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Nazi-looted Monet returned to heirs after the FBI traces it to New Orleans

The Art Newspaper

Missing for more than 80 years, the 1865 pastel will be handed over in a ceremony today after the couple who bought it relinquished it voluntarily

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Furious with new Mass. gun laws, opponents take fight to court and the public

Wbur

The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S. Supreme Court. The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S.

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Koons ‘Balloon Monkey’ Makes $9.9 Million at ‘Solid’ $107 Million Christie’s Auction in London

Artnet News

About 88 percent of lots sold, but half went for prices at or below their low estimates. The post Koons ‘Balloon Monkey’ Makes $9.9 Million at ‘Solid’ $107 Million Christie’s Auction in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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Can London establish itself as digital art capital of the world?

The Art Newspaper

In the game-changing era of NFTs and AI, the city’s diversified art ecosystem has helped it play catch-up as the medium’s global hub

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The Met’s Next Costume Institute Show Celebrates How Black Men Have Defined Fashion

Artnet News

The exhibition's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," traces Black dandyism's influence on identity, fashion, and culture, showcasing garments from the 18th century to today. The post The Met’s Next Costume Institute Show Celebrates How Black Men Have Defined Fashion appeared first on Artnet News.

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'Venus, morning star, sweet potato': Gagosian pairs Basquiat painting with ancient Roman sculpture for new Paris show

The Art Newspaper

Exploring the theme of classical art in the American artist's work, the gallery is bringing together a 1982 canvas with a marble figure of Venus from the rarely seen Torlonia Collection

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Discoveries Abound at Frieze Masters. Big-Money Deals Do Not

Artnet News

Hauser and Wirth moved a $4.9 million Manet, but sales were thin on the ground, dealers said. The post Discoveries Abound at Frieze Masters. Big-Money Deals Do Not appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sales Are Slow at Frieze London, But Focus on Fresh Talent Thrills

Artnet News

David Zwirner placed a $2.2 million Lisa Yuskavage, and Lehmann Maupin found a buyer for a painting that Billy Childish made on site. The post Sales Are Slow at Frieze London, But Focus on Fresh Talent Thrills appeared first on Artnet News.

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Caring Transitions Assists with Hurricane Relief Efforts

WorthPoint

The cargo van loaded with supplies heading to North Carolina. While the residents of Florida are bracing for another hurricane, those in western North Carolina are still facing power outages, food and gas shortages, and damaged roads. Many are trapped in unreachable areas, and getting food, clothing, and supplies to those stranded has been challenging.

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Venice Stars Dominate the Opening of Frieze London, But the Fair’s Controversial New Layout Is the Real Buzz

Artnet News

Like what you saw at Venice? Shop it at Frieze London! The post Venice Stars Dominate the Opening of Frieze London, But the Fair’s Controversial New Layout Is the Real Buzz appeared first on Artnet News.

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Postwar Union Pacific and Santa Fe passenger car art comes to Rail & Road October 17-18

Auction Central News

LAFAYETTE, IN — Two lots representing the pinnacle of post-World War II American passenger rail travel and its artistic luxury come to market Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 at Rail & Road Auctions. The sale’s highest-estimated lot is a single-sided porcelain sign depicting an Old West rider on a galloping horse. Labeled ‘The […] The post Postwar Union Pacific and Santa Fe passenger car art comes to Rail & Road October 17-18 appeared first on Auction Centra

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See the Artnet Gallery Network IRL This Week at Frieze

Artnet News

Gallery members from around the world alight this week at Frieze Masters and Frieze London. The post See the Artnet Gallery Network IRL This Week at Frieze appeared first on Artnet News.

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Miniature George III silver and oak ‘jolly boat’, after 50 years off the market, surfaces at Doyle October 16

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — A presentation ship model, made to commemorate what Nelson called his ‘hardest fought battle’, will be offered at Doyle New York on Wednesday, October 16. The miniature George III silver, plated, and oak wood jolly boat, last sold by a London dealer more than half a century ago, appears with an estimate […] The post Miniature George III silver and oak ‘jolly boat’, after 50 years off the market, surfaces at Doyle October 16 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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French Artist Fabienne Verdier Is Having a Major Moment

Artnet News

London-based gallery Waddington Custot presents "Fabienne Verdier: Retables," one of two simultaneous shows dedicated to the artist, whose newly-translated memoir is also being published. The post French Artist Fabienne Verdier Is Having a Major Moment appeared first on Artnet News.

