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‘Ravaging shared heritage’: South Korea wildfires destroy ancient temple and threaten Unesco site

The Art Newspaper

At least 26 people have died in the fires, which are now the country's worst ever natural fire disaster

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The Collection of Patricia Scipio-Brim

Maine Antique Digest

Swann Auction Galleries, New York City Photos courtesy Swann Auction Galleries Swann Auction Galleries held a single-owner estate sale on February 6 that according to the auction house achieved a sell-through rate of 98%, with only two out of the 82 lots unsold. The sale totaled $1,210,195 (includes buyers premiums).

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Tutankhamun treasures head to Hong Kong for region's ‘largest Ancient Egypt show in decades’

The Art Newspaper

Seven Egyptian venues will loan over 200 works for the show, including objects from Saqqara tombs

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Are Hairstyles the Key to Unlocking Art History’s Most Famous Portraits?

Artnet News

John Singer Sargent's 'Madame X' dyed her hairand more art historical hairstyle analysis from an expert. The post Are Hairstyles the Key to Unlocking Art History’s Most Famous Portraits? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Energy returns to a changed Art Basel Hong Kong

The Art Newspaper

While there were fewer US collectors, and Chinese spending remains lower, the increased Southeast Asian presence and an "exponential growth" of Gen Z buyers is notable at this year's edition of the fair

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‘Newly Discovered’ Caravaggio Declared Fake by Prado Museum

Artnet News

A Spanish art dealer is under investigation after selling the alleged Caravaggio and failing to deliver the painting, eventually reneging on its attribution. The post ‘Newly Discovered’ Caravaggio Declared Fake by Prado Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cindy Sherman and Yasumasa Morimura: joining the dots between a pair of photographic visionaries

The Art Newspaper

Hong Kong's M+ museum presents the first exhibition to bring these two chameleons of photography into dialogue

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‘Brain’ of late composer lives on in show at the Art Gallery of Western Australia

The Art Newspaper

Team led by neuroscientist used stem cells originating from Alvin Lucier's blood to create sound installation

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What’s Behind Scottsdale’s Growing Art Scene?

Artnet News

A new art fair is intent on building a rich local art scene in Arizonas wealthy desert city, home to 14,000 millionaires. The post What’s Behind Scottsdale’s Growing Art Scene? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Fra Angelico Deposition altarpiece back on display in Florence after transformative two-year restoration

The Art Newspaper

The work has retaken its place at the Museo di San Marco after conservation work that has brought the Italian Renaissance artists masterly skill with colour and form to the fore

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What is ‘Foreverism’? Artist Rafał Zajko Dives Into Contemporary Nostalgia

Artnet News

Artist Rafa Zajko taps into ever-shifting understandings of nostalgia in "The Spin Off" at London's Focal Point Gallery. The post What is ‘Foreverism’? Artist Rafa Zajko Dives Into Contemporary Nostalgia appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paintings safe from soup as Just Stop Oil ‘hangs up the high viz’

The Art Newspaper

The controversial climate campaign group, whose protests have included throwing orange cornflour at Stonehenge and supergluing themselves to various works of art, says its final action will take place in April

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This Filmmaker Has Created the First Independent Movie for Apple Vision Pro

Artnet News

Commissioned by Vimeo, 'Currents' had its world premiere at SXSW 2025. The post This Filmmaker Has Created the First Independent Movie for Apple Vision Pro appeared first on Artnet News.

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Alleged head of Egyptian antiquities trafficking ring leaves France amid ‘breakdown’ in criminal investigation

The Art Newspaper

Serop Simonian was allowed to leave Paris and return to his hometown of Hamburg following a French magistrates decision that was subsequently overturned on appeal

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What’s Hiding Inside This 2,200-Year-Old Pyramidal Structure in the Judean Desert?

