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DiZoglio wants to audit the Legislature. But other audits remain undone

Wbur

Of the 200 state agencies that must be audited every three years, WBUR discovered the Auditor's Office hadn’t examined nearly half of them by that deadline. Of the 200 state agencies that must be audited every three years, WBUR discovered the Auditor's Office hadn’t examined nearly half of them by that deadline.

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Angelina Jolie’s Ferrari Pulled From Christie’s Sale Amid Scrutiny

Artnet News

The 1958 car was set to be the star lot at Christie’s “Exceptional Sale” on November 20 but was removed after questions emerged around its provenance. The post Angelina Jolie’s Ferrari Pulled From Christie’s Sale Amid Scrutiny appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mass. doctors combat 'devastating' trend of heart disease in South Asian patients 

Wbur

A combination of lifestyle and genetic factors are thought to put South Asians at higher risk of heart disease. But these risks often go unnoticed. A combination of lifestyle and genetic factors are thought to put South Asians at higher risk of heart disease. But these risks often go unnoticed.

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What Makes ‘American Gothic’ So Enduringly Famous?

Artnet News

There's much more to Grant Wood's iconic painting than meets the eye. The post What Makes ‘American Gothic’ So Enduringly Famous? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Maya city with pyramids, plazas and a ballcourt discovered in Mexican jungle

The Art Newspaper

Research team uncovers settlement hidden for centuries using laser mapping technology

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New York’s Whitney Museum Eyes Expansion as the Last Meatpackers Depart Its Neighborhood

Artnet News

The Gansevoort Market Co-Op is emptying out, making way for housing, public space, and culture. The post New York’s Whitney Museum Eyes Expansion as the Last Meatpackers Depart Its Neighborhood appeared first on Artnet News.

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How American artist Charles J. Connick’s poetically reimagined Medieval stained glass

The Art Newspaper

A new book shows how Connick harnessed the ancient medium as ‘a potent means of contemporary visual expression’

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Nazi-looted art panel rejects claim from Grosz's heirs

The Art Newspaper

The panel said there is no evidence that the works, which are held in the collection of Bremen Kunsthalle, were lost as a result of Nazi persecution

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This Dazzling Tiffany Stained-Glass Window Could Make History at Auction

Artnet News

It's the first time a Tiffany work has appeared at a Sotheby's fine art evening sale. The post This Dazzling Tiffany Stained-Glass Window Could Make History at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering Hanif Kureshi, the artist credited with popularising street art in India

The Art Newspaper

Kureshi decorated India’s public spaces with beautiful, provocative and socially engaged murals

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Lost Mayan City Hidden Deep in the Mexican Jungle Revealed Using Laser Technology

Artnet News

The city has been dubbed Valeriana after a nearby lagoon. The post Lost Mayan City Hidden Deep in the Mexican Jungle Revealed Using Laser Technology appeared first on Artnet News.

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From roving gallery to London's Mayfair: Unit’s social media journey, 11 years on

The Art Newspaper

Joe Kennedy and Jonny Burt didn’t have any of the traditional things needed to start a gallery—but they did have the power of Instagram

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Nicole Eisenman’s Fantastic Crashed Crane and Other Mind-Altering Artworks Around NYC

Artnet News

Run, don't walk to Madison Square Park to enjoy 'Fixed Crane,' and these other picks. The post Nicole Eisenman’s Fantastic Crashed Crane and Other Mind-Altering Artworks Around NYC appeared first on Artnet News.

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The ADAA Art Show spotlights the Houston art scene

The Art Newspaper

The fair's new "Spotlight On.

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Stunning New Warsaw Museum Draws Massive Crowds

Artnet News

The sleek Thomas Phifer-designed building represents a new beginning for Poland's arts and culture scene. The post Stunning New Warsaw Museum Draws Massive Crowds appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gold and silver box collection set to shine

Antique Collecting

A collection of gold and silver treasures compiled over a lifetime by a dedicated expert collector, with a keen eye The post Gold and silver box collection set to shine appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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7 Questions for Klaus D. Bode on Taking His Gallery From a Subway Passageway to International Enterprise

Artnet News

The gallery is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, and presenting a show in Nuremberg marking the occasion. The post 7 Questions for Klaus D. Bode on Taking His Gallery From a Subway Passageway to International Enterprise appeared first on Artnet News.

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Champion horse hair trophies set to spark race

Antique Collecting

A unique collection of locks of hair, cut from the manes and tails of some of the world’s most famous The post Champion horse hair trophies set to spark race appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Behind the Scenes with Curator Tobi Maier at Brooklyn’s Taste-Making Amant Space

Artnet News

Here's a week in his life, as exhibitions by Dietmar Busse and others come together. The post Behind the Scenes with Curator Tobi Maier at Brooklyn’s Taste-Making Amant Space appeared first on Artnet News.

