practice has become the art form du jour—this international network is at the forefront of the sphere

The Art Newspaper

With its recent forum in Brussels, Afield brought its focus on social change to new levels

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Ex-Merrill Lynch Advisor Handling $1.3B In Assets Joins Raymond James In Texas

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Raymond James today announced that it recently added a former Merrill Lynch advisor in Texas who managed $1.3 billion in client assets to its employee channel, Raymond James & Associates, according to a news release.

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Collections Manager, Vertebrate Zoology

SPNHC

The Natural History Museum of Utah, [link] Job Summary The Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) seeks a Collections Manager for its Vertebrate Zoology collections of approximately 90,000 specimens (46,000 mammals, 21,000 birds, and 23,000 reptiles and amphibians), including dry specimens (study skins and skeletal elements), fluid-preserved specimens (in ethanol), tissues (frozen and in 95%… Source

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Ex-Osaic Team With $800M Joins LPL in Ohio

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

LPL has hired Dougherty, Tedesco & Associates, a former longtime Osaic team to join its broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms. The team managed about $800 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets, according to a news release.

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NAGPRA Senior Coordinator

SPNHC

University of Texas at El Paso, [link] Link to job ad and application here: Link UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

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Vintage Revere Ware—Alive and Cooking

WorthPoint

Collectors are still looking for authentic vintage Revere Ware pots and pans. This collection sold for $594 in 2024. “Don’t buy Revere Ware!” thrifting influencers shout on social media. “It’s not worth reselling!” Well, I have bought and sold this vintage copper-bottom cookware regularly, and I have no regrets. However, it’s wise to equip yourself with knowledge before you go thrifting because not all of Revere Ware is the same.

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Top of Celtics' Ring Spins Off to Reveal Piece of Parquet Floor and More

Jewelry Judge

The Boston Celtics raised Banner 18 to the rafters of TD Garden and received their exquisite championship rings on Tuesday prior to their opening night 132-109 drubbing of the visiting New York Knicks. The vaunted franchise now claims more championships than any other NBA team, and this year's ring — with a lot of bling and hidden surprises — is a fitting tribute to that accomplishment.

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IFAR Winding Down

Maine Antique Digest

On September 27 the International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR) announced it was “winding down operations” after 55 years of championing the principles of authenticity and ethical ownership in the art world.

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Canada and Estonia lead the race to name 2026 Venice Biennale artists

The Art Newspaper

Abbas Akhavan will represent Canada, while Merike Estna flies the flag for Estonia

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Hanging with Karen DiSaia

Maine Antique Digest

“Stuff talks to me,” said Karen DiSaia. The former rug dealer and longtime show manager has worn a couple of hats in the art and antiques arena.

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How To Be A CEO To Your Clients, Not Just An Investment Specialist

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

You want to be more involved with your clients lives, say these Fidelity analysts.

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Shepard Fairey murals of Kamala Harris go up in battleground states as early voting begins in US presidential election

The Art Newspaper

One of the murals, in Durham, North Carolina, brought together Fairey, cultural organiser Wyatt Closs, gallery owner Linda Shropshire and the local community

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