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Worcester Art Museum returns ancient vessels tied to dealer Robert Hecht to Italy

The Art Newspaper

The two black-figure ceramics will remain on view at the Massachusetts museum for up to eight years as part of a new agreement between the institution and the Italian culture ministry

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American and Illustration Art, Including Works Sold by the Boy Scouts of America

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Twenty-five of the most iconic original paintings created for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) by some of Americas most beloved illustrators highlighted Heritage Auctions November 15 American art auction.

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After the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrians are working to preserve their country's heritage

The Art Newspaper

Local and international experts are filling a government void, and have begun the process of mapping and assessing sites

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A.I. Art Generated With Text Prompts Cannot Be Copyrighted, U.S. Rules

Artnet News

The decision would effectively remove protections for Jason Allens A.I.-generated work, "Thtre Dopra Spatial.

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Artists can copyright works made using AI as an ‘assistive tool’, US Copyright Office concludes

The Art Newspaper

The Copyright Offices new report also concluded that the incorporation of AI-generated content into a larger copyrightable work is acceptable

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Oomph! George Condo Opens New York Doubleheader in $23 Million Blitz

Artnet News

His new works on paper are priced up to $1.5 millionand selling fast. Are they a good buy? The post Oomph! George Condo Opens New York Doubleheader in $23 Million Blitz appeared first on Artnet News.

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Restored mural by Philip Guston, Reuben Kadish and Jules Langsner unveiled in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

The work at the Museo Regional Michoacano Dr Nicols Len Caldern was obscured behind a false wall for decades

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Through the lense of Robert Frank, the Rijksmuseum presents a wide-angle view of the United States

The Art Newspaper

The Amsterdam museums sweeping survey will look beyond the usual suspects to explore ways that photography has both infiltrated and reflected society

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Tiffany Watch Given to Titanic Hero Brings Record Price

Maine Antique Digest

On December 18 Tiffany & Co. announced it had acquired a historical 1912 pocket watch at an auction conducted by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. in Devizes, England. The company paid 1,568,000 ($1.97 million), making the 18k gold pocket watch the highest-valued piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold.

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Scottish culture sector breathes sigh of relief following £200m funding package

The Art Newspaper

251 Scottish arts organisations will receive funding over the next three years

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Third Time’s a Charm for Open House and Show

Maine Antique Digest

Hartford House Holiday Open House & Antique Show, Burghill, Ohio Steve Sherhag of Canfield, Ohio, is a force to be reckoned with. Being idle is just not in the guys DNA.

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This Tate Modern exhibition gets up close and personal with Leigh Bowery

The Art Newspaper

The London institution dedicates an exhibition to the boundary-breaking artist and performer whose body was his canvas

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Spring Break Art Show Cancels Los Angeles Edition, Citing the Fires

Artnet News

Peers like Frieze and Felix are proceeding, but the experimental fair had to consider different factors The post Spring Break Art Show Cancels Los Angeles Edition, Citing the Fires appeared first on Artnet News.

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How many Van Goghs have been stolen—and where are they now?

The Art Newspaper

A new Dutch book provides the first comprehensive account of how the artists work has been targeted by thieves

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A Huge Chunk of Prized Egyptian Blue Pigment Is Uncovered in Nero’s Palace

Artnet News

The rare dye was likely used in the residence's many frescos. The post A Huge Chunk of Prized Egyptian Blue Pigment Is Uncovered in Nero’s Palace appeared first on Artnet News.

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1-54 Marrakech fair opens with strong sales and a spotlight on Morocco’s growing art scene

The Art Newspaper

Sales highlights from the VIP preview include a major Amoako Boafo acquisition and works by leading Moroccan artists

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A Magnificent Portrait of George Washington Heads to Versailles for a Makeover

Artnet News

The state portrait, which resides in the U.S. embassy in Paris, has a dramatic history. The post A Magnificent Portrait of George Washington Heads to Versailles for a Makeover appeared first on Artnet News.

