Experimental silent films by Man Ray, restored and with new scores, return to the big screen
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
Four short films May Ray made in the 1920s are being re-released with new music by Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan’s band SQÜRL
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A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat. He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Hilarity—and virality—ensued. The post A Man Was Ordered to Build a Fence to Hide His Boat. He Asked an Artist to Paint the Boat on the Fence appeared first on Artnet News.
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Sotheby's makes $198.1m in consistently strong Modern evening sale in New York
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
The results were led by Monet's 'Meules à Giverny' and Leonora Carrington's record-breaking 'Les Distractions de Dagobert'
Surrealist Fantasy Sets $28.5 Million Record for Leonora Carrington at Sotheby’s
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The winning bidder was beaten out by another collector when the work was offered at the house 30 years ago. That time, it sold for just $475,500. The post Surrealist Fantasy Sets $28.5 Million Record for Leonora Carrington at Sotheby’s appeared first on Artnet News.
A royal in red—King Charles III portrait unveiled
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
The work by Jonathan Yeo shows Charles wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards
Monet Leads Sotheby’s $235 Million Modern Art Sale—But Carrington Steals the Show
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The 10-minute bidding war for Carrington's surreal masterpiece injected much-needed excitement into an anxious auction season. The post Monet Leads Sotheby’s $235 Million Modern Art Sale—But Carrington Steals the Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Mystery of Mona Lisa’s background may have been solved
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
A geologist claims to have identified the landscape in Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous work as being that of a particular city in northern Italy, but some experts disagree
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Hoor Al Qasimi named artistic director of the next Biennale of Sydney
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
Al Qasimi is the president and director of the Sharjah Art Foundation
New King Charles Portrait Sparks Backlash for ‘Blood-Red’ Palette
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The painting by Jonathan Yeo has split public opinion. The post New King Charles Portrait Sparks Backlash for ‘Blood-Red’ Palette appeared first on Artnet News.
MFA Boston’s renovated Japanese art galleries seek to inspire deeper exploration of familiar objects
The Art Newspaper
MAY 15, 2024
In the reopened galleries, rotating exhibits highlight collection gems—including seven newly conserved Buddha statues—and technology add-ons expand learning
Is the Art World Finally Ready to Embrace Craft?
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The Loewe Foundation Craft Prize was awarded this week. The exhibition asks big questions. The post Is the Art World Finally Ready to Embrace Craft? appeared first on Artnet News.
This Week in Thrifting: An Irresistible Victorian Couch
WorthPoint
MAY 15, 2024
Take a look at this gorgeous Victorian couch I found on a recent thrifting excursion. These days, so many decorators, DIY designers, home flippers, and homeowners seem to be enthralled with just two magic words: mid-century modern. And who can blame them? This design movement’s sleek lines, industrial spirit, and refreshing minimalism make it an easy option to love.
Hack-Hit Christie’s Sells $114.7 Million of Contemporary Art, Withdraws Major Marden
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
New artist records were set at its New York headquarters for Martin Wong, Ana Mendieta, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and more. The post Hack-Hit Christie’s Sells $114.7 Million of Contemporary Art, Withdraws Major Marden appeared first on Artnet News.
1960s Glam Returns in “Palm Royale” Styles
WorthPoint
MAY 15, 2024
Just in time for summer, vintage 1960s styles from the Apple TV+ drama Palm Royale are back, beckoning decorators and fashionistas alike with their bold and deliciously maximalist vibes. One of the most recognizable names in 1960s fashions is the Lilly Pulitzer line, which remains a solid staple. This vintage halter and bell bottom pants outfit sold for $787 in 2024.
At the Neuendorf Residency in Mallorca, William Monk Embraces the Slowness of Painting
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The artist set up a temporary studio at the minimalist retreat. The post At the Neuendorf Residency in Mallorca, William Monk Embraces the Slowness of Painting appeared first on Artnet News.
SELLING YOUR GOLD AND SILVER
BHR Appraisal Services
MAY 15, 2024
Precious metals prices have been on a tear for a while and as a result, plenty of places seem to be buying and selling. Even Costco is offering gold bars online and according to no less than the Wall Street Journal, they are flying off their digital shelves. Whether or not to buy physical gold is up to you but if you are thinking about selling some gold (or silver), here are some things to consider in order to get the best price possible.
Artist Mina Alikhani’s ‘Confrontational’ Works Address the Unseen Realities of Life in Iran
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The exhibit follows a previous show in response to the death of Mahsa Amini and the Women Life Freedom movement. The post Artist Mina Alikhani’s ‘Confrontational’ Works Address the Unseen Realities of Life in Iran appeared first on Artnet News.
