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Shahzia Sikander statue promoting women's justice at University of Houston beheaded

The Art Newspaper

In the shadow of anti-abortion protests lambasting the artist's sculpture as "Satanic", Sikander's bronze 2023 work 'Witness' was beheaded early Monday morning

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To Art History, Matisse Is a Master. To the Market, It’s a More Complicated Story

Artnet News

The artist's most famous works are in museums, and his collectors can be fickle. Recently, his late work has been reassessed. The post To Art History, Matisse Is a Master. To the Market, It’s a More Complicated Story appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ten essential artworks to see in Paris

The Art Newspaper

Whether you're looking for a culture hit while taking in the Olympics or strolling along the Seine on a weekend break, make sure not to miss out on these masterpieces in the City of Light

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Tasmanian Museum’s Infamous ‘Ladies Lounge’ Has Been Displaying Fake Picassos All Along

Artnet News

Kirsha Kaechele’s installation was meant to ask questions about sexism. Now it poses different questions. The post Tasmanian Museum’s Infamous ‘Ladies Lounge’ Has Been Displaying Fake Picassos All Along appeared first on Artnet News.

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Looted Asante treasures find a new palace home in Ghana

The Art Newspaper

Objects from the British Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum are on loan to the Asante king, while the Fowler Museum has transferred ownership of seven items

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France’s Shock Election Results Leave Arts Policy in Limbo

Artnet News

The country's cultural sector has not benefitted from the uncertainty caused by the election. The post France’s Shock Election Results Leave Arts Policy in Limbo appeared first on Artnet News.

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Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial anniversary with a reinstallation. The post Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met was first posted on July 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Vitrine gallery closes after 14 years, citing economic pressures and political climate

The Art Newspaper

The gallery has spaces in London and Basel and represents artists including Charlie Godet Thomas and Nicole Bachmann

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Archaeologists Uncover Elaborate Tang Dynasty Tomb in China

Artnet News

The panel paintings are in the “figure under the tree” style. The post Archaeologists Uncover Elaborate Tang Dynasty Tomb in China appeared first on Artnet News.

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8 Famous Color Field Paintings that Define the Genre

Invaluable

As the 1940s came to a close, a number of artists were looking for something new. Among them were Mark Rothko , Barnett Newman and Clyfford Still , leading figures in American Abstract Expressionism who wanted to redefine the genre with a groundbreaking style that set them apart from their predecessors and rejected any emphasis on gesture or action.

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The Permanent Collection: A Female Expressionist’s Revelatory Final Self-Portrait

Artnet News

Neue Galerie curatorial director Janis Staggs discusses Paula Modersohn-Becker's last portrait. The post The Permanent Collection: A Female Expressionist’s Revelatory Final Self-Portrait appeared first on Artnet News.

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Large collection of historic federal duck stamp art comes to Ahlers & Ogletree July 17

Auction Central News

ATLANTA, GA – The July 17 sale of Historical Documents, Books, and Americana at the Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery includes a collection of duck stamp prints deaccessioned from the Morris Museum of Art in Augusta, GA. Offered in 70 lots, the artist prints are framed alongside a version of the actual stamp. The collection […] The post Large collection of historic federal duck stamp art comes to Ahlers & Ogletree July 17 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History. Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems

Artnet News

All roads lead to Rome. And to Cy Twombly’s former studio and a vibrant array of artist-run spaces and commercial galleries. The post There’s More to Rome Than Ancient History. Check Out These Must-See Contemporary Gems appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Prices Realized, July 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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In Artist Rose Salane’s Photographs, Discarded Wedding Confetti Is Given New Life

Artnet News

The artist collected confetti thrown outside of New York's Marriage Bureau at City Hall for the series. The post In Artist Rose Salane’s Photographs, Discarded Wedding Confetti Is Given New Life appeared first on Artnet News.

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Aspen Art Fair is newest addition to wealthy Colorado town’s art calendar

The Art Newspaper

The Rocky Mountain culture crush continues with a second art fair taking place the same week as Intersect Aspen

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Hi, Barbie! See Inside the Design Museum’s New Show Dedicated to the Iconic Doll

Artnet News

The Mattel toy is celebrating its 65th anniversary. The post Hi, Barbie! See Inside the Design Museum’s New Show Dedicated to the Iconic Doll appeared first on Artnet News.

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William Prinsep Macao watercolors and Michel Jean Cazabon works depicting colonial Trinidad were top earners at Bonhams

Auction Central News

LONDON — Two watercolors of the Portuguese colony of Macao by the British colonial artist William Prinsep sold for record sums in Bonhams’ Travel & Exploration sale June 12. Estimated at £3,000-£5,000 ($3,800-$6,300) each, 10in by 13in watercolor views titled Preparing chickens for market in Macau and View across the inner harbour of Macau sold for […] The post William Prinsep Macao watercolors and Michel Jean Cazabon works depicting colonial Trinidad were top earners at Bonhams appear

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An Artist Has Enlisted the Purr-Fect Exhibition Tour Guide

Artnet News

She's a cat named Kovu. The post An Artist Has Enlisted the Purr-Fect Exhibition Tour Guide appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dog art will get bidders biting

Antique Collecting

The dog will be celebrated in a summer sale at Bonhams Edinburgh, with a selection of canine-focused artworks from across The post Dog art will get bidders biting appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Part One of Smith Toy Collection Reaches $1.27 Million

Maine Antique Digest

Bertoia Auctions, Vineland, New Jersey Photos courtesy Bertoia Auctions The March 16 sale at Bertoia Auctions, Vineland, New Jersey, was one for the books if acquiring pre-1900 American toys was the goal.

