Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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Who wore it best? A century of artists’ style

The Art Newspaper

The fashion writer Derek Guy—perhaps best known for his pithy menswear observations and advice, dolled out via X—talks us through his sartorial favourites, from David Hockney to Njideka Akunyili Crosby

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Artist Frank Gerritz’s Surreptitiously Meticulous Wall Sculptures Deserve a Closer Look

Artnet News

Gerritz's solo exhibition with Galerie Haas Zürich highlights his distinctive use of mediums and techniques. The post Artist Frank Gerritz’s Surreptitiously Meticulous Wall Sculptures Deserve a Closer Look appeared first on Artnet News.

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Climate activists who dumped red powder on US Constitution at National Archives sentenced to prison

The Art Newspaper

Donald Zepeda and Jackson Green were also involved in the paint attack on Degas’s ballerina and writing “Honor Them” on a wall last year at the National Gallery of Art

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Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes In my daily conversations with clients, I often hear the question, “I want to know how much this diamond ring/watch/bracelet is worth.” My response is always the same: “What do you need the jewelry appraisal for?” That’s because determining the value of jewelry is not as simple as assigning one number to one piece.

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Rotterdam’s new museum of migration, Fenix, to open in May

The Art Newspaper

Droom en Daad foundation funds new collection and renovation of dockside warehouse centred on spectacular new double-helix Tornado

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Something to Cluck About: Hen on Nest Dishes

WorthPoint

Many people remember seeing a particular glass dish their grandmother or mother had in a china cabinet or on a table. The dish was in the form of a hen sitting on a nest, filled with candy or nuts, or used as a decorative piece. These hen on nest covered dishes are popularly collected today for their nostalgic appeal, utilitarian purpose, and the fun of hunting for all the different varieties: hundreds of patterns and sizes have been made in various colors.

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Caravaggio portrait, unseen for decades, goes on view in Rome

The Art Newspaper

The portrait of Maffeo Barberini was first attributed to Caravaggio 60 years ago, but had not been publicly displayed until now

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Steve McQueen’s Blitz, by turns gripping and didactic, locates solidarity in desperate survivalism

The Art Newspaper

The artist and film-maker’s historical feature about London during the Battle of Britain frames it as a traumatic experience that cut through ossified strata of class and racial hierarchy

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Collections Asst: Amphibians and Reptiles Collections

SPNHC

The Field Museum [link] Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. The Field Museum is excited to invite applications for the position of Collections Assistant in our Amphibians & Reptiles (AR) Collections.

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Controversial Science Museum sponsor charged in US over alleged bribery scheme

The Art Newspaper

Gautam Adani—who lends his name to the museum's Adani Green Energy Gallery—was indicted in New York on charges including securities fraud

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Chinese dragon robe, $16,380, Michaan’s

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A Chinese Imperial dragon robe made of apricot-ground silk and intricately embroidered with [.] The post Chinese dragon robe, $16,380, Michaan’s appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Van Gogh was not fantasising when he painted mountain landscapes with ‘The Two Holes’

The Art Newspaper

A pair of pictures with this bizarre geological feature have been brought together at London’s National Gallery, on loan from New York

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Music Friday: Mark Collie's Sweetheart Wants 'Something With a Ring to It'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country star Mark Collie’s “Something With a Ring to It” tells the story of a guy whose girlfriend has been giving him the cold shoulder. She’s got “diamonds in her eyes” and wants to take their relationship to the next level.

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'Two ex-art students just getting on with it': Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood to have first museum show next summer

The Art Newspaper

Donwood reveals the thinking behind the band’s album covers over the past 30 years—and why he gave up trying to paint a portrait of the band

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How to Choose the Right Jewelry Appraiser: A Professional’s Checklist

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Find a qualified jewelry appraiser: Master Gemologist Appraiser®, GIA Graduate Gemologist, proper appraisal credentials, and certified gem labs.

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Barbara Walker's show at the Whitworth makes me feel proud to be Black British

The Art Newspaper

The British artist's first major survey exhibition in Manchester is worth leaving the London-centric art bubble for

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Burney Introduces Series Of Actively Managed ETF Models

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The firm has partnered with Rayliant and Clough Capital Partners.

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101 exhibitors revealed for Frieze Los Angeles fair's 2025 edition

The Art Newspaper

Preparations for the fair come as with Frieze parent company Endeavor is exploring a potential sale of the British art brand

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We Need You at Museums Advocacy Day 2025

American Association for State and Local History

Museums Advocacy Day February 24 – 25, 2025 Washington, DC Organized by the American Alliance of Museums Supported by the American Association for State and Local History REGISTER HERE | BECOME A MEMBER AASLH Members can register at the AAM Member Rate Registration is now open for Museums Advocacy Day, which will be held in Washington, DC, on February 24 – 25.

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The $6.2m banana, Frank Auerbach remembered, Lindokuhle Sobekwa’s photographs of addiction in South Africa—podcast

The Art Newspaper

Exploring this week’s New York auctions, which included Maurizio Cattelan’s now-infamous fruit, plus a tribute to the late German-British artist Auerbach and a chat with Sobekwa about a work from his powerful series, on view at the UK’s Sainsbury Centre

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The beautiful game? Untangling the tricky relationship between art and football

The Art Newspaper

The sport has a rich historical connection to visual culture but a new trend to immortalise the living presents interesting challenges

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This month's museum acquisitions round-up: Nan Goldin, Artemisia Gentileschi and Picasso

The Art Newspaper

Our pick of the latest gifts and purchases to enter institutional collections worldwide

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Works by Basquiat, Haring and Hockney help Christie's 21st century evening sale net a healthy $106.5m

The Art Newspaper

However, despite assistance from big names, it was emerging artists who were the real stars of the show

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Denzil Forrester finds freedom in music

The Art Newspaper

Dancing with the Grenada-born artist after the opening of his New York show proves to be a salve