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Here Are Some of Our Favorite ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ of Art History

Artnet News

Cats and women have been linked in visual culture since Ancient Egypt. The post Here Are Some of Our Favorite ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ of Art History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Fairground art collection set to sell

Antique Collecting

A collection of fairground art and memorabilia, representing one man’s 40-year collecting obsession, will be offered at Bonhams New Bond The post Fairground art collection set to sell appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Designer Mathieu Lehanneur on How His Paris Olympics Cauldron Stays Lit

Artnet News

The levitating cauldron is such a popular attraction that it may be permanently installed in Paris. The post Designer Mathieu Lehanneur on How His Paris Olympics Cauldron Stays Lit appeared first on Artnet News.

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Contractor Opportunity: Textile Conservation Services, SAPAC

WCG

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center is requesting quotes for 1 contractor to provide textile conservation services. The RFQ is attached is a submission deadline of August 16, 2024. Please find the RFQ packet attached while the submission period is open. The post Contractor Opportunity: Textile Conservation Services, SAPAC appeared first on Washington Conservation Guild.

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The Hunt: Why Was the Neolithic Site Known as ‘Scotland’s Pompeii’ Abandoned?

Artnet News

The village was abruptly abandoned after roughly 600 years. The post The Hunt: Why Was the Neolithic Site Known as ‘Scotland’s Pompeii’ Abandoned? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Agnes Pelton’s long-lost ‘Flowering’ from 1919 leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Agnes Pelton, ‘Flowering’ MONROVIA, CA — Unseen in public for nearly one hundred years and rescued from a house-clearing with the contents destined for bulk donation to Mexico, Agnes Pelton’s transcendental abstraction Flowering will appear at John Moran Auctioneers on Tuesday, August 13 as only the fifth Pelton abstract to head to auction since her […] The post Agnes Pelton’s long-lost ‘Flowering’ from 1919 leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Harvard Rejects Calls to Rename Arthur M. Sackler Museum

Artnet News

The museum is named for Arthur M. Sackler, who died before his brothers introduced Oxycontin to market. The post Harvard Rejects Calls to Rename Arthur M. Sackler Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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See the Swirling Yayoi Kusama Sculpture That Just Landed in London

Artnet News

"Infinite Accumulation" represents "a massive metropolis with people of all cultures moving constantly," the artist said. The post See the Swirling Yayoi Kusama Sculpture That Just Landed in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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Friedel Dzubas, Catherine Wiley, and Alberto Burri works stomped estimates at Case

Auction Central News

KNOXVILLE, TN — The Summer Fine Art and Antiques sale on July 6 at Case Antiques provided collectors with quality works by many prominent 20th-century artists, many of which sold far above their high estimates. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s top seller was High Pass, a magna acrylic on canvas from Friedel […] The post Friedel Dzubas, Catherine Wiley, and Alberto Burri works stomped estimates at Case appeared first on Auction Central News.

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British Man Caught Defacing Ancient Building in Pompeii

Artnet News

Italy's lawmakers are cracking down on tourists who vandalize its rich cultural heritage. The post British Man Caught Defacing Ancient Building in Pompeii appeared first on Artnet News.

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Local Venezuelans organize, and pray, to support democracy back home

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Migrants have been fleeing Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, and many settling in the Boston area are hoping for an end to the Maduro government. Migrants have been fleeing Venezuela's political and economic turmoil, and many settling in the Boston area are hoping for an end to the Maduro government.

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Original Cover Art for Deadpool’s Debut Could Make History at Auction

Artnet News

The unnamed seller is letting go of the drawing just as 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is dominating at the box office. The post Original Cover Art for Deadpool’s Debut Could Make History at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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299-lot ‘Contemporary Vision: Transformative Impulses’ auction presented in New York August 13

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, August 13, starting at 5 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Contemporary Vision: Transformative Impulses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Highlights from the 299-lot sale include several recently rendered works that are figurative and realistic. These include Grandmother in a Yellow Scarf, […] The post 299-lot ‘Contemporary Vision: Transformative Impulses’ auction presented in New York August

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Is This the World’s Earliest Lunisolar Calendar?

Artnet News

Göbekli Tepe, the famed 11,000-year-old ruins in Southern Türkiye, has yielded surprising new discoveries. The post Is This the World’s Earliest Lunisolar Calendar? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Who should be able to profit from art criminals’ stories?

