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Ancient house at Herculaneum, known for its beautiful floor mosaics, reopens to the public

The Art Newspaper

The Casa della Gemma is one of several buildings in the archaeological park in Campania, Italy, that are being made accessible for a limited period each year

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Google Is Boosting Trash A.I. ‘Cubism’ Over the Real Thing

Artnet News

This is not a Picasso, obviously. The post Google Is Boosting Trash A.I. ‘Cubism’ Over the Real Thing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Damien Hirst selects $6.2m banana artwork for UK schools project

The Art Newspaper

The British artist selected Maurizio Cattelans infamous conceptual piece to appear digitally in schools across the next two years

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Massachusetts Sale Lights Up to $6.5 Million Total

Maine Antique Digest

The September 28 and 29 auction at Fontaines Auction Gallery totaled just over $6.5 million from 1000 lots, according to the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, auction house. Tiffany Studios lighting and decorative arts objects dominated the sale, but there were other high-profile objects, called unusual and exceptional by the auction house.

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Everyday defiance: Singapore Art Museum exhibition explores the role of ‘mundane’ art as a response to adversity

The Art Newspaper

The show in the museum's new collections gallery includes work by 20 artists from Southeast and East Asia

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Sotheby’s Auction of Historic Island Near Naples Riles Locals

Artnet News

The island is surrounded by crystal-blue waters and dotted with ancient Roman artifacts. The post Sothebys Auction of Historic Island Near Naples Riles Locals appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK financial sanctions expanded to include art trade

The Art Newspaper

The widening of reporting obligations will mean greater responsibilitiesor burdenson the market

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Facing multiple threats, Peruvian archaeologists remain determined to research the America's oldest known civilisation

The Art Newspaper

Researchers investigating the ancient Caral civilisation must contend with dwindling state support, violent land traffickers and robbers

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Palestinian Photographers Explore Identity and Displacement in a Poignant New Show

Artnet News

Loss, displacement, and the ever-present threat of violence pervade these personal explorations of life in exile. The post Palestinian Photographers Explore Identity and Displacement in a Poignant New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Moon paintings and fictitious flowers: Our pick of the art on show at Art SG

The Art Newspaper

Silkscreens, videos and abstract paintings are among the works to look out for

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Sabrina Bockler’s Sumptuous Still Lifes Are Enchanting the Art World

Artnet News

The artists's new works are now on view in 'Shallow Water' at Richard Heller Gallery in Santa Monica. The post Sabrina Bocklers Sumptuous Still Lifes Are Enchanting the Art World appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ancient petroglyph irreparably damaged in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

Someone attempted to dislodge a drawing of a hand from a rock with more than 150 motifs dating back thousands of years

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Street Artist RETNA Is In a Fight Over His Studio. Now Its Contents Are Up for Grabs

Artnet News

Works by RETNA as well as Robert Mapplethorpe, Naudline Pierre, and Shepard Fairey are among the lots. The post Street Artist RETNA Is In a Fight Over His Studio. Now Its Contents Are Up for Grabs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Singapore steps up: the Art SG 2025 fair hopes to ride a wave of optimism in the city state’s art market

The Art Newspaper

With new galleries, private art foundations and an influx of potential new collectors, Singapores art market is looking for growth

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Enari Gallery’s Group Show ‘Make Me See’ Illuminates the Use of Light in Contemporary Art

Artnet News

The Amsterdam gallery's recent group show "Make Me See" brought together six contemporary artists whose work interrogates the expressive possibilities of light. The post Enari Gallery’s Group Show ‘Make Me See’ Illuminates the Use of Light in Contemporary Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dallas Museum of Art will undergo $6m repairs to fix damage from 2022 rainstorm

The Art Newspaper

The museum's Impressionist collection galleries and interactive education facility have been closed since for more than two years

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What to expect from new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel

Wbur

ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about Vrabel's time in New England and what Reiss is expecting from the new head coach. ESPN's Patriots reporter Mike Reiss joins WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about Vrabel's time in New England and what Reiss is expecting from the new head coach.

