Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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An Expansive New Surrealism Show Celebrates 100 Years Of Artistic Revolution

Artnet News

Featuring more than 500 objects, the Centre Pompidou's "Surrealism" show explores the global reach and diversity of the artistic movement. The post An Expansive New Surrealism Show Celebrates 100 Years Of Artistic Revolution appeared first on Artnet News.

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Curatorial risks worth taking to foster a sense of belonging in museums

The Art Newspaper

Stephanie Sparling Williams, curator of American art at the Brooklyn Museum, on how Black feminist practices informed the rehang of the museum’s American art collection

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A $50 Painting Bought at a Barn Sale in the Hamptons Could Fetch $150,000 at Auction

Artnet News

The masterpiece by prominent Canadian artist Emily Carr has been rediscovered after nearly a century. The post A $50 Painting Bought at a Barn Sale in the Hamptons Could Fetch $150,000 at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Polish bank works with blockchain company and an Arctic vault to safeguard country's artistic heritage

The Art Newspaper

Bank Pekao and the Aleph Zero platform collaborate to keep secure data by tokenising the digitised records of important works of art

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Just Why Is ‘Girl With Pearl Earring’ So Captivating? A New Study Has Answers

Artnet News

The inquiry, spearheaded by the Mauritshuis, tracked participants' responses to the Vermeer's masterpiece. The post Just Why Is ‘Girl With Pearl Earring’ So Captivating? A New Study Has Answers appeared first on Artnet News.

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New display at Tate Modern highlights role technology can play in expanding the scope of UK museum collections

The Art Newspaper

Works by four artists were created as part of the Transforming Collections: Reimagining Art, Nation and Heritage research project

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British Museum Shows Off Its Peerless Collection of Picasso Prints

Artnet News

The London museum boasts the largest U.K.-based collection of the prolific artist's prints. The post British Museum Shows Off Its Peerless Collection of Picasso Prints appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dancer Alvin Ailey Comes Into Full Focus in Stunning, Genre-Blurring Whitney Show

Artnet News

The pioneering choreographer's work being celebrated via performances, music, videos, and a plethora of contemporary art. The post Dancer Alvin Ailey Comes Into Full Focus in Stunning, Genre-Blurring Whitney Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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'This year is particularly special': art prize exhibition delayed by Russian invasion opens in Kyiv

The Art Newspaper

In the midst of an ongoing war, the PinchukArtCentre’s Future Generation Prize will award $100,000 to one of 21 shortlisted artists

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Marc Chagall Conjures a World of Dreams and Displacement at the Albertina’s Major Retrospective

Artnet News

"Chagall" is on view through February 9, 2025. The post Marc Chagall Conjures a World of Dreams and Displacement at the Albertina’s Major Retrospective appeared first on Artnet News.

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Signed Beatles Help! album star of sale

Antique Collecting

A fully autographed copy of The Beatles’ 1965 album Help! signed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George The post Signed Beatles Help! album star of sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Performance Art Legend Tehching Hsieh Donates Seminal Works to Dia

Artnet News

Dia will mount the artist's first retrospective in 2025. The post Performance Art Legend Tehching Hsieh Donates Seminal Works to Dia appeared first on Artnet News.

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Exquisite lamps and select American artworks delivered wild overperformances at Cottone

Auction Central News

GENESEO, NY — The two-day sale at Cottone Auctions September 20 and September 21 provided astounding results for selected lots from the Dr. Martin May collection of leaded-glass lamps, well in excess of the house’s estimates. In addition, Day Two saw bidding skyrocket for works by Rembrandt Peale and Jane Peterson in bold illustration of […] The post Exquisite lamps and select American artworks delivered wild overperformances at Cottone appeared first on Auction Central News.

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All together now: Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst on their AI choir at the Serpentine

The Art Newspaper

The ground-breaking musicians and artists see every part of their London show as a form of art

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Superman, Captain America headline October 8 debut of Landry Pop Auctions

Auction Central News

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ – Landry Pop Auctions will hold its debut sale on Tuesday, October 8. Its catalog is now open for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Titled Icons & Heroes: Comics, TCG and Video Games, the sale’s lineup features 322 choice lots. The house, launched by Travis Landry, who has appeared on the American version […] The post Superman, Captain America headline October 8 debut of Landry Pop Auctions appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Work of the Week: Lois Dodd Painting Soars Past Estimate, as Auction Hot Streak Continues

Artnet News

The top three prices for the artist, who is known for quiet observations of rural life, have all come this year. The post Work of the Week: Lois Dodd Painting Soars Past Estimate, as Auction Hot Streak Continues appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches sale presented in New York October 12

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Saturday, October 12, starting at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present its next sale titled The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches, containing almost 425 lots. Absentee and Internet bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Elite name brands dominate the highlights. Among them are a pair of Verdura 18K […] The post The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches sale presented in New York October 12 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in October

WorthPoint

A collection of small Japanese carvings, a rare piece of stoneware, bronze work by a preeminent African-American sculptor, beloved ornaments that have collectors dreaming of a “Brite” Christmas, and a painting by a notable 19th-century genre artist are among the fantastic fall finds WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors in October auctions.

