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Victory without damage: ‘Just Stop Oil’s climate activism is one of the most successful disobedience campaigns ever’

The Art Newspaper

The climate catastrophe has been brought to the forefront of the public mind without causing serious harm to the targeted works, says John Paul Stonard

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Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale

Artnet News

The drawing raised immediate suspicions when it was submitted for an export license in 2022. The post Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Announcing the AASLH 2024 Leadership in History Award Winners

American Association for State and Local History

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 Awards of Excellence winners for this year.

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These Artists Find Fertile Soil in Tending Gardens as Artworks

Artnet News

From lush greenery to austere rock conglomerations, in these artists' hands, gardens are an extension of the creative practice. The post These Artists Find Fertile Soil in Tending Gardens as Artworks appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artist's climate change sculpture near Salisbury Cathedral sparks criticism from residents

The Art Newspaper

Hilary Jack says she hopes the controversy around her work, showing a house falling into the sea, will help bring attention to the issue of global warming

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Artist Maria Kreyn’s Tempestuous Seascapes Illuminate a Venice Church

Artnet News

The New York-based artist's works are now on view in the exhibition "Chronos" at St George's Anglican Church in Venice. The post Artist Maria Kreyn’s Tempestuous Seascapes Illuminate a Venice Church appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK export bar placed on Louis XIV’s £7.5m table top

The Art Newspaper

The decision was made in the hope that a buyer can be found to “save the” object “for the nation”

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‘I want a little bit of drama’: Sigur Rós’s Jónsi on his debut solo exhibition in Europe

The Art Newspaper

The musician, who has spent recent years carving out a side career as an artist, is showing four multi-sensory installations in his home country of Iceland

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Who Are the Top-Selling Ultra-Contemporary Asian Artists at Auction?

Artnet News

The Chinese painter Huang Yuxing finished first last year, with $19.8 million in total sales. The post Who Are the Top-Selling Ultra-Contemporary Asian Artists at Auction? appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It’s doing real damage’: new book on Van Gogh attacks idea that the artist was a nature painter

The Art Newspaper

The author Michael Lobel argues that Vincent was more focused on industrial pollution

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The Venice Biennale Spotlights the Market for Latin American Art

Artnet News

Artists from the region have historically been marginalized. Four case studies highlight some of the area’s intricacies. The post The Venice Biennale Spotlights the Market for Latin American Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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MFA Boston director Matthew Teitelbaum will retire after ten-year stint

The Art Newspaper

Teitelbaum has navigated one of the US’s most prominent art museums through a decade of renovations, revamped education initiatives, scandals and shutdowns

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Late Photographer Allan Sekula’s Collection Heads to a Garage Sale

Artnet News

L.A. arts venue the Brick is hosting the benefit sale. The post Late Photographer Allan Sekula’s Collection Heads to a Garage Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Week in Art podcast | Just Stop Oil’s latest protests, Tavares Strachan, Louise Bourgeois at the Galleria Borghese

The Art Newspaper

Is the climate activist group’s campaign proving a success?

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Kunsthaus Zurich to Sell a Monet Canvas After Settling With Jewish Heirs

Artnet News

The canvas belonged to textile entrepreneur Carl Sachs. The post Kunsthaus Zurich to Sell a Monet Canvas After Settling With Jewish Heirs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Understanding John James Audubon’s avian genius

The Art Newspaper

Two contrasting studies shine a light on America’s most celebrated ornithological artist

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Current and coming: American paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

The Magazine Antiques

A transformative donation is on view at the de Young. The post Current and coming: American paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: American paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was first posted on June 21, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Next up for former Warhol Museum director Patrick Moore: South by Southwest London

The Art Newspaper

Moore will advise on the forthcoming, arts-centric edition of the festival in his new role as culture lead of private equity firm Panarae

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ARL Celebrates Pride Month 2024

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on June 21, 2024, 9:43 am ET background image by Steve Johnson on Unsplash June is internationally recognized as Pride Month for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) community. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and our member libraries are elevating the voices and lived experiences of our neighbors, friends, and family members in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

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Comic Art Festival offers alternative to trade fair model

The Art Newspaper

Pricier to attend than prestigious fairs such as Art Basel, and with a cap on visitor numbers, the event at Lake Como in Italy highlights a lucrative market niche

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Artist Jean-Michel Alberola Collaborates with Cartier on Lunar-Inspired Jewelry

Artnet News

The artist Jean-Michel Alberolahas looked to the moon for inspiration on the artisanal jewelry collection which goes on view at Cartier SoHo. The post Artist Jean-Michel Alberola Collaborates with Cartier on Lunar-Inspired Jewelry appeared first on Artnet News.

