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Stedelijk Museum restitutes Matisse Odalisque to Jewish arts patrons’ heirs

The Art Newspaper

Albert Stern, the former owner, sold the painting “out of necessity” in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, the Dutch Restitutions Committee says

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Iris Van Herpen Transforms Haute Couture Into a Sculptural Spectacle in Paris

Artnet News

The Dutch designer who made high couture for Beyoncé and Lady Gaga is making new sculptural works out of tulle. The post Iris Van Herpen Transforms Haute Couture Into a Sculptural Spectacle in Paris appeared first on Artnet News.

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Siena's Baptismal font—decorated with Donatello reliefs—unveiled after three-year restoration

The Art Newspaper

The Renaissance marble structure, which is still used to baptise newborns, has been returned to its original splendour—thanks to porcupine quills and 3-D printers

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What Makes Melissa Cody’s Vibrant Art Tapestries So Powerful to Me

Artnet News

"Webbed Skies" at MoMA PS1 takes us on a journey from No Water Mesa to the Rainbow Road. The post What Makes Melissa Cody’s Vibrant Art Tapestries So Powerful to Me appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cancelling Kehinde Wiley shows ‘does a disservice to the audiences’, anti-censorship group claims

The Art Newspaper

The National Coalition Against Censorship is calling out museum leaders in Miami, Minneapolis and Omaha that cancelled or postponed Wiley’s exhibitions following sexual-assault allegations against him

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Why Has This Tasmanian Museum Hung Picassos in Its Bathroom?

Artnet News

Artist Kirsha Kaechele has "relocated the Picassos" after a court deemed her "Ladies Lounge" installation discriminatory. The post Why Has This Tasmanian Museum Hung Picassos in Its Bathroom? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Non! Artist Shepard Fairey criticises France’s far-right party president for featuring his work in campaign films

The Art Newspaper

The artist’s image of Marianne, a symbol of the French Republic, was featured in two videos posted by the National Rally’s Jordan Bardella

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Sotheby’s Modern and contemporary sale in London nets a tepid £83.6m and prompts question—is the summer auction season over?

The Art Newspaper

Bright spots in the heavily guaranteed auction included a £15m Basquiat and competition for the collection of Ralph I.

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Anselm Kiefer’s Layered Canvases Capture the Agony and the Ecstasy

Artnet News

A show of old and recent works is on fire in a Florentine palazzo. The post Anselm Kiefer’s Layered Canvases Capture the Agony and the Ecstasy appeared first on Artnet News.

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“Holy Grail” of US Stamps Sells for $4.4 Million

WorthPoint

This one-cent Z Grill stamp was recently sold for $4.4 million. Image Source: Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries/ Fox News In 1868, you could buy a postage stamp for as little as a penny. Today, a first-class Forever stamp costs 68 cents, and USA Today reported that this price will go up to 73 cents next month. When this happens, it’ll mark the sixth time the U.S.

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Naomi Campbell’s V&A Show Is a Glittering Spectacle

Artnet News

The fashion icon knows how to put on a good show. The post Naomi Campbell’s V&A Show Is a Glittering Spectacle appeared first on Artnet News.

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'Mother Tongue' confronts the language of white supremacy in motherhood

Wbur

Artist Tanya Nixon-Silberg asked 14 mothers of color what phrases they heard growing up and what they say to their children now. The result is a textile project that explores what it means to decolonize parenting. Artist Tanya Nixon-Silberg asked 14 mothers of color what phrases they heard growing up and what they say to their children now. The result is a textile project that explores what it means to decolonize parenting.

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Artist Michael Wang’s Atomic Ode to the Earth

Artnet News

Science and art converge for Michael Wang. He has explored extinct flora and fauna and tamed rushing rivers. His new exhibition is uranium rich and compelling. The post Artist Michael Wang’s Atomic Ode to the Earth appeared first on Artnet News.

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Masterpiece Onderdonk painting saved from thrift-store fate tops Heritage’s June 29 Texas Art Auction

Auction Central News

DALLAS — The painting was loaded into a trailer along with other donations and was headed to Goodwill. Once there, it would probably sit for ages and eventually, someone would notice its charismatic beauty and snap it up for a few dollars. Bluebonnet paintings — a mainstay of American West artists for a century — […] The post Masterpiece Onderdonk painting saved from thrift-store fate tops Heritage’s June 29 Texas Art Auction appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Prankster Adam Himebach Turns the Installation of His Solo Show in Seoul Into Performance

Artnet News

The performance was a response to his critics telling him to "just paint." The post Prankster Adam Himebach Turns the Installation of His Solo Show in Seoul Into Performance appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘God Save the Team’: artist Corbin Shaw seeks to reframe divisive Saint George flag through message of unity

