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How John Singer Sargent Turned His Sitters Into Stars

Artnet News

The 1896 portrait of Adèle Meyer and her two children was an immediate sensation when it debuted at the Royal Academy. The post How John Singer Sargent Turned His Sitters Into Stars appeared first on Artnet News.

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New study of skeletons at Chichén Itzá rewrites history of ancient Maya child sacrifice

The Art Newspaper

An international research team performed genetic testing on 64 children's skeletons, debunking some longstanding myths about Maya religious sacrifices

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Spain Publishes Extensive List of Artworks Seized During Civil War

Artnet News

More than 5,000 items were deposited with state museums and have remained there for nearly a century. The post Spain Publishes Extensive List of Artworks Seized During Civil War appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mika Rottenberg: ‘Giant things are often triggered by tiny reactions’

The Art Newspaper

The “silly but serious” artist’s experiences at the world’s largest particle accelerator at Cern have helped to shape her expansive retrospective at Museum Tinguely

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This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Monument Is the First of Its Kind to Turn Up in Crete

Artnet News

The structure was discovered by workers installing a radar system for a forthcoming airport. The post This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Monument Is the First of Its Kind to Turn Up in Crete appeared first on Artnet News.

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MFA offers free tours for homeless women from a day shelter

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The tours are organized through a partnership between Women's Lunch Place, a daytime women's shelter and advocacy center in Boston, and the Museum of Fine Arts. The tours are organized through a partnership between Women's Lunch Place, a daytime women's shelter and advocacy center in Boston, and the Museum of Fine Arts.

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Planned Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions Canceled and Delayed in Wake of Assault Allegations

Artnet News

Wiley has denied the accusations, but museums in Omaha, Minneapolis, and Miami are postponing or shelving planned shows. The post Planned Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions Canceled and Delayed in Wake of Assault Allegations appeared first on Artnet News.

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Basel on a Budget! 5 Works Priced at $5,000 or Less at the Luxe Swiss Fair

Artnet News

It is not impossible to find a bargain at the world's leading contemporary art bazaar. The post Basel on a Budget! 5 Works Priced at $5,000 or Less at the Luxe Swiss Fair appeared first on Artnet News.

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Land- and water-speed record holder Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 comes to Sworders June 18

Auction Central News

STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UK – Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 will appear at Sworders on Tuesday, June 18. The classic sports car, bought by the legendary British speed record breaker in 1958 as his regular runabout, is estimated at £150,000-£170,000 ($191,000-$217,000) as part of a stand-alone auction of classic cars. The car’s full history is confirmed by […] The post Land- and water-speed record holder Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 comes to Sworders June 18 appeared first on Auction Centr

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Dozens of Precious Artists’ Books Come Together in a Blowout Summer Show

Artnet News

Not exactly beach reads, these volumes are more on the quirky side. The post Dozens of Precious Artists’ Books Come Together in a Blowout Summer Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign MASSILON, OH – Beginning in the 1920s, the Chevrolet division of General Motors began using a stylized ‘OK’ script sign to market dealers’ used car inventories. The ‘OK’ branding ensured all used cars were ‘six ways better’: Thoroughly Inspected Reconditioned for Safety Reconditioned for Performance Reconditioned […] The post 1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign leads our five lots to watch appeared

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Vandals Target Home of Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak

Artnet News

The residences of the museum's president and two trustees were also targeted. The post Vandals Target Home of Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak appeared first on Artnet News.

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The art fair social media power list: who is on top and on which platforms?

The Art Newspaper

Unlike museums, art fairs’ energy is focused on events lasting a few days a year—but Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms give them a vital year-round presence

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Gagosian’s Chief Operating Officer Andrew Fabricant Departs

Artnet News

His wife, Laura Paulson, has also left her role as head of the gallery's art advisory arm. The post Gagosian’s Chief Operating Officer Andrew Fabricant Departs appeared first on Artnet News.

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'Half of my collection is about cats': Sylvie Fleury reveals her love of feline art

The Art Newspaper

The Geneva-based artist known for her pop culture references cannot get enough of glitzy 1970s American cars and 1980s fashion

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Texas University Offers to Enroll Philadelphia UArts Students After Sudden Closure

Artnet News

The Texas school says it has 20 to 30 spots in its performance and visual studies programs that it could fill. The post Texas University Offers to Enroll Philadelphia UArts Students After Sudden Closure appeared first on Artnet News.

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Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 debuts 130-plus lots of antique Asian decorative arts, weapons, sculptures, and much more with a new sale slated for Tuesday, June 18 at 2 pm Eastern time. The complete catalog is available for review and bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. First up is Taiping Youxiang, a late Qing dynasty Chinese orange silk […] The post Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Art Bites: Was Leonardo a Vegetarian Before It Was Trendy?

