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Holy ground: why Persian carpets play an important symbolic role in the funeral of Pope Francis

The Art Newspaper

For over 600 years carpets from Anatolia, Turkey and Persia have been used in Catholic ceremony and religious paintings by artists including Andrea del Verrochio to indicate a carefully defined, sacred space

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MFA Boston to return Benin Bronzes to wealthy donor, close gallery

The Art Newspaper

The unusual move follows years of negotiations between the museum, the collector and the Kingdom of Benin

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Hannah Gibson ‘Glass Renewed’ exhibition at Museum of Brands

Antique Collecting

A new exhibition, Glass Renewed: The Art of Hannah Gibson & the History of Glass at The Museum of Brands The post Hannah Gibson ‘Glass Renewed’ exhibition at Museum of Brands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Conservation of Tintoretto painting in UK reveals ‘layer of history hiding under the surface’

The Art Newspaper

Research on Wise and Foolish Virgins, which is going back on display at the National Trusts Upton House in Warwickshire, has revealed alterations made by the Venetian artist and others over time

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China’s Terracotta Warriors Make Their Way to the U.S. for a Rare Museum Showcase

Artnet News

It is the third time the Bowers Museum has brought the artifacts to southern California. The post China’s Terracotta Warriors Make Their Way to the U.S. for a Rare Museum Showcase appeared first on Artnet News.

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Chicago's Intuit Art Museum set to unveil $10m renovation

The Art Newspaper

The small but mighty museum for outsider art is reopening after a two-year overhaul

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Judge orders the Art Institute of Chicago to restitute Nazi-looted Schiele drawing

The Art Newspaper

The latest development in the ongoing dispute over a 1916 portrait believed to have been stolen from Fritz Grnbaum by the Nazis

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The Iconic Rachofsky House, Cornerstone of Fabled Dallas Art Collection, Is for Sale

Artnet News

A price has not been listed. 'There arent any comparables,' the agent offering it says. 'Its literally a work of art.' The post The Iconic Rachofsky House, Cornerstone of Fabled Dallas Art Collection, Is for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘The arts are vanishing from education’: new report urges UK government to invest in arts sector

The Art Newspaper

Backed by MPs and artists including Tracey Emin and Larry Achiampong, the report calls for a 5m grassroots visual arts fund and a reversal of funding cuts

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How Kent Monkman Is Reclaiming History: ‘We’ve Always Been Here, and We Will Always Be Here’

Artnet News

The Cree artist prompts museums and audiences to confront colonial legacies theyd rather forget. The post How Kent Monkman Is Reclaiming History: Weve Always Been Here, and We Will Always Be Here’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Activity and optimism at Expo Chicago attest to the city's 'fearless' community of collectors and patrons

The Art Newspaper

The fair's 12th edition opened with high spirits and swift business in the five-figure price range

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Turns Out, Light Artist Dan Flavin Was Also a Dog Show Dad

Artnet News

Flavin dedicated not one but two of his huge installations to his golden retriever. The post Turns Out, Light Artist Dan Flavin Was Also a Dog Show Dad appeared first on Artnet News.

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Public mosaic by Jeremy Deller and Coralie Turpin explores the history and nature of Scarborough

The Art Newspaper

The Roman-style work completes the Wild Eye art and nature trail, which connects five other artist commissions along the coast

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Martha Stewart Curates a Star-Studded Contemporary Art Sale

Artnet News

The lifestyle queen has handpicked a selection of artworks now up for sale on Joopiter. The post Martha Stewart Curates a Star-Studded Contemporary Art Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pope Francis and art, J.M.W. Turner’s 250th birthday, John Singer Sargent’s ‘Madame X’—podcast

The Art Newspaper

Exploring the late pontiffs deep connection to and impact on visual culture, plus why Turners work continues to resonate so strongly today, and the story of Sargents most famous painting

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5 Questions About the Fast-Growing Saudi Art Market, With Anthea Peers, President of Christie’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Artnet News

The auction house exec shares stats about Christies youthful buyer base and discusses the houses belief that art can be a force for change. The post 5 Questions About the Fast-Growing Saudi Art Market, With Anthea Peers, President of Christies Europe, Middle East, and Africa appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gallery sharing event Constellations Warsaw brings international flavour to a quickly developing art scene

The Art Newspaper

The show's second edition comes amid a rise in collecting by the Poland's professional classes, and the relocation of the city's public Modern art museum

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This Facility Once Produced the Ancient World’s Rarest Dye at a Grand Scale

Artnet News

Archaeologists in Israel have turned up the remains of a massive operation that once produced Tyrian purple. The post This Facility Once Produced the Ancient Worlds Rarest Dye at a Grand Scale appeared first on Artnet News.

