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Four Overlooked Women Abstract Expressionists Are Spotlighted in London

Artnet News

The exhibition shows how the principles of Abstract Expressionism were applied to the medium of collage. The post Four Overlooked Women Abstract Expressionists Are Spotlighted in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘I’m just reflecting the times. I’m not an activist’: artist Monira Al Qadiri on her complicated relationship with fossil fuel, a recurring theme of her work

The Art Newspaper

The Kuwaiti-born artist, now living in Germany, has an exhibition at Kunsthaus Baselland during Art Basel that includes large-scale works referencing oil production and consumption

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Art Basel Opens Amid Market Fears: What Sold on VIP Day

Artnet News

Business was slower than usual, but a $20 million Joan Mitchell and a $16 million Arshile Gorky found buyers. The post Art Basel Opens Amid Market Fears: What Sold on VIP Day appeared first on Artnet News.

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AI on AI: Alex Israel uses artificial intelligence to re-engage with memory

The Art Newspaper

The Los Angeles-based artist is presenting his "REMEMBR" installation, which riffs visually, musically and emotionally on users’ smartphone camera rolls, in London

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After a Life Backstage, Es Devlin Is Ready For Her Spotlight

Artnet News

The artist reflects on a decades-long practice ahead of unveiling a new installation for BMW at Art Basel this week. The post After a Life Backstage, Es Devlin Is Ready For Her Spotlight appeared first on Artnet News.

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State officials will investigate sudden closure of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts as 600 workers are laid off

The Art Newspaper

The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office is examining the circumstances surrounding the renowned school’s closure, and Philadelphia’s city council is planning hearings

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How Does a Gallery Get Into Art Basel?

Artnet News

More than 750 dealers apply for about 225 booths in the fair's main sector. Competition is fierce. The post How Does a Gallery Get Into Art Basel? appeared first on Artnet News.

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In a Rural Studio in England, Clare Woods Probes Human Nature, and Nature Itself

Artnet News

The English artist Clare Woods's latest exhibition "I Blame Nature" is now on view at Night Gallery in Los Angeles now. The post In a Rural Studio in England, Clare Woods Probes Human Nature, and Nature Itself appeared first on Artnet News.

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EU tax breaks could benefit dealers at Basel

The Art Newspaper

New directive aimed at aligning VAT rates, due to come into force at the beginning of 2025, could have a big impact on galleries in countries including France and Germany

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Hong Kong Mints Art Basel Partnership, Battling Tourism Decline

Artnet News

The city has struggled to lure back long-haul visitors, following strict pandemic travel restrictions. The post Hong Kong Mints Art Basel Partnership, Battling Tourism Decline appeared first on Artnet News.

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Fire guts historic Toronto church, destroying its Group of Seven murals

The Art Newspaper

A restoration campaign for St Anne’s Anglican Church in Toronto is already underway, but its historic art is lost forever

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Activist Group the Yes Men Crashes an Art Gala to Call Out Gentrification

Artnet News

The event was the latest in the group's long line of actions. The post Activist Group the Yes Men Crashes an Art Gala to Call Out Gentrification appeared first on Artnet News.

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Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15

Auction Central News

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A delightful assembly of four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are the highlight of Burchard Galleries‘ Estate Antiques Fine Art Jewelry Auction, scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Erbe (b. 1944-) is from Union City, New Jersey, where he worked […] The post Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Closure of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts Triggers Attorney General Review

Artnet News

Around 600 faculty members have been fired following the school's abrupt closure. The post Closure of Philadelphia’s University of the Arts Triggers Attorney General Review appeared first on Artnet News.

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Amid backlash, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will modify exhibition on Hollywood’s Jewish founders

The Art Newspaper

Organised in response to criticisms that its initial display did not acknowledge Hollywood’s Jewish origins, the exhibition now faces charges of antisemitism from Jewish activists

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French Museum Contests Ruling of Curator Vincent Honoré’s Death as ‘Workplace Accident’

Artnet News

The MO.CO has strongly refuted claims made in the French media about the circumstances leading up to Honoré's suicide. The post French Museum Contests Ruling of Curator Vincent Honoré’s Death as ‘Workplace Accident’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ousted Zürich theatre directors defy critics with ‘woke’ party

The Art Newspaper

The two directors had come under fire from conservative critics over their avant-garde productions, including queer reinterpretations of classics

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‘I Use Spectacle to Comment on Spectacle’: Artist Marco Brambilla on His Times Square Takeover

Artnet News

"Approximations of Utopia" is on view now as part of Times Square Arts Midnight Moment program through June 30. The post ‘I Use Spectacle to Comment on Spectacle’: Artist Marco Brambilla on His Times Square Takeover appeared first on Artnet News.

