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Beloved Art Oasis Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Destruction

Artnet News

With demolition looming, the New York park is launching a letter-writing campaign and exhausting all of its legal options. The post Beloved Art Oasis Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Destruction appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK general election 2024: what art world figures want from the new Labour government

The Art Newspaper

After a landslide victory for the Labour party, we asked museum directors, artists and art historians what they hoped the new political era could mean for culture

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Ghanaian Curator Joseph Awuah-Darko Sued for Non-Payment of $266,527

Artnet News

The accusations follow previous concerns surrounding speculation at the Noldor Artist Residency, founded by Awuah-Darko. The post Ghanaian Curator Joseph Awuah-Darko Sued for Non-Payment of $266,527 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Army 250: Lifting up the U.S. Army’s Story

Conservation - American Association for State and

By Dan Vallone, Founder of Army 250 The Army was America before America was America. On June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was issued, the U.S. Army was born. On this date, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that created a national Army of “six companies of expert riflemen” that was to join the forces gathered near Boston.

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The Spirit of Art Nouveau Awakens in Australia’s Biggest Alphonse Mucha Exhibition

Artnet News

The comprehensive show is on view at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The post The Spirit of Art Nouveau Awakens in Australia’s Biggest Alphonse Mucha Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Have you registered for SPNHC 2024?

SPNHC

Earlybird registration ends July 8, 2024. Register now to catch the discount rate! SPNHC MEMBER IN-PERSON FULL REGISTRATIONSpecial Earlybird registration $575Standard member rate, after 8 July $675 NON-MEMBER: Special Earlybird registration $675; Standard rate, after 8 July $775. Join SPNHC here! Students, post-docs, not-working, low/middle-income economy countries – see special discount rates for in-person and virtual.

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The Hunt: What Happened to the Great Sphinx’s Nose?

Artnet News

The mystery of the Egyptian statue's missing nose has fascinated people for centuries. The post The Hunt: What Happened to the Great Sphinx’s Nose? appeared first on Artnet News.

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World’s Oldest Artwork Discovered in an Indonesian Cave

Artnet News

The world's earliest known example of visual storytelling is over 51,000 years old. The post World’s Oldest Artwork Discovered in an Indonesian Cave appeared first on Artnet News.

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Take a romp through Ancient Rome’s great buildings

The Art Newspaper

Ostensibly a guide to the city's top 50 sites, a new book by Paul Roberts offers far more

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A Metal Tube in a Polish Museum Turns Out to Be a 150-Year-Old Time Capsule

Artnet News

It contains rare missives from over a century ago. The post A Metal Tube in a Polish Museum Turns Out to Be a 150-Year-Old Time Capsule appeared first on Artnet News.

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Modern American Art at Christie’s

Maine Antique Digest

Christie’s, New York City Photos courtesy Christie’s The second edition of Christie’s dedicated modern American art sale took place April 18, and the results were positive. “It’s working,” said Paige Kestenman, senior specialist of American art, while touring Christie’s Rockefeller Center galleries with Maine Antique Digest.

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Perrotin Partner Alice Lung on the Asian Market, Art Fairs, and Rising Costs

Artnet News

'Collectors are becoming more careful, discerning, and selective about their purchases,' she said. The post Perrotin Partner Alice Lung on the Asian Market, Art Fairs, and Rising Costs appeared first on Artnet News.

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A new wave: why Chinese artists and gallerists are increasingly heading to Japan

The Art Newspaper

Tokyo’s rich, international art scene and accessible residency are among the factors encouraging China‘s cultural workers to move to the island country

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‘Change Begins Now’: New Prime Minister Keir Starmer Delivers U.K. Election Victory Speech at Tate Modern

Artnet News

Tory rule has hollowed out cultural funding, but there is no guarantee a Labour party leader will right the balance anytime soon. The post ‘Change Begins Now’: New Prime Minister Keir Starmer Delivers U.K. Election Victory Speech at Tate Modern appeared first on Artnet News.

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Berlin memorial to Sinti and Roma Holocaust victims under threat from planned tunnel

The Art Newspaper

A campaign has been launched to protect the Dani Karavan-designed monument

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With a Weakened Yen, the Second Tokyo Gendai Attracted a Larger International Crowd

Artnet News

Sales benefited from confidence in the local market and the international appeal of Japan as a tourist destination. The post With a Weakened Yen, the Second Tokyo Gendai Attracted a Larger International Crowd appeared first on Artnet News.

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O’Sullivan’s Old West at the Speed

The Magazine Antiques

The geographic surveys of photographer Timothy O’Sullivan go on display. The post O’Sullivan’s Old West at the Speed appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. O’Sullivan’s Old West at the Speed was first posted on July 5, 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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In Venice, British Artist Lincoln Townley Unveils New Work on the Perils of Capitalism

Artnet News

The exhibition, which has been on view since April, will see a refreshed collection of works on view. The post In Venice, British Artist Lincoln Townley Unveils New Work on the Perils of Capitalism appeared first on Artnet News.