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Chelsea Rare Book Fair returns in November

Antique Collecting

The ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair will take place in its usual beautiful location – the historic Chelsea Old Town The post Chelsea Rare Book Fair returns in November appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Six Breakout Stars of the Gwangju Biennale—And How to Acquire Them

Artnet News

This year's show is tough and political, but there is still plenty of work to buy The post Six Breakout Stars of the Gwangju Biennale—And How to Acquire Them appeared first on Artnet News.

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More Historical Political Americana from the J. Doyle DeWitt Collection

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Items from the earliest periods in American presidential history through the 20th century were auctioned off at Heritage Auctions’ most recent Americana and political “Showcase” auction.

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Antique map collection in Devon

Antique Collecting

An extensive collection of antique maps and associated items spanning over four centuries is going under the hammer at Chilcotts The post Antique map collection in Devon appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Workers Feeling Upbeat About Financial Health, Schwab Study Says

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

More workers have a positive outlook about their finances this year, and many are giving props to their employers for stepping up to help them handle their financial stress, according to a recent Charles Schwab's 2024 401(k) Participant Study.

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Ghost story found among antique deeds

Antique Collecting

A spine-chilling tale of a mysterious haunting 239 years ago which made a grown man ‘faint away’ has been discovered The post Ghost story found among antique deeds appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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RBC Lands $1B Morgan Stanley Team In Baltimore

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

RBC Wealth Management has added a Baltimore team from Morgan Stanley that managed $1.05 billion in assets under management, according to a news release.

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Back to Our Roots Antique Show

Maine Antique Digest

Dayton, Ohio The summer edition of the Back to Our Roots Antique Show, held June 8 in Dayton, Ohio, was largely the same solid show as always. And yet, it wasn’t.

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Learning To Communicate Digitally

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

In a world of email and texting, we're going to be communicating differently, says author Erica Dhawan.

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Hunt is on for silver fox

Antique Collecting

A spectacular life-size silver fox, modelled in the late 19th century by famed Victorian taxidermist James Rowland Ward, will be The post Hunt is on for silver fox appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Ameriprise Lures 2 Wisconsin LPL Advisors Who Handled $250M In AUM

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Veteran advisors Kelly France and Dan Lotts recently joined River Prairie Wealth Partners in Altoona.

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The state competition is back!

The Mid-West Museum Association

Minnesota is the returning champion – which state will win in 2024?! Last year, we set an annual giving record of $23,000 with the launch of a (friendly) state competition to see which state could produce the most contributions in support of the AMM Annual Fund, and we’re excited to bring this fun event back for 2024. Help your state snag the title from our returning champs – Minnesota – by making a contribution or upgrading your membership today!

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Carrie Mae Weems lends images for Kamala Harris ad

The Art Newspaper

A few photographs from the artist’s famed “Kitchen Table Series” appear in a new video promoting the vice president’s campaign

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New Ideas and Inspiration: A First-Time Attendee at AASLH2024

American Association for State and Local History

By Valerie Mendoza, The Other Roads Historical Consulting The last thing I expected to encounter as I prepared for my first AASLH conference was a hurricane. I attended the 2024 conference as a recipient of the Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowship. Luckily, my flights went smoothly and the rain delayed itself until well after nightfall with little to no damage in Mobile.

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Scholar: Feats of Clay

The Magazine Antiques

Decorative arts expert Marie-Laure Buku Pongo has taken the Frick Collection’s new ceramics installations under her wing. The post Scholar: Feats of Clay appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Scholar: Feats of Clay was first posted on October 30, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Conference Connections at AASLH2024

American Association for State and Local History

By René A. Ballesteros, Latinos in Heritage Conservation My name is René A. Ballesteros, and I recently attended the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference thanks to support from the Douglas Evelyn Diversity Fellowship. I reside in the city of Edinburg, in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, and currently serve with Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) as the Development Manager.

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Canada's Remote Ekati Diamond Mine Surpasses 100-Million-Carat Milestone

Jewelry Judge

After 26 years of non-stop, 24/7 production, the Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories recently surpassed the 100-million-carat milestone. That's equivalent to 22 tons of diamonds. Ekati is Canada's first diamond mine and consistently ranks as one of the top-10 producers worldwide. Not only does the mine maintain a track record of generating four to five million carats per year, it also continues to yield top-quality rough diamonds, including extremely rare fancy yel

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Festival of Lights: The Artistic Tradition of Diwali Rangoli

Invaluable

Deeply ritualistic and rooted in cultural and spiritual symbolism, the traditional Indian art of rangoli has decorated Diwali celebrations for centuries with beautiful and bright geometric precision to welcome gods and goddesses during the Hindu festival of lights. Symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance, Diwali illuminates the skies and the streets between mid-September and mid-November – with the ancient Indian folk art, rangoli, at the hear