Artnet News

The evidence isn’t conclusive, but the man had definite opinions on how animals should be treated. The post Art Bites: Was Leonardo a Vegetarian Before It Was Trendy? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Germany returns looted antiquities in Berlin’s Altes Museum to Italy

The Art Newspaper

As a “thank you” gesture, Italy is reciprocating with loans from Paestum and Naples

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‘It’s Our Time to Shine’: A Manila Power Player on the Rise of Filipino Art

Artnet News

In a wide-ranging interview, Jaime Ponce de Leon discusses the history of the art market in the Philippines, and where it may be headed. The post ‘It’s Our Time to Shine’: A Manila Power Player on the Rise of Filipino Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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In pictures: sport at Art Basel

The Art Newspaper

With Euro 2024 kicking off this week and the Olympic Games in Paris just over a month away, there are plenty of works at Art Basel for sports fans to hop, skip and jump over to

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Don’t Miss These Evening Events at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference

American Association for State and Local History

Don’t Miss These Evening Events at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference Connect with others in the national history community at the evening events at this year’s AASLH Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama! These events give you the opportunity to see and explore some of the unique history organizations in Mobile. Registration for the AASLH Annual Conference will open later this month.

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Artist who created Queen Elizabeth II portrait on Canadian coins sues dealer over stolen and damaged works

The Art Newspaper

Susanna Blunt alleges the dealer Benjamin Lumb promised to compensate her for a stolen piece and knocked over several works in a “domino effect”

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Antique Paintings from Inimitable Painters through the ages

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

The realm of art is expansive and diverse, resembling the limitless expanse of the oceans, encompassing creations across various genres and historical periods. Certain artists have produced distinct and innovative works within this extensive panorama that have left an enduring impact, transcending time to become timeless masterpieces, a testament to their enduring influence on the art world.

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The ‘Mona Lisa of Brabant’: Dutch museum raises €6m towards buying a memorable Van Gogh portrait

The Art Newspaper

At today’s prices, few museums are able to purchase paintings by Vincent—the artist who failed to sell his own work

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Yonezawa Atom Jet roared past estimates to triumph at Milestone

Auction Central News

WILLOUGHBY, OH — As anticipated, the Yonezawa Atom Jet futuristic race car toy blew out its average estimate of $10,000-$15,000 to hammer for $22,000 ($26,400 with buyer’s premium) as part of Milestone Auctions‘ second dispersal of the massive Elmer’s Toy Museum collection May 11. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers.

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A new artist residency and incubator launches in East Detroit

The Art Newspaper

Founder Samara Furlong promises Buffalo Prescott will be place for Detroit artists to "experiment and dream"

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1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign MASSILON, OH – Beginning in the 1920s, the Chevrolet division of General Motors began using a stylized ‘OK’ script sign to market dealers’ used car inventories.

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Is the future of the art fair in a field? A bucolic Basel Social Club could spur a fair model reboot

The Art Newspaper

Freewheeling art project has moved to a farm, while Art Basel repositions for a new generation of collectors

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Land- and water-speed record holder Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 comes to Sworders June 18

Auction Central News

STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UK – Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 will appear at Sworders on Tuesday, June 18. The classic sports car, bought by the legendary British speed record breaker in 1958 as his regular runabout, is estimated at £150,000-£170,000 ($191,000-$217,000) as part of a stand-alone auction of classic cars.

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Art created in response to Aids crisis resonates at Art Basel

The Art Newspaper

Peter Hujar, whose work is still being uncovered posthumously, is among artists receiving acclaim

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Portrait by Salvador Dali makes its auction debut June 20 at Clars

Auction Central News

OAKLAND, CA — Portrait of Mrs. Luther Greene by Salvador Dali comes to market for the first time as the featured lot in the Summer Fine Art sale on Thursday, June 20 at Clars. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Luther Greene (1909-1987) had a fascinating dual career.

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US museums postpone Kehinde Wiley shows following series of sexual assault allegations against the artist

The Art Newspaper

Exhibitions of the artist's work at the Joslyn Art Museum and the Pérez Art Museum Miami have been indefinitely postponed

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Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 debuts 130-plus lots of antique Asian decorative arts, weapons, sculptures, and much more with a new sale slated for Tuesday, June 18 at 2 pm Eastern time. The complete catalog is available for review and bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers.

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Guillaume Lethière: forgotten master of Neo-Classical art

The Art Newspaper

New show will bring to life the story of the mixed-race Caribbean artist who mentored Ingres and Rousseau

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ARL Libraries Remember Juneteenth

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on June 13, 2024, 5:05 pm ET image by khema sok from Pixabay The following list includes events, blog posts, exhibits, and other resources from ARL member libraries in honor of Juneteenth 2024. Georgetown University Juneteenth Event Invites Community to View Reflective Student Art Penn State University Libraries Marks Juneteenth with Resources for African American Culture, History University of California, San Diego Celebrating Juneteenth | Display University of Minnesota We Are t

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Carpenters Workshop Gallery denies allegations of sexual and financial impropriety

The Art Newspaper

The gallery is "saddened" by accusations made by former employees and artists reported by the newsletter Air Mail