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Italian Renaissance drawings show at Buckingham Palace includes Titian study never seen in Britain

The Art Newspaper

Works by Raphael and Leonardo will also be featured in the London exhibition, which aims to reconsider artists of the period as draughtsmen, in addition to painters or sculptors

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A Schiele Has Been Restituted To Heirs of a Jewish Art Collector, Ending a Three-Way Dispute

Artnet News

Top Schiele scholars have come head-to-head in this complicated, high-stakes three-way dispute. The post A Schiele Has Been Restituted To Heirs of a Jewish Art Collector, Ending a Three-Way Dispute appeared first on Artnet News.

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Florida man pleads guilty to bombing satirical statue of Lenin and Mao

The Art Newspaper

A lawyer from Florida drove to San Antonio, Texas, in an apparent attempt to destroy a 21ft-tall sculpture critiquing the Chinese Communist Party

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Italian Artist Giulia Cenci’s Spectral Forms Are Beacons of Hope

Artnet News

The Italian artist's beguiling installation 'secondary forest' is now on view on the High Line in New York. The post Italian Artist Giulia Cenci’s Spectral Forms Are Beacons of Hope appeared first on Artnet News.

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The world’s oldest printed book and rare ancient manuscripts from the Mogao caves in China to go on show in London

The Art Newspaper

We speak to the British Library exhibition curator Melodie Doumy about the Diamond Sutra and other treasures from the Library Cave

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Get Into the Olympic Spirit With These Sports-Inspired Artworks from the Artnet Gallery Network

Artnet News

We've rounded up a dynamic selection of artworks that capture the Olympic spirit. The post Get Into the Olympic Spirit With These Sports-Inspired Artworks from the Artnet Gallery Network appeared first on Artnet News.

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Essential Questions

The Magazine Antiques

The American Folk Art Museum confronts viewers with the thorny matter of art and mental illness. The post Essential Questions appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Essential Questions was first posted on August 5, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Ukrainian worker manages a wrecked museum in exile

The Art Newspaper

Mariupol museum’s Oleksandr Hore, trapped in Odesa, is documenting losses and monitoring looting

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Wet Paint in the Wild: Polina Berlin Eats Late Night Pasta in Italy Surrounded by Rita Ackermann Paintings

Artnet News

The gallerist takes us on a trip through European art fairs and openings. The post Wet Paint in the Wild: Polina Berlin Eats Late Night Pasta in Italy Surrounded by Rita Ackermann Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Antique and Vintage Peridot Jewelry: Discovering the Golden Green Beauty

Invaluable

Peridot’s intoxicating green has enchanted wearers for centuries, but its surface sparkle is only part of the gemstone’s amazing legacy. With divine connotations and therapeutic uses, peridot’s brilliance goes far beyond the perfect jewelry setting. Join us as we mine into the rich history of peridot augmented with some striking examples. Origins and History An Antique Peridot Parure.

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New Yorkers and Their Pets Are Spotlighted in a New Show

Artnet News

"Pets and the City" spans centuries of pet politics. The post New Yorkers and Their Pets Are Spotlighted in a New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Carnival banners reigned at Potter & Potter’s Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities sale

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — The Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities sale at Potter & Potter July 11 proved that recent gains in vintage, hand-painted sideshow banners is not only no anomaly but likely a growing area of collecting in the American market. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s high lot was anticipated, as Potter & Potter […] The post Carnival banners reigned at Potter & Potter’s Circus, Sideshow, and Oddities sale appeared first on Auction Central Ne

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Exploring the cultural legacy of Mary, Queen of Scots

The Art Newspaper

A collaborative book project takes a novel approach to examining the impact of the 16th-century Scottish monarch

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Wintry Landscape Painting by Ivan Fedorovich Choultse leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Wintry Landscape Painting by Ivan Fedorovich Choultse, $46,125 BEACHWOOD, OH – Like many Russian academic painters, Ivan Fedorovich Choultse (1874-1939) experienced great uncertainty during the revolutionary years and, following a lengthy trip to Europe from 1917 to 1919, chose to emigrate to France in 1921. During the late 1920s and early 1930s he held several […] The post Wintry Landscape Painting by Ivan Fedorovich Choultse leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Cen

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Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is energizing Mass. voting groups

Wbur

WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody checked in again with two of the groups we have been keeping tabs on during this presidential election. WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody checked in again with two of the groups we have been keeping tabs on during this presidential election.

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Although it is a ‘sumptuous’ tome, this survey of contemporary public art from around the world baffles at times

The Art Newspaper

The self-proclaimed atlas gives voice to works from often overlooked global-majority cultures but tends to favour mainstream over more challenging works

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A History of Diamond Rings

John Thomas Jewelers

Diamond rings have a fascinating history, transforming from simple symbols of ownership in ancient Rome to cherished tokens of love. The first diamond engagement ring was presented by Archduke Maximilian in 1477, marking a significant moment in this tradition. Over the centuries, particularly during the Victorian era, these rings became more intricate, often featuring personal details and sentimental meanings.

