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British photographer Rankin’s advertising agency files for bankruptcy amid tough 'shift in the creative landscape'

The Art Newspaper

Rankin, who has photographed David Bowie and Queen Elizabeth II among others, says the last two years have been "massively challenging" due to reduced budgets and losing work to programmatic and AI-based solutions

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Relics from the Lincoln assassination topped estimates at RR Auction

Auction Central News

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Two important relics from the 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln exceeded their estimates at RR Auction on September 28. Complete results from the 98-lot sale are available at LiveAuctioneers. Selling for more than its high estimate was a fourth-issue ‘wanted’ broadside poster published by the War Department in April of 1865, […] The post Relics from the Lincoln assassination topped estimates at RR Auction appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

The Art Newspaper

Withdrawn from auction in February, the shield will make a stop at the Toledo Museum of Art before going on public display at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa

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A year since conflict escalated in the Middle East, a local Palestinian woman and Israeli man remain close friends

Wbur

The latest conflict in the Middle East has been raging for a year now, and it continues to reverberate in Massachusetts. Two local friends, a Palestinian woman and an Israeli man, talk about the last year and how it's affected their call to shared humanity. The latest conflict in the Middle East has been raging for a year now, and it continues to reverberate in Massachusetts.

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Five not-to-miss PST Art shows at Los Angeles galleries

The Art Newspaper

From the atomic to the astronomic, and the natural to supernatural, these exhibitions make the most of the Getty’s sweeping science-meets-art agenda

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Works by Robert Maxwell and Evelyn Ackerman highlight the Studio Craft event at Billings October 12

Auction Central News

LOS ANGELES — Billings has announced its inaugural Studio Craft sale, a 116-lot event filled with what it describes as “hand crafted unique items from an eclectic mix of creators”, to take place Saturday, October 12. Chief among the creators represented are Evelyn Ackerman and Robert Maxwell, two leading lights in 20th-century ceramics. The complete […] The post Works by Robert Maxwell and Evelyn Ackerman highlight the Studio Craft event at Billings October 12 appeared first on

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Via Munch, Van Gogh and Dürer, this Helsinki exhibition captures the enduring power of the Gothic imagination

The Art Newspaper

The new show at Ateneum Art Museum, Helsinki, explores the influence of Medieval and Renaissance art on Modern artists

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Leslie Ragan posters for the New York Central System set to dominate at Swann October 10

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Two of the 20th century’s most iconic examples of Art Deco advertising art are set to be top performers at the Vintage Travel Posters sale scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at Swann. Browse the 198-lot catalog now at LiveAuctioneers. By the 1930s, luxury travel by rail was commonplace in America, with all […] The post Leslie Ragan posters for the New York Central System set to dominate at Swann October 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Shapes: Find Your Perfect Cut

Invaluable

Before purchasing a diamond, it is important to consider cost, quality, and overall appeal. When assessing quality, many people refer to the ‘four Cs’ to classify a diamond: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. However, with so many unique characteristics to take into account, selecting a diamond that fits your preferred taste and style can be tricky.

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Paintings by Charlotte Johnson Wahl, mother of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson, reflect her time in a psychiatric hospital

The Art Newspaper

An exhibition at Bethlem Museum of the Mind will “lift the lid” on subjects rarely spoken about a decade ago

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Consignors Revealed! Eric Clapton and Damien Hirst Are Selling Art in London This Week

Artnet News

Other big names sending work to the auction block include an Australian billionaire, Wall Street exec, and a restaurateur The post Consignors Revealed! Eric Clapton and Damien Hirst Are Selling Art in London This Week appeared first on Artnet News.

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$3.9m restoration project breaks ground in Brooklyn to preserve remnants of a 19th-century free Black community

The Art Newspaper

Weeksville Heritage Center’s historic Hunterfly Road Houses will undergo a significant restoration

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Bigger Than Bling: An Exhibition at the Museum of Natural History Lets Hip-Hop Jewelry Shine

Artnet News

From Ghosface Killah's arm-mounted eagle monument to Nicki Minaj's Barbie-pink pendant, the show highlights five decades of wearable art. The post Bigger Than Bling: An Exhibition at the Museum of Natural History Lets Hip-Hop Jewelry Shine appeared first on Artnet News.

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From Cindy Sherman to Annie Leibovitz, Rare Works Abound in Artnet Auctions’ Important Photographs Sale

Artnet Auctions

The auction features rare editions by some of the medium's most famous practitioners. The post From Cindy Sherman to Annie Leibovitz, Rare Works Abound in Artnet Auctions’ Important Photographs Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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To Frieze or Not to Frieze: Are Collectors Prioritizing Paris Over London?

Artnet News

An expanded and rebranded Art Basel Paris may have VIPs rethinking their options this year. The post To Frieze or Not to Frieze: Are Collectors Prioritizing Paris Over London? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The new auction calendar: everything, everywhere, at every opportunity

The Art Newspaper

All change as the final auction season of 2024 goes into full swing

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Fashion Designer Kim Jones Curates a Show of Bloomsbury Group Treasures

Artnet News

A recently rediscovered painting by Vanessa Bell sheds new light on Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. The post Fashion Designer Kim Jones Curates a Show of Bloomsbury Group Treasures appeared first on Artnet News.

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Americana at Bonhams Skinner

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams Skinner, Marlborough, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Bonhams Skinner Bonhams Skinner’s summer Americana auction, online June 15-25, spotlighted the collections of Boston dealer Stephen Score (1944-2023), whose eye for the extraordinary guided him. He was a collector’s collector, buying objects he would want to live with.

