Fri.Nov 29, 2024

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Crypto investor eats Cattelan banana he bought for $6.2m

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Justin Sun, who purchased the work just last week, also pledged to buy 100,000 bananas from the vendor who originally sold the fruit for $0.

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Haitian Art Is Coming Into the International Spotlight. It’s Not the First Time

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The nation's artists are winning high-profile show and Venice Biennale appearances—and their prices are rising. The post Haitian Art Is Coming Into the International Spotlight. It’s Not the First Time appeared first on Artnet News.

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US artist transforms former Confederate monument into heartfelt symbol

The Art Newspaper

With a gesture of love, Raúl de Nieves has altered a New Orleans space once described as ‘the most racist’ in the city

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Collector Justin Sun Wants to ‘Thank’ the Vendor Behind the $6.2 Million Banana

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At a press conference in Hong Kong, Sun ate the banana that was a part of the artwork he bought at Sotheby's. The post Collector Justin Sun Wants to ‘Thank’ the Vendor Behind the $6.2 Million Banana appeared first on Artnet News.

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After 50 years, Milan’s new Modern art museum opens

The Art Newspaper

Palazzo Citterio, part of the new Grande Brera cultural complex, is set to be inaugurated on 7 December

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Anselm Kiefer Unveils a Preview of His New 78-Foot Painting

Artnet News

The work will be part of Kiefer’s landmark exhibition in Amsterdam, the first-ever collaboration between two major Dutch institutions. The post Anselm Kiefer Unveils a Preview of His New 78-Foot Painting appeared first on Artnet News.

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Snug as a bug: conservation work reveals beetle in Gauguin cat painting

The Art Newspaper

The painting, which has just gone on display at Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, was previously hidden away in a private collection for over a century

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Inside Aliph, the organisation racing to save the world’s heritage

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth look at the inner workings of the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas

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At Shanghai Art Week, Slower Sales and More Subdued Parties

Artnet News

The city's art scene is continuing to grow, but it is not immune from market troubles The post At Shanghai Art Week, Slower Sales and More Subdued Parties appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rijksmuseum launches AI tool to help make connections in 800,000-strong collection

The Art Newspaper

The “art explorer” project allows the Dutch museum's vast holdings to be more searchable

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Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Art Epitomized Orientalism. A Major Show in Doha Reconsiders His Legacy

Artnet News

The 400-work exhibition "Seeing Is Believing: The Art and Influence of Gérôme" present broader and more diverse perspectives on the artist, without overlooking the critical scrutiny. The post Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Art Epitomized Orientalism. A Major Show in Doha Reconsiders His Legacy appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Most of the value comes from the internet’: collector Justin Sun discusses the future of digital art and his newly acquired banana work at Hong Kong event

The Art Newspaper

The crypto entrepreneur spoke to The Art Newspaper about his journey into collecting, how he feels technology is transforming the art market, and more

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How Rijksmuseum’s Dazzling Asian Bronze Show Rethinks Art History

Artnet News

From hidden scrolls to secret mirrors, this extensive exhibition brings together bronze works from across Asia that span 4,000 years. The post How Rijksmuseum’s Dazzling Asian Bronze Show Rethinks Art History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Museum’s therapeutic art programme helps military veterans find their voices

The Art Newspaper

Art for Vets initiative at Currier Museum of Art in the US encourages personal expression under the care of a full-time art therapist

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How Libasse Ka’s Painting Career Was Sparked by an Unlikely Meeting in an Electronics Shop

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The artist known for his carefully layered paintings is set to have his first institutional solo exhibition at Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens in 2025. The post How Libasse Ka’s Painting Career Was Sparked by an Unlikely Meeting in an Electronics Shop appeared first on Artnet News.

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With an $11m Leonora Carrington cat woman sculpture, Eduardo Costantini adds another jewel to his Buenos Aires museum

The Art Newspaper

In recent years the Malba founder has emerged as one of Latin America's leading collectors

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Robin Day designs in Midlands auction

Antique Collecting

Three pieces of acclaimed mid-20th century furniture bought in Northampton 70 years ago this November are to be auctioned in The post Robin Day designs in Midlands auction appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The dangerous art of Hamad Butt makes a comeback at the Irish Museum of Modern Art

The Art Newspaper

Pioneering works by the British-Pakistani artist who died young are being restaged in Dublin before travelling to London

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Rod Kelly gold beaker shines in sale

Antique Collecting

An 18ct gold beaker by famed contemporary artist goldsmith, Rod Kelly, was one of the highlights of a recent silver The post Rod Kelly gold beaker shines in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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In Minnesota, a no-strings-attached cash programme for artists is gaining momentum

The Art Newspaper

Springboard for the Arts is expanding its funding to support a greater number of artists

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Christmas issue of Antique Collecting magazine

Antique Collecting

With Christmas fast approaching, this month’s Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – has a The post Christmas issue of Antique Collecting magazine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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India Art Fair cancels its inaugural Mumbai show

The Art Newspaper

The new event would have coincided with the city’s existing Art Mumbai fair

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Scientific wonders from Versailles, which once delighted kings, to go on show in London

The Art Newspaper

The Science Museum exhibition will explore the French monarchy’s fascination with scientific observation and experimentation under Louis XIV and XV

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An equestrian painting with a newly discovered secret and postage stamps worth framing: our pick of the December sales

The Art Newspaper

Plus a a little-known Botticelli and a sleek, Modernist ceramic bowl

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Art Basel Miami Beach boosts newcomers by offering smaller stands

The Art Newspaper

The largest fair in the Americas responds to “a challenging year for galleries” by introducing a new range of flexible sizing options for its main Galleries section, resulting in a record number of first-time exhibitors

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Inside Manhattan’s most exclusive street art gallery

The Art Newspaper

Since 2017, Wall Street trader Peter Tuchman has organised exhibitions of finance-themed works by street artists in a somewhat unlikely location

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Exquisitely crafted objects once housed in science museums are the focus of an exhibition in Venice

The Art Newspaper

Show at the Museo di Palazzo Grimani in Venice will include artefacts from the George Loudon collection amongst other curiosities

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Visual love poem: Robert Frank’s handmade photobook for his future wife goes on show

The Art Newspaper

The work, made while the young photographer was in Paris, will be exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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A brush with Léon Kruijswijk

The Art Newspaper

The curator of the KW Institute for Contemporary Art, and co-curator of Present Future at Artissima 2024, on his take on art

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Napoleon’s pistols set for bidding battle

Antique Collecting

A pair of pistols that were presented by Emperor Napoleon, just six weeks after his defeat at the Battle of The post Napoleon’s pistols set for bidding battle appeared first on Antique Collecting.