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Brian Eno’s New Collective Wants to Save the World From Climate and Political Collapse

Artnet News

Hard Art brings together artists, scientists, activists, and other experts to inspire and motivate. The post Brian Eno’s New Collective Wants to Save the World From Climate and Political Collapse appeared first on Artnet News.

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Champagne Glass History: How Shape Affects Taste

Invaluable

The golden, effervescent liquid synonymous with celebratory occasions has always been the epitome of style – from the people sipping on it, to the glassware it’s poured into. The question is – aside from being enjoyable to look at, is there a style of vessel that best suits the sparkling wine ? The evolution of the champagne glass is much more complex and historically significant than a discussion of glass shape would at first imply.

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A Short History of Artists Sneaking Their Work Into Museums

Artnet News

Another aspiring artist hung her own painting at a museum show in the city of Bonn, later selling the work at auction. The post A Short History of Artists Sneaking Their Work Into Museums appeared first on Artnet News.

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Arrest Warrants Filed for Pair

Maine Antique Digest

On December 10 the York County (Maine) Sheriff’s Office responded to an antiques business in Arundel, Maine, for the report of a theft. The business reported that over $9000 of jewelry had been stolen.

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Jess Valice’s Blank-Eyed Figures Are Taking the Art World by Storm

Artnet News

The neuroscience student turned art world wunderkind's first of two solo shows with Almine Rech is currently on view in New York. The post Jess Valice’s Blank-Eyed Figures Are Taking the Art World by Storm appeared first on Artnet News.

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NEH Funding Opportunity for Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

The National Endowment for the Humanities is now accepting applications to the 2024 Public Impact Projects at Smaller Organizations grant program with a deadline for submission of June 12, 2024. To assist in expanding impact, reach, and excellence of your public programs, these awards support a variety of activities that focus on enriching interpretive strategies, strengthening interpretive skill sets and enhancing community engagement with public-facing programs.

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Architect I.M. Pei Gets a Posthumous Homecoming in M+ Retrospective

Artnet News

The first international survey of the architect's six-decade career looks at both his successes and his failures. The post Architect I.M. Pei Gets a Posthumous Homecoming in M+ Retrospective appeared first on Artnet News.

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Costumes, Props, and Art From the Hit HBO Series ‘Westworld’ Are Up for Grabs

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Heritage Auctions is selling pieces of the beloved sci-fi series. The post Costumes, Props, and Art From the Hit HBO Series ‘Westworld’ Are Up for Grabs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wilhelm Hunt Diederich sketches, Percival Rosseau oil romp at Doyle’s dog-heavy April 16 sale

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — More than 150 lots featuring sporting art and dog portraits come to market Tuesday, April 16 at Doyle New York. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The sale features three sketches by famed animal illustrator and designer Wilhelm Hunt Diederich (1884-1953). Born in Austria-Hungary to an […] The post Wilhelm Hunt Diederich sketches, Percival Rosseau oil romp at Doyle’s dog-heavy April 16 sale appeared first on Auction Central New

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Work of the Week: Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight’

Artnet News

Consigned by Joseph Lau, the work fetched $12.3 million at Sotheby's. The post Work of the Week: Yoshitomo Nara’s ‘I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Raquel Welch Bob Mackie stage-worn dress dazzles in Julien’s April 12 ‘Bombshell’ sale

Auction Central News

GARDENA, Calif. — More than 460 lots from the personal collection of actress Raquel Welch come to market on Friday, April 12 at Julien’s Auctions. Titled Bombshell: Raquel Welch, the sale is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Welch (1940-2023) was a multi-talented artist – actress, singer, dancer, artist, and much more.

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The Stars Came Out for the Brooklyn Museum’s Gala Honoring Titus Kaphar

Artnet News

It was a very glamorous night at the museum, courtesy of Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, and Dior. The post The Stars Came Out for the Brooklyn Museum’s Gala Honoring Titus Kaphar appeared first on Artnet News.

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Brooklyn Museum deaccession sale at Brunk yielded surprising results

Auction Central News

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The deaccession sale of antiques from the vast holdings of the Brooklyn Museum in New York yielded some unexpected results from active bidders at Brunk Auctions March 20. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. While many items did well and landed generally within their range, it was a set of brass andirons […] The post Brooklyn Museum deaccession sale at Brunk yielded surprising results appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Entertaining and Decorating with Stretch Glass

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Cal Hackeman, Treasurer, Stretch Glass Society American iridescent stretch glass brings color and excitement to your home entertaining and provides just the perfect splash of color when decorating [.] The post Entertaining and Decorating with Stretch Glass appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Manuscript and Printed Americana

Maine Antique Digest

Sotheby’s, New York City Photos courtesy Sotheby’s Sotheby’s “Visions of America,” its umbrella for Americana Week sales, ended January 29 with an offering of just 16 lots of manuscript and printed Americana, of which five sold.

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'Gold Rush: White Water' Crew Moved to Tears After Finding Massive Nugget

Jewelry Judge

During the April 7 episode of Gold Rush: White Water , Dustin Hurt and his mining team are moved to tears after pulling a near-6-ounce nugget from their Alaskan claim. The extraordinary find — which is estimated to be worth more than $20,000 — came at a time when the crew was struggling to make ends meet. They saw the nugget as the late Fred Hurt's way of saying thanks to the team for following his crazy dream of white water gold mining.

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Heritage Auctions Americana & Political Auction April 26-27

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Heritage Auctions Americana & Political Auction April 26-27 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.