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4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru

Artnet News

Intricate carvings depicting ancient gods adorn much of the structure. The post 4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hartwig Fischer, former British Museum director, is appointed to run Saudi museum of world cultures

The Art Newspaper

Fischer, who resigned after a theft scandal at the British Museum, has been announced as the founding director of the new institution, which is expected to open in 2026

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How Did Surrealism Change the Art World? These 5 Exhibitions Reconsider Its Legacy

Artnet News

From a Belgian blockbuster to a Pittsburgh presentation of Gertrude Abercrombie, these exhibitions mark the 100th anniversary of Surrealism. The post How Did Surrealism Change the Art World? These 5 Exhibitions Reconsider Its Legacy appeared first on Artnet News.

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Picasso estate to take no further action over forged paintings at Mona

The Art Newspaper

The Succession Picasso has made a statement after curator Kirsha Kaechele’s admitted she created the fake works, which she then hung in the women’s toilets at the Tasmanian museum as part of a protest

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Ex-British Museum Director to Lead New Saudi Arabia Museum

Artnet News

The new Museum of World Cultures is part of the larger cultural regeneration of Saudi Arabia, though concerns remain about the country's human rights record. The post Ex-British Museum Director to Lead New Saudi Arabia Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dia at 50: a new era

The Art Newspaper

A look at the past, present and future of the famed New York contemporary-art institution, which started out with an ambitious mission to create massive public works and has morphed into a museum for the 21st century

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Step Into Recreations of Edward Hopper’s Masterpieces at the Whitney Museum’s Birthday Extravaganza

Artnet News

The institution will stage its own kind of immersive experience, with a live clown, no less. The post Step Into Recreations of Edward Hopper’s Masterpieces at the Whitney Museum’s Birthday Extravaganza appeared first on Artnet News.

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Decades After Its Boom, Can Japan’s Art Market Make a Comeback?

Artnet News

An array of recent initiatives have drawn international notice. Officials say they are taking the long view. The post Decades After Its Boom, Can Japan’s Art Market Make a Comeback? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rare Caspar David Friedrich sketchbook jointly acquired by Berlin, Dresden and Weimar museums

The Art Newspaper

The sketchbook will be shown in all three cities to mark what would be the artist's 250th birthday

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V&A Museum Acquires Rare Medieval Carving of Jesus, Beating Out the Met

Artnet News

The London museum raised $2.5 million through a nationwide appeal to keep the statue in the country. The post V&A Museum Acquires Rare Medieval Carving of Jesus, Beating Out the Met appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Signs of History

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Rob Wolfe of American Pickers I’ve always loved signs. They can tell you so much about the history of a place, an industry, a specific time period, and [.] The post The Signs of History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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A Chic Berkshires Hotel Will Host an Invite-Only Art Fair Next Summer

Artnet News

Arrival, as it's called, will feature around 30 exhibitors, and aims to draw curators, museum directors, and the "Williams mafia." The post A Chic Berkshires Hotel Will Host an Invite-Only Art Fair Next Summer appeared first on Artnet News.

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V&A beats Met to acquire medieval ivory sculpture of Christ for £2m

The Art Newspaper

The purchase was made possible after an export license for the Romanesque carving was deferred by the UK authorities last year

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A Rare U.K. Stamp, Legendary for Its Misprinting, Heads to Auction

Artnet News

The Plate 77 Penny Red up for sale could rake in more than $800,000. The post A Rare U.K. Stamp, Legendary for Its Misprinting, Heads to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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New York City’s 2025 budget includes a record $254m for culture

The Art Newspaper

Mayor Eric Adams and the city council restored $53m in funding for public programming last month

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An Infamous New Tenant in an Old Nino Mier Space—and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, who was on vacation with Larry Gagosian and Leon Black? And, a scene report from a rare showing of "Cremaster 3." The post An Infamous New Tenant in an Old Nino Mier Space—and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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David Bailey Live Aid photographs in Essex sale

Antique Collecting

Iconic images of George Michael, Freddie Mercury and Bono, captured by acclaimed photographer David Bailey at Live Aid in 1985, will The post David Bailey Live Aid photographs in Essex sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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7 Questions for Edward Warburton on Founding and Helming Boutique Art Advisory Princedale Modern

Artnet News

The new boutique art advisory seeks to fill a gap in the market for personalized, specialized collecting services. The post 7 Questions for Edward Warburton on Founding and Helming Boutique Art Advisory Princedale Modern appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK’s Henry Moore Institute reopens after major redevelopment

The Art Newspaper

The organisation’s director hopes the newly thought out spaces will prove inviting to artists in the city, during what is a difficult time for the British cultural sector

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Collections Fill Three-Day Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc., Epping, New Hampshire Photos courtesy Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc. Excellent collections make for excellent auctions. Devin Moisan’s three-day online auction held April 19-21 included not one but two such entities. Spread out over three days, the 1200-lot sale took some time to sell.