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Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Some artists stain and coat the canvas with paint or let it drip down to create striking works of art. When it comes to the color-saturated landscapes and figural paintings of Henrietta Berk (1919-1990), however, the viewer is immediately captivated by the rich texture on display. Wielding a brush as well as […] The post Rich impasto, bold color paint Henrietta Berk’s legacy appeared first on Auction Central News.

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'Emotion is so important in his work': National Portrait Gallery charts a personal path through the career of Francis Bacon

The Art Newspaper

With its first-ever Bacon show, the gallery plans to make 'a real splash with a major British artist'

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Frieze London’s Director: There Are ‘Reasons for Optimism’ Ahead of This Year’s Fair

Artnet News

Eva Langret on climate initiatives, supporting young galleries, and what to expect in Regent's Park The post Frieze London’s Director: There Are ‘Reasons for Optimism’ Ahead of This Year’s Fair appeared first on Artnet News.

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Van Gogh Museum exposes three early fakes

The Art Newspaper

A vase of summer sunflowers in a late autumn scene proved a giveaway

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5 Questions About Art Basel’s Strategy, and the Fair Ecosystem in a Choppy Market, With Clément Delépine

Artnet News

The fair director dishes on Art Basel's big bet on Paris, and offers advice for applicants. The post 5 Questions About Art Basel’s Strategy, and the Fair Ecosystem in a Choppy Market, With Clément Delépine appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It’s a little bit of a testing period’: inaugural Atlanta Art Fair opens with buzzy VIP turnout

The Art Newspaper

Dealers hope the city’s first art fair will help Atlanta artists build a bigger collector base

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At Magazzino, an Artist’s Lens Is Focused on the Workers Who Built the Italian Art Museum

Artnet News

Marco Anelli's 50 large-scale color photographs chronicle how the institution came to life. The post At Magazzino, an Artist’s Lens Is Focused on the Workers Who Built the Italian Art Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mike Kelley, a pivotal period of contemporary Indian art, Raoul Dufy and Berthe Weill — podcast

The Art Newspaper

Celebrating the “negative joy” of the American artist Kelley in a new Tate retrospective, a period of change in India explored at the Barbican, and a conversation about a work once owned by the pioneering woman gallerist Berthe Weill

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Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Responds to Reports of Injuries at His PST Fireworks Display

Artnet News

Several bystanders reported injuries, and locals were distressed by the loudness of the event. The post Artist Cai Guo-Qiang Responds to Reports of Injuries at His PST Fireworks Display appeared first on Artnet News.

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Classic American Art for Young Collectors, Decorators, and Dealers

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions At Heritage Auctions’ July 2 “Art Within Reach” showcase auction, classic American art, highlighted by late 19th- and early 20th-century New England landscape paintings, stirred competition among bidders over works that haven’t been available on the market in many years The “Art Within Reach” auctions

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‘Non-fair’ Minor Attractions hopes to be enjoyable for visitors and exhibitors alike

The Art Newspaper

Second edition of the commercial art event aims to exploit hotel location with an on-site nightclub and mood lighting as part of a pleasure-rich experience

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What’s in Store at Frieze London? Stephen Friedman Gallery Gives Us a Sneak Peek

Artnet News

Work by Woody De Othello, Caroline Walker, and Clare Woods will be on view this month in London. The post What’s in Store at Frieze London? Stephen Friedman Gallery Gives Us a Sneak Peek appeared first on Artnet News.

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Arts and Crafts necklace to shine in sale

Antique Collecting

A rare Arts & Crafts necklace, discovered on a jewellery valuation day by a Dorset auction house is set to The post Arts and Crafts necklace to shine in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Books: Bachelor Pad

The Magazine Antiques

Machine à Amuser: The Life and Death of the Beistegui Penthouse Apartment by Wim van den Bergh The post Books: Bachelor Pad appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Books: Bachelor Pad was first posted on October 4, 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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Fireplace log holder, $55,020, Toomey & Co.

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A fireplace log holder created by Marie Zimmerman (1879-1973) sold for $55,020 at [.] The post Fireplace log holder, $55,020, Toomey & Co. appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Salvador Dali lithographs spark sale battle

Antique Collecting

A treasure trove of 11 lithographs signed by renowned Spanish surrealist Salvador Dalí sparked an auction battle after languishing in The post Salvador Dali lithographs spark sale battle appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Music Friday: Scotty McCreery Tells Story of His Own Proposal in 'This Is It'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you heartfelt songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, former American Idol Scotty McCreery delivers a first-hand account of his mountaintop marriage proposal to longtime sweetheart Gabi Dugal in his 2018 release, “This Is It.” In the song, McCreery tells the story of a young couple’s life changing moment “at the top of the world.

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The HONK! Festival brings boisterous musical fun to Somerville and Cambridge

Wbur

The HONK! Festival in Somerville and Cambridge that gets underway Friday and lasts through the weekend. Members of the Good Trouble Brass Band brought their instruments to WBUR's Morning Edition to share music and talk about the festival. The HONK! Festival in Somerville and Cambridge that gets underway Friday and lasts through the weekend. Members of the Good Trouble Brass Band brought their instruments to WBUR's Morning Edition to share music and talk about the festival.

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Thomas Gainsborough portraits in Bath exhibition

Antique Collecting

The Bath Preservation Trust has acquired four Thomas Gainsborough paintings of the Tugwell family. The four portraits will be celebrated The post Thomas Gainsborough portraits in Bath exhibition appeared first on Antique Collecting.