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Readers Weigh In on Which Artworks Give Them Chills

Artnet News

Old Master painting, postwar abstraction, and contemporary video art all can be literally spine-tingling. The post Readers Weigh In on Which Artworks Give Them Chills appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frick Collection to reopen in April with Vermeer exhibition in the works

The Art Newspaper

Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum is returning the favour and lending one of its works after showing the Frick’s Vermeers in its blockbuster exhibition last year

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Primary Sales of Mary Abbott’s Works Outpace Her Auction Prices. That Could Be Changing

Artnet News

The average auction sale price for works by the late Abstract Expressionist painter has risen more than 200 percent in the past five years. The post Primary Sales of Mary Abbott’s Works Outpace Her Auction Prices. That Could Be Changing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Clean, Luminous, and Merciless

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

Leaving aside the World War II years, which were more than just an “era,” there have been two periods in the past hundred years that have caught the popular imagination. The more recent was the Sixties in America, particularly the Summer of Love in 1968. Psychedelics, shaggy hair, and tie-dye shirts with bell-bottom pants all found their way into mainstream aesthetics and became a world-wide influence.

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German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Innovative Oeuvre Finds the Spotlight in Geneva

Artnet News

A suite of six works by Kirchner are on view with Bailly Gallery, Geneva. The post German Expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Innovative Oeuvre Finds the Spotlight in Geneva appeared first on Artnet News.

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British Museum still taking money from tobacco firm

The Art Newspaper

Japanese acquisitions have been funded by maker of Benson & Hedges, Winston, Camel and Silk Cut

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Egyptian Tomb Brimming With ‘Exquisite’ Jewelry Comes to Light

Artnet News

It is the first discovery of its kind in the area. The post Egyptian Tomb Brimming With ‘Exquisite’ Jewelry Comes to Light appeared first on Artnet News.

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Simon de Pury’s Fall Auction Forecast: Insights from a Celebrity-Filled Gala Season

Artnet News

The art-industry veteran remains optimistic despite nail-biting U.S. election tensions. The post Simon de Pury’s Fall Auction Forecast: Insights from a Celebrity-Filled Gala Season appeared first on Artnet News.

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Summer Antiques and Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Meander Auctions, Whipple, Ohio Photos courtesy Meander Auctions Meander Auctions held its summer antiques and art sale at its gallery in Whipple, Ohio, July 20. “Overall, we were quite pleased,” said auctioneer Andrew Richmond.

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Mass. voters express anxiety ahead of Election Day

Wbur

WBUR’S Simón Rios went to Dedham on Monday to see how supporters of presidential hopefuls are feeling ahead of the election. WBUR’S Simón Rios went to Dedham on Monday to see how supporters of presidential hopefuls are feeling ahead of the election.

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Yankton Dakota Artist Mary Sully Receives Due Recognition at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

Over one hundred triptychs are on display in this debut exhibition. The post Yankton Dakota Artist Mary Sully Receives Due Recognition at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Yankton Dakota Artist Mary Sully Receives Due Recognition at the Met was first posted on November 5, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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‘My poems are as important to sustaining my life as my art’: Rei Naito, one of Japan's best-kept artistic secrets

The Art Newspaper

The enigmatic installation artist shares the thinking behind her minimal yet profound meditations on human existence

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The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter November 5, 2024 Home When you invest in fine jewelry, you're not just purchasing an accessory; you're acquiring a piece of art, history, or sentiment that often carries significant financial and emotional value. Protecting your investment with jewelry insurance is crucial, whether it’s a family heirloom, a diamond engagement ring, or a unique vintage piece.

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Archeologists Discover 4,000-Year-Old Jewelry-Laden Tomb Near Luxor, Egypt

Jewelry Judge

A team of archeologists from the US and Egypt has unearthed a jewelry-laden tomb near Luxor that dates back 4,000 years to the 12th and 13th Dynasties. The team discovered beautiful necklaces, bracelets, armlets, scarab rings and decorative belts made of amethyst, carnelian, garnet, blue-green glazed faience (ceramic) and feldspar. The amulets feature carved gemstones that resemble characters of the natural and spiritual worlds: a hippo, hawk, snake, ba (bird with human head), Eye of Horus and t

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Collecting, Life Satisfaction, and Personality Traits

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Shirley M. Mueller, MD Insights from a Big Five Analysis: Mõttus et al. (2024) In a study by Mõttus et al. (2024), researchers examined de-identified data from 9,110 Dutch [.] The post Collecting, Life Satisfaction, and Personality Traits appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Envestnet Provides Advisors Access To Direct-Indexing Tool

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The Canvas custom indexing platform allows advisors to build their own direct indexing portfolios.

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Kamala Harris Leads Star-Studded Rally at the Philadelphia Museum’s Iconic Steps

Artnet News

The event took place at the base of the institution's grand staircase, immortalized in 1976's "Rocky." The post Kamala Harris Leads Star-Studded Rally at the Philadelphia Museum’s Iconic Steps appeared first on Artnet News.

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Edward Jones Launches Financial Planning With Fee

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The broker-dealer is also rolling out its first proprietary SMA offerings.

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Artist demands Stedelijk Museum remove his work amid row over 'refused' loan request

The Art Newspaper

Ahmet Ogut claims a request to loan ‘Bakunin’s Barricade’ to Gaza protesters was denied by the Amsterdam museum

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Elizabeth Warren cruises to victory to win third U.S. Senate term

Wbur

Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren easily defeated Republican challenger attorney John Deaton Tuesday night, winning her third term in the U.S Senate, according to The Associated Press. Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren easily defeated Republican challenger attorney John Deaton Tuesday night, winning her third term in the U.S Senate, according to The Associated Press.

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‘It’s good to be back at these famous steps’: Kamala Harris holds final rally before US election at Philadelphia Museum of Art

The Art Newspaper

The event featured speeches and performances by Oprah Winfrey, Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga and others

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