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British Museum’s Splashy New Show on the Silk Road Meets With Controversy

Artnet News

A much-lauded art historian argues that India gets drastically short shrift in the exhibition, which has elsewhere been met with raves. The post British Museum’s Splashy New Show on the Silk Road Meets With Controversy appeared first on Artnet News.

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'An inspiration to all of our artists from Africa': Esther Mahlangu enjoys double exposure at 1-54 and Serpentine

The Art Newspaper

The 88-year-old South African artist is the subject of a solo stand with The Melrose Gallery at the Somerset House fair, while a site-specific mural goes on show outside the Serpentine North

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James McNeill Whistler’s ‘The Peacock Room’ Is a Glittering Masterpiece With a Dark History

Artnet News

The Peacock Room, now in the collection of the National Museum of Asian Art, has a surprisingly fractious history. A new exhibition "Ruffled Feathers" in D.C. delves into the interior's complex genesis. The post James McNeill Whistler’s ‘The Peacock Room’ Is a Glittering Masterpiece With a Dark History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Once a bridge to a bachelor's, Mass. community colleges have become career training centers

Wbur

The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past. The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past.

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How London Became a Launch Pad for Africa’s Booming Art Market

Artnet News

An increasing number of firms dedicated to African art are setting up shop in London. The post How London Became a Launch Pad for Africa’s Booming Art Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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Out with the new, in with the old: why galleries are returning to established names

The Art Newspaper

While bigger ticket items have been selling at Frieze Masters, once high-flying ultra-contemporary artists have fallen out of favour

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Nazi-Looted Monet Painting Returned to Jewish Collector’s Heirs

Artnet News

'Bord de Mer' was first identified when it came up for auction in 2021. The post Nazi-Looted Monet Painting Returned to Jewish Collector’s Heirs appeared first on Artnet News.

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$17.2 Million David Hockney Painting Leads Low-Key Sotheby’s London Sale

Artnet News

Only 10 of the 22 lots sold for within or above their estimates, but there were a few bright spots. The post $17.2 Million David Hockney Painting Leads Low-Key Sotheby’s London Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Now Accepting Session Proposals for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference

American Association for State and Local History

Now Accepting Session Proposals for the 2025 AASLH Annual Conference Now Accepting Session Proposals 2025 AASLH Annual Conference The American Experiment September 10 – 13, 2025 Cincinnati, Ohio Proposals Due December 13 AASLH is now accepting session proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference! The theme of the conference is The American Experiment. As we approach America 250, we history practitioners can help the public at large explore the origins of our civic institutions, think critically abou

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$19.8 Million Modern-Contemporary Sale at Phillips London Reveals a Market Treading Water

Artnet News

The total was 17.5 percent below last year's, but Joseph Yaeger popped in his first auction appearance, and a 2005 David Hockney made $4.31 million. The post $19.8 Million Modern-Contemporary Sale at Phillips London Reveals a Market Treading Water appeared first on Artnet News.

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New UK arts minister: 'I am passionate about people being able to make a career out of art'

The Art Newspaper

In front of a crowd at Frieze Masters, Chris Bryant MP discussed funding, culture wars and the importance of education

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Stealing the Show: A Roving U-Haul Is Exhibiting Stuff People Have Liberated From the Workplace

Artnet News

'What have you been stealing from work?' the show's tagline asks. The post Stealing the Show: A Roving U-Haul Is Exhibiting Stuff People Have Liberated From the Workplace appeared first on Artnet News.

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Security guards at London's Science Museum and Natural History Museum to strike over pay

The Art Newspaper

The workers, who will start the action at the end of this month, say they are treated as “second-class employees”

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Remnants of an Ancient Greek Settlement Unearthed in a Croatian Village

Artnet News

Known as Epetion, the settlement previously known only from ancient sources. The post Remnants of an Ancient Greek Settlement Unearthed in a Croatian Village appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bone of contention: Rijksmuseum and Church disagree on final resting place of Dutch privateer's remains

The Art Newspaper

A bone and lock of hair apparently belonging to Piet Hein have been in storage at the Dutch museum for centuries—now there are calls to have them returned to his grave

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Jonas Wood on Flatness, Family Life, and Cartoon Comparisons

Artnet News

'I want to feel deeply connected to it' the artist says of his work. 'If it’s meaningful to me, hopefully it will convey energy out into the world and connect with people.' The post Jonas Wood on Flatness, Family Life, and Cartoon Comparisons appeared first on Artnet News.

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Social Security COLA Hike Drops To 2.5% In 2025

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.5% raise in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today.

