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Staff at the American Folk Art Museum vote unanimously to form a union

The Art Newspaper

The institution’s new union, formed under UAW Local 2110, will represent workers across departments including curatorial, information technology, retail and more

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Auction Prices Realized, June 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Is the Party Over? What Nicolas Party’s Recent Auction Flops Mean for His Market

Artnet News

The Swiss artist's prices soared in recent years, but now an art-market correction has arrived. The post Is the Party Over? What Nicolas Party’s Recent Auction Flops Mean for His Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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We must survive: Yokohama Triennale entwines stories of darkness and resistance

The Art Newspaper

“Even though we are confronted with situations of hopelessness, resilience is our kind of hope,” say Chinese curators Carol Yinghua Lu and Liu Ding

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7 Questions for Artist Kendell Geers on His Enduring ‘Fascination With Frontiers’ and a Duchampian Mystery

Artnet News

The artist's exhibition and a new book titled 'Duchamps Endgame' will be unveiled at Wilde Gallery in Basel, Switzerland. The post 7 Questions for Artist Kendell Geers on His Enduring ‘Fascination With Frontiers’ and a Duchampian Mystery appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Week in Art podcast | Georgia O’Keeffe’s New York, Studio Voltaire at 30, Martha Jungwirth responds to Goya

The Art Newspaper

We discuss O'Keeffe’s deeply personal renderings of Manhattan cityscapes and skyscrapers, plus look back at Studio Voltaire’s achievements and talk to a curator about a bold Jungwirth still life

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An Anti-Corporate, DIY Spirit Uplifts Detroit’s Queer Art Biennial

Artnet News

Detroit reclaims Pride. 180 artists are featured in "I'll Be Your Mirror," this year's edition of the Mighty Real/ Queer Detroit biennial. Here's our on-the-ground take. The post An Anti-Corporate, DIY Spirit Uplifts Detroit’s Queer Art Biennial appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bombshell Lawsuit Accuses Dealers Edmondo di Robilant and Marco Voena of ‘Toxic’ Workplace

Artnet News

Curator Virginia Brilliant also alleges that the gallerists promised to pay for her chemotherapy and then failed to follow through. The post Bombshell Lawsuit Accuses Dealers Edmondo di Robilant and Marco Voena of ‘Toxic’ Workplace appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering Paul Auster, the ground-breaking novelist who fused art and literature

The Art Newspaper

The New Yorker's collaboration with the artist Sophie Calle was just one way in which art was interlaced with his life and work

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‘Our Medium Is American Democracy’: A New Book Compiles More than 550 Artist Billboards

Artnet News

The project features seven years worth of billboards commissioned by the artist collective and activist group For Freedoms. The post ‘Our Medium Is American Democracy’: A New Book Compiles More than 550 Artist Billboards appeared first on Artnet News.

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Queen Sonja of Norway calls art a ‘unifying force in turbulent times’

The Art Newspaper

The monarch was speaking at her biannual printmaking award ceremony, where Anselm Kiefer received a lifetime achievement award

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‘It’s All About Secrets’: Inside Mexican Artist Paloma Contreras Lomas’s Baroque Worlds

Artnet News

The rising artist's works have recently been showcased at Independent Art Fair and CARA in New York. The post ‘It’s All About Secrets’: Inside Mexican Artist Paloma Contreras Lomas’s Baroque Worlds appeared first on Artnet News.

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Old Master Encore

The Magazine Antiques

Caribbean-born neoclassical painter Guillaume Lethière gets a second look at the Clark Art Institute. The post Old Master Encore appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Old Master Encore was first posted on June 7, 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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Overlooked Hieroglyphics Reveal This Stone Slab Was Part of Ramses II’s Sarcophagus

Artnet News

The owner of the sarcophagus was long a mystery, until a researcher deciphered a cartouche. The post Overlooked Hieroglyphics Reveal This Stone Slab Was Part of Ramses II’s Sarcophagus appeared first on Artnet News.

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Green is the new black | Dia Art Foundation’s latest eco plans are a reminder of how it has always been a beacon of sustainability

The Art Newspaper

Since its founding 50 years ago, the organisation has championed several environmentally friendly principles through its programme and building projects

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Where did all the antique sellers go on eBay?

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

In May of 2021, eBay consolidated its categories, requiring sellers to use Item Specifics (product attributes) to ensure buyers can find their listings. This change required sellers to “abandon perfectly [.] The post Where did all the antique sellers go on eBay? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Manhattan dealers feud over client contacts

The Art Newspaper

The founder of Tribeca’s 1969 Gallery claims a former employee has been contacting the gallery’s clients for his own business

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Alisa Amador's first album embraces the multitudes she contains

Wbur

The 2022 NPR Tiny Desk winner draws from folk, jazz, funk, alternative rock and pop punk on her new album. The 2022 NPR Tiny Desk winner draws from folk, jazz, funk, alternative rock and pop punk on her new album.

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Van Gogh’s Starry Night is back in Arles, revealing more of its mysteries

The Art Newspaper

Visitors can also go to the spot where he stood his easel, enjoy the riverside view—and see how the artist transformed the scene into one of his best-loved paintings

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Orlando Museum of Art Responds to Ex-Director’s Countersuit Over Basquiat Scandal

Artnet News

Aaron De Groft countersued over allegedly defamatory comments by the museum's board chairman. The post Orlando Museum of Art Responds to Ex-Director’s Countersuit Over Basquiat Scandal appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sprawling new cultural hub takes shape in Detroit

The Art Newspaper

Little Village arts campus, including church transformed into an exhibition space and a skatepark, aims to bolster Detroit’s cultural scene

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Marine Sale at Eldred’s

Maine Antique Digest

Eldred’s, East Dennis, Massachusetts Photographs courtesy Eldred’s Eldred’s brought several fine collections to market at its February 27 and 28 marine sale in East Dennis, Massachusetts.

