Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
Collectors must agree to a five-year vesting period in the "sale" contracts. The post Free to a Good Home: Artists Launch a New Fair to Clear Unsold Works From Their Studios appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
In a time of increased lawsuits over diversity initiatives, a civil rights organisation aims to make the history and legacy of slavery in the US undeniable through art and first-person narratives
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
We spoke with the Ugandan artist about his blue-hued, metaphysical paintings. The post Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
The reassuring result was a marked increase from last year's equivalent auction—despite a cyberattack that has taken down the auction house's website
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
Gina Rinehart is not pleased with artist Vincent Namatjira’s portrayal, on view at the National Gallery of Australia. The post Australia’s Richest Woman Wants a Museum to Remove an Aboriginal Artist’s Portrait of Her appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
Mining magnate asked National Gallery of Australia to remove depiction by Aboriginal artist Vincent Namatjira
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
He was recently accused of underpaying some artists. His five other galleries, in New York and Brussels, will continue to operate. The post Embattled Dealer Nino Mier to Close All Four of His Los Angeles Locations appeared first on Artnet News.
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Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
A century ago, a group of anti-Modernist art students staged a mock trial for the Fauvist. The post Art Bites: The Matisse Painting That Sparked a Protest appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
LONDON – A 15th-century astrolabe hammered for £400,000 ($638,645 with buyer’s premium), more than twice its estimate at Bonhams’ Important Instruments of Science and Technology Sale on April 24. The 69-lot sale made £1 million ($1.2 million) against a collective estimate of £250,000-£350,000 ($314,380-$440,110), with 90% sold by lot. Jon Baddeley, Bonhams specialist, said “This is […] The post 15th-century astrolabe charts an astounding $638K at Bonhams appeared first on Auction Cen
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
A major show of early works now on view Dia Beacon overwhelms the senses. The post Artist Meg Webster on Sculpting ‘Power Objects’ With Soil, Moss, and Beeswax appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
NEWPORT, KY — Two 19th-century firearms related to the Texas independence war with Mexico and the War Between the States come to market at Lewis & Grant Auctions Friday, May 24 as star lots in its Historic Arms and Armor sale. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading the sale’s […] The post Buffalo Bill Cody and Robert Eden Handy military firearms bring history to life at Lewis & Grant May 24 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
Among the rarest finds are trailers for "Goldfinger," "Thunderball," and "A Hard Day’s Night." The post Rescued From the Trash, a Trove of Preview Reels for Films From ‘Psycho’ to ‘Jaws’ Heads to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
LONDON — The napkin contract signed by 13-year-old Lionel Messi for FC Barcelona sold for £600,000 ($759,685, or $972,400 with buyer’s premium) at Bonhams on May 17 (estimated at £300,000-£500,000, or $380,000-$633,450) in a timed online auction. There was a flurry of bidding in the final five scheduled minutes of the sale, taking it from […] The post Lionel Messi ‘napkin contract’ tops $972K at Bonhams appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
Presented by Ben Brown Fine Arts, the exhibition includes more than 150 works. The post Spotlight: Les Lalannes Whimsical Works Take Over a Historic Venice Palazzo appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
Despite currency collapse of Nigeria's naira and a weakened South African rand, the category performed better than the overall market
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
The international design fair has taken up residence at the venerable Holmby Estate. The post Gigi Hadid, a Greenhouse of Luxury Mushrooms, and a Lot of Porsches—Design Miami Comes to Los Angeles appeared first on Artnet News.
Wbur
MAY 17, 2024
A decommissioned pipe organ has been given a second life by Mount Auburn Cemetery artist-in-residence Eden Rayz. She premieres a new work in Bigelow Chapel on Saturday. A decommissioned pipe organ has been given a second life by Mount Auburn Cemetery artist-in-residence Eden Rayz. She premieres a new work in Bigelow Chapel on Saturday.