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London Collector Alexander Petalas on the Art of Bringing Art Into Home

Artnet News

The founder of London's The Perimeter tells us why running his own art space shapes his vision of collecting. The post London Collector Alexander Petalas on the Art of Bringing Art Into Home appeared first on Artnet News.

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Summer Americana at Casco Bay

Maine Antique Digest

Casco Bay Auctions, Freeport, Maine Photos courtesy Casco Bay Auctions More than one top-estimated lot went unsold at the Casco Bay Auctions sale August 3 in Freeport, Maine, but there were also more than enough lots that crept up from low-estimate obscurity to beat the point spread and make up the difference.

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Kasper König’s Collection Makes $6.6 Million in Cologne—and More Essential Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, Jeffrey Gibson joins Hauer and Wirth, Christie's Ventures makes two new investments, and dealer Peter Freeman returns to Paris. The post Kasper König’s Collection Makes $6.6 Million in Cologne—and More Essential Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘An irreplaceable portal to the past’: English Heritage launches campaign to help preserve more than one million artefacts

The Art Newspaper

Funds are sought to help experts store, care for, catalogue and undertake new research on the UK charity’s vast array of objects

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Artcurial’s Selected 20/21 Sale Showcases a Curation of Modern and Contemporary Gems

Artnet News

The auction coincides with the return of Art Basel Paris. The post Artcurial’s Selected 20/21 Sale Showcases a Curation of Modern and Contemporary Gems appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frieze London to debut makeover with ‘artist-centred’ curated sections

The Art Newspaper

Opening later this week, the fair's reconfigured layout and entrance give a greater prominence to its curated sections

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Tom Brady’s Prized Jerseys and Custom Watches Head to Auction

Artnet News

Sotheby's will offer timepieces by the likes of Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillippe as well as game-worn jerseys. The post Tom Brady’s Prized Jerseys and Custom Watches Head to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Gathering on the Olde National Road

Maine Antique Digest

Lewisville, Indiana Richard McKnight, one of the co-promoters of A Gathering on the Olde National Road, had a casual assessment at the end of the antiques show, held May 31 and June 1 in Lewisville, Indiana.

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UK’s largest artist residency programme launches £7m fundraising campaign

The Art Newspaper

The Delfina Foundation in London, which has hosted more than 450 artists and curators, hopes to secure its base and continue its programmes

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Stifel Ordered To Pay Clients $14.2M Over Mishandled Structured Notes

Private Wealth

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc., has been ordered by a Financial Regulatory Authority arbitration panel to pay an investor couple and their business more than $14.2 million in compensatory and punitive damages for allegedly breaching its fiduciary duty relating to a broker's handling of their investments in structured notes.

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Manager, Zoology Collections and DNA Lab

SPNHC

Cincinnati Museum Center [link] The statements below reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the major responsibilities of the identified position and are not to be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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Great Discoveries: Iron Age Jewelry, Coins Found During Excavation

WorthPoint

Medieval gold ring found at an excavation site in England Image Source: Orbit Homes via Newsweek Orbit Homes has been preparing to build a residential development in the village of Stonham Aspal, England. During this time, archeologists from Pre-Construct Archaeology (PCA) excavated the site. When they did, they discovered artifacts from the Iron Age, Roman era, and medieval period.

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Chair, Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology

SPNHC

The Ohio State University [link] The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at The Ohio State University invites applications and nominations of individuals for the position of Professor/Associate Professor and Chair.

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CEO Perspective: Make Sure You Are Properly Insured

WorthPoint

I am no stranger to hurricanes and property damage. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian completely destroyed my home in September 2022. I have finally completed the rebuilding of my home. Two weeks ago, I nervously watched Hurricane Helene slam into the west coast of Florida. Thankfully, I had minimal damage (unlike thousands of people), but now I am waiting to see the effects of Hurricane Milton, which is headed straight toward my area this week.

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How to Start an Antique Collection

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

The antique collection journey can be an adventure filled with joy and satisfaction. Knowing how to start a collection and what you should search for might significantly impact your experience. This guide offers crucial knowledge and tips to assist you in successfully exploring the universe of antique collectibles. How to Start an Antique Collection Starting an antique collection requires passion, understanding, and planning.

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New Flea Market in Brooklyn

Maine Antique Digest

Joining its long-running flea markets in Dumbo and Chelsea, Brooklyn Flea is returning to North Brooklyn with BQ Flea, a new neighborhood market under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) for four Sundays in October—October 6, 13, 20, and 27—from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Root Cause

The Magazine Antiques

A Pennsylvania exhibition about the Moravian church’s landscape traditions explores the fertile intersection between spiritual beliefs and garden design. The post Root Cause appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Root Cause was first posted on October 7, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Vanguard Economist Sees AI As Productivity Booster, Not Total Job Killer

Private Wealth

Vanguard's Joe Davis sees AI as a productivity booster for advisors

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2024 'Beyond Rare' Tender Spotlights Pink, Red, Violet, Yellow & White Diamonds

Jewelry Judge

Rio Tinto revealed on Wednesday the stars of its 2024 Beyond Rare Tender, a curated collection of pink, red, violet, yellow and white polished diamonds from its storied — but now shuttered — Argyle Mine in Western Australia and its Diavik Mine in the Barren Lands of Northern Canada. Dubbed "Colour Awakened," this second installment of Rio Tinto's annual Art Series features 48 lots, comprising 76 polished diamonds, weighing 39.44 carats in total.

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