The Art Newspaper

Television series linked to convicted fraudsters such as Inigo Philbrick and Anna Delvey raise ethical and legal questions

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Daylight Robbery! Has Banksy’s New Animal Artwork in London Already Been Stolen?

Artnet News

The image of a wolf howling at the moon made clever use of a satellite dish. The post Daylight Robbery! Has Banksy’s New Animal Artwork in London Already Been Stolen? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Wood Auction August 23 & 24 Auctions

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Wood Auction August 23 & 24 Auctions appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Shoptalk: Dealer Allegra LaViola on Making It Through Market Downturns

Artnet News

"You can burn it all down and begin again." The post Shoptalk: Dealer Allegra LaViola on Making It Through Market Downturns appeared first on Artnet News.

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Something (free) for everyone at the National Gallery

The Art Newspaper

The London institution was founded in 1824 to be “free to anyone who applied at the door”.

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Street Art Invader’s New Mosaic Pays Tribute to the Paris Olympics

Artnet News

The anonymous French artist has left his mark on the city. The post Street Art Invader’s New Mosaic Pays Tribute to the Paris Olympics appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unionised workers at New York's Storm King sculpture park ratify their first contracts

The Art Newspaper

The agreement with members of two bargaining units comes as the popular outdoor art destination puts the finishing touches on a $45m campus revamp

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 Actionable Insights Tool

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

Cultural Competence Learning Institute (CCLI) is pleased to introduce the CCLI Actionable Insights Tool, an innovative online course designed for museum professionals. This self-pace, self-guided platform is meant to help individuals and museum teams transform the way you think about and serve your communities; improve equity and inclusion practices in your museum; and help you create a more welcoming and inclusive museum.

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Elizabeth and Spencer, another magnificnet NYCWD proposal

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Congrats ELIZABETH and SPENCER on your romantic North Carolina waterfront engagement! It was an honor and pleasure to play our smal part in your happiness Conact NYC Wholesale Diamonds for a comlimentary Diamond Engagement Ring consultation at (212) 719-2214 or KS@NYCWD.com The post Elizabeth and Spencer, another magnificnet NYCWD proposal appeared first on NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog.

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New Jersey Advisor Team Managing $535M Returns To LPL From Wells Fargo

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Harbor Lights Financial Group founders Doug Lockwood, Rob Tendler and Ken Roberts.

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Do Famous Faces Make Vintage Magazines More Valuable?

WorthPoint

Does a famous face on a vintage magazine make a difference in value? If you’ve watched our at-home special edition of This Week in Thrifting (in which I did a little research on a few knickknacks that are just sitting around my house), you probably remember that I have a thing for vintage magazines (especially if they include colorful UFO photos). So, it’s no surprise that on a recent thrifting trip to Thrifty Queen, an incredible thrift store in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I naturally gravitated towa

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Antiques Trade Talks – Real Acquisitions

Antique Collecting

Edward Bailey is a collector of the unique and unusual, podcast host and occasional TV antiques dealer. Based in Suffolk, The post Antiques Trade Talks – Real Acquisitions appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Olympian Justin Best: 'I Got the Gold and the Girl, and She Got the Diamond'

Jewelry Judge

The City of Love is certainly living up to its name as the marriage proposals just keep coming at the 2024 Summer Olympics. On Monday, American rower and gold medal winner Justin Best surprised his girlfriend of nine years, Lainey Duncan, with a diamond engagement ring during a live broadcast of the Today show. Against the backdrop of their family members holding bouquets overflowing with 2,738 yellow roses — each one representing a day the couple has been together — Best went down o

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The Journal of Wealth Management - Untitled Article

The Journal of Wealth Management

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Access and Download the ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2024 App Today!

Society of American Archivists

Get our official event app, Annual Meeting referenced: ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2024 read more

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in August

WorthPoint

Summer may be winding down, but WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors some sizzling sales this month, including a famous cow print, a historic Beatles’ archive, and a Barbie and Star Wars mashup. Dallas Auction Gallery , estimate: $300–$400. With all the famous faces Andy Warhol painted, a cow might seem like an unconventional choice for an already unconventional pop artist.

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Activist and journalist are charged with hate crimes over vandalism at Brooklyn Museum leaders’ homes

The Art Newspaper

The charges stem from incidents in June, when activists sprayed red paint on the museum officials’ homes as a pro-Palestine protest

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