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‘Everything went wrong’: Warhol prints stolen and damaged in bungled Netherlands heist

The Art Newspaper

Two of the vulnerable works were damaged and abandoned, while two others were apparently too large to fit in the getaway car and so were cut out of their frames

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Artist Mary Sully’s Body of Work Sat Hidden for Decades. A New Met Show Finally Brings It to Light

Artnet News

The artist's grandnephew, Phillip J. Deloria, has made it his mission to share Sully's work with the world. The post Artist Mary Sully’s Body of Work Sat Hidden for Decades. A New Met Show Finally Brings It to Light appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artist jailed in Cuba invites biennial visitors to 'become part' of his work in prison

The Art Newspaper

Activist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara plans to spend time with a fan of his work at a maximum-security penitentiary during Havana Biennial

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A migrant family’s search for home through a political storm

Wbur

The Edouards came to Boston last year after hearing there was help in Massachusetts for migrants. But just as they settled in, the political climate was shifting, as costs surged for shelter care and some officials stoked hostility toward new arrivals. The Edouards came to Boston last year after hearing there was help in Massachusetts for migrants. But just as they settled in, the political climate was shifting, as costs surged for shelter care and some officials stoked hostility toward new arri

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This Artist Is Saying ‘I Do’ to Her A.I. Hologram Boyfriend at a Dutch Museum

Artnet News

It must be love—or art. The post This Artist Is Saying ‘I Do’ to Her A.I. Hologram Boyfriend at a Dutch Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Transformative encounters’: Henry Moore seen through the prisms of Ancient Greece and Georgia O’Keeffe

The Art Newspaper

A recent exhibition in Athens highlighting Moore’s concern with light and the history of sculpture is part of a broader mission to shed new light, gradually, on his life and work

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Italian Dealer Accused of Trafficking 2,000 Artifacts Wanted by U.S. Authorities

Artnet News

Edoardo Almagià's cousin and business partner also has ties to the Italian ministry of culture's disgraced former undersecretary, Vittorio Sgarbi. The post Italian Dealer Accused of Trafficking 2,000 Artifacts Wanted by U.S. Authorities appeared first on Artnet News.

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Who Made $1 Million Trading Banana-Inspired Cryptocurrency? Twitter Points at Sotheby’s Employee

Artnet News

Michael Bouhanna created $BAN as a "personal hobby." Now he is fighting off social media allegations of "insider trading." The post Who Made $1 Million Trading Banana-Inspired Cryptocurrency? Twitter Points at Sotheby’s Employee appeared first on Artnet News.

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In search for missing artist Sarah Cunningham, London police find woman’s body in tube station

The Art Newspaper

The 31-year-old painter, renowned for her bright and evocative compositions, was reported missing in the early morning hours of Saturday

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What Does Democracy Look Like? How Political Trauma Can Be Turned Into Artistic Action

Artnet News

A sweeping exhibition at the National Gallery of Greece looks at how history can provide a roadmap for our present political moment. The post What Does Democracy Look Like? How Political Trauma Can Be Turned Into Artistic Action appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bangladeshi artist Ashfika Rahman wins Ukraine's $100,000 Future Generation Art Prize

The Art Newspaper

A ceremony to announce the award, which had been delayed by Russia's full-scale invasion, was held in Kyiv last week

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New York City’s Artists and Mothers Expands Grants for 2025

Artnet News

The newly-founded organization is giving out three $25,000 grants. The post New York City’s Artists and Mothers Expands Grants for 2025 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Leila Zelli foregrounds Iranian women’s protest movement at the Toronto Biennial

The Art Newspaper

The artist’s videos and installations reinterpret acts of resistance staged in the streets and on social media

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Sotheby’s Closes Breuer Building Deal—And More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, Art Basel announces the exhibitor lineup for its 2025 Hong Kong edition. The post Sotheby’s Closes Breuer Building Deal—And More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Co-creator of UndeadApes NFTs found guilty of fraud and money laundering in 'rug pull' scheme

The Art Newspaper

Berman Jerry Nowlin Jr, known in the NFT community as "Repulse" and “Zayous”, faces up to five years in federal prison

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The Sporting Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Copley Fine Art Auctions, Pembroke, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Copley Fine Art Auctions Premier collections from across the country drove the action at Copley Fine Art Auctions’ July 11 and 12 sale, which was livestreamed from the Hingham, Massachusetts, offices.

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Ali Banisadr’s Fractious Paintings Are a Reflection of Our Turbulent Times

Artnet News

We spoke to the Iran-born artist ahead of his first solo show in Asia at Perrotin Shanghai. The post Ali Banisadr’s Fractious Paintings Are a Reflection of Our Turbulent Times appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gorham’s Mythologigue Pattern

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Gorham’s Mythologigue pattern is a specific sterling silver flatware pattern with designs that have derived from ancient Greek mythology. The sterling silver flatware pattern was first copyrighted in 1895 and was designed by F. Antoine Heller, who was one of Gorham’s most famous designers. The entire Mythologigue collection consists of a total of 72 unique pieces.

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Is Van Gogh Brat? Here’s Our Guide to Brat Art History

Artnet News

"Brat" was just selected at the Collins Dictionary's word of year. It is a vibe. Here are key artworks that exude it. The post Is Van Gogh Brat? Here’s Our Guide to Brat Art History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Silver Facts: Quick Facts About The Chinese Antique Silver

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Many Florida homes feature Chinese antique silver pieces for the right reasons. These can indeed be a quaint and ornate addition to any atmosphere. As you can imagine this genre has a rich history, which could help you identify genuine items when you see them. Westerners started travelling to China as tourists for the first time in the 18 th century.

