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See Frida Kahlo in Her Element in a New York Show of Rare Photographs

Artnet News

Fifty photographs of the Mexican artist are now on view in "Frida Kahlo: Forever Yours" at Throckmorton Fine Arts. The post See Frida Kahlo in Her Element in a New York Show of Rare Photographs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Announcing the AASLH 2024 History in Progress Award Winners

Conservation - American Association for State and

For nearly eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. Today, AASLH announces the winners of the History in Progress awards.

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Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in May 2024

Artnet News

The marquee New York sales provided every entry, and the top-placing house was something of a surprise. The post Here Are the 10 Most Expensive Lots Sold at Auction in May 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Now is the time to give artists a thriving wage

The Art Newspaper

Paying artists properly enables them not only to meet their needs equitably but also to flourish, fostering future savings and investments within their communities

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‘Now I Know How Michelangelo Felt’: Archie Moore On Drawing 65,000 Years of Indigenous History

Artnet News

For his Golden Lion-winning exhibition “kith and kin” at the Australian pavilion in Venice, the artist covered the walls and ceiling with an intricate family tree. The post ‘Now I Know How Michelangelo Felt’: Archie Moore On Drawing 65,000 Years of Indigenous History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Podcast | A brush with… Igshaan Adams

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth interview with the artist on his cultural experiences and greatest influences, from Louise Bourgeois’s art to the love poems of Rumi

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Art Bites: Manet and Morisot’s Creative—and Complicated—Bond

Artnet News

The pair of impressionists had an intense relationship and were possibly lovers. The post Art Bites: Manet and Morisot’s Creative—and Complicated—Bond appeared first on Artnet News.

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Patterned on the Past

The Magazine Antiques

At the Allan Breed School of Woodworking, a master craftsman instructs the next generation in the styles and standards of historic American furniture. The post Patterned on the Past appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Patterned on the Past was first posted on June 19, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Monet to go on sale after Kunsthaus Zurich reaches settlement with Jewish heirs

The Art Newspaper

The collector and textiles entrepreneur Carl Sachs sold the painting after fleeing to Switzerland from Nazi Germany in 1939

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Treasure House Returns to London This Summer—See What’s in Store

Artnet News

From dazzling jewels to important fine art and rare antiquities, the sophomore edition of the fair is a must-attend event. The post Treasure House Returns to London This Summer—See What’s in Store appeared first on Artnet News.

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Judge dismisses Holocaust restitution claim to Guggenheim’s Blue Period Picasso

The Art Newspaper

Karl and Rosi Adler’s heirs had claimed that “La repasseuse” (1904) had been sold under duress as the couple fled Nazi persecution

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Lincoln-signed CDV and Courvousier Disney cels turn heads at University Archives June 26

Auction Central News

WILTON, CT — Signed just three weeks prior to his assassination, University Archives brings an 1865 carte de visite (CDV) bearing the image of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th American president, to market.

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From one hand to another: painting reworked by Rubens to be sold at Sotheby’s

The Art Newspaper

Conservation has revealed the extensive changes Rubens made to a work originally by Herri Met de Bles

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Dragestil-style table items in the style of Henrik Bertram Møller come to Brunk June 26

Auction Central News

ASHEVILLE, NC — Three lots of Norwegian Arts and Crafts goldwork come for sale at Brunk’s British and Continental Auction on Wednesday, June 26. The series of gold dressing table items in the Dragestil style are by the gold and silversmith Henrik Bertram Møller (1858-1937).

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Where next for Korea’s booming art scene?

The Art Newspaper

As South Korea’s presence in the international art world grows rapidly, we look at what makes it unique and the challenges it faces

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How school segregation survived Boston’s busing

Wbur

Boston schools are more segregated now than than they were 30 years ago. Did integration fail, or did the people? Boston schools are more segregated now than than they were 30 years ago. Did integration fail, or did the people?

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Two eco-activists arrested after Stonehenge sprayed with orange powder

The Art Newspaper

The ancient site remains open as curators investigate the damage

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Great Southwestern Antique Show – Aug 3 & 4

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Join us at the Great Southwestern Antique Show's 25th anniversary, featuring over 100 antique dealers, art, and charity events.

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Remembering Frank Stella, one of the leading abstract artists of his generation

The Art Newspaper

The American artist married complex with simple, from Minimalist canvases to “maximalist” sculptures

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Wheaton Arts Antiques & Summer Market – July 27 & 28

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Wheaton Arts Antiques & Summer Market The post Wheaton Arts Antiques & Summer Market – July 27 & 28 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Learn more about Korean art with these new books

The Art Newspaper

The Korea Arts Management Service supports a wide range of publications aimed to increase and deepen knowledge of Korean art.