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Marcasite or Hematite? How to Identify Gray Jewelry Materials

WorthPoint

An early 20th-century bracelet marked Theodor Fahrner with smoky quartz and marcasites set in sterling silver. As I’m perusing online jewelry listings, whether shopping or doing research, I sometimes come across things that just aren’t quite right. For instance, I recently noticed cut steel described as marcasite, and marcasite presented as hematite.

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Day in Review (August 5–8)

Conservation - Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on August 5, 2024, 4:59 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, August 6 | Wednesday, August 7 | Thursday, August 8 Monday, August 5 Top o’ the Review ARL Awarded IMLS Grant for Futurescape Libraries: Mapping Possibilities for Tomorrow’s Information Hubs (ARL: Association of Research Libraries) CLIR Awards $796,320 to Rescue Endangered Audio and Visual Heritage: 26 Projects Selected in Latest Round of “Recordings at Risk” Program (CLIR: Council on Libr

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“Big Box” PC Games Hot on the Resale Market

WorthPoint

Ask anyone who remembers the early period of PC gaming what they miss most about the old days, and you’re sure to get one answer—the big box. Before the late 1990s, when publishers began selling games in cheap jewel and DVD cases, video games often came in large cardboard boxes with eye-catching artwork, detailed manuals, and sometimes even collectible items (often called “feelies”).

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WCG Annual Report, 2023–2024 Season

WCG

Please see the Annual Report for the WCG 2023–2024 season below. The Board thanks its membership for a successful year and for its continued engagement with WCG. We look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting in September. Going into our new season, we have room on our committees for you! Contact us ! We have an exciting 2024–2025 agenda with events and activities that would benefit from your support, expertise, and active participation.

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This Week in Thrifting: Which Mugs Should You Thrift?

WorthPoint

Thrift stores always have shelves packed with mugs. Are they worth anything? If you’re an avid thrifter, there are certain kinds of inventory that you see all the time at your local thrift store. No matter where you shop, it seems like there’s a never-ending surplus of shot glasses , knickknacks , cookbooks, and glass filling up the shelves. As discussed in a previous episode of This Week in Thrifting , coffee mugs are near the top of this list of commonly seen thrift store finds.

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To the kids at Sterling Academy of Gymnastics, Stephen Nedoroscik is a hometown hero

Wbur

Ahead of the pommel horse final, WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody spoke with Matt Carbone, general manager of the Sterling Academy of Gymnastics, about Stephen Nedoroscik's impact on young gymnasts. Ahead of the pommel horse final, WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody spoke with Matt Carbone, general manager of the Sterling Academy of Gymnastics, about Stephen Nedoroscik's impact on young gymnasts.

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Great Discoveries: Lost Henry VIII Portrait Found on Social Media

WorthPoint

The long-lost portrait of English King Henry VIII. Image Source: Adam Busiakiewicz via Artnet People will publish photos of just about anything on social media. On July 4, art historian Adam Busiakiewicz came across a photo on X (formerly Twitter) that caught his eye—not for the photo itself, but for what was in the background. The photo, published on X by Tim Cox, a lieutenant in Warwickshire, England, was taken at a reception in a room in Warwick’s Shire Hall.

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August Book Bag: from a New York dealer’s memoir to a compilation of Glenn Ligon’s writing and interviews

The Art Newspaper

Our round-up of the latest art publications

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Simply Irresistible Show in Ohio

Maine Antique Digest

Simple Goods, Berlin, Ohio The lights went out about an hour and a half into the spring edition of Simple Goods on April 27.

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Henning, bishop of Providence, set to replace Cardinal O'Malley as archbishop of Boston

Wbur

Richard Henning is set to become the archbishop of Boston at the end of October when Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who led the archdiocese for 21 years, will step down into retirement. Richard Henning is set to become the archbishop of Boston at the end of October when Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who led the archdiocese for 21 years, will step down into retirement.

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Artist Alex Israel Brings California Cool to Louis Vuitton’s New Perfume Playset

Artnet News

Five years of collaboration is marked with a glamorous new sculpture to house L.A.-inspired perfumes. The post Artist Alex Israel Brings California Cool to Louis Vuitton’s New Perfume Playset appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Olympic Movement and Rhetorical Self-Entrapment

American Anthropological Association

By William W. Kelly We might reasonably assume that the transnational Olympic Movement (OM), with jurisdictional tentacles reaching throughout global sport, financed by one of the world’s most profitable brands and proselytizing the most expansive claims about the beneficial roles of sport in human life, would be omnipotent and unassailable. In fact, it has courted controversy, criticism, and resistance throughout its history.

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Film composed of 1,500 paintings depicting ancient Jewish civil war struggles to find an audience outside Israel

The Art Newspaper

A version of “Legend of Destruction” with English voiceover acting by Oscar Isaac, Elliott Gould and others will screen in the US and internationally this month

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