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The Art Elevator Episode #43: Tanzy Ward on Preserving Black Material Culture

Artifactual History Appraisal

We were so honored to have Tanzy Ward return for a second appearance on The Art Elevator podcast ! In this new episode, Tanzy discusses: -The inspiration and process of writing her second book "Unsung Portraits: Anonymous Images of Black Victorians and Early 20th Century Ancestors" -Her scholarship and how she actively engages with artifacts of self-representation in portraits, in fashion, and in jewelry to illuminate and give voice back to individuals who haven't always been included in histori

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Mark Zuckerberg Commissioned Daniel Arsham to Make a Sculpture of His Wife in ‘the Roman Tradition’

Artnet News

Has he been thinking too much of the Roman empire? The post Mark Zuckerberg Commissioned Daniel Arsham to Make a Sculpture of His Wife in ‘the Roman Tradition’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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US artists score victory in landmark AI copyright case

The Art Newspaper

A federal judge in California has blocked an attempt by several AI companies to have portions of a copyright case dismissed

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Auction of the Late Curator Kasper König’s Private Collection Will Continue

Artnet News

The Cologne-based auction house Van Ham will continue its work with the family of esteemed Germany curator ahead of the sale in autumn. The post Auction of the Late Curator Kasper König’s Private Collection Will Continue appeared first on Artnet News.

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The ship that broke Wordsworth’s heart: UK government grants protection to wreck with connections to poet

The Art Newspaper

The remains of the Earl of Abergavenny, once captained by the Wordsworth’s brother John, will be made safe from treasure hunters

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Shoptalk: Dealer Stefania Bortolami on How Interdependence Has Shaped the Contemporary Art Scene

Artnet News

"It’s a tough moment, in which we have to buckle up and take some strategic decisions." The post Shoptalk: Dealer Stefania Bortolami on How Interdependence Has Shaped the Contemporary Art Scene appeared first on Artnet News.

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2025 Social Security COLA May Be Lowest Since 2021, Report Says

Private Wealth

Based on the latest consumer price index data released today, the annual Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2025 has dipped from 2.63% last month to 2.57%, according to the non-partisan senior group the Senior Citizens League.

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Victor Brecheret marble sculpture commands $303K at John Moran

Auction Central News

MONROVIA, CA – A 1920s marble sculpture by the Italian and Brazilian Modernist artist Victor Brecheret (1894-1955) achieved more than 10 times its high estimate at John Moran on August 13. Full results for the sale can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. The stylized sculpture, titled Tocadora de Guitarra (Woman Guitar Player), shows the figure strumming […] The post Victor Brecheret marble sculpture commands $303K at John Moran appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Developer Downsizes to Protect UNESCO Status of 17th-Century Royal Buildings in London

Artnet News

The concerns echo similar ones surrounding the Tower of London. The post Developer Downsizes to Protect UNESCO Status of 17th-Century Royal Buildings in London appeared first on Artnet News.

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Matisse and Bonnard show is the cherry on Fondation Maeght’s 60th birthday cake

The Art Newspaper

Both artists in landmark exhibition were key to the creation of the foundation in 1964

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Peter Fetterman Gallery Explores the Scope and the Power of Photography

Artnet News

Helming his eponymous gallery, Peter Fetterman has been a champion of photography for more than three decades. The post Peter Fetterman Gallery Explores the Scope and the Power of Photography appeared first on Artnet News.

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American Studio Woodturning collection tempted bidders at Rago

Auction Central News

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ – One of the great collections of American Studio Woodturning pieces was presented at Rago on July 17 in a dedicated sale titled Crafted in Wood Featuring the Spitzbard Collection. A portion of the proceeds of lots from the Spitzbard collection benefitted the Museum for Art in Wood in Philadelphia. Full sale results […] The post American Studio Woodturning collection tempted bidders at Rago appeared first on Auction Central News.

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‘It’s a Profound Legacy’: Wendy Red Star on Carrying the Mantle of Her Ancestors

Artnet News

Wendy Red Star opened her most recent exhibition "Bíikkua" at Roberts Projects in Los Angeles earlier this summer. The post ‘It’s a Profound Legacy’: Wendy Red Star on Carrying the Mantle of Her Ancestors appeared first on Artnet News.

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Thomaston Place brings a Moxie collection and Wyeth art to market August 23-25

Auction Central News

THOMASTON, ME — Thomaston Place‘s annual Summer Grandeur three-day sale returns for 2024 with more than 1,500 lots from a wide range of collecting categories. Featured are a 60-piece Moxie soda advertising collection, a Florentine relief in the style of Donatello, and a Jamie Wyeth oil painted at age 12 while summering in Maine with […] The post Thomaston Place brings a Moxie collection and Wyeth art to market August 23-25 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Indie Rock Musician Adam Green’s ‘Hybridized’ Art Gets a Showing in New York

Artnet News

"Transfiguration of the Comedian" at Dimin traces Green's artistic trajectory from multiple perspectives. The post Indie Rock Musician Adam Green’s ‘Hybridized’ Art Gets a Showing in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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Exceptional Art in Remarkable Condition

Maine Antique Digest

Grogan & Company, Boston, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Grogan & Company Grogan & Company’s May 4 fine art sale in its Beacon Hill gallery in Boston was an especially pretty sale with especially disparate offerings. President and fine art director Georgina C. Winthrop told M.A.D.