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Former Vatican employee arrested for allegedly trying to sell Bernini manuscript

The Art Newspaper

The 18-page document had previously disappeared from the Holy See's official archive

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Donald Roller Wilson monkeys with fine art traditions to great effect

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – The fine art world tends to take itself seriously, perhaps too seriously. Donald Roller Wilson’s (b. 1938-) Old Master-style paintings of orangutans, chimpanzees, dogs, and cats, showing them in finery befitting royalty and engaged in human activities, invites viewers to reconsider and even poke fun at the seriousness of art. “Donald Roller […] The post Donald Roller Wilson monkeys with fine art traditions to great effect appeared first on Auction Central News.

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King Charles Portrait ‘Redecorated’ by Animal Rights Activists

Artnet News

The portrait was revealed just a month ago. The post King Charles Portrait ‘Redecorated’ by Animal Rights Activists appeared first on Artnet News.

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Premier vintage tennis poster collection performed admirably at Swann

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Swann’s May 9 poster auction offered what it called ‘the world’s most preeminent private tennis poster collection.’ With more than 100 tennis posters spanning the 1890s through the 1950s, it was the largest collection of its type to hit the market. The posters were consigned by the Schwartz family, who used them […] The post Premier vintage tennis poster collection performed admirably at Swann appeared first on Auction Central News.

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What do the Magna Carta and five small, costly, enamelled brackets have to do with each other?

The Art Newspaper

A Paris dealer wants €50,000 for them, deadline the end of 2024, and a crowd-funding appeal has been launched in Italy

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Collectors Like You: Vintage Finds with Eye Spy Antiques

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s “ Collectors Like You ” series spotlights fascinating collectors, resellers, dealers (just like you!), and more in the antiques and collectibles world. Read their stories to discover the who, what, when, where, and why behind what they do. In the antiques and vintage space, especially for pickers and resellers, it’s all about the energy you put into your efforts.

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In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited is all about the human touch

The Art Newspaper

Giovanni Carmine, the curator of the fair's section dedicated to monumental works, shares some of his favourites

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Kehinde Wiley Dismisses Sexual Assault Allegations as ‘Baseless’

Artnet News

Three people have now accused the artist of sexual misconduct. The post Kehinde Wiley Dismisses Sexual Assault Allegations as ‘Baseless’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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After the Christie’s cyberattack, who could be next?

The Art Newspaper

A hack that caused huge disruption to the auction house is a wake-up call to galleries and art advisories of all sizes

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Goldsmiths CCA Announces Closure Following Pro-Palestinian Activist Occupation

Artnet News

Student protesters are demanding the museum cut ties with the Gertler family, donors that have been linked to Netanyahu. The post Goldsmiths CCA Announces Closure Following Pro-Palestinian Activist Occupation appeared first on Artnet News.

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Campaign launched to stop demolition of Museum of London for office building

The Art Newspaper

Although the controversial project has been green lit, it may take years before building work begins

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Bridgerton Ignites Passion for Regency-Era Antiques

WorthPoint

One of the hottest summer trends will be Bridgerton -inspired tea parties, so expect Regency antiques and vintage tea-related pieces to be popular, especially those with a floral motif. This cup and saucer features pretty pink orchids. Since debuting on Netflix in 2020, the wildly popular Regency-era romance drama Bridgerton , based on the book series by Julia Quinn, has significantly boosted interest in antiques from that period.

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Animal rights protestors cover painting of King Charles III in Wallace and Gromit stickers

The Art Newspaper

Jonathan Yeo’s work was defaced by activists from the Animal Rising group

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A Dragonfly, a Kas, and a Freak Show Sign

Maine Antique Digest

Carlsen Gallery, Inc., Freehold, New York Photos courtesy Carlsen Gallery, Inc. He waves a turned-wood gavel at employees and guests. He calls out mounting bids, “nine hundred, ten hundred, eleven hundred.” He remembers when he could sell linen-press brasses for more than he’s likely to get for the whole piece today.

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Photofairs' New York fair is cancelled until ‘market conditions improve’

The Art Newspaper

The fair debuted in 2023 on the same dates and in the same building as The Armory Show

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Donald Roller Wilson monkeys with fine art traditions to great effect

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – The fine art world tends to take itself seriously, perhaps too seriously. Donald Roller Wilson’s (b. 1938-) Old Master-style paintings of orangutans, chimpanzees, dogs, and cats, showing them in finery befitting royalty and engaged in human activities, invites viewers to reconsider and even poke fun at the seriousness of art.

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Art Basel diary: airborne art, catnip for collectors and an unexpected visit from ‘Rothko’

The Art Newspaper

Plus a peek behind the scenes with our undercover gallerist

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Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15

Auction Central News

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A delightful assembly of four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are the highlight of Burchard Galleries‘ Estate Antiques Fine Art Jewelry Auction, scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Erbe (b.

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$1.9B Merrill Lynch Advisor Exits To Launch Firm With Summit

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A longtime Merrill Lynch advisor who managed $1.9 billion in assets under management has left to launch his practice with Summit Financial in Pasadena, Calif., according to a news release today.

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