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Paris Gallery Weekend marks a decade of progress

The Art Newspaper

Event’s tenth-anniversary edition celebrated resilience of city’s art trade

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Taxidermy huia birds set to fly at Kinghams

Antique Collecting

A sporadic display of Victorian taxidermy birds, including a rare pair of huia birds, looks set to make thousands when The post Taxidermy huia birds set to fly at Kinghams appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Handle with Care: Tips for sending museum collections to conservation

The Mid-West Museum Association

Contributed by Nikita Werner on behalf of Guardian Fine Art Services. Despite preventative conservation and environmental controls, museum collections are subject to agents of deterioration and on occasion, require professional treatment or repair. Sending artwork and cultural objects out to a conservator can be daunting for small and mid-sized museums.

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RBC Recruits $640M Merrill Lifer In N.J.

Private Wealth

RBC Wealth Management today announced that it has added a veteran Merrill Lynch advisor whose team handled about $640 million in client assets to its Paramus, N.J. location, according to a news release.

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New Edition of AASLH Book: Writing Local History Today

Conservation - American Association for State and

New Edition of AASLH Book: Writing Local History Today Now Available! Writing Local History Today: A Guide to Researching, Publishing, and Marketing Your Book, Second Edition By Thomas A. Mason and J. Kent Calder Paperback $30.40 AASLH Members / $38 Nonmembers Ebook $28.80 AASLH Members / $36 Nonmembers Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work.

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End notes: In Memoriam: Gregory Cerio

The Magazine Antiques

ANTIQUES remembers a beloved friend and mentor. The post End notes: In Memoriam: Gregory Cerio appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. End notes: In Memoriam: Gregory Cerio was first posted on July 12, 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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Vampire killing kit, $3,600, Woody Auction

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 vampire killing kit, housed in a silk-lined walnut case and featuring [.] The post Vampire killing kit, $3,600, Woody Auction appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Music Friday: Sing Along With Dion as We Salute July's Birthstone With 'Ruby Baby'

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you nostalgic tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Dion helps us celebrate July’s official birthstone with his 1963 hit, “Ruby Baby.” In this song of unrequited love, Dion croons about a girl who may be out of his league. He sings, “I got a girl and Ruby is her name / She don’t love me, but I love her just the same / Ruby Ruby how I want you / Like a ghost I’m gonna haunt you / Ru

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Ukrainian artist Alexander Dobrodiy featured in New York July 17

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 is bringing a wide-ranging, 264-lot sale of primarily Ukrainian art to market at 9PM Eastern on July 17 in its Color Symphony Unleashed: Abstract Art sale. The full catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Alexander Dobrodiy (b. 1960-) is known for his bright and emotionally rich creativity. His […] The post Ukrainian artist Alexander Dobrodiy featured in New York July 17 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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New Summer Show in Maine

Maine Antique Digest

Gurley Antique Shows will debut the new Summer Bath Antique Sale on Sunday, July 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the newly built gymnasium at Morse High School in Bath, Maine. “The high school is a state-of-the-art facility with great lighting, ample parking, easy access, and air-conditioning.

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Titans of 20th-century metalwork reigned at Toomey

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — Works by Marie Zimmerman, Samuel Yellin, and Fred Brosi blew out their estimates at the Early 20th Century Design sale held on June 4 at Toomey & Co. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Marie Zimmerman (1879-1973) was one of the early 20th century’s most prominent craftswomen, working in metal, wood, and sculpture. […] The post Titans of 20th-century metalwork reigned at Toomey appeared first on Auction Central News.

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These Old Sites on The National Register of Historic Places

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher “THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR” The National Register of [.] The post These Old Sites on The National Register of Historic Places appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Verdura jewelry: The designs of a duke

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Little girls are encouraged to dream of the day their prince will come, bearing lavish gifts of jewelry. The only gift that could top such a thing would be jewelry that is actually made by a prince. The great and the good of 20th-century Europe and America enjoyed something very close to […] The post Verdura jewelry: The designs of a duke appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Nor’easter Fails to Dampen Maine Show

Maine Antique Digest

Scarborough High School Vintage and Antique Show & Sale, Scarborough, Maine

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JPMorgan's Kelly Sees 2% Economic Growth Through End Of Year

Private Wealth

“I think that the economy is doing really well,” the chief global strategist said.

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The Journal of Wealth Management

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California Advisor Firm Sues Former Employee For Alleged Client Theft

Private Wealth

Falcon Wealth Planning claims Ray Sensenig started a competing firm while still employed at Falcon.

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