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Los Angeles wildfire reaches Getty Villa grounds, but ‘staff and the collection remain safe’

The Art Newspaper

Cultural organisations around the Los Angeles have been forced to close and some "expect the worst"

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Sally Mann Photos Reportedly Seized From Texas Museum Exhibition

Artnet News

A conservative Dallas publication has been leading the charge against the museum. The post Sally Mann Photos Reportedly Seized From Texas Museum Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lingering market slump prompts the question: is art is no longer a 'must have' for the wealthy?

The Art Newspaper

At last November's evening auctions in New York, eyes were on a $6.

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Activist Destroys Benjamin Netanyahu Wax Sculpture at Mexico City Museum

Artnet News

The sculpture was reportedly housed at the Museo de Cera in Mexico City. The post Activist Destroys Benjamin Netanyahu Wax Sculpture at Mexico City Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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How Bangladeshi artists played a role in their country’s ‘monsoon revolution’

The Art Newspaper

Artists who had long suffered threats and censorship contributed to, and then celebrated, the downfall last year of the countrys repressive regime

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Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Are Getting a High-Tech Makeover in a New Show

Artnet News

An experimental exhibition in Denmark is intended to spark debate about the future use of 3D-printed replicas in museums. The post Michelangelo’s Masterpieces Are Getting a High-Tech Makeover in a New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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An expert’s guide to Brazilian Modernism: five must-read books on the subject

The Art Newspaper

All you ever wanted to know about the topic, from its impact on global Modernist art to a novel capturing the atmosphere of heady excitementselected by the curator Rebecca Bray

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Christie’s to host exhibition of works from owner François Pinault’s Los Angeles collection

The Art Newspaper

The non-selling portrait exhibition will be on display at Christies Beverly Hills during the Frieze Los Angeles fair

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A Powerful New Documentary Gives Voice to Ukrainian Artists Surviving Russia’s Invasion

Artnet News

Co-directed by a Ukrainian special forces soldier and a Los Angeles filmmaker, "Porcelain War" movingly depicts artists at war. The post A Powerful New Documentary Gives Voice to Ukrainian Artists Surviving Russias Invasion appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Big Review: Michelangelo, Leonardo, Raphael: Florence, c. 1504 at the Royal Academy ★★★★

The Art Newspaper

The small but provocative survey offers a stimulating view on which of the OldMasters launched the High Renaissance

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It’s the Best of Times for Dickens Fans! A New Show Spotlights Rarities Linked to the Author

Artnet News

Rare portraits of a young Dickens, private letters, and personal effects will go on show in at the author's former residence. The post Its the Best of Times for Dickens Fans! A New Show Spotlights Rarities Linked to the Author appeared first on Artnet News.

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Five new art books to look out for in the spring, from art under siege to illustrated manuscripts

The Art Newspaper

Our books editor picks out some of the highlights of the months ahead

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What’s Next for Marc Spiegler? Ex-Art Basel Director Launches Online Academy

Artnet News

A collaboration with Art Market Minds, The Academy will provide courses for art-world professionals. The post What’s Next for Marc Spiegler? Ex-Art Basel Director Launches Online Academy appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art on the Underground 2025 programme revealed

The Art Newspaper

Ahmet Ogt, Rudy Loewe and Rory Pilgrim will all unveil works around Londons transport hubs

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What is your vintage cookie jar worth?

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Cookie jars have been kitchen staples for decades. Most of us grew up with one the kitschier the better – and have fond memories of what could be found [.] The post What is your vintage cookie jar worth? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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The stuff of nightmares: catalogue of Alfred Kubin’s work shines a light on his dark world

The Art Newspaper

The macabre artists blood-soaked prints and drawings at the start of the 20th century foretold future wars

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The Met Unveils a New Tiffany Window

Maine Antique Digest

With new stories, new narratives, and new objects, American art, history, and culture at the Metropolitan Museum, New York City, is at its best!

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Compelling prose and lyrical turns in Sally Mann’s poignant and, at times, shocking memoir

The Art Newspaper

The American South plays a crucial role in the photographers richly illustrated book

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LPL Lures Another Father-Son Team From Osaic

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

In Another Loss For Osaic, Oregon Father-Son Advisor Team Jumps To LPL With $320M In Assets

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Apply for the SAA Foundation Opportunity Grant Today!

Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

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Merrill Launches Advisor Group To Focus On Ultrarich Clients

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

The bank's wealth business, Merrill Wealth Management, has launched an advisory group that will team up with advisors to deliver comprehensive wealth and investment solutions to UHNW clients and connect them to Bank of America's breadth of capabilities, according to a company news release. The Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) Advisory Group comprises more than 25 Merrill specialists.

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Hamburg art centre condemns ‘politically motivated vandalism’ of art installation referencing Palestine

The Art Newspaper

The Kunstverein in Hamburg said the incident is currently being investigated by authorities as a hate crime

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UC Riverside Machine Actionable Plans (MAP) Team Builds Promising Communication Prototype

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on January 8, 2025, 1:32 pm ET UCR Rivera Library, photo Lonnie Duka Photography The Machine Actionable Plans (MAP) Pilot project team from the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the California Digital Library (CDL) continued its site visits to pilot institutions with a November 2024 visit to the University of California, Riverside (UCR).

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Trump claims he will replace the head of the US National Archives

The Art Newspaper

The agencys previous leader raised concerns in 2022 about Trumps handling of documents after his first term in office

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Welch Head of Conservation and Scientific Research, National Museum of Asian Art (NMAA)

WCG

OPEN DATE: January 7, 2025 CLOSING DATE: February 10, 2025 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Compensation: $139,395 – $162,629 / year For additional details as well as a link to the application, please visit the listing at the Smithsonian Trust Careers Portal. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Providing leadership and management by overseeing the departments goals, articulating priorities, developing strategies, m

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 7, 2025

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Preserved Collections Manager

SPNHC

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew [link] Apply: Preserved Collections Manager – Careers | Kew Gardens This position offers an opportunity to play a key role in Kews large and globally important science collections.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in January

WorthPoint

WorthPoints Industry Partners are starting the New Year off by offering traditional, whimsical, and downright cool treasures for collectors. Highlights include a piece of amusement park history, a statue of one of the most famous advertising mascots, a set of timeless tiles, a bygone piece of kitchen furniture, and decorative fruit that looks so real, you could eat it.

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Drake's 'Anita Max Wynn' Pendant Necklace Features 250 Carats of Diamonds

Jewelry Judge

In early December, five-time Grammy-award-winning and multi-platinum artist Drake confirmed that his "The Anita Max Wynn Tour" would be coming to Australia and New Zealand in February 2025. And to commemorate the tour, the Toronto native commissioned Jason of Beverly Hills to create a massive pendant necklace fabricated from 3 kilos (6.6 lbs) of gold and more than 250 carats of colorful, flawless diamonds.

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The Craftsmanship of Kintsugi: The Golden Veins Running Through Japanese Objets d’Art

Invaluable

Translated as golden seams, the centuries-old Japanese art of Kintsugi breathes new life into broken ceramic objects by piecing them back together with gold. Originating in the 15th century, this mending technique is not just a craft but a philosophy and metaphor for life itself. Kintsugi makes the broken beautiful and encourages us to contemplate the value in imperfection as well as seeing flaws as something to celebrate.

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UK Couple Holds Wedding at Local Thrift Store

WorthPoint

Nina and Stefan Pope tied the knot at the Emmaus Secondhand Superstore in the UK. Image source: Mirror Anyone who has been married or has arranged a wedding for someone knows that the costs can be astronomical. Venue rental, flowers, photographers, a dress, veil, tuxedos, and food and drink for guests can add up to thousands. One couple, however, found a way around that, and their innovative approach has made headlines worldwide.

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Introducing the new Director of Education

International Society of Appraisers

1/8/2025 12:00:00 AM I am honored and excited to step into the role of Director of Education for the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). This opportunity is both a privilege and a responsibility, one that allows me to help shape the future of professional education within our esteemed organization. Like other instructors, I have been inspired by the foundation laid by my predecessors, Judith Martin, Meredith Meuwly and Leon Castner.

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Insights on Auction Sales: January 6, 2025

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Congressman Seth Moulton on a path forward for Democrats: compromise and frank debate

Wbur

'That's the problem we have right now. We're not even willing to entertain these debates in our party,' said the Salem Democrat, who wants to hash out thorny issues, not bow to political correctness. 'That's the problem we have right now. We're not even willing to entertain these debates in our party,' said the Salem Democrat, who wants to hash out thorny issues, not bow to political correctness.

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