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After a failed export block by the UK, Nicolas Poussin masterpiece goes on show at Louvre Abu Dhabi

The Art Newspaper

The mid-17th-century painting, titled 'Confirmation', is a key work from the vast collection of the emirate's Department of Culture and Tourism, which is now being made public

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The Return of Vintage Yellow Gold Watches

Antique Collecting

As we move further into 2025, vintage yellow gold watches are stepping back into the spotlight. Once eclipsed by the The post The Return of Vintage Yellow Gold Watches appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Antoni Gaudí’s Casa Batlló is reaping the rewards from its continual reinvention

The Art Newspaper

The Barcelona museum's latest revamp has added 2,000 sq.

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Sotheby’s to Sell Highlights of Gallerist Barbara Gladstone’s Collection

Artnet News

The 12 works are estimated at $12 million, and include a rare and unusual Andy Warhol. The post Sotheby’s to Sell Highlights of Gallerist Barbara Gladstone’s Collection appeared first on Artnet News.

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Can graphic imagination wake audiences up to the climate emergency? This multimedia artist believes so

The Art Newspaper

Berlin-based Michael Najjar has been working with scientists in Greenland to tell stories with images designed to replace familiar memes of environmental journalism

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18th-century John Wilkes jug in ceramics sale

Antique Collecting

A rare late 18th-century creamware jug featuring a portrait of the notorious radical politician, journalist and rake John Wilkes (1725-1798), The post 18th-century John Wilkes jug in ceramics sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Frank Auerbach’s Berlin homecoming, human remains and museums, Ian Hamilton Finlay’s ‘Republic’—podcast

The Art Newspaper

Exploring Frank Auerbach's first-ever Berlin exhibition, plus Dan Hicks discusses the origins of contemporary debates around colonialism, art, and heritage, and an expert on Ian Hamilton Finlay reflects on the artist's work ahead of a run of centenary exhibitions

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Chappell Roan costume, $88,900, Julien’s Auctions

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall Chappell Roan’s vintage sequined marching band unitard worn in her “HOT TO GO!” [.] The post Chappell Roan costume,$88,900, Julien’s Auctions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Colin McCahon painting sells for thousands

Antique Collecting

A painting valued at 80-100 and consigned to Surrey auction house John Nicholsons recent Fine Paintings auction fetched 14,000 when The post Colin McCahon painting sells for thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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First European Retrospective of Chicago Sculptor Richard Hunt Opens at White Cube

Artnet News

Marking the first posthumous survey of the artist's work, "Metamorphosis A Retrospective" presents a comprehensive look at Hunt's pioneering practice. The post First European Retrospective of Chicago Sculptor Richard Hunt Opens at White Cube appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sistine Chapel to close for conclave preparations

The Art Newspaper

Other cultural sites have also been steadily shutting down to visitors as the Vatican marks the death of Pope Francis

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Insights on Auction Sale: Rare Jug, Piece of American History

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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Collections of two leading dealers, Barbara Gladstone and Daniella Luxembourg, hit the auction blocks in New York

The Art Newspaper

Sothebys will sell the works from collection of Gladstone, who died last year, and more than a dozen pieces from Luxembourgs New York home

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Insights on Auction Sales: Theodore J. Richardson, Native American Pipe

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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Fragility, resilience and humour: Wolfgang Tillmans and Boris Mikhailov to open photography show in war-torn Kharkiv

The Art Newspaper

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Global Perspectives on Librarianship from lorraine j. haricombe

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on April 25, 2025, 3:30 pm ET After 11 years, lorraine j. haricombe, vice provost and director of the University of Texas Libraries, will step down from her position August 30, 2025. lorraine j. haricombe will retire from her position as vice provost and director of the University of Texas Libraries at the end of August after leading the libraries for almost 11 years.

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New AASLH Book: Think Like a Curator

American Association for State and Local History

Now Available! Think Like a Curator: A Guide to Curatorial Practice in History Organizations By Donna R. Braden Paperback $40 AASLH Members | $50 Nonmembers Ebook $38 AASLH Members | $47.50 Nonmembers BUY THE BOOK | BECOME A MEMBER | AASLH BOOK SERIES Most history museumslarge and small, indoor and outdoorhave a staff member with the title of curator, or at minimum, have tasks that can be classified as curatorial work.

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The Journal of Wealth Management

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