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A cheery Keith Haring flag and a serene drawing by Caspar David Friedrich: our pick of the February sales

The Art Newspaper

Plus a dreamy Symbolist painting and a Cuban cityscape

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Why Sojourner Truth Parsons Wants You to Have an ‘Honest Experience’ With Her Paintings

Artnet News

The artist is having a debut solo show with Pilar Corrias in London. The post Why Sojourner Truth Parsons Wants You to Have an ‘Honest Experience’ With Her Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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An entwining of the past and present: how history and modernity inform Islamic art in the 21st century

The Art Newspaper

The organisers of the Islamic Arts Biennale have ceased trying to define Islamic art in favour of encouraging full expression of what it means to be a Muslim in the most diverse and inclusive way possible

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How Will the Art Market Fare This Year? Feng Shui Masters Share Predictions

Artnet News

What kind of paintings will do well? Which colors are auspicious? Read on for insights into the Year of the Snake. The post How Will the Art Market Fare This Year? Feng Shui Masters Share Predictions appeared first on Artnet News.

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Peter Hujar, Gregg Bordowitz and Rotimi Fani-Kayode: art and the Aids struggle— podcast

The Art Newspaper

A special episode on three artists dealing with the crisis in different ways

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

In 1862, Emily Dickinson famously wrote, The heart wants what it wants. While this quote often captures the inexplicable nature of human desire, it also resonates with the motivations behind collecting. Whether its choosing a potential mate or pursuing a coveted object, the pull of desire remains the same when it comes to collecting. The term collectionor more specifically, art collectionoften evokes thoughts of fine art and antiques.

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Should You Wait Four Hours for a $26 Martini at Clemente Bar? Wet Paint Weighs In, and Shares Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, what did adviser Amy Cappellazzo have to say about the state of the art market? Which MAGA indie rocker played Ryder Ripps's wedding reception? The post Should You Wait Four Hours for a $26 Martini at Clemente Bar? Wet Paint Weighs In, and Shares Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Washington signed letter, $162,500, University Archives

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A two-page letter signed by President George Washington on October 3, 1789, addressed [.] The post Washington signed letter,$162,500, University Archives appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Collecting the 90s: Pop Music Vinyls

WorthPoint

Thanks in part to reissues, vinyl is making a huge comeback. In today’s age of online streaming, we have access to the entire history of music at our fingertips. Although music is more accessible than ever, many people still enjoy building a physical collection. It’s no surprise that collectors are now focusing on the music of earlier decades when CDs and vinyl records reigned supreme.

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DemoCamp at SPNHC 2025 Call for Abstracts

SPNHC

Greetings colleagues,If you’ve created innovative software, tools, services, or workflows supporting the management and use of natural history collections, DemoCamp is an ideal venue for you to share your work at SPNHC 2025. DemoCamp is based on a presentation format without any slideshow – you show off your technology only using a live demonstration.

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Finally! A Licensing Guide to Help Libraries Protect Fair Use Rights in the Digital Age

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on January 31, 2025, 10:00 am ET If youve ever read through a library e-resource license agreement, you know it can feel like wading through legal quicksand. Thats why a team of library licensing experts and the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) launched an essential new resource to help libraries preserve digital access rights for their users, e-Resource Licensing Explained: An AZ Licensing Guidebook for Libraries , as an open access e-book during Copyright Week.

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Music Friday: Bob Dylan Is Back in the Limelight and So Is 'Diamond Ring'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. With legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan back in the limelight thanks to the Oscar buzz generated by A Complete Unknown , the biopic about his life, we present "Diamond Ring," a song he wrote in 1967 but never recorded.

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Activist Coco Fusco is using laughter to trump fear

The Art Newspaper

The Cuban American artist has created a satirical newspaper lambasting the new US president

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What Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Could Mean for the Art Trade

Artnet News

The proposed taxes would raise the cost of doing business, experts say, and freeports may benefit. The post What Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Could Mean for the Art Trade appeared first on Artnet News.

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Trump disbands presidential committee on the arts and the humanities

The Art Newspaper

Trump dissolved the Presidents Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in an executive order reversing Joe Bidens own executive order reviving it

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