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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain

Artnet News

New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III. The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paula Rego paintings replace royal portrait at No.10 Downing Street

The Art Newspaper

In a major re-hang, scenes from Rego’s mural Crivelli’s Garden have appeared in place of portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

Invaluable

Modernism has permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the architecture of our buildings to the visual designs we admire and the furniture we use. This pivotal movement influenced art, design, literature, and philosophy, leading to an immense cultural transformation worldwide. But what exactly is Modernism, and why and how has it impacted the world as we know it today?

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‘Indefensible’: fossil fuel extraction at Unesco sites set to rise by more than 70% in coming decades, says report

The Art Newspaper

A study by Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO) research group states that fossil fuel activities within Unesco sites across the world are due to produce 11.

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Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring

DailyDAC

Bankruptcy valuation of a debtor plays an integral part in bankruptcy, from debtor-in-possession financing, confirmation and how much creditors are paid. The post Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring appeared first on DailyDAC.

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The Salvation Army: Serving Families and Collectors

WorthPoint

In the vintage community, the range of interests seems nearly endless. Thrifters and pickers sometimes share good locations or videos of their “hauls,” and many collectors have formed clubs and meet-up groups to foster connections between collectors. One of the most well-known places to source vintage items or other collectibles is The Salvation Army.

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Frieze London 2024: A Fair Haunted by What’s Missing

Artnet News

As the art market tightens, the fair grapples with absent galleries, cautious buyers, and a shifting identity. The post Frieze London 2024: A Fair Haunted by What’s Missing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frieze Week Sales Trickle In as the Art World Heads to Paris—and More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, a $58.9 million Lalanne sale at Christie's New York and the mega loans behind the Met's 'Siena' show. The post Frieze Week Sales Trickle In as the Art World Heads to Paris—and More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Basel Paris's new incarnation at the Grand Palais is lifting spirits high

The Art Newspaper

The Paris fair's third edition will welcome 195 galleries—41 more than last year—from 42 countries

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Meet the Courtroom Artist Who Has Drawn Miscreants From Martha Stewart to Martin Shkreli

Artnet News

A new memoir by Jane Rosenberg recounts her time drawing defendants in some of the country's highest-profile cases. The post Meet the Courtroom Artist Who Has Drawn Miscreants From Martha Stewart to Martin Shkreli appeared first on Artnet News.

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Despite Venezuela’s turmoil, Caracas art scene remains resilient

The Art Newspaper

In the aftermath of a contentious presidential election and amid ongoing political and economic crises, cultural organisations band together

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From A.I.’s ‘Dirty Secrets’ to Better Harnessing Data, 5 Key Insights From the Art Market 2050 Conference

Artnet News

A half-day conference brought art world professionals and policymakers together to discuss technology's role in the future of the art market. The post From A.I.’s ‘Dirty Secrets’ to Better Harnessing Data, 5 Key Insights From the Art Market 2050 Conference appeared first on Artnet News.

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An author’s waking nightmares: Van Dyck dreaming and colour proofs of a shadowy masterwork

The Art Newspaper

Finishing his new book—an exploration of the untold origins of British art—took our diarist into a universe that only an author can inhabit

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Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show

Artnet News

It's the first close look at the Dutch master and his relationship with his pupil and competitor Samuel van Hoogstraten. The post Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Restoration begins on rare Ludovico Mazzolino painting at the National Gallery of Ireland

The Art Newspaper

The Italian Renaissance master’s few remaining large paintings are a conservation headache, but the museum hopes to show its Crossing of the Red Sea for the first time next year

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From Gwyneth to Diplo: ‘Architectural Digest’ Home Tours Ranked by Their Art

Artnet News

Which celebs own Ed Ruscha paintings? Who has focused on large-scale sculpture? Read on. The post From Gwyneth to Diplo: ‘Architectural Digest’ Home Tours Ranked by Their Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Big Sale with Some Big Prices

Maine Antique Digest

Nye & Company Auctioneers, Bloomfield, New Jersey Photos courtesy Nye & Company Auctioneers There seemed to be more three-day Americana sales in the fall of 2024 than ever before.

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Bosnian Man Brings Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ to Life as a Sprawling Park

Artnet News

Halim Zukic hopes to turn the park into a tourist destination. The post Bosnian Man Brings Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ to Life as a Sprawling Park appeared first on Artnet News.

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Henning Koppel: A Jensen Designer That Made a Modern Splash

WorthPoint

Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen sterling silver Splash bracelet. You probably don’t need to be told that keeping an eye out for items made in the Georg Jensen workshop is a good idea. You probably know, too, that the designs produced there were the responsibility of many different people, not just one man. With those basics out of the way, which designers stand out?