Artnet News

The structure harbors new evidence of ancient trade fortifications. The post What’s Hiding Inside This 2,200-Year-Old Pyramidal Structure in the Judean Desert? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Whimsy wins the day at Desert X's 2025 edition

The Art Newspaper

Two hours east of Los Angeles, a road trip worth the journey to outdoor projects by Alison Saar, Agnes Denes, Jose Dvila and others

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Firms Eager To Expand With Advisor Retirement Wave On Horizon, Ameriprise Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Advisors Seeking Growth Opportunities: Report

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In pictures: spotlight on Asian artists at Art Basel Hong Kong

The Art Newspaper

Art Basels director of fairs, Vincenzo Bellis, on his pick of the fairs curated Insights section

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Husband-Wife Team Exits Edward Jones To Join Ameriprise Indie Channel In Calif.

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Ameriprise Financial, Inc., has added a former Edward Jones husband-and-wife team to its independent channel in Simi Valley, Calif., according to a news release.

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The latest Hong Kong art hot spot: Wong Chuk Hang on the Southside

The Art Newspaper

The up-and-coming area has seen a boost to its local art organisations and gallery offering due to the pandemic and increased transport links

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Raymond James Employee Channel Adds $365M AUM Ex-CUSO Advisor

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Raymond James has added a longtime CUSO Financial Services' advisor in Pasadena, Calif., who managed $365M in client assets, to Raymond James & Associates, the firm's employee advisor channel, according to a news release.

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Alicja Kwade’s latest work, on show in Hong Kong, looks behind prison bars where time is torture

The Art Newspaper

The Polish artists exhibition, Pretopia, draws on the origins and history of a former Victorian jail in the city

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Finra Bars Ex-LPL Broker Over Outside Business Activities Involving $11M In Real Estate Projects

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has barred a former LPL Financial broker who allegedly participated in scores of outside transactions without the firm's consent.

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Collector's eye: the art Cherry Xu has bought and why

The Art Newspaper

The cultural entrepreneur, who is based in Shanghai, platforms young and emerging artists.

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Dynasty Partners With Goldman Sachs For Custody Services

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Dynasty Financial Partners With Goldman Sachs For Custodial Services

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Our pick of the shows to see during Hong Kong art week

The Art Newspaper

From Sin Wai Kin's latest video works to Sarah Sze's first solo exhibition in Asia

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Insight on Auction Sales: Bob Dylan Drafts, WWII Seaman’s Jacket

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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The Frick Collection opens its first-ever education centre

The Art Newspaper

The Ian Wardropper Education Room, named after the museums outgoing director, welcomes everyone in the community

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British Tech Company Bets on Space as Best Place to Grow 'Perfect' Diamonds

Jewelry Judge

Leveraging an environment free from Earth's atmospheric contaminants, British tech company Space Forge aims to develop "perfect" diamond crystals in space. By operating in space, Space Forge can grow diamonds under optimal conditions. Weightlessness provides for larger, perfect crystal formation, while near-zero temperatures allow for ultra-fast curing and operating in a vacuum eliminates contamination concerns.

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Mayunkiki on bringing her Ainu culture to a wider audience at Art Basel Hong Kong

The Art Newspaper

The Indigenous Japanese artist will talk about her artistic practice following a song performance at Art Basel Hong Kong, ahead of a presentation of her work at the Aichi Triennale 2025

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Day in Review (March 26–27)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on March 27, 2025, 4:46 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Thursday, March 27 | Wednesday, March 26 Top o the Review A Vision & Framework for Research Cultures: Improving the Condition for Researchers, Research Ideas, and the Research Endeavor (Science Europe) AAUP, MESA Sue Over Trump Policy of Arresting and Threatening to Deport Students and Faculty for Lawful Speech (AAUP: American Association of University Professors and MESA: Middle East Studies A

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Exploring Robert Rauschenberg’s love of the East on his centennial

The Art Newspaper

M+ to show works from the Overseas Cultural Interchange that ran in ten countries including China; Thaddaeus Ropac gallery gives US artist a platform at Art Basel Hong Kong

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Portrait painting Trump blasted as 'truly the worst' is removed from Colorado Capitol building

The Art Newspaper

The portrait, which was commissioned in 2019, caught the ire of the president, who claimed the painting was "purposefully distorted"

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