Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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An open letter from the National Museum Directors' Council: 'These attacks have to stop'

The Art Newspaper

The leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums highlight the "enormous stress for colleagues at every level of an organisation" and "visitors who now no longer feel safe" following series of protester attacks on museum works

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Lalanne Sculptures Make a Clean Sweep at Auction, Netting $59 Million

Artnet News

The stampede for the animal sculptures smashed a handful of auction records. The post Lalanne Sculptures Make a Clean Sweep at Auction, Netting $59 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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Painting protests cause 'enormous stress for colleagues at every level', say UK's national museum directors

The Art Newspaper

An open letter from the National Museum Directors' Council says "demonstrations now need to be taken away from our museums and galleries"

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Behold, Jeff Koons’s New Masterpiece: A Squarespace Website Template

Artnet News

Now your website too can look like jeffkoons.com. The post Behold, Jeff Koons’s New Masterpiece: A Squarespace Website Template appeared first on Artnet News.

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US Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging Smithsonian's restitution of Benin Bronzes

The Art Newspaper

A New York-based organisation had sought to block the artefacts’ return to Nigeria

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The Met’s ‘Siena’ Blockbuster Has Priceless Loans. How Did It Come Together?

Artnet News

It took new technology, years of collaboration, and major investments to deliver a show for the ages. 'This is not a grab and go,' one curator said. The post The Met’s ‘Siena’ Blockbuster Has Priceless Loans. How Did It Come Together? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Shake it up: Frieze Masters galleries blur time periods to reflect a shift in market demand

The Art Newspaper

No longer just for antiquities and long-gone artists, more galleries at Frieze Masters are selling Modern and contemporary works—and other dealers are also widening their repertoire

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This mayor is an artist

Wbur

In September, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops. Cognoscenti spoke to her about her lifelong love of the piano and how it informs her role as a public servant. In September, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops.

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The Art Show Returns to New York to Shine a Spotlight on Houston

Artnet News

The fair is set to debut a new initiative that will highlight a different city every edition that is home to a significant group of ADAA members. The post The Art Show Returns to New York to Shine a Spotlight on Houston appeared first on Artnet News.

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Theresa Reiwer wins top award at Lumen Prize for digital art

The Art Newspaper

German-born artist working on ethics and AI leads the winners in nine categories of 13th annual edition of the world’s leading prize for art created with technology

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Visual artist Maria Servellón creates with a little magic and a lot of herself

Wbur

The 34-year-old writes, produces and directs her own films. Her calling card is dreamlike, emotional authenticity. The 34-year-old writes, produces and directs her own films. Her calling card is dreamlike, emotional authenticity.

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Heritage sites on new offshoot of Spain’s Camino could benefit from pilgrim boom

The Art Newspaper

While travellers rarely stop to sightsee, providing overnight facilities will give historic venues an edge

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Teen competitors preview the 4-H goat shows at the Topsfield Fair

Wbur

The Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days. Two high school-age competitors and an event organizer join WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the goat competitions. The Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days.

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Russian military destroys ancient Ukrainian burial mounds, report finds

The Art Newspaper

Satellite imagery and geospatial analysis reveals extent of damage to sites in occupied region

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Pounding the Pavement at London’s Hottest Gallery Openings, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, which artist has been added to Gagosian's roster? And which artist is collaborating with Eric Adams's favorite airline? The post Pounding the Pavement at London’s Hottest Gallery Openings, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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From ordinals to ownership: Christie's explores new frontiers of blockchain-based provenance

The Art Newspaper

The auction house runs two auctions that place web3 increasingly at the heart of the traditional art market

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Books: Edifice Rex

The Magazine Antiques

Rosario Candela and the New York Apartment: 1927–1937 by David Netto The post Books: Edifice Rex appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Books: Edifice Rex was first posted on October 11, 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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Musée des Arts Décoratifs director Christine Macel leaves for advisory role amid allegations of dysfunction at the museum

The Art Newspaper

Two years after her appointment, the star curator described her early exit from the Paris museum as “a relief”

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401(k) Investors Want Private Investment Options, Schroders Survey Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Investors participating in a 401(k) and other workplace retirement savings plans would like the option to add alternative investments to their portfolios, even though many don't understand the benefits, according to the Schroders 2024 U.S. Retirement Survey.

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Van Gogh’s postman: the artist's favourite portrait subject to be explored in Boston and Amsterdam shows

The Art Newspaper

Vincent described his friend as having “a big, bearded face, very Socratic”

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Painter Jameel Radcliffe blends the natural world with the urban

Wbur

Radcliffe takes inspiration from masters of the form, like John Singer Sargent and Diego Velázquez, but his work expands the canon of who gets to be a subject of fine art. Radcliffe takes inspiration from masters of the form, like John Singer Sargent and Diego Velázquez, but his work expands the canon of who gets to be a subject of fine art.

