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Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions

Artnet News

Respected Tibetologists have raised the alarm over the erasure of non-Han cultures in wall texts. The post Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why Massachusetts schools are having an 'extremely difficult' financial year

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A combination of factors like the end of federal COVID-19 funds, rising inflation and declining enrollment are straining school district budgets across Massachusetts. A combination of factors like the end of federal COVID-19 funds, rising inflation and declining enrollment are straining school district budgets across Massachusetts.

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Long-Lost Diana Statue That Sank With the Titanic Comes to Light on the Ocean Floor

Artnet News

She had been unseen since she was photographed in 1986. The post Long-Lost Diana Statue That Sank With the Titanic Comes to Light on the Ocean Floor appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK public proud of the arts above all else—even sport—study says

The Art Newspaper

The British Social Attitudes Survey shows pride in arts and literature falling only 1% over the past decade, a much smaller drop than in other categories

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The Permanent Collection: John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Amelia Earhart’s Benefactor

Artnet News

Norton Museum of Art director Ghislain d'Humieres on one of his favorite Sargent portraits. The post The Permanent Collection: John Singer Sargent’s Portrait of Amelia Earhart’s Benefactor appeared first on Artnet News.

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Let them eat cake: V&A to stage first UK show on Marie Antoinette

The Art Newspaper

Other blockbuster exhibitions at the museum next year will focus on luxury brand Cartier, ancient Egypt and the pioneering work done by disabled people in the world of design

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Need Advice? Miranda July Is Dishing Life Tips on Prada’s New Hotline

Artnet News

If she likes the sound of your voice, July will even ask you for advice, too. The post Need Advice? Miranda July Is Dishing Life Tips on Prada’s New Hotline appeared first on Artnet News.

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New light: Jane Freedom’s Sampler

The Magazine Antiques

Girlhood needlework, local tradition, and personal identity. The post New light: Jane Freedom’s Sampler appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. New light: Jane Freedom’s Sampler was first posted on September 4, 2024 at 8:00 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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Why Pioneering Light Artist Anthony McCall Is Transforming His Works With Sound

Artnet News

The artist is showing work at Sprüth Magers, London, as well as at the Guggenheim Bilbao and Tate Modern. The post Why Pioneering Light Artist Anthony McCall Is Transforming His Works With Sound appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pride for UK arts remains strong amid changing attitudes to history, finds survey

The Art Newspaper

The British Social Attitudes Survey shows pride in arts and literature falling only 1% over the last decade, a much smaller drop than in other categories

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Own a Piece of Westeros: 2,000 Props From ‘Game of Thrones’ Now Up for Sale

Artnet News

Daenerys Targaryen costumes and a replica Iron Throne could be yours. So could the Shame Bell. The post Own a Piece of Westeros: 2,000 Props From ‘Game of Thrones’ Now Up for Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Collector’s eye: what Heejae Kang bought and why

The Art Newspaper

The fashion entrepreneur took her time to deliberate when buying an expensive black balloon and finds that Louise Bourgeois’s works resonate with her on a sensual level

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Art Bites: Why Is This Portrait Dubbed the ‘Takeaway Rembrandt’?

Artnet News

The work is small enough to surreptitiously tuck under one arm. The post Art Bites: Why Is This Portrait Dubbed the ‘Takeaway Rembrandt’? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The 10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold (& Why They’re So Significant)

Invaluable

How much would you be willing to pay for a watch? What if it was once owned by a celebrity, had a fascinating story, or was a limited edition? When it comes to the world’s most expensive watches, the sky’s the limit when it comes to auction prices. Step into the exclusive world of high-end horology as we reveal the 10 most expensive watches ever auctioned.

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At Kiaf Seoul, a Growing Collector Base Boosts Spirits if Not Sales

Artnet News

The VIP day of the homegrown fair saw a solid turnout but sales were expectedly slow, gallerists said. The post At Kiaf Seoul, a Growing Collector Base Boosts Spirits if Not Sales appeared first on Artnet News.

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Consolation Prizes

The Magazine Antiques

An exhibition at Frederic Church’s Olana highlights the nineteenth-century culture of memory and memorial. The post Consolation Prizes appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Consolation Prizes was first posted on September 4, 2024 at 10:30 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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Frieze Seoul Boasts Institutional Heft but Is Light on Sales

Artnet News

Nearly 120 dealers galleries are on hand at the fair in the South Korea, showing under-sung masters and work tied to current museum shows. The post Frieze Seoul Boasts Institutional Heft but Is Light on Sales appeared first on Artnet News.

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Birmingham-Southern College special collections library sell-off delivered strong results at Grant Zahajko

Auction Central News

DAVENPORT, WA — The special collections library of an Alabama college, featuring early works on the history of North America and classics of science and literature, was sold at Grant Zahajko Auctions during two days on July 31 and August 1. Founded in 1856, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) operated for 168 years as a private arts […] The post Birmingham-Southern College special collections library sell-off delivered strong results at Grant Zahajko appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Artist Glen Pudvine on Painting Himself, Frasier, and Kate Middleton’s Photoshopped Hands

Artnet News

The British hyperrealist painter is making an international debut in a group show in the South Korean capital this month, just in time for Frieze Seoul. The post Artist Glen Pudvine on Painting Himself, Frasier, and Kate Middleton’s Photoshopped Hands appeared first on Artnet News.

