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Remembering Frank Auerbach, one of the leading artists of his generation, who has died aged 93

The Art Newspaper

The German-born British painter, a leading figure in the School of London, produced some of the most enduring and perceptive observations of what it meant to be alive during his time

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The Oldest Stone Tablet Carved With the Ten Commandments Is Up for Sale

Artnet News

The single-lot sale is estimated to fetch at least $1 million. The post The Oldest Stone Tablet Carved With the Ten Commandments Is Up for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘He laughed like a madman’: when Édouard Manet decided to touch up one of Berthe Morisot's paintings

The Art Newspaper

An extract from a new book by Sebastian Smee—about the Impressionists during the Siege of Paris and Paris Commune—brings to life the peculiar episode of artistic intervention

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Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93

Artnet News

Considered one of the greatest painters of his age, he was a leading figure among the School of London artists. The post Frank Auerbach, Master of Psychological Realism, Dies at Age 93 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Five must-read art history books for the under-fives

The Art Newspaper

All you ever wanted to know about art (if you are little), from a cat that wanders round Tate Modern at night to why Louise Bourgeois made giant spiders—selected by The Art Newspaper's Anna Brady

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Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist

Artnet News

A Bloomsbury artist who defied social norms is getting a fresh look from the art world. The post Who Was Dora Carrington? Pedro Almodóvar’s New Movie Shines Light on the Forgotten Artist appeared first on Artnet News.

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Painting by Ernst Klimt—completed by his brother Gustav—to be offered at Sotheby’s

The Art Newspaper

After Ernst Klimt’s sudden death at 29, Gustav completed "Hans Wurst Delivering an Impromptu Performance in Rothenburg" and signed it in his brother’s name

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Project to put art on the moon seeks Indigenous music recordings

The Art Newspaper

The Lunar Codex has partnered with the estate of Canadian Ojibway artist Norval Morrisseau to collect contemporary and traditional music that will be sent into space in 2025

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New Research on America’s Oldest Tombstone Uncovers Its Surprising Origins

Artnet News

The Jamestown monument is believed to belong to colonist Sir George Yeardley. The post New Research on America’s Oldest Tombstone Uncovers Its Surprising Origins appeared first on Artnet News.

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How a Persian manuscript was swapped for a Willem de Kooning owned by the Iranian government

The Art Newspaper

Oliver Hoare's memoir details the story of the ambitious exchange of an Iranian masterpiece for a painting by the Abstract Expressionist

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Tacita Dean Wrestles With the Ghost of Cy Twombly

Artnet News

"Tacita Dean: Blind Folly," the British artist's first major U.S. museum show, featuring her drawings, is on view at the Menil Collection. The post Tacita Dean Wrestles With the Ghost of Cy Twombly appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pay your fare: MBTA dispatches engagement team to encourage riders to pay up

Wbur

The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay. The MBTA wants more people to pay their fares when they ride. The transit system has deployed a new crew of workers on the Green Line to encourage riders to pay.

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Keith Haring’s Drawings for the Legendary Luna Luna Amusement Park Head to Auction

Artnet News

The sale coincides with Luna Luna's November opening in New York. The post Keith Haring’s Drawings for the Legendary Luna Luna Amusement Park Head to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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The arts should be recognised as a key part of what it means to be human, argues a new publication

The Art Newspaper

An urgent treatise on the decommodification of culture by the professor of cultural economy Justin O’Connor

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Anna Weyant Paints a Striking Portrait of Model Kaia Gerber for ‘Vogue’

Artnet News

The December 2024 issue guest edited by Marc Jacobs features model and actor Gerber. The post Anna Weyant Paints a Striking Portrait of Model Kaia Gerber for ‘Vogue’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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How Korean feminist art developed alongside the country’s move to democracy is explored in new book

The Art Newspaper

An exploration of the driving force of so-called “K-feminism” and the connection between art and politics in Korea

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You Can Now Tour an A.I.-Enhanced ‘Digital Twin’ of a 16th-Century Vatican Church

Artnet News

The project was built out of 400,000 images taken by drones and cameras. The post You Can Now Tour an A.I.-Enhanced ‘Digital Twin’ of a 16th-Century Vatican Church appeared first on Artnet News.

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How ‘high street’ art galleries are achieving serious sales success

The Art Newspaper

They might not be hailed by the critics, but the likes of Opera and Halcyon are forging ahead

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Miller’s Auction: Advertising & Breweriana Auction, Dec 6-7

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Miller’s Auction: Advertising & Breweriana Auction, Dec 6-7 The post Miller’s Auction: Advertising & Breweriana Auction, Dec 6-7 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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New Los Angeles art space centres women’s issues

The Art Newspaper

The artist Kathryn Andrews began to develop the idea that has become the Judith Center during the 2016 US presidential election

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Beverly McIver’s Wrapped and Bound Self-Portraits Probe the Strictures of Identity

Artnet News

McIver is the subject of her first solo with Berry Campbell following the announcement of her representation. The post Beverly McIver’s Wrapped and Bound Self-Portraits Probe the Strictures of Identity appeared first on Artnet News.