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Archaeological Conservator at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum

WCG

DEADLINE: November 11, 2024 Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM), an agency of the Maryland Historical Trust, within the Maryland Department of Planning, is recruiting for a full time, permanent Archaeological Conservator. This is a full time position, and the salary range is $50,565.00 – $80,884.00/year. The filing deadline is October 16, 2024.

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After weeks of early voting, Plymouth Town Clerk ready for the 'Super Bowl'

Wbur

Kelly McElreath says her office has already processed more than 20,000 votes and turned its focus to Election Day. She says all of the early voting will make the day less busy than it used to be. But it's still the event she and other town clerks gear up for. Kelly McElreath says her office has already processed more than 20,000 votes and turned its focus to Election Day.

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Collections Tech contract opportunity at NMAAHC

WCG

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is seeking to award contract services for a Collections Technician to work alongside the Collections Management staff on a variety of collections care tasks, mainly in support of an ongoing collections rehousing and storage reorganization project. Attached is a Request for Proposals (RFP) with a Statement of Work (SOW) and clauses for interested bidders.

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Aspen Standard Wealth Acquires $2.8B San Francisco Area RIA

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Aspen Standard Wealth, a New York-based holding company that offers registered investment advisory firms a permanent partnership, has acquired Summitry, a Bay Area firm with $2.8 billion in assets under management, according to a news release.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Photo Albums

WorthPoint

Most homes have old photo albums tucked away in attics or cabinets. Having a hard time picturing what to do with all your old photo albums, whether they are from last year or 100 years ago? Read one to learn which of your S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff): Photo Albums to save and preserve and which ones to donate and sell. Photo Albums: The Saddest Sight at Estate Sales Almost everyone has photo albums lying around, whether tucked away in the attic or in a prime spot on a bookshelf.

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Staff Curator (Collections Manager) for Ichthyology and Herpetology

SPNHC

Texas A & M University [link] Job Description We seek an individual with the curatorial experience to jointly manage the Collection of Fishes and Collection of Amphibians and Reptiles, housed within the Texas A&M University Biodiversity Research and Teaching Collections (BRTC) in College Station, TX.

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Shohei Ohtani Wins on the Diamond and at Auction

WorthPoint

Shohei Ohtani cards keep up with the high demand for his milestone baseballs. The 2024 Major League Baseball season will go down in history for all the right reasons. With the steroid era firmly in the rearview mirror, America’s Pastime is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and there is no more excellent star in today’s game than Shohei Ohtani. A true rarity in today’s game, Ohtani is making all kinds of waves in the industry thanks to his vastly superior play.

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Asst/Assoc. Professor and Curator of Vertebrate Zoology

SPNHC

Michigan State University [link] Position Summary This tenure-stream position comprises research, teaching, and curation components. The applicant is expected to have an independent, specimen-based research program with strong potential (or record, in the case of the more senior applicants) for external funding.

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Objects: All the News That’s Fit to Print

The Magazine Antiques

British transferware made for American homeowners is sturdy and sometimes surprisingly topical, bringing international events to everyday tabletops. The post Objects: All the News That’s Fit to Print appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Objects: All the News That’s Fit to Print was first posted on November 4, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Paleobiology Informatics Support Services

SPNHC

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Paleobiology [link] This Request for Quote (RFQ) is issued by the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), Smithsonian Institution (SI), for one (1) individual for technical professional, non-personal services for a 12-month project (2000 hours) to support transcription, organization, and enhancement of data from primary source materials associated with the collections… Source

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Shaun White Proposes to Nina Dobrev With 'Flawless Diamond for a Flawless Girl'

Jewelry Judge

Former professional skateboarder, snowboarder and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White dug deep into his bag of tricks to deliver a surprise marriage proposal to actress Nina Dobrev with a flawless, oval-cut 5-carat diamond ring. White conspired with his publicist to send a fake invitation for Dobrev to attend an exclusive dinner with Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour at The Golden Swan Restaurant in New York City's West Village.

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Masters of the Bauhaus: Shaping Modernism’s Legacy

Invaluable

The world as we know it would look rather different if it weren’t for the far-reaching influence of the Bauhaus, an extremely influential avant-garde school of design, architecture and applied arts that was founded in Germany in 1919 by the architect Walter Gropius. It was based in Weimar until 1925, moved to Dessau until 1932, and then for a few months to Berlin.

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Guilty Plea Expected in Art Theft

Maine Antique Digest

An Ohio man has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal charge for trafficking a stolen Andy Warhol print worth at least $175,000.

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Everything is elemental: the Art Week Tokyo Focus exhibition

The Art Newspaper

Guest curator Mami Kataoka tells the stories behind five highlights of her cosmic-inspired show

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Beware the Undead

Maine Antique Digest

Did you know that not a small number of people consider antiques to be “creepy?” They do! “Dead people’s stuff.

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Mumbai gallery Mirchandani + Steinruecke to open Delhi location

The Art Newspaper

It is the latest Indian gallery to expand to a second city

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Mumbai gallery Mirchandani + Steinruecke to open Delhi location

The Art Newspaper

It is the latest Indian gallery to expand to a second city

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