The Art Newspaper

As England’s football team prepares to play its final group game at the Euro 2024 championships, the Sheffield-born artist has added words to the emblem that he hopes will remind people to protect players from racist abuse

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Work of the Week: Bertina Lopes’s ‘Protesta’

Artnet News

Bonhams recently offered work straight from the studio of the late artist and activist, a star of the current Venice Biennale. The post Work of the Week: Bertina Lopes’s ‘Protesta’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Albert Cheuret’s iconic Console Héron tops $204K at Stair

Auction Central News

HUDSON, NY – One of the most celebrated designs by Frenchman Albert Cheuret surfaced at Stair Galleries on June 5 in its Art and Design sale. The Art Deco marble and bronze Console Héron, as shown in Paris in 1925, sold for $160,000 ($204,800 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. During his […] The post Albert Cheuret’s iconic Console Héron tops $204K at Stair appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Right-wing director of Warsaw contemporary art centre ousted by culture minister

The Art Newspaper

Piotr Bernatowicz was selected by Poland's former Law and Justice government

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Natasha Ramras- Artist in Action Gallery

Elsinore Gallery

Natasha Ramras is an award-winning artist from the Pacific Northwest. She has a formal art education and really enjoys the process of capturing the world’s beauty in a two-dimensional media. Natasha paints a wide range of subjects, from cityscapes to portraiture, but has a special place in her heart for landscapes. The Pacific Northwest brings endless sources of inspiration and makes it very easy to be inspired and excited about painting.

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How to Find and Choose and Antiques Appraiser Near You

Penrose Appraisals

Antique appraisals are a crucial step in understanding the true value of the item in the marketplace. A skilled appraiser carefully studies the history, authenticity, and condition of each item to determine their worth. Unfortunately, finding skilled antique appraisers near you can be a challenge. It is a worthy pursuit as marketplaces can vary regionally around the country so finding an appraiser near you who understands local market trends can save you a lot of headaches.

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Four Types of Avon Costume Jewelry Not to Overlook

WorthPoint

A pair of Barrera for Avon “ Roman Holiday ” earrings. I’ll be honest with you: most of the time, I don’t bother with vintage Avon jewelry when I’m shopping secondhand. Don’t get me wrong, the jewelry has held up pretty well over time. But because these pieces were sold in huge quantities and many aren’t that remarkable, the values just aren’t high enough to bother with for the most part.

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19th Century African Americans Who Transformed Transportation

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher Despite the constraints of slavery, poverty, lack of education, and social and racial discrimination, these seven men defied the odds and went on to influence, [.] The post 19th Century African Americans Who Transformed Transportation appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Swimmer Lilly King Punches Ticket to Paris Olympics and Celebrates Engagement

Jewelry Judge

Just minutes after Lilly King qualified for the 200-meter breaststroke during the US Olympic Team Trials in Indianapolis on Thursday, longtime boyfriend, James Wells, surprised her backstage with a heartfelt marriage proposal and a diamond engagement ring. And best of all, the moment was captured live during NBC's coverage of the event. "Getting to watch you over the last four years, both in and out of the pool, and just to see you grow has been so awesome," Wells told King, who wa

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Advisors See Financial Literacy As Key Step For Women Clients

Private Wealth

Some advisor firms are taking the initiative in getting women comfortable with the financial services industry.

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'I will never have answers': Families grieve loved ones impacted by Harvard human remains theft

Wbur

The theft of body parts from Harvard's morgue was like an earthquake for families of those who had donated their bodies. They were left with painful questions — including whether they’d received the true remains of their loved ones. The theft of body parts from Harvard's morgue was like an earthquake for families of those who had donated their bodies.

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Younger Adults More Open To AI In Their Financial Lives, Survey Says

Private Wealth

A Northwestern Mutual survey found that views on artificial intelligence often vary by age group.

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Advisors See Financial Literacy As Key Step For Women Clients

Private Wealth

Some advisor firms are taking the initiative in getting women comfortable with the financial services industry.

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Plan Participants Feel Scared, Short On Savings, Schroders Survey Finds

Private Wealth

They want to top $1 million in savings, but only 29% believe they will reach that goal before retirement.

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Test for Alex Morrison

The Art Newspaper

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Yayoi Kusama Stars in Sotheby’s First Fine Art Sealed Auction

Artnet News

The dedicated, single-lot sale marks the auction house's introduction of fine art into its succesful Sealed Auctions. The post Yayoi Kusama Stars in Sotheby’s First Fine Art Sealed Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ex-Uffizi chief Eike Schmidt loses bid to become Mayor of Florence

The Art Newspaper

Sara Funaro, a local councillor with the centre-left Democratic Party, reportedly took more than 60% of the vote

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