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San Francisco dealer Rebecca Camacho expands downtown footprint

The Art Newspaper

Camacho says her new space in Jackson Square is further proof that art “plants the seeds for regrowth” in San Francisco’s core

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Tips for Correctly Attributing Unmarked Costume Jewelry

WorthPoint

Unmarked copies of this vintage Joan Rivers brooch are being sold very inexpensively on online marketplaces. Attributing unmarked costume jewelry to one manufacturer or another makes sense when you can do it with certainty. It’s not always easy, though. After so many years of doing jewelry research, I’ve learned when to put in the effort and when to accept things as unmarked mysteries and let them go.

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CONGRATS MIKE, MAGNIFICENT BEACH PROPOSAL!

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

Congrats Mike on your incredible beach proposal, and thank you so very much for this generous Five Star Google review: Keith was absolutely outstanding to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and flexible in helping me make sure everything was perfect. From my first visit to look at diamonds, all the way up to the proposal, Keith was very helpful and responsive the whole way through.

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Hello Kitty Hits a Milestone

WorthPoint

Hello Kitty, the adorable small, white cat from Japan, is recognizable worldwide, and for good reason. Introduced in 1974 by Sanrio , the cat, whose full name is Kitty White , was born in London on November 1, 1974. Fans worldwide are celebrating her 50th anniversary this year, and stores and online sites have tons of merchandise to mark this milestone.

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COLLAPSE OF LABS PREDICTED

NYC Wholesale Diamonds Blog

INSIDE DIAMOND INDUSTRY REPORT Leading Diamond Industry Organization reports this morning they believe synthetics will account for over 50% of US engagement-ring purchases in 2024 but will collapse in 2025 as prices slide This prediction that Labs will collapse in 2025 due to price slides as consumers find out their true, incredibly low value is why NYC Wholesale Diamonds has never, and will never carry Labs NYCWD is all about Natural Diamonds now, and forever!

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Crushing our love of ivory

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Elephant ivory has been exported from Africa and Asia for millennia with records going back to the 14th century BCE. During the 18th & 19th centuries, ivory decorative objects were [.] The post Crushing our love of ivory appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Pewter Collectors Club

Maine Antique Digest

The Pewter Collectors Club of America (PCCA) held its annual meeting at the Marriott Courtyard in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, May 10 and 11.

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How Do Zircons Form?

Gem Society

As a December birthstone, blue zircon is very popular. But are blue zircons natural? Learn how zircons form and get their colors.

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Vintage sideshow banners bring the past to life at Potter & Potter July 11

Auction Central News

CHICAGO — A fascinating collection of vintage circus and carnival sideshow promotional banners come to market at Potter & Potter July 11 as featured lots in their Circus, Sideshow and Oddities sale. The catalog is now open for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. E. H. Caldwell was an established banner artist in the 1920s in […] The post Vintage sideshow banners bring the past to life at Potter & Potter July 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Continental Army canteen, $41,125, Bruneau & Co.

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 circa 1777 Continental Army canteen, marked “U:STATES”, sold for $41,125 at [.] The post Continental Army canteen, $41,125, Bruneau & Co. appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Bid Smart Recap: Summertime Fun

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Some celebrate the arrival of summer on June 21, the official date of the summer solstice. For others, it doesn’t truly start until the kids are out of school, or when they open their summer house, or when they plant their bare feet on a beach. Regardless of when it starts, summer […] The post Bid Smart Recap: Summertime Fun appeared first on Auction Central News.

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French 19th-century scale models of Greek temples produced grand results at Sworders

Auction Central News

STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UK — Sworders’ Fine Interiors sale on June 11 included three Grand Tour-era plaster of Paris models of classical temples. Dated circa 1820, they were attributed to Jean-Pierre and François Fouquet, best known as the maker of many similar models in the collection of the Sir John Soane’s Museum in London. Estimated at […] The post French 19th-century scale models of Greek temples produced grand results at Sworders appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Music Friday: Chris Martin Doesn't Need Achilles' Gold to Get a Shot at Love

Jewelry Judge

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you awesome songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. When The Chainsmokers and Coldplay released “Something Just Like This” in 2017, the lyric video set a YouTube record with more than 9 million views in 24 hours. To date, that video has been seen an astonishing 2.2 billion times.

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Workers allege redundancies at London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts are related to Palestine solidarity actions

The Art Newspaper

The institution has made around ten redundancies due to budget cuts, but former staffers claim their dismissals have to do with the response to the war in Gaza

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