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Long-Overlooked Painting Reveals the Genius of a Forgotten Black Polymath

Artnet News

Scientific analysis is correcting centuries of misconception surrounding a Francis Williams portrait. The post Long-Overlooked Painting Reveals the Genius of a Forgotten Black Polymath appeared first on Artnet News.

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North Carolina museum receives $5m in art and funding from artist and philanthropist Carol Cole Levin

The Art Newspaper

The Weatherspoon Art Museum at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro will get around 270 works for its collection and funds to renovate its building

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Ancient Coin Hoard Unearthed by Metal Detectorists Valued at an Epic $5.5 Million

Artnet News

The haul is now the most valuable coin hoard in the U.K. The post Ancient Coin Hoard Unearthed by Metal Detectorists Valued at an Epic $5.5 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Comment | Paris vs London debate is a 'non-troversy', says Christie's Guillaume Cerutti

The Art Newspaper

Auction house chief executive argues that of greater concern is the decline of Europe's art market as America and Asia charge ahead

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Iconic Sean Connery James Bond Poster Could Fetch Up to $387,000 at Auction

Artnet News

The rare hand-painted artwork by American illustrator Robert McGinnis is a prime piece of 007 memorabilia for the collector with a 'Goldeneye.' The post Iconic Sean Connery James Bond Poster Could Fetch Up to $387,000 at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bobbly lines and an unfinished doodle: super-high-res scans may show William Blake's first-ever engravings

The Art Newspaper

New research argues that works discovered on the rear of 18th century copperplates can be attributed to a teenaged Blake

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William Blake’s Earliest Etchings Uncovered in Stunning High-Tech Scans

Artnet News

Some of Blake's markings are too small to be seen with the naked eye. The post William Blake’s Earliest Etchings Uncovered in Stunning High-Tech Scans appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘The Buyers Are Back’: In Paris, the Mood Was Buoyant, Even If Not Everyone Was Selling

Artnet News

Museums opened blockbusters, Sotheby's christened its new home with a white-glove sale, and the rich embraced optimism. The post ‘The Buyers Are Back’: In Paris, the Mood Was Buoyant, Even If Not Everyone Was Selling appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mariano Fortuny: freeing fashion for women

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Fashion styles evolve and garments can easily look dated with certain trends easily recognizable as hailing from a particular era. Think bulky shoulder pads from the 1980s, bell bottoms in the 70s or the Mod aesthetic that sprang up in the 60s. Rare is the designer who can pull off a timeless […] The post Mariano Fortuny: freeing fashion for women appeared first on Auction Central News.

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7 Questions for Gallerist Soraya Cartategui on Championing Old Masters and Emerging Artists

Artnet News

Based in Madrid and New York, Soraya Cartategui Fine Art specializes in Dutch and Flemish Old Master painting and emerging talent alike. The post 7 Questions for Gallerist Soraya Cartategui on Championing Old Masters and Emerging Artists appeared first on Artnet News.

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Yu Hong’s moment in the Western market has finally arrived

The Art Newspaper

Painter’s first London gallery show debuts three decades after she helped define China’s “New Generation”

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The Haradin Family Collection Finishes Just Shy of $4 Million

Maine Antique Digest

RSL Auction Company, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey Photos courtesy RSL Auction Company The term legacy beautifully explains the Haradin family collection, a stunning array of vintage toys and banks sold on August 3 at RSL Auction Company, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

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Smithsonian receives $40m from the Lilly Endowment

The Art Newspaper

The money will be used for programming related to the semiquincentennial of the US in 2026

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Without a shot fired: How the long battle to build a Cape Cod machine gun range ended

Wbur

For more than a dozen years, the Massachusetts Army National Guard has been fighting to build a machine gun range on Joint Base Cape Cod. But in the past month, the project seems to have collapsed. So how did that happen, is it really over – and what happens next? For more than a dozen years, the Massachusetts Army National Guard has been fighting to build a machine gun range on Joint Base Cape Cod.

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Acquisitions round-up: Pierre Subleyras’s papal commission, Lasansky's horrors of the Holocaust and Archie Moore's sprawling family tree

The Art Newspaper

Our pick of the latest gifts and purchases to enter institutional collections worldwide

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Be the Change: Call for SAA Leader Self-Nominations

Society of American Archivists

Derek T. Mosley, SAA Vice-President/President-Elect Every year, the Vice President is charged with appointments to committees and appointed groups. As I embark on this task during my term, I want to call everyone to action.

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Books: Peak Performances

The Magazine Antiques

Hokusai’s Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai, edited by Kyoko Wada The post Books: Peak Performances appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Books: Peak Performances was first posted on October 23, 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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Curator, Community Science

SPNHC

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, [link] The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is currently seeking a Community Science Curator. We would very much appreciate it if you helped us spread the word about this job opportunity.

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Might Diamond Dust Hold the Key to Reversing the Effects of Global Warming?

Jewelry Judge

Scientists at ETH Zurich believe that seeding the atmosphere each year with five million tons of diamond dust could reflect enough of the sun's energy to cool the planet by 1.6ºC (2.9ºF) over 45 years, thereby countering the devastating effects of climate change. This type of large-scale manipulation of the earth’s climate is called “geoengineering.

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Curator, Donald R. Dickey Endowed Chair in Vertebrate Biology

SPNHC

University of California, Los Angeles Position overview Position title: Donald R. Dickey Chair in Vertebrate Biology Salary range: The posted UC salary scales ([link] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $78,200–$205,400. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e.

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Waverly Advisors Acquires $1B Ohio Firm With Three Offices

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Waverly Advisors, one of the most active acquirers this year, today announced that it has added 9258 Wealth Management, LLC, a $1 billion investment advisory firm and tax preparation and planning business in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Flemish Still Life Paintings: Celebrations of Everyday Beauty

Invaluable

Despite the passage of centuries, Flemish still life paintings continue to captivate viewers with their vivid naturalism and meticulous detail, drawing us in with their colorful palettes and precise brushstrokes that masterfully capture the essence of their subjects. Join us as we explore the world of Flemish still life painting with such a careful eye.

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Cerulli Notes Benefits Of Branching Out With Advisory Services

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The Boston researcher partnered with Osaic on a paper about the benefits of offering comprehensive wealth management.

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Sonia Boyce, Jeremy Deller and more donate works to a charity auction for Gaza

The Art Newspaper

More than 200 artists have given works to an auction and exhibition in London, with all proceeds going towards the work of Médecins Sans Frontières UK/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) UK

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Consumers Still Suffer from High Prices, Despite U.S. Stocks Thriving Says NPR's Farzad

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

While consumer prices make it difficult for the average American, U.S. stocks dominate globally.

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