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Understanding Gemological Reports for Jewelry Appraisal

Gemology Resources

When it comes to jewelry appraisals, understanding the value of colored stones is crucial. Gemological reports play a key role in providing detailed information about the quality and characteristics of gemstones. In Houston, where the jewelry market is thriving, having a gemological report can make all the difference in determining the true worth of a piece.

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The Boston Celtics are NBA champions. Failure was their greatest teacher

Wbur

The 2024 Boston Celtics crushed the league from start to finish on the way to the franchise’s historic 18th banner, writes Khari Thompson. But if you really want to understand this championship team, you need to first tell the story of their failures. The 2024 Boston Celtics crushed the league from start to finish on the way to the franchise’s historic 18th banner, writes Khari Thompson.

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A Rediscovered David Hockney Drawing Heads to Auction After 15 Years in Private Hands

Artnet News

The piece shows the view from a bungalow at Los Angeles's luxurious Miramar Hotel. The post A Rediscovered David Hockney Drawing Heads to Auction After 15 Years in Private Hands appeared first on Artnet News.

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A king, a spy and intrigue: How Mass. helped make strawberries so delicious

Wbur

Food historian Susan Benjamin takes us back in time to trace the surprising history of strawberries in New England. Food historian Susan Benjamin takes us back in time to trace the surprising history of strawberries in New England.

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Taking a close look at classical architecture as a ‘living system’

The Art Newspaper

Edward McParland's recent, wide-ranging book takes an idiosyncratic approach to classicism, examining its complexities and expressive forms

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Who Are the Top-Selling Ultra-Contemporary Asian Artists at Auction?

Artnet News

The Chinese painter Huang Yuxing finished first last year, with $19.8 million in total sales. The post Who Are the Top-Selling Ultra-Contemporary Asian Artists at Auction? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hilla Rebay’s ‘Con Fuoco’ shatters estimates to sell for nearly $190K at Rago

Auction Central News

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — Con Fuoco (With Fire), a 1945 oil on canvas by abstract artist Hilla von Rebay, blew away its $20,000-$30,000 presale estimate to hammer for $145,000 and sell for $189,950 with buyer’s premium at Rago on May 22. Complete results for the Post War and Contemporary Art sale are available at LiveAuctioneers.

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Artist Cindy Phenix Savors ‘Life at Large’ While Painting in an Italian Palazzo

Artnet News

The Los Angeles-based artist is currently undertaking a residency at Palazzo Monti in Brescia, Italy. The post Artist Cindy Phenix Savors ‘Life at Large’ While Painting in an Italian Palazzo appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints bows at Heritage June 27

Auction Central News

DALLAS — Heritage Auctions is selling the Nelkin collection of Japanese woodblock prints on Thursday, June 27. Ruth Nelkin of Stamford, Connecticut and New York City collected across a wide variety of different disciplines, from Fabergé to French art glass.

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How Vik Muniz Reworks Iconic Paintings with Unconventional Materials

Artnet Auctions

The Brazilian artist photographs reinterpretations of iconic images from art history created with some unlikely materials. The post How Vik Muniz Reworks Iconic Paintings with Unconventional Materials appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wilhelm Kåge, Scandinavian ceramics master

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — The ceramics market has been strong of late, and in particular, Scandinavian ceramics have performed markedly well. Yet many pieces, including those by Wilhelm Kåge, can still be had for reasonable sums.

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Photos: Boston salutes NBA champion Celtics with a parade

Wbur

The Boston Celtics, NBA champions for the 18th time, crossed town for a parade Friday, and more than a few Bostonians showed up to cheer from the sidelines. The Boston Celtics, NBA champions for the 18th time, crossed town for a parade Friday, and more than a few Bostonians showed up to cheer from the sidelines.

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Teju Cole's enigmatic new photobook is both peaceful and disturbing

The Art Newspaper

The Nigerian American writer and photographer’s intriguing new book comprises a series of indeterminate images absent of human life, interspersed with enigmatic short stories that raise many unanswered questions

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Inside the ancient walls of the state's women's prison, a program for young inmates launches

Wbur

The new PEACE program is aimed at helping women prisoners under 30 learn life skills that will help keep them out of prison. The new PEACE program is aimed at helping women prisoners under 30 learn life skills that will help keep them out of prison.

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Distinguished Conduct Medal in Surrey sale

Antique Collecting

A Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to a heroic sapper who fought against time to stop the Germans exploding another mine The post Distinguished Conduct Medal in Surrey sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Jasper52 unfurls 71 lots of Premium Antiquarium Maps June 25

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – When the maps offered in Jasper52‘s Premium Antiquarian Maps sale were originally published, they were tools. The bidders who will clamor for the 71 lots in the Tuesday, June 25 sale, which commences at 8 pm Eastern time, don’t intend to rely on these centuries-old documents to navigate countries in Europe.

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