Fri.Mar 07, 2025

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Our precious. Dutch culture minister blocks sale of medieval gold ring on grounds it is a national treasure

The Art Newspaper

The ring, which dates from the ninth or tenth century, has been unofficially likened to J.R.R.

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Meander Auctions Closes Out 2024 with Successful Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio Photos courtesy Meander Auctions The holidays came early for Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio. Its final event of 2024 was one of its best and a wonderful way to finish off the year.

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Who was the real photographer behind the image that defined the Vietnam war?

The Art Newspaper

A recent documentary claimed that a local freelancer, not photographer Nick Ut, took the famous shot of a naked Vietnamese girl.

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Paper Town Boxboro Show under New Ownership

Maine Antique Digest

Paper Town Boxboro, the vintage book and paper show held in Boxborough, Massachusetts, twice a year, will continue under new ownership, according to event promoters Tina and John Bruno, who are retiring after more than 40 years in the business.

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‘When will they ever learn?’: Anselm Kiefer reveals Amsterdam installation with anti-war message at its heart

The Art Newspaper

Sag mir wo die Blumen sind, the centrepiece of a new two-part exhibition, is titled after a 1950s anti-war song by the folk singer Pete Seeger

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A Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Shaped Like a Pokémon Just Sold for $90,000

Artnet News

Here's hoping the buyer doesn't get hungry! The post A Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Shaped Like a Pokmon Just Sold for $90,000 appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Kiefer-Van Gogh exhibition comes to Amsterdam and London, with fresh works inspired by the German artist’s pilgrimage 60 years ago

The Art Newspaper

At the last minute hundreds of Kiefers home-grown sunflower seeds stuck on a huge painting needed to be replaced after they had attracted insects

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Charging tourists to visit UK museums would be ‘ideologically at odds’ with their global collections, says new report

The Art Newspaper

The report also describes the idea of charging international visitors as logistically complex

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After Years on the Periphery, Is Historical American Art Ready to Take Off?

Artnet News

Paintings by giants like Fredric Edwin Church and Thomas Cole once smashed records. Will America's 250th birthday reignite a dormant field? The post After Years on the Periphery, Is Historical American Art Ready to Take Off? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering Jean-Claude Saintilus, Haitian artist and member of the Atis Rezistans collective, who has died, aged 64

The Art Newspaper

Artist of memorials to family memory and sprits exhibited at the 2011 Venice Biennale, the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles, Documenta Fifteen (2022) and the Ghetto Biennale, in Port au Prince

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Turns Out, Churchill’s Prized Painting of the Duke of Marlborough Was Misdated by 100 Years

Artnet News

The severely flaking paint and a thick varnish obscured key details. The post Turns Out, Churchill’s Prized Painting of the Duke of Marlborough Was Misdated by 100 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Institute of Chicago to return 12th-century Buddha sculpture to Nepal

The Art Newspaper

The ancient statue, a museum fixture since the 1990s, will return to its rightful home following a voluntary restitution

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Resources for Federal Workers

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Censorship and Australia’s Venice Biennale pavilion, a controversial AI auction, and Elizabeth Catlett in Washington—podcast

The Art Newspaper

What might the fallout be after Creative Australias unpopular decision to cancel Khaled Sabsabis project?

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These Puppets May Have Been Used in Funeral Rituals 2,500 Years Ago

Artnet News

Four of the figurines were facing west, the direction of death in Mesoamerican cosmography. The post These Puppets May Have Been Used in Funeral Rituals 2,500 Years Ago appeared first on Artnet News.

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Guts, verve, beauty and splendour: International Women’s Day exhibitions, events and auctions

The Art Newspaper

Women in Revolt!

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What Is the ‘Salvador Dali Aesthetic’ and Why Is It Trending?