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Want to spot fireflies this summer in Massachusetts? Here’s when and where to find them

Wbur

Hoping to spot fireflies this summer? You don’t have to travel far to see them. Here are some tips on the best spots and times to find fireflies in Massachusetts. Hoping to spot fireflies this summer? You don’t have to travel far to see them. Here are some tips on the best spots and times to find fireflies in Massachusetts.

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German medieval altarpiece wings that remained in one family for 500 years to be auctioned at Sotheby’s

The Art Newspaper

The portraits painted by Bartholomäus Zeitblom carry an estimate of £400,000-£600,000

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Cult Favorite JB Blunk, Who Shunned Galleries, Is on the Rise

Artnet News

Noguchi was a friend, Sam Francis was a patron, and Charles Ray is his biggest fan. Now a new exhibition shines the spotlight on JB Blunk. The post Cult Favorite JB Blunk, Who Shunned Galleries, Is on the Rise appeared first on Artnet News.

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Benjamin Vautier, a French Fluxus artist known for his playful painted phrases, has died, aged 88

The Art Newspaper

His irreverent texts, signed simply “Ben”, spanned art and merchandise that was ubiquitous in France

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King Charles’ pottery goat makes thousands

Antique Collecting

A pottery goat made by King Charles more than 50 years ago sparked an auction bidding battle – and sold The post King Charles’ pottery goat makes thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Neil Welliver’s landscapes capture the fleeting magic of nature

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – In the 1950 and 1960s, when artist Neil Welliver’s career was starting to take off, Abstract Expressionism and Color Field paintings were celebrated, and the bright colors and textures of Mid-century Modern furniture were all the rage. Welliver (1929-2005) and his representational landscapes was something of a throwback. He moved to Maine […] The post Neil Welliver’s landscapes capture the fleeting magic of nature appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Auctioneer Charlie Ross’ autobiography to be Sold!

Antique Collecting

Charlie Ross, one of the UK’s best-loved auctioneers and TV personalities, has penned an autobiography to amuse the nation’s army The post Auctioneer Charlie Ross’ autobiography to be Sold! appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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‘Raiders’ Ark of the Covenant prop, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ dance floor, and ‘Big Lebowski’ costumes headline at Julien’s June 12-14

Auction Central News

GARDENA, CA — An amazing tranche of more than 1,200 screen-matched props from some of Hollywood’s biggest films from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s star at Hollywood Legends, Danger Disaster and Disco, Julien’s Auctions‘ three day sale taking place Wednesday, June 12, Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14. The catalogs are now open for […] The post ‘Raiders’ Ark of the Covenant prop, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ dance floor, and ‘Big Lebowski’ c

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Norwich silver spoon to stir up sale

Antique Collecting

A rare example of Norwich silver – a seal top spoon made in the city during the reign of Charles The post Norwich silver spoon to stir up sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Modern and Classical Fine Art Auction presented in New York June 12

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Wednesday, June 12, kicking off at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next Modern and Classical Fine Art Auction, consisting of a tightly curated 80 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. The three sale highlights all concentrate on closeups of the faces of mythical […] The post Modern and Classical Fine Art Auction presented in New York June 12 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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What Makes Certain Antique Paintings Valuable–or Worthless?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

If there is one thing that antique painting buyers often ask themselves, it is this: What makes a painting valuable? What is it that makes certain antique paintings valuable and others worthless? Whether you are looking for the best place to sell paintings in order to turn a profit on paintings you’ve acquired or you work for a “ we buy antique painting ” service that is on the lookout for valuable new items to add to the store, consider the following guide to identifying valuable antique painti

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Seven 19th-century watercolors by Trinidadian artist Michel Jean Cazabon offered at Bonhams now through June 12

Auction Central News

LONDON — A collection of seven watercolors by Trinidadian artist Michel Jean Cazabon (1813-1888) is included in Bonhams’ Travel & Exploration timed auction that runs online until Wednesday, June 12. They were consigned from the collection of Sir Frederick and Lady Warner, with estimates ranging from £10,000-£20,000 ($12,800-$25,500) each. The complete sale is now open […] The post Seven 19th-century watercolors by Trinidadian artist Michel Jean Cazabon offered at Bonhams now through Ju

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Photography Conservator, Lunder Conservation Center

WCG

F St. entrance to Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) is offering a four-year, Trust-fund staff position in Photography Conservation (IS-12) Applicants are invited to thoroughly read the full vacancy announcement to ensure that they provide all that is requested in their applications packages so that they are not accidentally screened out.

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Neil Welliver’s landscapes capture the fleeting magic of nature

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – In the 1950 and 1960s, when artist Neil Welliver’s career was starting to take off, Abstract Expressionism and Color Field paintings were celebrated, and the bright colors and textures of Mid-century Modern furniture were all the rage. Welliver (1929-2005) and his representational landscapes was something of a throwback.

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Great Discoveries: Degas Art Found for $1 May Be Worth $13M

WorthPoint

The Éloge du maquillage drawing produced by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Image Source: Juan Arjona via Artnet Legendary French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas produced pastel drawings and many other masterpieces in the 19th century. Some of these works have been displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and other venues across the globe.