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Australia Drops Its Artist for Venice Biennale to Avoid ‘Divisive Debate’

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Some critics have interpreted Khaled Sabsabi's early work as glorifying the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The post Australia Drops Its Artist for Venice Biennale to Avoid ‘Divisive Debate’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026

The Art Newspaper

Move follows an article in The Australian newspaper, which called attention to controversial works by the artist including depictions of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

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Archaeologists Unearth London’s First Roman Basilica in ‘Amazing’ Discovery

Artnet News

The ruins of the structure were found beneath the basement of an office building. The post Archaeologists Unearth Londons First Roman Basilica in ‘Amazing’ Discovery appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering the pioneering Australian Indigenous artist whose meticulous bark paintings captured a hidden power

The Art Newspaper

The painter, referred to as Balang Nakurulk (Mr Mawurndjul) AM until his family give permission for him to be identified otherwise, was also a keen supporter of women artists

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Married Masters of Abstraction Open Rare Joint Show in Florida

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Christopher Le Brun and Charlotte Verity have spent decades mastering their art. In "Left Hand, Right Hand," their first U.S. exhibition together, their differencesand deep connectionsare on full display. The post Married Masters of Abstraction Open Rare Joint Show in Florida appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Basel reveals a new section for fresh-to-market works

The Art Newspaper

Premiere will be dedicated to art created within the last five years

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Jeffrey Gibson’s Venice Biennale Pavilion Heads to L.A.’s Broad Museum

Artnet News

Works that were on show in Italy will make up the artist's Southern California museum debut. The post Jeffrey Gibsons Venice Biennale Pavilion Heads to L.A.s Broad Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Basel Expands With New Sector for Its 2025 Edition

Artnet News

The flagship Swiss fair returns for its 55th edition with 291 exhibitors and a new section dedicated to work made in the last five years. The post Art Basel Expands With New Sector for Its 2025 Edition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Potholders Sell for $43,050

Maine Antique Digest

Briggs Auction, Inc., Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Briggs Auction Four framed needlework potholders estimated at $200/400 sold for $43,050 (with buyers premium) at Briggs Auctions online-only sale December 6 in Garnet Valley, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. These are not your ordinary potholders.

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Works by Ed Ruscha, Helen Frankenthaler, and More Headline L.A. Fire Relief Benefit Auction

Artnet News

The sale at Bonhams Los Angeles is chaired by artist Alexandra Grant. The post Works by Ed Ruscha, Helen Frankenthaler, and More Headline L.A. Fire Relief Benefit Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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South by Southwest London aims to deliver ‘sensible optimism’ at a time of global uncertainty

The Art Newspaper

The Shoreditch-based festival's chief executive looks forward to presenting the cross-disciplinary work of good, clever people with open minds, including the actor Idris Elba and the artist and film-maker Jenn Nkiru

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Firouz FarmanFarmaian Made History at the Venice Biennale—Here’s What He’s Planning Next

Artnet News

His solo participation in the first Kyrgyz Republic pavilion in 2022 is informing his next project. The post Firouz FarmanFarmaian Made History at the Venice BiennaleHeres What Hes Planning Next appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rep. Auchincloss on how growing tension with China affects Mass.

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Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins WBUR's Morning Edition. Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins WBUR's Morning Edition.

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Mexico City’s oldest art gallery celebrates 90 years

The Art Newspaper

Galera de Arte Mexicano became a nonagenarian with an anniversary show and a mariachi party on its Zona Maco stand

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'Deeply unqualified': Sen. Ed Markey blasts RFK Jr. ahead of confirmation vote

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U.S. Senator Ed Markey joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation vote. U.S. Senator Ed Markey joins WBUR's Morning Edition ahead of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation vote.

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Textile Museum of Canada closing until autumn amid ‘unexpected shortfall in our finances’

The Art Newspaper

The museums board chair also cited the need for urgent repairs to its building in downtown Toronto

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SAA Response to AOTUS Removal Urges Advocacy

Society of American Archivists

CHICAGO The leadership of the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is alar read more

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Former employees of New York arts organisation claim they were fired for supporting artists’ pro-Palestine statement

The Art Newspaper

Ten artist fellows of Eyebeam, an art and technology non-profit in Brooklyn, called on the organisation to endorse the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel; two former employees believe they were fired for supporting that call

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How do you feel working in a museum in 2025?

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Help MuseumExpert.org collect data and analyze trends! Regardless of your politics, the political decisions likely to be made in the coming months will almost certainly impactall of our lives and work. Your answers will help to build programs that respond toyour hopes and concerns. There are only three questions and they can be answered in less than 2 minutes.

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Assistant to the Director

SPNHC

Paleontological Research Institution [link] The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) is searching for a new Assistant to the Director, with a start date of June 1, 2025.

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Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in Museums: What Boards Should Know

American Association for State and Local History

Editors Note: This is the third post in a series of posts written by members of the AASLH Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Task Force. You can read the previous posts in the series: Small Museums and Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment by Joan Baldwin, Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment and the All-Volunteer History Organization by Anne W.

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Lucara Sells Two Massive Karowe Mine Diamonds for a Combined $54 Million

Jewelry Judge

Lucara Diamond Corp. has completed the sale of two massive diamonds from its famous Karowe Mine in Botswana for the eye-popping sum of $54 million. The price achieved for the 1,080-carat Eva Star and the 549-carat Sethunya is equivalent to $33,149 per carat. The newly named Eva Star was originally discovered in 2023 and ranks #8 on the list of the largest rough diamonds of all time.

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ARL Has Love for Data Week

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on February 13, 2025, 11:44 am ET Its raining data! Hallelujah! During Love Data Week , the international celebration of data focuses on building and engaging community around good data practice. ARL libraries are enthusiastic supporters of Love Data Weeksee below for numerous events, blog posts, and other resources hosted by them this week.

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Trump’s New China Tariffs Sow Confusion, but There Are Big Art Exceptions

Artnet News

There is some good news for art dealers, experts say. Antiques dealers: not so much. The post Trump’s New China Tariffs Sow Confusion, but There Are Big Art Exceptions appeared first on Artnet News.

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UMass President Marty Meehan says changes to Dept. of Ed. and research funding cuts would harm students and scientific advancement

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Meehan is talking with both Democratic and Republican members of Congress, and university leaders from other states, in an effort to fight the Trump administration's plans to cut funding. Meehan is talking with both Democratic and Republican members of Congress, and university leaders from other states, in an effort to fight the Trump administration's plans to cut funding.

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