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New arts district takes shape in Dallas’s northern suburbs

The Art Newspaper

Three institutions have joined forces to transform a corner of the University of Texas at Dallas into a cultural hub

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“It Belongs in a Museum!” Indiana Jones Collectibles

WorthPoint

Building on the runaway success of Star Wars , George Lucas and Steven Spielberg brought out the first Indy film in 1981. “If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones.” So said the tagline for the second film, Temple of Doom , and it perfectly captures the legacy of the franchise. Whether he’s exploring ancient ruins, fighting off Nazis, or cheating death with daredevil stunts, Indiana Jones has been delighting fans for four decades now.

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The British art market is a global success story—here's how to make sure it remains a international hub

The Art Newspaper

To retain the country’s share of the art market, the government needs to ensure that the costs and complexity of buying and selling art in the UK are kept under control

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Conservator (Archivist I), Maryland State Archives

WCG

Maryland.gov logo. Please find the postings for a Conservator (Archives I) at the link below. Application window opens October 02 and closes October 16, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. [link] The post Conservator (Archivist I), Maryland State Archives appeared first on Washington Conservation Guild.

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What if luxury is art sellers’ salvation, and not their sin

The Art Newspaper

New moves by Gagosian, Sotheby’s and others aim to boost the art trade via high-end retail

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CONGRATS JOE ON YOUR MAGNIFICENT PROPOSAL

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Congrats Joe on your magnificent seaside proposal! Thank for this extremely kind Google review. Wishing you and Kim every happiness life has to offer togther always Keith was a very experienced and professional jeweler that showed he cared about creating the perfect engagement ring! He really made this experience special and I would highly recommend anyone to trust his expertise.

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Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands visits Warhol show—featuring her portrait

The Art Newspaper

The Paleis Het Loo is showing the artist's rarely displayed "Reigning Queens" series

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Gold Rush-era pants, $16,875, Holabird Western

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 circa 1875-1880 pair of brown canvas standard pants by Neustatter Bros., a [.] The post Gold Rush-era pants, $16,875, Holabird Western appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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MFA Boston gets $25m gift to renovate galleries and add staff

The Art Newspaper

The Wyss Foundation’s donation will create more than 5,000 sq.

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Music Friday: Taylor Swift Wants to Wear His Initial on a Chain Around Her Neck

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you popular songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Taylor Swift wants to wear her new boyfriend’s initial on a chain around her neck in the introspective 2017 hit, “Call It What You Want.” Written in late 2016 by Swift and collaborator Jack Antonoff, this deeply personal tune recounts how falling in love again helped her recover from a very dark time when her “castle crumbled overnight.

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Prison restaurant refuses to show former inmate’s 'inappropriate' paintings

The Art Newspaper

Frank Norman's exhibition was cancelled at The Clink in London

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Jasper52 presents Antique Books of 15th-19th Century October 15

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 has launched a new catalog for Antique Books of 15th-19th Century, a 603-lot sale with numerous noteworthy works for any library, taking place Tuesday, October 15. The auction is now open for early bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is a 1594 work featuring hundreds of woodcut illustrations on human anatomy […] The post Jasper52 presents Antique Books of 15th-19th Century October 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Mire Lee: ‘I’ve started playing with potential technical failures’

The Art Newspaper

With her complex, performative installation now filling Tate Modern’s vast Turbine Hall, the South Korean artist discusses how she aims to bring theatricality to sculpture

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17th-century Kakiemon figure, Ricky Jay spirit photograph, Cowden & Wilcox crock make our Results Roundup

Auction Central News

Circa-1670-1690 Kakiemon Figure, $20,800 BRONX, NY – While the estimate of $20-$50 didn’t necessarily reflect it, the sale at Hayloft Auctions in the Bronx, New York City on September 9 included an exceptional piece of Japanese porcelain. This 10in figure of a boy holding a double gourd vase as he rides a carp or a […] The post 17th-century Kakiemon figure, Ricky Jay spirit photograph, Cowden & Wilcox crock make our Results Roundup appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Digital art dazzles at Frieze London

The Art Newspaper

Five of the best works to see at the fair created using artificial intelligence and other technologies

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EP Wealth Advisors Teams With Opto To Offer Private Investments

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The partnership will allow the $26 billion RIA to offer “institutional-type portfolios at scale,” the companies said.

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