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Nicholas Penny resigns from Acceptance in Lieu panel in protest over adviser ‘forced out’ of Arts Council role

The Art Newspaper

The former director of the National Gallery quits after “catastrophic” exit of Anastasia Tennant, the Arts Council’s senior policy adviser on cultural property

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Curious Objects: The “Confirmed Bachelor” Who Forever Changed American Homes

The Magazine Antiques

Host Benjamin Miller digs into the history of Beauport, the Gilded-Age mansion perched on a rock ledge overlooking Massachusetts’s Gloucester Harbor. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> The “Confirmed Bachelor” Who Forever Changed American Homes appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: The “Confirmed Bachelor” Who Forever Changed American Homes was first posted on July 3, 2024 at 12:24 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of

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Rare ancient rock art found in Saudi Arabian lava tube

The Art Newspaper

Sixteen panels, thought to have been created 5,000 to 7,000 years ago, include rare depictions of sheep

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Iconic “Saturday Night Fever” Dance Floor Sells for $325,000

WorthPoint

The disco floor from the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever was recently sold for $325,000. Image Source: Inquirer via MSN Movie collectibles are popular because they bring a piece of the silver screen into our homes. Film fans are keen to own a piece of cinematic history, from autographs and photos to props and costumes. In the 1977 movie Saturday Night Fever , Tony Manero is king of his local nightclub, with all the best moves, on and off the floor.

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Remembering the Dutch avant-garde artist Jacqueline de Jong

The Art Newspaper

Her six decade-long career was distinguished by experimentation and humour

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Robert John Thornton’s ‘Temple of Flora’ and Adam Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ were top sellers at Freeman’s Hindman

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Robert John Thornton’s New Illustration of the Sexual System of Carolus von Linnaeus – better known as the Temple of Flora – is one of the grandest and most sumptuous of all English botanical books. Modestly estimated at $10,000-15,000, a near complete large folio copy sold for $27,500 ($36,025 with buyer’s premium) as […] The post Robert John Thornton’s ‘Temple of Flora’ and Adam Smith’s ‘Wealth of Nations’ were top sellers at Freeman

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Audrey Flack, a pioneer of Photorealism, has died, aged 93

The Art Newspaper

A survey of the artist's work from the last four years of her life, will be on view at the Parrish Art Museum this autumn

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Banksy hits back at UK home secretary, saying the detention of his migrant rescue boat in Italy is ‘vile and unacceptable’

The Art Newspaper

British street artist launched an inflatable boat artwork at Glastonbury to highlight the migrant crisis

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Quirky couches from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s rule at Colasanti Casa D’Aste July 10

Auction Central News

ROME — A trio of quirky couches dating from the late 1960s to the 1980s are highlights at Colasanti Casa D’Aste as featured lots in their Design and 20th Century Decorative Arts sale Wednesday, July 10. The complete catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. It was the 1970s when design trends tended to […] The post Quirky couches from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s rule at Colasanti Casa D’Aste July 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Spain’s plans for a national Civil War museum in disarray

The Art Newspaper

Construction has begun, but wrangling between opposing political factions about how to represent one of the darkest chapters in the country’s history threatens to stall project

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Art Bites: Gentileschi and Galileo Were Pen Pals

Artnet News

The artist's relationship with the scientist may have informed her depiction of blood. The post Art Bites: Gentileschi and Galileo Were Pen Pals appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK general election has art trade on tenterhooks

The Art Newspaper

The almost certain Labour victory could have major impact on art buyers, who were restrained during the summer season

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New water quality technology makes its debut in Buzzards Bay

Wbur

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is experimenting with a new system, where technology is used to continuously test the water rather than volunteers testing every five days. It means fewer data gaps and less human error, but it also means volunteers are a smaller part of the process. The Buzzards Bay Coalition is experimenting with a new system, where technology is used to continuously test the water rather than volunteers testing every five days.

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Jordaens painting to be sold after settlement with heirs of Jewish bank shareholders

The Art Newspaper

The work, to be auctioned at Sotheby’s today, was one of more than 2,500 held as collateral and sold, shortly before the Nazi invasion, by the Dutch bank Lisser & Rosenkranz

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Objects Associated with Presidents Spur Bidding

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Important historical artifacts associated with the assassinations of two American presidents led Heritage Auctions’ recent Americana and political “Signature” auction.

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British Museum’s historic Reading Room opens to the public after 11 years

The Art Newspaper

The space, once used by the likes of Karl Marx, is finally available for all visitors to the London institution to see

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Who Was Eduardo Chillida? A Look at the Celebrated Spanish Artist Born 100 Years Ago

Artnet News

Presented by Galerie Boisserée in Cologne, a new exhibition explores Chillida's achievements in printmaking. The post Who Was Eduardo Chillida? A Look at the Celebrated Spanish Artist Born 100 Years Ago appeared first on Artnet News.

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US National Gallery acquires four Robert Longo drawings, including one of the 6 January insurrection

The Art Newspaper

The monumental works highlight both the might and the fragility of US government institutions

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7 Questions for Dealer Robert Bowman, One of the World’s Leading Rodin Experts

Artnet News

The gallery is currently presenting an in-depth exhibition on canonic French artist Auguste Rodin. The post 7 Questions for Dealer Robert Bowman, One of the World’s Leading Rodin Experts appeared first on Artnet News.

