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Hockney meets a Renaissance master in National Gallery two-hander

The Art Newspaper

Exhibition to explore David Hockney’s lifelong association with the London museum and engagement with Piero della Francesca’s “The Baptism of Christ“

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Salvador Dalí’s Rarely Seen Floral Works Blossom in a New Show

Artnet News

"Reimagining Nature" brings together the Surrealist's floral suites for the first time in two decades. The post Salvador Dalí’s Rarely Seen Floral Works Blossom in a New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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The art world’s AI dilemma: how can artists and museums thrive when big tech controls the monetising of artificial intelligence?

The Art Newspaper

The presence of AI in every aspect of life has been a fact for the past 20 months. With the publication of the Stanford AI Index, two areas have come into focus. For museums, how to work with industry giants, without having their offering "distanced" by the summarising power of AI.

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What Is the Future of the Digital Catalogue Raisonné? Experts Weigh In

Artnet News

A new initiative by the Rauschenberg Foundation is the latest to bring the catalogue raisonné online. The post What Is the Future of the Digital Catalogue Raisonné? Experts Weigh In appeared first on Artnet News.

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Leigh Bowery, Emily Kam Kngwarray and Lee Miller—Tate reveals its 2025 exhibition programme

The Art Newspaper

A blockbuster show focused on Turner and Constable plus a vast survey of Nigerian modernism are also in the pipeline

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Italy Receives 600 Ancient Artifacts Repatriated From the U.S.

Artnet News

The relics were illegally taken from Italy over decades, with some ending up the hands of traffickers including Robin Symes. The post Italy Receives 600 Ancient Artifacts Repatriated From the U.S. appeared first on Artnet News.

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The art world's AI dilemma: informed insight from industry experts

The Art Newspaper

The artist Refik Anadol, the museum director Thomas Campbell and the Future Art Ecosystems team at Serpentine share insights on how to thrive while working with artificial intelligence in 2024

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Getty Research Institute acquires photography dealer Peter MacGill's archive

The Art Newspaper

The extensive archive, which includes client correspondence and daily records, will be catalogued over the course of the next few years

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From the Film Set to the Mosaic Studio With Artist Manuel Mathieu

Artnet News

In this edition of "Source Material," the Haitian-Canadian artist takes us behind the scenes of his recent projects. The post From the Film Set to the Mosaic Studio With Artist Manuel Mathieu appeared first on Artnet News.

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More than 600 artefacts worth a total of €60m are repatriated to Italy from the US

The Art Newspaper

Italian authorities are using artificial intelligence to identify works of art up for sale that may have been stolen or trafficked

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Sotheby’s Eyes Job Cuts in London, Other Offices

Artnet News

The auction house's U.K. headquarters would reportedly be most affected in the layoffs that are being considered. The post Sotheby’s Eyes Job Cuts in London, Other Offices appeared first on Artnet News.

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Yayoi Kusama London summer bonanza with new Elizabeth Line work and a Royal Parks pumpkin sculpture

The Art Newspaper

A new Infinity Room will also go on show at Victoria Miro gallery in the autumn

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Publisher Dennis Tucker Reflects on Longtime Numismatic Career

WorthPoint

“I feel my work in numismatic publishing has been one of my most important contributions to the hobby,” said numismatic publisher and author Dennis Tucker. Anyone familiar with coin collecting would have to agree. Dennis Tucker recently retired from his longtime role as numismatic publisher for Whitman Publishing, but he’s been fascinated with coins since childhood.

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Pioneering gay photographer George Platt Lynes is ready for his closeup

The Art Newspaper

Lynes, whose homoerotic images from the first half of the 20th century have had relatively little exposure, is the subject of a new documentary

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Guide to Brimfield: July 2024

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Prefer to read offline? Download the Guide to Brimfield July 2024 using the link below Download the Guide to Brimfield July 2024 here to print out: July Guide The post Guide to Brimfield: July 2024 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Steward promised to rebuild its hospital in Norwood. The town is still waiting.

Wbur

Norwood's struggles since the sudden closure of its local hospital offers a warning for other communities that rely on Steward Health Care. Norwood's struggles since the sudden closure of its local hospital offers a warning for other communities that rely on Steward Health Care.

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The Eclectic Estate of John Long

Maine Antique Digest

Hilliard & Co., Madison, Virginia Photos courtesy Hilliard & Co. On March 23 Hilliard & Co. offered 319 lots selected from the estate of John Long (1932-2023) of Louisa County, Virginia. The sale was held at Hilliard’s gallery in Madison, Virginia.

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A Mysterious Trove of Silver Coins Turns Up in a Swedish Church

Artnet News

The find on the historic island of Visingsö has surprised archaeologists. The post A Mysterious Trove of Silver Coins Turns Up in a Swedish Church appeared first on Artnet News.

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SAA Foundation Approves Eight Strategic Growth Grant Proposals, Adjustments to Foundation Bylaws

Society of American Archivists

May 30, 2024 — At its May 6 and 10 virtual meeting, the SAA Foundation Board: read more

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Country Antiques, Primitives, and Americana

Maine Antique Digest

Country Spirit Antique Show, Arcola, Illinois The spring edition of the Country Spirit Antique Show was held March 1 and 2 in Arcola, Illinois.