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Roving children’s photography workshops in Turkey seek to create community through art

The Art Newspaper

At Fotohane Darkroom, Turkish kids join young Syrian refugees to document their lives

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Tradewinds

The Magazine Antiques

Looking at scrimshaw from a Pacific perspective. The post Tradewinds appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Tradewinds was first posted on August 14, 2024 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Roving children’s photography workshops in Turkey seek to create community through art

The Art Newspaper

At Fotohane Darkroom, Turkish kids join young Syrian refugees to document their lives

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What You Need To Know to Get The Most For Your Diamonds, Gold, and Jewelry?

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Do you have old, antique, or estate jewelry that you’re considering selling? When it comes to selling these precious items, you naturally want to get the best value. To ensure you’re getting the most from your collection, it’s crucial to find the right place to sell vintage jewelry. A professional evaluator, with their expertise and knowledge, is the best person to help you determine the true value of your items.

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'We’re embedding learning into the building': inside the National Gallery's upscaled education programme

The Art Newspaper

The National Gallery, which once housed the Royal Academy of Arts, has been home to study, scholarship and education since its earliest days

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Victor Brecheret marble sculpture commands $292K at John Moran

Auction Central News

MONROVIA, CA – A 1920s marble sculpture by the Italian and Brazilian Modernist artist Victor Brecheret (1894-1955) achieved more than 10 times its high estimate at John Moran on August 13. Full results for the sale can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. The stylized sculpture, titled Tocadora de Guitarra (Woman Guitar Player), shows the figure strumming […] The post Victor Brecheret marble sculpture commands $292K at John Moran appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Dark camera action: new photography book expands our understanding of the night

The Art Newspaper

Night Fever features an international cohort of film and photography artists, including Malick Sidibé and Sohrab Hura

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Ex-Lincoln Team With $615M AUM Joins LPL In Atlanta

Private Wealth

LPL Financial today announced that an Atlanta-based five-member advisory team, formerly with Lincoln Wealth, has joined its broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms to launch Wealthstead Financial Advisors, according to a news release.

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Letter from the President

WCG

Keara Teeter Welcome to the 58th season of the Washington Conservation Guild! I moved to Washington DC for my third-year graduate student internship, and at that time I could not foresee that, six years later, this place would become my permanent home. The first WCG meeting I attended was about the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative. As a throwback, here is a link to my October 2018 meeting summary.

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Curious Objects: Tiffany’s frog-shaped creamer and pufferfish sugar dish, at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

A frog-shaped creamer and pufferfish-shaped sugar bowl by Tiffany feature in today's episode. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> Tiffany’s frog-shaped creamer and pufferfish sugar dish, at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: Tiffany’s frog-shaped creamer and pufferfish sugar dish, at the Met was first posted on August 14, 2024 at 5:18 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only

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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Job Announcement

WCG

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is pleased to announce an employment opportunity for an exceptional candidate to serve as: Conservator (1 vacancy, GS-1411-9/11/12) Salary range: $68,405-$128,956. Only applicants who are already federal employees or who are otherwise eligible as a status applicant, or through an OPM interchange agreement may apply.

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Human Touch vs. Machine Precision: AI’s Impact on Art Collecting

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. For collectors who like art, especially sculpture, the National Sculpture Society annual meeting is the place to be September 19th-22nd, 2024. Held in Indianapolis, [.] The post Human Touch vs. Machine Precision: AI’s Impact on Art Collecting appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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August Birthstone: Perfect Imperfections Give Rise to Spinel's Striking Colors

Jewelry Judge

John Legend famously sang about his stunning wife Chrissy Teigen's "perfect imperfections" in his 2013 hit, "All of Me." In the world of gemstones, perfect imperfections can turn a nondescript clear stone into a vibrant masterpiece. Such is the case with spinel, the August birthstone that is colorless in its pure state, but brilliantly colorful when impurities are sprinkled by nature into its chemical makeup.

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Charges Filed in Ivory Case

Maine Antique Digest

On June 14 Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. announced the indictments of Yincheng Wu, Grace Hu, and Merces Gallery LLC for illegally selling thousands of dollars’ worth of illegal elephant ivory through online auctions.

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Mesoamerican Marvels: Art and Architecture of the Aztec and Mayan Civilizations 

Invaluable

The Mayan and Aztec cultures left an indelible legacy within ancient Mesoamerica. In addition to their political acumen and technological innovations, both civilizations contributed significantly to the artistic and architectural record. Join in as we travel back in time to highlight these two cultures in their heyday via some of the spectacular artifacts and landmarks they left behind.

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Artists score a victory in landmark AI copyright case

The Art Newspaper

A federal judge in California has blocked an attempt by several AI companies have portions of a copyright case dismissed

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A Guide To The Best Radiant Cut Diamond Rings

Gem Society

Radiant cut diamond rings combine the best traits of the round and princess cut diamonds, but are 20-40% cheaper. Learn more with our radiant cut diamond guide!

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Growth Equity Most Popular Private Equity Sub-Strategy, Survey Says

Private Wealth

The survey by Crystal Capital Partners found that technology was the top sector among private equity investors.

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Heritage Auctions: Historical Manuscripts & Texana – Sept 25

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Heritage Auctions: Historical Manuscripts & Texana – Sept 25 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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The Journal of Wealth Management

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Collecting the Illustrious Works of Artist Bob Peak

WorthPoint

The movie poster for the first-ever Star Trek motion picture is one of Bob Peak’s best-known works. From print ads to movie posters to magazine covers, good artwork and catchy taglines are musts for advertising. This type of art is designed to attract attention and turn casual browsers into customers who drive sales of movie tickets, soft drinks, cars, and television shows.