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National Trust announces plans to address UK's mental health crisis

The Art Newspaper

As part of its ten-year strategy, the heritage organisation will work with mental health charity Mind

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The Braford Collection: Part One

Maine Antique Digest

Wooten & Wooten Auctions, Camden, South Carolina Photos courtesy Wooten & Wooten Auctions A popular place for antiques in Natural Bridge, Virginia, was Antiques by Braford, the shop of Peg (1924-2023) and Lloyd Braford (1926-1994).

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Dispute between Artnet's owners and major shareholder escalates

The Art Newspaper

Rdiger Weng claims the art market platform is "mismanaged", while its owners, the Neuendorf family, say he is blocking investment for strategic reasons

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Heritage Auctions Americana & Political Auction Feb 21-22

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Heritage Auctions Americana & Political Auction Feb 21-22 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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‘It was a risk—but the response has been great’: young gallerists in Southeast Asia on their struggles and successes

The Art Newspaper

Galleries from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, among other countries, are bringing the work of emerging artists to Art SGs Futures section

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Hummel Figurines: History, Pricing & Value of Hummel Collectibles

Invaluable

What Are Hummel Figurines? Both cute and coveted by collectors, Hummel figurines were one of the hottest collectibles of the 20th century. Their appeal continues today, as the scarcity of some styles has driven prices to record heights. While modestly priced Hummels dominate the market, exceptional examples of these rosy-cheeked children can sell between several hundred to several thousand dollars.

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Former teammate says 'hyper-competitive' Mike Vrabel can restore winning culture as Patriots coach

Wbur

Mike Vrabel stood out for his competitiveness as a Patriots linebacker in the early 2000s, said former teammate Matt Chatham. Chatham hopes that Vrabel will bring back the tough, winning edge that the team has missed in half-decade since star quarterback Tom Brady left New England. Mike Vrabel stood out for his competitiveness as a Patriots linebacker in the early 2000s, said former teammate Matt Chatham.

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Great Discoveries: Antique Crowns Found Beneath Cathedral

WorthPoint

Caption: Crowns discovered beneath the Vilnius Cathedral in Lithuania Image Source: Dainius Labutis | Elta via Delfi News Three 16th-century crowns were hidden underneath Lithuania’s Vilnius Cathedral during World War II. The crowns were carefully hidden to the point where they became exceedingly difficult to find. They remained in place until last month when they were found in the cathedral’s catacombs, according to Delfi.

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Town officials plan to push for MBTA Communities Act compliance after high court decision

Wbur

The state's highest court ruled the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional and enforceable if certain guidelines are rewritten. Now, towns that are noncompliant with law are planing for the future. The state's highest court ruled the MBTA Communities Act is constitutional and enforceable if certain guidelines are rewritten. Now, towns that are noncompliant with law are planing for the future.

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Insights on Auctions: January 9, 2024

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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A Ring Style That's Been Around 100 Years Could Be the Next Big Thing

Jewelry Judge

When fashion icon Zendaya walked the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet sporting a brand new engagement ring from boyfriend Tom Holland, style watchers were quick to point out the unique east-west orientation of her 5-carat elongated cushion-cut diamond. It's a style that's been around for 100 years, but could also become the next big thing, thanks to the viral media attention the ring generated on celebrity websites and Zendaya's "It" girl status in Hollywood.

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Insights on Auctions: January 10, 2024 

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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Insights on Auctions: January 11, 2024 

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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Los Angeles Fires Impact Toy Executive

WorthPoint

The Palisades fire, taken from a camera on the roof of a high-rise in downtown Los Angeles. By Toastt21 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 As Los Angeles was devastated by multiple fires, stories emerged about the impact felt by citizens who lost their homes and possessions. Many celebrities, including Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton, were impacted by the fires that began last week, but they werent the only ones.