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A U.K. Property—With a Bonus Banksy Mural—Hits the Auction Block

Artnet News

The side of the building boasts Banksy's early work, 'Mild Mild West.' The post A U.K. Property—With a Bonus Banksy Mural—Hits the Auction Block appeared first on Artnet News.

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Filmmaker Mushen Kieta wants to open doors for the next generation

Wbur

The 34-year-old mentors teens at Artists For Humanity and also has a production company, Wunderus. His vision is to create a community of local talent in the film industry and a gateway for younger generations who are still navigating the field. The 34-year-old mentors teens at Artists For Humanity and also has a production company, Wunderus. His vision is to create a community of local talent in the film industry and a gateway for younger generations who are still navigating the field.

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‘I Can Do Whatever I Want’: Robert Longo on Grappling With Heavy Politics and Delicate Beauty

Artnet News

The artist and filmmaker has a new body of work on view at Thaddaeus Ropac and Pace during Frieze London. The post ‘I Can Do Whatever I Want’: Robert Longo on Grappling With Heavy Politics and Delicate Beauty appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ruby Lane

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

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An Ultra-Rare Letter Bearing Benjamin Franklin’s Coded Signature Is Up for Sale

Artnet News

The marking may have been a snub at the King of England. The post An Ultra-Rare Letter Bearing Benjamin Franklin’s Coded Signature Is Up for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Running an art school in London is not easy, but in The Art Academy the capital at last has a space that breaks the mould

The Art Newspaper

The institution, which is about to welcome the first students to its new home, takes a refreshing and genuinely democratising approach to art education

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5 Booths That Caught My Eye at Frieze London’s VIP Opening

Artnet News

Surrealist and occult artworks leapt out at the booths of Ginny on Frederick, Josh Lilley, and Public Gallery. The post 5 Booths That Caught My Eye at Frieze London’s VIP Opening appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sunny £13.2m 1960s David Hockney brightens Sotheby's Frieze week evening sale

The Art Newspaper

The small 23-lot contemporary art auction last night realised a total of £37.

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Celine Channels Sculptor Jean Arp’s Biomorphic Forms into Jewelry

Artnet News

Celine transforms Jean Arp's sculpture into a wearable pendant, merging Surrealist art with luxury fashion. The post Celine Channels Sculptor Jean Arp’s Biomorphic Forms into Jewelry appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gurley Antiques

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

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Online Shaker Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Willis Henry Auctions, Inc., Duxbury, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Willis Henry Auctions, Inc. The June 22 online sale held by Willis Henry Auctions, Inc., included Shaker material from some early collections—ones formed way back when.

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In pictures: a tour of Frieze Masters' immersive presentations with Sheena Wagstaff

The Art Newspaper

The fair’s creative adviser takes a closer look at six of the ten artists showing in this year's Studio section, where each installation seeks to “evoke the spirit” of the studio

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The 2024 Deerfield Antique Show: The Big Little Show

Maine Antique Digest

Deerfield, New Hampshire The Deerfield Antique Show, held at the sprawling Deerfield Fairgrounds in Deerfield, New Hampshire, is the second show to open during New Hampshire Antiques Week. It was held this year on Monday, August 5. With 85 dealers, it’s the largest show of the week.

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Poulin

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

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Remembering Ethel Kennedy

Wbur

A lot happens in Boston every day. To help you keep up, WBUR, Boston's NPR News station, pulled these stories together just for you.

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Freewheeling Art Jakarta unphased by political protests

The Art Newspaper

Domestic abuse allegations against an originally participating artist cast a shadow over the latest edition of the Indonesian fair this year

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What’s In Your Cabinet? Tupperware Files Chapter 11

WorthPoint

Growing up in my home, there was a shelf that held some precious items. My mother always threatened to snap off all our little fingers if we touched anything on it. No, it wasn’t priceless Waterford or bone china. It was her Tupperware. It seems she was not alone in wanting to keep the pieces and sets together. She called it “the good plastic,” much like the good china or the good silver, and many collectors feel the same about the brand, especially in light of the company̵

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With help from Lubaina Himid, Glenn Ligon and more, Frieze's Artist-to-Artist initiative is supporting new talent

The Art Newspaper

The initiative offers established names the chance to give promising emerging artists a platform

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5 Collectibles That Could Soar in Value Over the Next 5 Years

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Whether you want to earn extra cash, grow your wealth, or diversify your portfolio, investing in collectibles is an exciting and fun alternative to traditional investments such as stocks, bonds, or [.] The post 5 Collectibles That Could Soar in Value Over the Next 5 Years appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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New London gallery plans to champion artists from beyond the capital

The Art Newspaper

Manchester-born William Hine, former director at Grimm Gallery, will highlight many contemporary artists who have shown at institutions before, but not had commercial exposure