Artnet News
MAY 17, 2024
Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results from Christie’s 20th-Century Evening Sale, May 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
Tate’s show on Expressionism reminds us that Vincent was “the father of us all”
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
MAY 17, 2024
Many won't stop working on a specific date, Allianz says. Instead they'll phase retirement in.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
Exploring Now You See Us, which celebrates the output of Vanessa Bell, Mary Beale and many more, plus conversations about Dia’s legacy and the ’visual linguist‘ Wong
Antique Collecting
MAY 17, 2024
A vintage belt bought for £5 in a charity shop during a Caribbean holiday has sparked an auction windfall after The post Charity shop Chanel belt sparkles appeared first on Antique Collecting.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
The young Los Angeles-based painter is riding the ups and downs of her spectacular market breakout
Wbur
MAY 17, 2024
May 18 is Haitian Flag Day. To mark the occasion, WBUR spoke with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune — the city's first Haitian-American elected official — for a quick cultural education on Massachusetts' Haitian community and the history of Haitian Flag Day. May 18 is Haitian Flag Day. To mark the occasion, WBUR spoke with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune — the city's first Haitian-American elected official — for a quick cultural education on Massachusetts' Haitian c
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
Lebohang Kganye was selected for the Deutsche Börse award for her exhibition shown last year in Amsterdam
Wbur
MAY 17, 2024
Dr. George Kondylis, chief medical officer at Lawrence General Hospital, joins WBUR’s Morning Edition to discuss the how other hospitals are feeling the effects of Steward Health Care's financial tribulations. Dr. George Kondylis, chief medical officer at Lawrence General Hospital, joins WBUR’s Morning Edition to discuss the how other hospitals are feeling the effects of Steward Health Care's financial tribulations.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 17, 2024
An intimate photographic essay by Gilbert McCarragher examines the film-maker’s Prospect Cottage
Association of Research Libraries
MAY 17, 2024
Last Updated on May 21, 2024, 10:58 am ET image public domain by USDA During the month of May, join ARL in celebrating the contributions of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month by rounding up the blogs, events, and resources at our member libraries. Please send additions to commteam@arl.org. Events | Blog Posts | Other Resources Events Tuesday, May 7 University of Ottawa Movie viewing: Une enfance en Afghanistan (French) Noon EDT at Morisset Library, Room 144 Boston Public Library Documentary C
WorthPoint
MAY 17, 2024
A pair of matching Hekman end tables is not your typical thrift store find. Shopping for amazing collectibles to add to your home collection or store can be a difficult process. There’s so much to know about artisans and manufacturers, styles and eras, colors, craftsmen, and marks, all of which vary depending on your item of choice. That said, there seems to be at least one rule that can be helpful no matter what type of treasure tickles your fancy: Always take a second look when you’re lucky en
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 17, 2024
Transportation is a subject that seems to be always in the news these days and usually for the wrong reasons: train derailments, bridge collapses, overturned tractor trailers, cruise ships run [.] The post June 2024: Transportation in America appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
WorthPoint
MAY 17, 2024
This 1987 hand-blown Chihuly cylinder was sold at auction in 2023 for over $20,000. Few artists are so well-known that just hearing their name brings a picture of their work to mind, but Dale Chihuly is one of them. Known for his innovative glasswork and massive installations, Chihuly has been creating outstanding works of art since the late 1960s. His latest exhibit recently opened at the Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, and fans are lining up to see the collection.
SPNHC
MAY 17, 2024
The San Diego Natural History Museum Report Writer, Department of PaleoServices, SDNHM [link] The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a Report Writer to join the Department of PaleoServices. The Department of PaleoServices specializes in paleontological resource management, with a particular emphasis on mitigation paleontology.
WorthPoint
MAY 17, 2024
A World War II pigeon parachute was found in a shoebox in England. Image Source: SWNS via Fox News A rare pigeon parachute and various D-Day-related documents were recently discovered in a shoebox in England. The family of a woman referred to as Mrs. Ellington, who had recently passed away, found the parachute in her home. Mrs. Ellington’s family said it had no idea how she came into possession of the parachute and documents.
SPNHC
MAY 17, 2024
University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge [link] The University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge is seeking a full-time fixed-term Assistant Conservator. The post-holder will provide practical and preventative specialist conservation advice and treatment across the collections.
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
NEW YORK – On Saturday, May 25, commencing at 8 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present an auction titled The Art of Luxury: Designer Jewelry & Watches. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. While many elite and coveted brands appear in the 442-lot sale lineup, all three highlighted pieces are credited to Van Cleef & Arpels. […] The post Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry showcasing 18K gold brings the bling to Jasper52 appeared first on Auction
Antique Collecting
MAY 17, 2024
One of the earliest works on English viticulture has sold for a total of £11,000 at Chiswick Auctions in London The post Early English viticulture work is toast of auction appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Auction Central News
MAY 17, 2024
NEW YORK — In the collecting world, more is usually better. But in the realm of garden sculpture, the opposite is true. A few well-chosen, well-placed pieces transform the outdoors into an open-air gallery. “The auction market for garden ornament is terrific. There are wonderful pieces to be had at all levels of collecting in […] The post Garden sculpture turns backyards into open-air art galleries appeared first on Auction Central News.
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