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David Bowie car boot photos set to star

Antique Collecting

A treasure trove of David Bowie photographs – bought at a car boot sale for £20 decades ago – are The post David Bowie car boot photos set to star appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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More Than A Third Of Advisors Are Open To Switching Firms, J.D. Power Says

Private Wealth

More than a third (34%) of advisors in the employee channel and 41% of independent advisors indicate that they may not stay with their firm, according to the 2024 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study.

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A brush with… Lois Stonock, the director of Metroland Cultures, London

The Art Newspaper

The arts charity director tells us about her cultural influences, from Lucian Freud to the British-Pakistani writer and artist Rasheed Araeen

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Contents of Dunkirk Manor to sell at Chorley’s

Antique Collecting

The principal contents of historic Dunkirk Manor in Gloucestershire will go under the hammer in a two-day sale at Chorley’s auctioneers The post Contents of Dunkirk Manor to sell at Chorley’s appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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'Why can’t this be done in Churchill’s former home?': Mohammed Sami reflects on conflict with Blenheim Palace solo show

The Art Newspaper

The ninth contemporary art exhibition to be held at the palace presents 14 new works by the Iraqi artist

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Antiques Trade Talks – David Harvey

Antique Collecting

Based in the Cotswolds town of Witney, Oxfordshire, WR Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd are specialists in fine quality English The post Antiques Trade Talks – David Harvey appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Draft copy of the earliest Japanese Instrument of Surrender in English comes to Quinn’s July 16

Auction Central News

FALLS CHURCH, VA — What is thought to be the earliest extant copy of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender in English headlines the Summer Rare Book Auction at Quinn’s Auction Galleries on July 16. The 23-page typed comes for sale from the family of Charles Andrew Jensen (1916-2007), who worked in US Navy Communications Intelligence. […] The post Draft copy of the earliest Japanese Instrument of Surrender in English comes to Quinn’s July 16 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Venice verdicts: art world figures weigh in on the Biennale

The Art Newspaper

Leading museum directors, curators and artists give us their opinions on the massive event

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Advisors Saw The Biggest Pay Hike In These 10 States

Private Wealth

A recent study by the financial information provider highlighted the states where advisors' salaries and employment rose or plummeted from 2022 to 2023.

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WCG - Untitled Article

WCG

Please join the Washington Conservation Guild and Black Activist Curator Nadine Seiler for the 2024 Community Partnership Project: Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection Saturday, April 13 th , 2024 / 9:30am – 5:30pm Location : Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003 Transit : Union Station Metro (Red Line) Capitol South Metro (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines) Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Coll

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XCT Laboratory Manager

SPNHC

The Negaunee Integrative Research Center at the Field Museum [link] Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago seeks a laboratory manager for its new X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) Facility.

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2024 Community Partnership Project:

WCG

Mold Mitigation and Rehousing of Selected Artifacts from the Black Lives Matter Memorial Fence Collection April 13, 2024 Detail of the BLM Memorial Fence Collection exhibition at MLK Jr. Memorial Library, 2023 (Photo by Dorothy Cheng). This season, the Community Partnership Project Coordinator worked with Nadine Seiler, the activist curator of the Black Lives Matter protest memorial collection, to plan a one-day pro-bono event where conservation professionals in the DMV area volunteered to help

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Viking and Gothic jewelry for modern wear will sell in New York July 10

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 brings a stunning collection of more than 200 pieces of Viking and Gothic jewelry to market at 2PM July 10 exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The complete collection is now available to browse and bid right here. The first highlight is a size-11.25 Viking man’s ring with a professional refurbishment to the 24-karat […] The post Viking and Gothic jewelry for modern wear will sell in New York July 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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New London office for Cotswolds auctioneer

Antique Collecting

Cotswold Auctioneers, Kinghams of Moreton in Marsh, has announced the opening of a new valuation and consignment office in Chelsea, The post New London office for Cotswolds auctioneer appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Modern and Classical Fine Art comes to Jasper52 July 9

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — A highly curated, 67-lot collection of Ukrainian art comes to Jasper52 at 7PM Eastern on July 9 as the Modern and Classical Fine Art sale, exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding. Posterity is a whimsical take featuring an ostrich and five eggs, with a cracked […] The post Modern and Classical Fine Art comes to Jasper52 July 9 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Playful Beachside Proposal Quickly Transitions from Elation to Desperation

Jewelry Judge

A playful and picturesque beachside proposal took a terrible turn for the worse when the groom-to-be scooped up his new fiancée, tossed her over his shoulder and marched her into the surf — only to have her lose her brand new engagement ring. It's a jewelry-industry truism that the exchange of diamond jewelry should never take place in or around large bodies of water.

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