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London contemporary art auctions kick off with £5.4m record for Lisa Brice, despite geopolitical chaos

The Art Newspaper

Last night's sale at Sotheby's, which totalled 62.5m, also included a 4.

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Native American Art at Bonhams

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams, Los Angeles, California Photos courtesy Bonhams First, the Los Angeles fires. After packing up his house, four children, and many, many pets of various species, Bonhams Native American art specialist Ingmars Lindbergs, his family, and his house have survived the L.A. fires. So far.

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Comment | 'The government needs to cancel the British Council’s debt'

The Art Newspaper

V&A director Tristram Hunt on the dangers of the cash-strapped cultural organisation disappearing

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Country Spirit Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Arcola, Illinois Two days after the U.S. general election and its bruising presidential race, a yard sign on Illinois 133 still stood. Lost in the flat farmland of the Midwest, it offered a different perspective on the times: Jesus 2024 / Our Only Hope. Pardon this rabbit trail for a minute.

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Semi-autonomous artists can offer society new means of working with AI

The Art Newspaper

Artists have a history of giving cultural and social relevance to new technology.

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Is the Outrage Over Christie’s A.I. Auction Overblown? Artists in the Sale Weigh In

Artnet News

"The vitriol directed toward artists experimenting with A.I. shows how powerful images are for humanity," said artist Linda Dounia. The post Is the Outrage Over Christies A.I. Auction Overblown? Artists in the Sale Weigh In appeared first on Artnet News.

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The V&A’s Mughal exhibition traces the emergence of a ‘new art’

The Art Newspaper

The show, which closes in May, highlights a golden age of pluralism under three monarchs from the house of Tamerlane

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Cattelan gold toilet trial: defendant says he used the loo and it was ‘splendid’

The Art Newspaper

The fully functioning 18-carat gold toilet was removed from an exhibition of Maurizio Cattelans work at Blenheim Palace in 2019

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Patti Smith Pays Tribute to an Italian Design Legend’s Secret Creative Haven

Artnet News

The rock icon and her long-time collaborator Soundwalk Collective nodded to Carlo Mollino at an exclusive event in Milan. The post Patti Smith Pays Tribute to an Italian Design Legend’s Secret Creative Haven appeared first on Artnet News.

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Works of uncertain authenticity offered at India Art Fair

The Art Newspaper

Four pictures labelled as Modern masters were quietly removed midway through the event, as issues of genuineness continue to plague the market

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How This Trailblazing Chicano Collective Rewrote the Art Canon

Artnet News

A new documentary celebrates the storied history and legacy of art rebels Asco. The post How This Trailblazing Chicano Collective Rewrote the Art Canon appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It’s important because it’s a part of me’: why a growing number of African diasporic artists are showing work on the continent

The Art Newspaper

Over the past decade, at least two dozen established and rising international artists have exhibited work in countries including Ghana, Nigeria and Morocco

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2025 Pritzker Prize, Architecture’s Top Honor, Goes to China’s Liu Jiakun

Artnet News

His projects span from a modest memorial to a child killed in the 2008 Sichuan earthquake to an entire city block in Chengdu. The post 2025 Pritzker Prize, Architectures Top Honor, Goes to Chinas Liu Jiakun appeared first on Artnet News.

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Los Angeles dealer Doug Chrismas puts off prison time, visits Frieze while awaiting appeal

The Art Newspaper

The dealers two-year prison sentence for embezzlement was pushed back pending appellate court rulings

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Why Filipina Modernist Anita Magsaysay-Ho is Gaining Market Momentum

Artnet News

The artist is known for her dignified portrayals of women at work. The post Why Filipina Modernist Anita Magsaysay-Ho is Gaining Market Momentum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bernd Ebert named head of Dresden State Art Collections—one of Germany’s biggest museum roles

The Art Newspaper

Currently in charge of Dutch and German baroque painting at the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Ebert succeeds Marion Ackermann in May

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How Three Artists Are Warping the Human Form in a New Shanghai Exhibition

Artnet News

Leo Gallery presents a show exploring the nuances of figuration and identity through painting. The post How Three Artists Are Warping the Human Form in a New Shanghai Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s final curatorial project honours Indigenous community she championed for decades

The Art Newspaper

A new exhibition at the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Jersey opened just days after Smiths death

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Hot Lots Coming to Auction in March

WorthPoint

WorthPoints Industry Partners are offering some remarkable collectibles in March auctions, including mid-century furnishings, antique and contemporary glass, work by women artists, and historical artifacts from the estate of an animation legend. Public Sale, estimate: $300-$600. Few mid-century lighting designs are as renowned as the Akari light sculptures made by Isamu Noguchi.