Critic’s horror film posters could make a killing
Antique Collecting
MAY 15, 2024
Original horror film posters from collection of top film critic Alan Frank comes to auction at Ewbank’s in Surrey this The post Critic’s horror film posters could make a killing appeared first on Antique Collecting.
By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Phillips’s Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Phillips’s Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale appeared first on Artnet News.
A First-of-Its-Kind Show Decodes the Mythical Motifs of the Chinese Bronze Age
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is showcasing artifacts adorned with phoenixes, raptors, and dragons. The post A First-of-Its-Kind Show Decodes the Mythical Motifs of the Chinese Bronze Age appeared first on Artnet News.
As Seen on ‘Melrose Place’: Mel Chin’s Guerilla Art Project
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Conceptual artist Mel Chin was looking the perfect gallery space. He found it on "Melrose Place." The post As Seen on ‘Melrose Place’: Mel Chin’s Guerilla Art Project appeared first on Artnet News.
iCapital To Launch Customized Alternative Model Portfolios
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 15, 2024
The move comes a week after the firm launched its first model portfolios.
Artist Guglielmo Castelli’s Poetic and Kafkaesque Childhood Reveries
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
In his exhibition at Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa in Venice exhibition, the Italian artist channels the complex feelings and foreboding that are part of childhood. The post Artist Guglielmo Castelli’s Poetic and Kafkaesque Childhood Reveries appeared first on Artnet News.
Two Veteran Merrill Lynch Advisors Move To RBC In Maryland
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 15, 2024
RBC Wealth Management has hired two veteran Merrill Lynch advisors whose teams manage a combined total of about $900 million in client assets, according to a news release.
Spotlight: Venezuelan American Artist Loriel Beltrán Makes London Debut in New Solo Show
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Presented by Lehmann Maupin, "Loriel Beltrán: To Name the Light" is on view through June 22. The post Spotlight: Venezuelan American Artist Loriel Beltrán Makes London Debut in New Solo Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Former Jefferies Rep Suspended For WhatsApp Communications, Finra Says
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 15, 2024
Ariel Rivero used the app to secretly attempt to settle a dispute with a client, the regulator said.
Eamon Ore-Giron Is a Creative Omnivore. Here’s What Keeps the L.A. Artist Inspired
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
The artist's work is currently on view in the 2024 Whitney Biennial. The post Eamon Ore-Giron Is a Creative Omnivore. Here’s What Keeps the L.A. Artist Inspired appeared first on Artnet News.
New Nintendo Switch Could Spike Interest in Donkey Kong
WorthPoint
MAY 15, 2024
In a recent announcement , Nintendo revealed that a new version of their wildly popular Switch hybrid video game console would be coming before March 2025, the end of the company’s fiscal year. The company, which reported higher profits and sales in 2024, acknowledged that The Super Mario Bros. Movie drove some of those sales. However, for its new game system, fans will be looking for a vintage video game favorite: Donkey Kong.
Work of the Week: María Berrío’s ‘La Cena’
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Dow Kim is selling the painting at Christie's with a low estimate of $350,000. The post Work of the Week: María Berrío’s ‘La Cena’ appeared first on Artnet News.
Metal Detectorist Reunites Wales Woman With Engagement Ring After 54 Years
Jewelry Judge
MAY 15, 2024
Freda Payne's "Band of Gold" was topping the British singles chart in 1970 when a 22-year-old named Marilyn Birch lost her engagement ring while feeding hay to the cows at her family's farm near Neath Port Talbot, Wales. "I came in the house, washed my hands, and no ring," Marilyn, now 76, told the BBC. "I was really upset.
By The Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Christie’s 21st-Century Evening Sale, May 2024
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Let the numbers tell the story. The post By The Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Christie’s 21st-Century Evening Sale, May 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
Sinclair Gas: DINO still going strong 90 years later!
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 15, 2024
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher If you traveled by car almost anywhere in the Continental U.S. in the first half of the 20th century, chances are you stopped at a [.] The post Sinclair Gas: DINO still going strong 90 years later! appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Christie’s de la Cruz Collection Evening Sale, May 2024
Artnet News
MAY 15, 2024
Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Christie’s de la Cruz Collection Evening Sale, May 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
Coin-ops and advertising bring $3.9M at Morphy in Las Vegas
Auction Central News
MAY 15, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Morphy Auctions realized a total of $3.9 million (including buyer’s premium) at its April 11-13 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising sale. According to Morphy Auctions co-founder and president Dan Morphy, post-auction purchases are expected to add even more bounce to the three-day result and will likely push the grand total well beyond the […] The post Coin-ops and advertising bring $3.9M at Morphy in Las Vegas appeared first on Auction Central News.
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