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Scottish paintings deaccessed from Paisley Art Institute achieve almost $1.5M at Lyon & Turnbull

Auction Central News

EDINBURGH, UK – A selection of 96 paintings from the collection of the Paisley Art Institute in Paisley, Scotland sold for a hammer total of £1.1 million ($1.475 million) at Lyon & Turnbull on the evening of September 26. Full results can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. Just under a quarter of the institute’s historical holdings […] The post Scottish paintings deaccessed from Paisley Art Institute achieve almost $1.5M at Lyon & Turnbull appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Galleries at Frieze London buoyed by better-than-expected preview day sales

The Art Newspaper

Against a background of a gloomy economic and political outlook, most dealers reported brisk business as the fair opened

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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

Invaluable

Journeying through history with a captivating fusion of art and geography, antique maps are not only fascinating geographical documents offering a vision of world’s gone by, but also artistic treasures in their own right. Once considered prized pieces of art, cartography today holds a more functional and utilitarian place in society. But, the beguiling legacy of hand-drawn and engraved antique maps with their blend of art and science still hold a fascination for many looking to step back to a ti

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‘I’m drawn to artists who are abolitionists, troublemakers, revolutionaries’: AI expert Ebele Okobi on the appeal of a rebellious streak

The Art Newspaper

The chair of the development board at the Museum of West African Art, Nigeria, discusses why she collects works from artists who are “dangerous to empire”

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Auction Prices Realized, October 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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In pictures: meet Frieze London's p(art)y people

The Art Newspaper

The sun—and the stars—came out yesterday morning at Regent’s Park for the Frieze London and Frieze Masters VIP preview.

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Violinist Pranav Swaroop fuses music from around the globe

Wbur

The 27-year-old began his musical journey in Bangalore, India. Now, his band Project MishraM brings its signature blend of traditional Carnatic vocals, guitar shredding and synthesizer to international stages. The 27-year-old began his musical journey in Bangalore, India. Now, his band Project MishraM brings its signature blend of traditional Carnatic vocals, guitar shredding and synthesizer to international stages.

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A brush with…Sonia Boyce — podcast

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth interview with the Golden Lion-winner, discussing her shift to social practice, the influence of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, and how William Morris’s wallpaper designs have made their way into her work

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Ex-Merrill Lynch Trio With $685M Joins LPL Indie Platform In Kansas

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A trio of Merrill Lynch advisors that managed about $685 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets in Wichita, Kan., has launched a new independent practice through affiliation with LPL Financial's independence model, LPL Strategic Wealth Services, according to a news release.

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'I did think it was a bit weird when they asked me': rocker Billy Childish turns Frieze London into his studio

The Art Newspaper

The artist and musician set up his easel at Lehmann Maupin’s stand to paint live alongside his two children

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Postcards

WorthPoint

If you have lived a certain number of decades and traveled abroad once or twice, you likely have a stack or shoebox of old postcards in your house (maybe attic). Do you wonder if these old cards have any value or whether they are worth saving? Read on to learn what to do with your S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) : Postcards. Postcards are easy to resell if you are ready to part with them.

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Nairy Baghramian: ‘Dissent is part of society, it is a healthy freedom’

The Art Newspaper

The Iranian-born, Berlin-based artist, whose work is currently on show at the discusses the beauty that lies in “in-between spaces”, and the relationship between art and democracy

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Crater of Diamonds Park Visitor Flips Hunting Strategy, Nets 2.30-Carat Sparkler

Jewelry Judge

At 8 a.m. on Friday, September 27, an amateur prospector arrived at Crater of Diamonds State Park eager to find a precious gemstone at the only diamond site in the world that is open to the general public. For $15, the visitor rented a "Basic Diamond Hunting Kit," which included an army shovel, screen set, and 3.5-gallon bucket. This searching method is called wet sifting, and involves washing dirt from diamond-bearing gravel through two screens.

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PAD London accolade brings Peter Schlesinger out of Hockney's shadow

The Art Newspaper

The photographer, painter, sculptor—and one-time muse of the Pop artist—wins the fair’s Contemporary Design Prize

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Little Briton

The Magazine Antiques

At an antiques shop on Madison Avenue, interior designer Michael Simon tells ANTIQUES the lessons he learned from a couture-clad tastemaker. The post Little Briton appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Little Briton was first posted on October 9, 2024 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Can artists protect their work by suing AI companies?

The Art Newspaper

When it comes to copyright infringement, establishing culpability and illegality in the age of artificial intelligence is murky

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FP Alpha Announces Estate Lab Enhancements For Sunsetting Tax Law

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The sunsetting Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could mean changes for clients' estate plans.

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Frieze London diary: the yolk's on Sarah Lucas, the (sort of) masked drummer, and Marc Spiegler gets on his bike

The Art Newspaper

Plus: fair hits the small screen and Smell-O-Vision makes a comeback at Tate Modern

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Charli xcx will play DJ set at New York's Storm King Art Center

The Art Newspaper

The Von Dutch singer will visit the sculpture park's rolling hills to preview her new remix project

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'It’s always important to have constructive dialogue': Gaza-focused works get prime spot at newly designed Frieze London

The Art Newspaper

At the Experimenter stand, Bani Abidi is showing subtle pieces inspired by the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war

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Artist-designed billboards opposing Donald Trump and supporting Kamala Harris go up in battleground states

The Art Newspaper

The campaign, organised by the non-profit People For the American Way, includes images by Carrie Mae Weems, Deborah Kass, Alyson Shotz, Christine Sun Kim, Hank Willis Thomas and others