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Citing censorship, Pakistani artist Rabbya Naseer cancels show at Vienna museum

The Art Newspaper

The artist's solo exhibition was due to open at the Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art last month

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Jewelry: Family Jewels

The Magazine Antiques

In the mid-twentieth century Italian designer Aloisia Rucellai remade antique adornments to meet modern standards of taste. The post Jewelry: Family Jewels appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Jewelry: Family Jewels was first posted on March 4, 2025 at 5:57 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stuffed Animals

WorthPoint

Do you have a bunch of old stuffed animals crowding your closets? Use the WorthPoint app to see how much they are worth! Did you know some of those old stuffed animals crowding up your closets and blanket chests are worth big bucks today? Read on to learn which S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) : Stuffed Animals are worth selling in todays plush-obsessed marketplace.

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Anni Albers: Weaving Modernism into Art and Design

Invaluable

Celebrated as one of the most influential textile artists of the 20th century, Anni Albers redefined the possibilities of weaving and elevated it to a fine art. Interweaving modernist aesthetics and ideals with artisan tradition, she was at the heart of two transformative artistic movements in Europe and the United States and is today heralded as a seminal figure within the history of modernism.

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Are Egg Collectibles as Valuable as the Eggs?

WorthPoint

This Jadeite egg dish , topped with a hen, is a mid-century modern marvel in bright spring green and sold for over $300 in the spring of 2024. As we come out of winter, the next major holiday for some is Easter. It’s about new life, spring chicks, and, of course, candy and eggs. With the price of eggs at record highs, at WorthPoint we wondered if that will impact collectibles and vintage egg-related items.

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ARL Hosts Briefing on Fair Use & Research Innovation for Congressional Staffers

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on March 4, 2025, 11:18 am ET The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) hosted a Fair Use Week briefing for congressional staffers on February 25, 2025, featuring Ali Sternburg, vice president, Information Policy, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA); Brandon Butler, executive director, Re:Create Coalition; and Emily Sherwood, university librarian, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Libraries.

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Collection Brief // March 2025

Art Peritus

96 Wonder Women in the Arts March is Women’s History Montha time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across all fields, including the art world. Throughout history, female artists, patrons, and collectors have played a vital role in shaping the industry, often overcoming systemic barriers to gain recognition. Today, women continue to make a significant impact, leading as museum curators, art dealers, conservators, and even founders of art appraisal firms like ours.

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National Trust for Canada – call for presentations

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

The annual National Trust Conference is Canadas largest heritage learning and networking event. Held every year since 1974, the National Trust Conference brings together a wide-range of people working to keep Canadas heritage alive: from grassroots activists and elected officials, to professionals, planners, policy makers, and property owners. Join them this year October 2325, 2025 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Art Appraiser’s Webinar

Art Peritus

If you work in the art appraisal industry, be sure to get your ticket to the Appraisers Association of Americas upcoming webinar with our Jennifer Garland Ross, AAA and fine art specialist Reagan Upshaw. The discussion will be on Market Analyses and highlight the importance of provable, USPAP-compliant market analyses that are clear to readersincluding the IRS, attorneys, and insurance adjustersand, more importantly, can withstand scrutiny in a court of law if necessary.

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Art Museum of the Americas cancels shows of Black and LGBTQ+ artists amid Trump’s DEI crackdown

The Art Newspaper

The Washington, DC institution had been due to open exhibitions about queer identity and the African diaspora in the Americas this month

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Prized for Millennia, Nephrite Jade Is the World's Toughest Natural Mineral

Jewelry Judge

In the world of gemstones, hard and tough are two very different things. While diamond may be the hardest material known to man, when rating a gemstone's resistance to breaking or chipping, a special variety of jade rises to the top of the "toughest minerals" list. For millennia, nephrite jade has been revered not only for its beauty, but also for its incredible toughness.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Pokémon, Magic Johnson

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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