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Art Bites: How Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Scandalized French Society With a Smile

Artnet News

The artist’s self-portrait with her daughter raised eyebrows with her open mouth. The post Art Bites: How Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Scandalized French Society With a Smile appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former women staffers allege they were bullied at embattled Cannabis Control Commission

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The reports of bullying by now-suspended Communications Chief Cedric Sinclair are the latest example of chaotic and bitter dealings at an agency tasked with overseeing the state’s $6 billion marijuana industry. The reports of bullying by now-suspended Communications Chief Cedric Sinclair are the latest example of chaotic and bitter dealings at an agency tasked with overseeing the state’s $6 billion marijuana industry.

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Neon advertising signs brought a vintage glow to Bright Star and W. Yoder

Auction Central News

SULPHUR SPRINGS, TX AND WAUTOMA, WI — Antique neon advertising signs continue to command top dollar from collectors, as demonstrated at two LiveAuctioneers-affiliated houses recently. Bright Star Antiques Co. offered what appeared to be a 1950s-era porcelain and neon sign for International Harvester on May 4. The ‘man on tractor’ stylized I and H had […] The post Neon advertising signs brought a vintage glow to Bright Star and W.

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The 6th VH Award Is on the Hunt for the Next Great Asian Media Artist

Artnet News

Established in 206, the VH Award has come to be recognized as Asia's leading award for promising media artists. The post The 6th VH Award Is on the Hunt for the Next Great Asian Media Artist appeared first on Artnet News.

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Patrick Kennedy's new book shares stories of resilient people dealing with mental illness

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Former Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to discuss his new book as well as the importance of communication around mental illness, the challenges, and the recovery processes. Former Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy joins WBUR's Weekend Edition to discuss his new book as well as the importance of communication around mental illness, the challenges, and the recovery processes.

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Six mystery clocks, one of each type Robert-Houdin made, appear together at Potter & Potter June 8

Auction Central News

CHICAGO – Examples of all six of the mystery clocks created by Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin (1805-71) come for sale at Potter & Potter Auctions on June 8. A total of six clocks by the 19th century French magician and horologist form part of the personal collection of dealer and seeker of the unusual Peter Hackhofer. The genius […] The post Six mystery clocks, one of each type Robert-Houdin made, appear together at Potter & Potter June 8 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Publisher’s Letter

The Magazine Antiques

Publisher Don Sparacin remembers a dear friend. The post Publisher’s Letter appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Publisher’s Letter was first posted on June 1, 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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Collection Brief #6

Art Peritus

The post Collection Brief #6 appeared first on Art Peritus | The Industry’s Expert Resource.

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The Railroad in American Art

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Thomas Denenberg, PhD John Wilmerding Director and CEO, Shelburne Museum The exhibition All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955 is on view at the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, [.] The post The Railroad in American Art appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters rally at Brooklyn Museum

The Art Newspaper

Demonstrators took over the lobby and exterior of the museum on Friday afternoon, calling for transparency and divestment regarding financial ties to Israel

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Trump's conviction could change the presidential race in New Hampshire and other swing states

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But no one is writing off Trump yet. But no one is writing off Trump yet.

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