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Vienna Art Week celebrates 20th anniversary with Rembrandt—and lots of gold

The Art Newspaper

Event, which was the first of its kind in the world and now involves more than 20 institutions, is run by museums rather than dealers

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Decoys and Folk Art at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Guyette & Deeter, Inc., Easton, Maryland Photos courtesy Guyette & Deeter, Inc. Collections often provide the most desirable lots at auction, and Guyette & Deeter, Inc., presented several examples of those at its two-day auction of 530-plus lots held July 26 and 27 in Easton, Maryland.

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‘A testament to change’: Arts Council England report details ways in which UK cultural sector is addressing climate challenge

The Art Newspaper

The publication has been released as nations are meeting at the Cop29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan

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Ballot Set for the 2025 SAA Election

Society of American Archivists

November 12, 2024 — The following candidates are slated for SAA's 2025 election. Information about each candidate will be posted to the SAA website in January.

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Fake Banksy haul seized by Italian police

The Art Newspaper

Vast Europe-wide art fraud operation led to charges brought against 38 suspects

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Cleaned-Up Nymph Goes Nuts

Maine Antique Digest

Nymph Drinking from a Shell, also known as Girl Drinking from a Shell, a rare large 1915 bronze sculpture by Edward McCartan (1879-1947), sold at the September 5 sale at Cordier Auctions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for $148,000 (includes buyer’s premium), well above the $50,000/100,000 estimate. $148,800.

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At Rome’s Villa Borghese, Giambattista Marino is the poet painting the Baroque in words

The Art Newspaper

A new exhibition looks at the rapport between the verse of the Renaissance poet and the art of the time

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Why Has Raymond Pettibon Been Depicting the Ocean for Decades?

Artnet Auctions

Two of Pettibon's ocean-inspired works appear in Artnet Auctions' Contemporary Editions sale—now live for bidding. The post Why Has Raymond Pettibon Been Depicting the Ocean for Decades? appeared first on Artnet News.

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November Book Bag: from fashion ‘outlaws’ to interviews with the auto-destructive artist Gustav Metzger

The Art Newspaper

Our round-up of the latest art publications

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Online Resources To Turn To When Antiquing

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor You’re at a vintage or antique show/shop/sale/auction and you just came across something you want more information on before you buy it or pass on [.] The post Online Resources To Turn To When Antiquing appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Botany Curator

SPNHC

University of Nebraska State Museum, Bessey Herbarium [link] Position Summary Primary job responsibilities are to lead the Charles Bessey Herbarium, set and execute its strategic research direction in alignment with the UNSM mission, vision and strategic goals.

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Taylor Swift pays tribute to Travis Kelce with new $33,000 Ruby Ring

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Taylor Swift fans are on high alert waiting for news of her engagement to her NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce. While the superstars are yet to announce they’re making things official, Taylor has been paying tribute to Travis via her jewellery, most recently on Sunday when the 34-year-old attended Travis’ football game against the Denver Broncos.

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Great Discoveries: Ancient Jewelry, Mirrors Found at 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

WorthPoint

Jewelry found in tomb during an excavation Image Source: South Asasif Conservation Project via foxnews.com Archaeologists recently unearthed a 4,000-year-old tomb containing eleven sealed burials in Egypt’s South Asasif necropolis, according to Fox News. These archaeologists found jewelry, copper mirrors with ivory handles, and other items within the tomb.

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Mass. Supreme Court Rules Ring Must Be Returned If Wedding Is Called Off

Jewelry Judge

In a closely watched case that has earned national attention, the Supreme Court of Massachusetts ruled last week that engagement rings are "conditional gifts" that must be returned to the giver if the couple breaks up and calls the wedding off — no matter who is to blame for ending the relationship. The ruling closes the books on an archaic state precedent that required litigators to argue who was at fault for the breakup before a judge could render a decision about who would get

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Words Matter: Understanding Auction Terms

WorthPoint

Walt Kolenda of Cape Ann Auction spoke to WorthPoint about the importance of buyers and sellers understanding the vocabulary and terms of auctions. Photo: Cape Ann Auction Auctions are a major source of collectibles and vintage items. They have come a long way since the days of fast-talking auctioneers and secret hand signals from buyers at live auctions.

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Vermont Man Arrested for Painting Theft

Maine Antique Digest

On September 29 at approximately 3:51 p.m., Vermont State Police received a report of a theft from Sir Richards Antiques and Fine Art Center in Waterbury. It was reported that a painting valued at $2495 was stolen.