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What the PWHL championship means for the future of women's sports

Wbur

Rev. Laura Everett covers PWHL Boston for her website, Boston Women's Sports. She joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the game and what it means for the future of women's sports. Rev. Laura Everett covers PWHL Boston for her website, Boston Women's Sports. She joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the game and what it means for the future of women's sports.

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Advisor Ordered To Repay Morgan Stanley $5M In Promissory Note Battle

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A former Morgan Stanley advisor who left behind unpaid promissory notes when he resigned was ordered by a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitrator to fork over the more than $5 million owed the firm.

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How to decide the best estate sale or auction services

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

If you ever needed to sell your collectibles, perhaps because you’re moving from one home to another or due to some other reason, estate sale appraisers, estate sales and auction services are the most obvious options. Proponents of any of the methods would rightly come up with arguments about why you should choose one over the other. But that’s not what this article is about once you decide on the option that suits you best, the next question that comes to mind is ‘how do I know the best antique

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Advisor Ordered To Repay Morgan Stanley $5M In Promissory Note Battle

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

A former Morgan Stanley advisor who left behind unpaid promissory notes when he resigned was ordered by a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitrator to fork over the more than $5 million owed the firm.

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Natural Radiation and Gemstone Color

Gem Society

Natural radiation can create beautiful colors in many gemstones. Learn how natural radiation works and the gems most commonly affected by it.

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Raymond James Adds Advisor Team With Nearly $1B AUM

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Raymond James added five advisors who worked at Truist Asset Management in Atlanta.

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NOW is the Best Time to Sell Sterling Silver

Syl-Lee Antiques

As a professional who buys, sells, and appraises antiques, I’ve seen trends come and go, but the current silver market is truly remarkable. Silver prices are soaring to heights we haven’t seen since the 1980s. If you have sterling silver antiques that you’ve been holding on to—whether for perceived future value or sentimental reasons—NOW might be the perfect time to consider selling them.

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Investors Lack Full Understanding of 529 Plans Study Finds

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

An Edward Jones survey found that half of adults didn't know what a 529 plan was.

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Imperial Fabergé and Romanoff family treasures lead $5.69M Russian Art Auction at Heritage

Auction Central News

DALLAS — Heritage Auctions‘ first sale dedicated to Imperial Russia more than doubled its high estimate, bringing $5.69 million on 179 lots with a 98% sell-through rate, and a new record set for Fabergé. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. “It was a classic Russian Works of Art sale, with Imperial Fabergé, enamels, paintings, sculpture, […] The post Imperial Fabergé and Romanoff family treasures lead $5.69M Russian Art Auction at Heritage appeared first on Auction Cent

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Rich Penn Joins Morphy Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

Rich Penn, an Iowa auction company CEO and antique advertising specialist, has joined Morphy Auctions in the newly created role of market development officer. From his base in Waterloo, Iowa, Penn will work in tandem with Morphy’s marketing team and will advise on the latest technological innovations for the auction process.

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Jasper52 showcases Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry June 4

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, June 4, beginning at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will hold its next Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry auction. This edition will showcase exactly 300 lots of rings, necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, bangles, and more from esteemed houses and designers as well as unsigned pieces. Absentee and Internet live bidding […] The post Jasper52 showcases Exclusive Estate and Designer Jewelry June 4 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Lucapa Chairman on Efforts to Find Angola's Holy Grail: 'It Will Be Worth It'

Jewelry Judge

For more than nine years, Lucapa Diamond Company has successfully sourced large, high-value diamonds at its Lulo alluvial mine in Angola. In fact, the mining company just unveiled a 195-carat Type IIa diamond — the fourth +100-carat gem recovered this year and the 44th since alluvial operations commenced in 2015. While the alluvial mine has yielded nearly a half billion dollars worth of diamonds — including four larger than 200 carats and one surpassing 400 carats — Lucapa'

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Full-length self-portrait by Édouard Vuillard leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Full-length Self-portrait by Édouard Vuillard DALLAS – Heritage Auctions will offer the only known full-length self-portrait created by avant-garde artist Édouard Vuillard (1868-1940) on Tuesday, June 4 as a lead lot in its Fine European Art sale. Measuring 30.25 by 19.5in, the oil on board laid to canvas dates to around 1900, just as the […] The post Full-length self-portrait by Édouard Vuillard leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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First Nations artist Annie Pootoogook’s illustrations skyrocketed at LAMA

Auction Central News

VAN NUYS, CA — Three original illustrations created during the short career of Inuit illustrator Annie Pootoogook (1969-2016) soared well beyond their individual estimates of $1,000-$1,500 at Los Angeles Modern Auctions on April 24 as part of the house’s Art: The LA Edition sale. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Pootoogook was only active for […] The post First Nations artist Annie Pootoogook’s illustrations skyrocketed at LAMA appeared first on Auction Centra