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Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon furniture collection emerges at Liberty & 33rd June 25

Auction Central News

SOUTH BEND, IN — Some have suggested that the legendary architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright was too far ahead of his time, with many of his works receiving ample criticism upon debut.

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Remembering Richard Serra, the American sculptor whose monumental works conjure a sense of wonder in the world

The Art Newspaper

"The acerbic and sometimes misanthropic troublemaker who was such a generous champion of younger artists and critics"

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John Lennon’s ‘lost’ guitar resurfaces to command $2.8M at Julien’s

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Julien’s Auctions set yet another world record in its two-day Music Icons event May 29 and May 30, nabbing a 98.5 percent sold rate and astounding the music collecting community with the recovered John Lennon acoustic guitar. It hammered for a stunning $2,250,000 and sold for $2,857,500 with buyer’s premium, or 4.

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The best Korean exhibitions and biennales to visit this year

The Art Newspaper

As Korean art and culture is sweeping the world, here are some upcoming events that are worth visiting

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John Lennon’s ‘lost’ guitar resurfaces to command $2.8M at Julien’s

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Julien’s Auctions set yet another world record in its two-day Music Icons event May 29 and May 30, nabbing a 98.5 percent sold rate and astounding the music collecting community with the recovered John Lennon acoustic guitar. It hammered for a stunning $2,250,000 and sold for $2,857,500 with buyer’s premium, or 4.

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Sojung Jun: "I find it intriguing to deal with history or time"

The Art Newspaper

Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today

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Dragestil-style table items in the style of Henrik Bertram Møller come to Brunk June 26

Auction Central News

ASHEVILLE, NC — Three lots of Norwegian Arts and Crafts goldwork come for sale at Brunk’s British and Continental Auction on Wednesday, June 26. The series of gold dressing table items in the Dragestil style are by the gold and silversmith Henrik Bertram Møller (1858-1937).

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Eusung Lee: "The allure of sculpture lies in the embodiment of presence"

The Art Newspaper

Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today

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Lincoln-signed CDV and Courvousier Disney cels turn heads at University Archives June 26

Auction Central News

WILTON, CT — Signed just three weeks prior to his assassination, University Archives brings an 1865 carte de visite (CDV) bearing the image of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th American president, to market.

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Remembering Faith Ringgold, one of the great story-tellers of American art

The Art Newspaper

New York artist was acclaimed for the power of her paintings and quilts telling the civil rights story

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July 2024: Signs of History

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

On Friday, May 17th, Brimfield Auction acres in Brimfield, MA, took its place on The National Register of Historic Places as the birthplace and originator of the World Famous “Brimfield [.] The post July 2024: Signs of History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Wealthy Millennials, Gen Zers Turning Backs On Stocks, BofA Says

Private Wealth

Wealthy millennials and GenZers are increasingly bypassing the traditional stock and bond markets and investing in areas such as real estate, cryptocurrencies and private equity, according to a Bank of America study.

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Mouseman reading chair starts new chapter

Antique Collecting

New house records were set for furniture by Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson in a recent sale at a North Yorkshire auctioneer. The post Mouseman reading chair starts new chapter appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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'Eden Rose' Lives Up to Pre-Auction Fanfare, Yields $13MM at Christie's New York

Jewelry Judge

Billed as the most significant round brilliant internally flawless fancy intense pink diamond to be offered at auction since 2012, the 10.20-carat "Eden Rose” lived up to its pre-sale fanfare last week when it was sold to an anonymous buyer for $13.3 million at Christie's New York. The winning bid surpassed the auction house's pre-sale high estimate by $1.3 million.

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Fine clocks sale at Bonhams

Antique Collecting

A very rare ormolu-mounted white marble and derby biscuit porcelain mantel timepiece by Benjamin Vulliamy features in Bonhams’ Fine Clocks The post Fine clocks sale at Bonhams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Architectural Evolution: A Journey through European Architecture by Era

Invaluable

From the grandeur of the Renaissance to the flowing, organic lines of Art Nouveau of the early 20 th century, European architecture has not only witnessed the evolution of styles, techniques, and cultural influences in mansions and palaces across the continent, but also shaped approaches to town planning that are still evident today. Providing a fascinating journey through these evolving styles, techniques, and cultural influences, each era’s architecture stands as a monument to the styles