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Jane Austen’s Writing Tools and Treasures Shed Light on Her Creative Life in a New Show

Artnet News

The exhibition at Jane Austen's House marks the 250th anniversary of the author's birth. The post Jane Austen’s Writing Tools and Treasures Shed Light on Her Creative Life in a New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Exhibitions: Divine Messengers

The Magazine Antiques

Old World melds with new at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The post Exhibitions: Divine Messengers appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Exhibitions: Divine Messengers was first posted on October 14, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Art Fairs Are Blooming All Over Paris. Here Is Your Go-To Guide to What’s On This Week

Artnet News

From NADA's inaugural event in Paris to a boutique fair presentation at Place des Vosges, here is what you need to know. The post Art Fairs Are Blooming All Over Paris. Here Is Your Go-To Guide to What’s On This Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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Downeast Art & Antiques Show

Maine Antique Digest

Blue Hill, Maine The Downeast Art & Antiques Show has returned to its roots. It was held August 15-17, which included the Thursday preview cocktail party, at George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill, Maine, where the show first took place in 1948.

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At the Historic Palazzo Cavanis in Venice, Genieve Figgis Explores the Interactions Between People and Their Environments

Artnet News

Presented by Almine Rech, Figgis's solo show highlights her ability to deftly traverse the boundaries between abstraction and representation. The post At the Historic Palazzo Cavanis in Venice, Genieve Figgis Explores the Interactions Between People and Their Environments appeared first on Artnet News.

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Torrential Downpour Spurred by Hurricane Milton Unearths Lost Wedding Band

Jewelry Judge

Hurricane Milton tore across central Florida last week, flooding roadways, damaging property, spawning tornadoes and forcing mandatory evacuations from coast to coast. Laura and Basil Yorio left their Palm Coast home just before the hurricane made landfall as a Category 3 storm last Wednesday, and didn't know what to expect when they were allowed to return the next day to assess the damage.

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Chabaud painting, medieval cauldron, two 1978 Bob Ross paintings make our Results Roundup for October 14

Auction Central News

Auguste-Elysée Chabaud, ‘Two Figures’, $64,000 HUDSON, NY – The sale held by Stair Galleries on September 12 was led by an oil on board by Auguste-Elysée Chabaud (1882- 1955). He spent much of his life in his native South of France – there is a museum dedicated to his work in Graveson, Provence – but this […] The post Chabaud painting, medieval cauldron, two 1978 Bob Ross paintings make our Results Roundup for October 14 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Beatriz da Costa’s pigeon-based eco-art project takes flight again in Los Angeles

The Art Newspaper

The late artist's ‘interspecies’ collaboration, PigeonBlog, is launching on 19 October as part of PST Art

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Vladimir Kagan: timeless modernity

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Throughout his decades-long career, designer Vladimir Kagan (1927-2016) had one mission: to create furniture there was not something simply to sit in or at but, in his words, to be “vessels to hold the human body.” Paying attention to the function of a piece of furniture as well as how materials could […] The post Vladimir Kagan: timeless modernity appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino gets $2m donation from PepsiCo

The Art Newspaper

The soft drink company's gift will support the planning, designing and building of the museum's future complex in Washington, DC

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Fidelity Says Hackers Stole Data Impacting 77,000 Customers

Private Wealth

The stolen data included names, Social Security numbers and driver's license information.

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Large Ed Ruscha gas station painting could bring more than $50m at Christie's after star turns at Lacma and MoMA

The Art Newspaper

The 1964 painting was a prominent feature in the artist’s recent travelling retrospective

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Remembering Indigenous People’s History

Conservation - American Association for State and

By Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator Monday, October 14th is celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day, and so today we also honor the numerous indigenous museums around the country, many of them AASLH members. In 1977, a discussion began among the members of The International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas to replace Columbus Day with a celebration to be known as Indigenous Peoples Day.

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British Library slowly resuming service after cyber-attack

The Art Newspaper

One year on, around 1,000 manuscripts are available online again

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Folk Art Collection of Lisa Whittington

Maine Antique Digest

William Smith Auctions, Plainfield, New Hampshire Photos courtesy William Smith Auctions William Smith Auctions’ single-owner estate auction July 31 held live in the Plainfield, New Hampshire, gallery brought to market the tightly curated folk art collection of Elizabeth “Lisa” Greeley Whittington of Roxboro, North Carolina.

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Republican John Deaton brings an up-from-his-bootstraps story to U.S. Senate race vs. Warren

Wbur

The GOP candidate is new to Massachusetts and faces an uphill battle against a popular incumbent, as many voters know little about Deaton. The GOP candidate is new to Massachusetts and faces an uphill battle against a popular incumbent, as many voters know little about Deaton.

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