Artnet News

'Surrealist soirees' are all the rage. Here's why. The post What Is the Salvador Dali Aesthetic’ and Why Is It Trending? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Roman mural outlining the chain of violence against women will be restored for International Women's Day

The Art Newspaper

The artists Marina Biagini and Elisa Caracciolo will work with members of the community to restore their poignant public memorial

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Anne Imhof on Her Largest U.S. Project to Date: ‘I Would Vanish if I Could’

Artnet News

The artist unleashes "Doom" in New Yorka meditation on hope, chaos, and the blurred edges of performance. The post Anne Imhof on Her Largest U.S. Project to Date: ‘I Would Vanish if I Could’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Phillips Modern and contemporary London sale punches below its weight

The Art Newspaper

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A Bold New Art Fair Ignites NYC’s Print Scene

Artnet News

The Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair's inaugural edition is coming up this month. Here's what to expect. The post A Bold New Art Fair Ignites NYCs Print Scene appeared first on Artnet News.

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Poison protest painter gives French prez the chop

The Art Newspaper

French president Emmanuel Macron was apparently not amused by artwork depicting him beheaded

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By the Numbers: Phillips Nets $19 Million at Tepid Modern and Contemporary Art Sale in London

Artnet News

A Joan Mitchell triptych was the top-selling lot, though it failed to meet its low estimate. The post By the Numbers: Phillips Nets $19 Million at Tepid Modern and Contemporary Art Sale in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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Van Gogh oil painting, $54.01 million, Sotheby’s

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall An oil on canvas painting by Vincent Van Gogh, titled Paysage Sous Un [.] The post Van Gogh oil painting,$54.01 million, Sothebys appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Rising Artist Kelly Sinnapah Mary’s Magic Realist Vision Takes Center Stage

Artnet News

Guadeloupean artist Kelly Sinnapah Mary debuts new paintings and sculptures in "The Book of Violette." The post Rising Artist Kelly Sinnapah Mary’s Magic Realist Vision Takes Center Stage appeared first on Artnet News.

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Advisors Looking For Clarity On Alternative Investments, Survey Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Wealth Managers Prefer Easily Understood Products to Access Alternatives

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Meet the Downtown Scene’s Pick for New York City Mayor—and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, who was on the floor for Anne Imhof's 'DOOM' opening? And what's the deal with the New Museum's 'zero-waste' restaurant? The post Meet the Downtown Scene’s Pick for New York City Mayorand More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wealth Enhancement Buys Oregon RIA With $618M AUM

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Serial acquirer Wealth Enhancement Group has acquired Capstone Wealth Advisors, a Salem, Oregon-based 100 120k 0 120k 0 0 81408 0 --:--:-- 0:00:01 --:--:-- 81428 firm that managed more than $618 million, according to a news release.

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An Art Installation in London Is Transmitting Sounds From Outer Space

Artnet News

Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stphian's public art spectacle invites Londoners to go on an extraterrestrial journey. The post An Art Installation in London Is Transmitting Sounds From Outer Space appeared first on Artnet News.

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JPMorgan Sees 'Generational Opportunity' In Private Real Estate

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Advisors Worried About High Rates, Tariffs, Gov't Spending Should Add Private Markets Assets, says JP Morgan

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Artist Kent Monkman and curator Daina Augaitis among winners of Canada’s Governor General’s Awards

The Art Newspaper

Also honoured in the visual and media arts category this year are the AI artist Sandra Rodriguez, the furniture-maker Peter Pierobon and the film-maker Bruce LaBruce

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Majority Of Advisors Want To Allocate 10% Or More To Private Investments, Survey Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Advisors Looking to Increase Their Private Market Allocations

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How the Trade War Is Reshaping Canada’s Art Market

Artnet News

'I feel a little put off by spending any business or tourist dollars in the U.S. at the moment,' one dealer said. The post How the Trade War Is Reshaping Canada’s Art Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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Private Equity Firm Cresset Partners Rebrands As Peakline Partners

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Evolving Into Separate Entity, Cresset Partners Changes Name to Peakline Partners

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Californian cultural sites at centre of tribal feud over casino

The Art Newspaper

Koi Nations casino application approved but Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria claim sovereignty of Sonoma County land

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Bluespring Acquires $560M AUM Kentucky RIA

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Bluespring Acquires Reliant Wealth Planning with $50 Million in Assets

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IMLS Public Access Policy Guidance Explained

Association of Research Libraries

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has released its Public Access Policy Guidance , and while it follows the same requirements as all agencies, it may look a bit different from some of the large-scale scientific research agencies. IMLSs implementation is practitioner-oriented, reflecting the agencys focus on strengthening the capacity of library and museum services, staff, and the communities they serve.