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Trio of JFK-signed items should be big winners at Tremont September 8

Auction Central News

SUDBURY, MA — Three items signed by John F. Kennedy — two while serving as a senator and one while president — are highly anticipated lots at the Summer Estates and Collections sale scheduled for Sunday, September 8 at Tremont Auctions. Kennedy released Profiles in Courage in December 1955 while serving as a senator from […] The post Trio of JFK-signed items should be big winners at Tremont September 8 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Introducing Our New Podcast: Art Market Minute 

Artnet News

Discover Art Market Minute, the new podcast from Artnet PRO, delivering weekly insights, essential news, and expert analysis to keep you up to speed.

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Cherry and Poplar Sugar Desk from Bourbon County, Kentucky leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Bourbon County, Kentucky Cherry and Poplar Sugar Desk, $16,380 CINCINNATI – Main Auction Galleries sold the collection of dealer Ron Tackett (1945-2021) on July 21 – its primary focus antiques of a Midwest or Southern origin. Tackett, who first began buying in the 1960s, had a true passion for sugar furniture, a variety of chests, […] The post Cherry and Poplar Sugar Desk from Bourbon County, Kentucky leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Work opportunity: freelance researcher (remote)

The Art Newspaper

The Art Newspaper is looking for two freelance researchers to work on our Year Ahead supplement

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Three Flemish Baroque pieces will sell as separate lots at Shapiro September 14

Auction Central News

MAMARONECK, NY — Likely from the same consignor, three interesting Flemish Baroque-style pieces — a jewelry box and two larger cabinets of varying forms — will come to market as separate lots in the No Reserve Auction of Antiquities and Oddities at Shapiro Auctions on Saturday, September 14. The 174-lot catalog is now open for […] The post Three Flemish Baroque pieces will sell as separate lots at Shapiro September 14 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Get a Front Row Seat to Breakdancing Battles at a New Performance Series

Artnet News

Works and Process's 2024 season opens with "Gather Round," a free public showcase at Manhattan West. The post Get a Front Row Seat to Breakdancing Battles at a New Performance Series appeared first on Artnet News.

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After controversy, Tefaf appoints fifth managing director in four years

The Art Newspaper

Dominique Savelkoul recently served as director of the Mu.

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Haley Toy Collection Surpasses $2.48 Million

Maine Antique Digest

Bertoia Auctions, Vineland, New Jersey Photos courtesy Bertoia Auctions Back in the late 1960s and early ’70s, purchasing older items was a completely different animal than it is today.

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The Armory Show’s first edition fully under Frieze rings the changes

The Art Newspaper

After three decades, New York’s biggest art fair is shaking things up, with a new parent company, a new director and a more global lineup

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Independence Seaport Museum Gifts Portrait to Andalusia Historic House

Maine Antique Digest

Museum deaccessions usually appear at auctions, and museums rarely just give a work of art to another museum. The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia did just that.

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Marcel Breuer’s summer house added to US National Register of Historic Places

The Art Newspaper

What is happening with Breuer’s Cape Cod home?

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Preventive Conservator, Folger Shakespeare Library

WCG

The Folger Shakespeare Library, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, is seeking a Preventive Conservator for this newly created position to join the Conservation and Preservation team. This individual, under the supervision of the Head of Conservation and Preservation, will oversee preservation procedures and policies concerning emergency preparedness, integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, and light exposure in both collection storage and exhibition areas at the Folger Sh

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From ‘Soho scammer’ to television dancer: Anna Sorokin will compete on Dancing with the Stars

The Art Newspaper

The purported German heiress’s grand plans to open a Manhattan art club unravelled in 2018 and were the subject of the Netflix series “Inventing Anna”

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Apply to the Williston Fund for Emerging Professionals

WCG

Sidney S. Williston Memorial Fund award applications are open for Emerging Professionals during the 2024-2025 Season 2020 Williston Fund Awardees The Williston Fund supports all of WCG’s Emerging Professional members by providing networking opportunities through social activities, lab tours, workshops, and more. In addition, the Guild awards five recipients with: Free WCG professional organization membership Reduced registration fees for all WCG sponsored workshops and events Reimbursement for m

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LPL To Buy $9B N.J. Wealth Management Firm

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LPL Financial today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase The Investment Center, Inc., a $9 billion broker-dealer and registered investment advisor based in Bedminster, N.J., with about 240 advisors.

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Richard Simmons and His Designer Dolls

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In May 1998, Doll Reader magazine featured Richard Simmons on the cover with a story about his collections and designs. When celebrity fitness guru Richard Simmons passed away last month at the age of 76, his fans mourned the loss of the high-energy superstar he was. Through diet books, workout videos, and television appearances, Simmons connected with his audiences, sharing their struggles and victories while helping them get healthier.

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James Bond memorabilia will light up sale

Antique Collecting

Ewbank’s in Surrey will sell an iconic piece of James Bond filmset memorabilia in their September 12 auction: producer Cubby The post James Bond memorabilia will light up sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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'Antiques Roadshow' Guest Learns Rare 'Kashmir' Sapphire Ring Is Worth $150K

Jewelry Judge

Fans of the US version of Antiques Roadshow on PBS learned a lot about "Kashmir" sapphires during a fascinating episode that originally aired in May of last year. It's an episode well worth revisiting as we celebrate September's official birthstone. Filmed on the grounds of the Shelburne Museum in rustic Shelburne, VT, the highlight of Season 27 Episode 15 was appraiser Lucy Grogan Edwards' assessment of an Edwardian-period sapphire-and-diamond ring that was originally owne