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Earliest known photograph of a US First Lady acquired by National Portrait Gallery in Washington

The Art Newspaper

The museum recently purchased the 1840s daguerreotype of Dolley Madison at auction

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Getty Museum Snaps Up a Quentin Metsys Masterpiece for a Record-Smashing Sum

Artnet News

The museum paid more than $13 million for the canvas at Christie's Old Masters sale. The post Getty Museum Snaps Up a Quentin Metsys Masterpiece for a Record-Smashing Sum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Renaissance masterpiece attributed to Quentin Metsys bought by the Getty for £10.6m

The Art Newspaper

The painting previously sold at Christie’s for £254,500

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47 Canal at 13: As the Tastemaking New York Gallery Grows Up, a Founder Exits

Artnet News

The trailblazing enterprise is opening its new SoHo location today, without Margaret Lee. The post 47 Canal at 13: As the Tastemaking New York Gallery Grows Up, a Founder Exits appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art is on the curriculum at The Campus, a former school in upstate New York transformed by six galleries

The Art Newspaper

Throughout former classrooms, locker rooms, labs, a gymnasium and an overgrown football field, art has invested nearly every space

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Ex-British Museum Director: Time for Tourists to Pay Admission Fees

Artnet News

The U.K. has long boasted free museums, many of which face dire financial straits from public funding cuts. The post Ex-British Museum Director: Time for Tourists to Pay Admission Fees appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former New Orleans police officer indicted for allegedly orchestrating ill-fated art insurance scam

The Art Newspaper

Christian Claus faces decades in prison for faking an art heist that would have netted a co-conspirator a $128,500 insurance payout

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CAN Ibiza Has Ambition, but Can It Offer More Than a ‘Work-cation’?

Artnet News

The island art fair moved its dates to try to capture more collectors this year. The post CAN Ibiza Has Ambition, but Can It Offer More Than a ‘Work-cation’? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cash Allocations Fall As Advisor Confidence Grows, Advyzon Finds

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A new study shows that cash allocations are declining while ETF popularity has increased.

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Functional Sculpture and ‘Art Furniture’ Abound at a New Exhibition

Artnet News

Varying levels of functionality are on display at Superhouse's “The Odd Couple: American Art Furniture 1980-Now” in New York. The post Functional Sculpture and ‘Art Furniture’ Abound at a New Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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BlackRock Launches Active ETFs, Including Buffer Fund

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The firm said its buffer ETFs will appeal to conservative retirees.

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Artist Mika Tajima on the ‘Larger-Than-Life Contradiction’ of Wellness in the Age of Technology

Artnet News

The artist's works are now on view in "Super Natural" at the Hill Art Foundation, New York. The post Artist Mika Tajima on the ‘Larger-Than-Life Contradiction’ of Wellness in the Age of Technology appeared first on Artnet News.

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“Colorado 14ers” for a Good Cause

Art Peritus

If you find yourself traveling through the Denver airport this summer, be sure to check out a special exhibition on Concourse A near the Bridge Walkway that is close to our heartsa benefit show featuring the Colorado 14ers, fourteen major mountain peaks painted by local watercolorist Mike Wilson. The exhibition will be on view until September. Wilson graciously donated this series of 53 original watercolors, as well as the reproduction print rights, to benefit the Cottonwood Institute, an organi

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After Much Upheaval, Documenta Hits Reset With a New Finding Committee

Artnet News

The appointments follow mass resignations over antisemitism allegations last year. The post After Much Upheaval, Documenta Hits Reset With a New Finding Committee appeared first on Artnet News.

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Warhol’s Uncle Sam for Sale

Art Peritus

We are thrilled to represent the seller of Andy Warhols lithograph Uncle Sam from his celebrated Myths series at Phillips, New York, on June 27. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of art history and an iconic work from Warhols oeuvre. Check out the details and place your bid! [link] ### The post Warhol’s Uncle Sam for Sale appeared first on Art Peritus | The Industrys Expert Resource.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Trophies & Awards

WorthPoint

What do you do with old trophies and awards once the celebrations are over? Whether you have a storied Olympic past or a smattering of offspring prone to winning “participation trophies,” you may find yourself with shelves of trophies and awards you are ready to bid farewell to. What do you do with all those shiny hunks of metal stacked on marble bases and strung with thick patriotic ribbon?

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Ameriprise Wins Restraining Order Against LPL In Mich. Client-Poaching Case

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

LPL Financial was slapped with a temporary restraining order for allegedly poaching clients of a former Ameriprise Financial Services' father-son duo who moved to LPL in April.

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Great Discoveries: World’s Oldest Wine Found in Spain

WorthPoint

This ancient glass urn contains reddish liquid similar to wines produced in the same region today. Image Source: University of Córdoba via Fox News Many aficionados say wine tastes better with age because of the many complex chemical reactions taking place in the liquid over an extended period of time. What does that mean for a bottle of wine that’s about 2,000 years old?