December, 2024

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4 Ways A.I. Impacted the Art Industry in 2024

Artnet News

Here is a handy summary of A.I.'s four biggest impacts on the art world in 2024. The post 4 Ways A.I. Impacted the Art Industry in 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘One auction house will fold, as will more fairs’: experts give their art market 2025 predictions

The Art Newspaper

We asked the art worlds movers and shakers what's in store for the next 12 months

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Inside Zildjian, a 400-year-old cymbal-making company in Massachusetts

Wbur

Drummers across the globe know the Zildjian name because its emblazoned on every shiny cymbal they make. Whats less known is that the family has been making their famous cymbals, with a secret process, for more than four centuries. Drummers across the globe know the Zildjian name because its emblazoned on every shiny cymbal they make. Whats less known is that the family has been making their famous cymbals, with a secret process, for more than four centuries.

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Colourful past is revealed by National Trust paint lab

Antique Collecting

New insights into the colourful world of the past are being revealed at a new National Trust archive of thousands The post Colourful past is revealed by National Trust paint lab appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Salvation Army Partnership: Where Mission Meets Value

WorthPoint

The Salvation Army’s Director of E-Commerce, Eric Rader, explains how WorthPoint helps their business. Resellers, thrifters, pickers, and customers who need affordable goods depend on thrift stores. Whether it’s a profit margin issue for resellers or a budget issue for a family, thrift stores can help to keep costs reasonable. One organization that understands this concept from all sides is The Salvation Army.

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A Valuable Resource

Maine Antique Digest

A Book Review Welcome to this hobby! write lightning rod ball collectors Phil Steiner and Randy Parish. You now begin an endless treasure hunt that nearly no other antiquer you talk to possesses any knowledge of.

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Here Are the 7 Biggest Art-World Controversies of 2024

Artnet News

The art biz is no stranger to controversies, and 2024 was no different. The post Here Are the 7 Biggest Art-World Controversies of 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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What U.S. Taxpayers Should Know Before Moving Overseas

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Americans have long taken up residence abroad. In fact, according to the nonprofit Association of Americans Resident Overseas (AARO), an estimated 5.5 million Americans live in other countries as of 2023.

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Thousands of Stolen Greek Artifacts Just Turned Up in an Athens Basement

Artnet News

Authorities are still determining the value of the cache, much of it found wrapped in 1940s newspapers. The post Thousands of Stolen Greek Artifacts Just Turned Up in an Athens Basement appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Worst Art of 2024: 9 Standouts We Wish We Hadn’t Seen

Artnet News

There were more than a few howlers this year. The post The Worst Art of 2024: 9 Standouts We Wish We Hadnt Seen appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Best Art of 2024: 11 Standouts We Saw Globally

Artnet News

From blockbuster shows to hidden gems, here's what caught our eye. The post The Best Art of 2024: 11 Standouts We Saw Globally appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pro Wrestler Lee Moriarty’s Paintings Make a Knockout Debut at NADA Miami

Artnet News

Moriarty went to art school, but only recently transitioned from drawing and graphic design to painting. The post Pro Wrestler Lee Moriarty’s Paintings Make a Knockout Debut at NADA Miami appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jimmy Carter, the US president and ‘Renaissance man’ who believed in art and rock and roll, has died, aged 100

The Art Newspaper

The Southern Baptist peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia, was a dedicated amateur portraitist and made a deep cultural impact when in office

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Gold star medal taken from an Ethiopian war hero surfaces at auction

The Art Newspaper

The grandchildren of Ras Desta Damtew, an Ethiopian general and noble, are seeking to recover the piece, listed in the online auction catalogue as coming from the estate of an Italian soldier who was present at Desta Damtew’s execution

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In memoriam: remembering art world figures who died in 2024

The Art Newspaper

Faith Ringgold, Frank Auerbach, Richard Serra, Barbara Gladstone and Lorraine OGrady were among those who died this year

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Ho Ho Ho! Archaeologists Unveil the Original Resting Place of Saint Nicholas

Artnet News

The discovery has been 35 years in the making. The post Ho Ho Ho! Archaeologists Unveil the Original Resting Place of Saint Nicholas appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sotheby’s Makes ‘Big’ Staff Cuts, as Auction Sales Slump

Artnet News

Top specialists and junior employees are said to be exiting, following a $1 billion investment deal with Abu Dhabi. The post Sotheby’s Makes ‘Big’ Staff Cuts, as Auction Sales Slump appeared first on Artnet News.

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In the Texas Desert, Craft Meets Coding

Artnet News

It was a heady, design-focused desert weekend in Marfa, with fiber works, crypto punks mirrors, knitting machines, and a whole lot of generative code. The post In the Texas Desert, Craft Meets Coding appeared first on Artnet News.

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Louise Bourgeois’s mammoth spider will return to Tate Modern for the gallery's 25th anniversary

The Art Newspaper

A new capsule collection trail will also feature works by Mark Rothko and Dorothea Tanning

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Saudi Arabia to give €50m towards Centre Pompidou refurbishment

The Art Newspaper

France will also help develop a raft of new museums in the kingdom, including a photography institution

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Italian Authorities Bust International Antiquities Trafficking Network

Artnet News

Police have arrested four people and 32 people remain under investigation. The post Italian Authorities Bust International Antiquities Trafficking Network appeared first on Artnet News.

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AI to Z: an art & tech alphabet for 2024

The Art Newspaper

The art, artists and awards that pushed boundaries this year

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Green wood, axes and oaks: how ancient skills helped to raise Notre-Dame's new roof

The Art Newspaper

A small army of carpenters combined traditional craftmanship with digital design tools to rebuild the medieval roof frame known as "the forest"

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Environmental row escalates as historic Marks & Spencer store in London is set for demolition

The Art Newspaper

Campaigners argue rebuilding Orchard House will release harmful embedded carbon and are calling on government to promote refurbishment over destruction

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Polish Authorities Recover Stolen Banksy and Damien Hirst Works

Artnet News

The works are said to be worth a collective $186,636. The post Polish Authorities Recover Stolen Banksy and Damien Hirst Works appeared first on Artnet News.

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We Love an Art History Deep Dive. Here Are 8 of Our Favorites From 2024

Artnet News

From the stormy backstory of a painting Frida Kahlo gifted Diego Rivera to the identity of Vermeer's 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' we dug up some details from art history this year. The post We Love an Art History Deep Dive. Here Are 8 of Our Favorites From 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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From a Ruth Asawa Survey to a Van Gogh Spotlight—13 U.S. Museum Shows You Can’t Miss in 2025

Artnet News

The new year won't lack for shows to see. The post From a Ruth Asawa Survey to a Van Gogh Spotlight13 U.S. Museum Shows You Cant Miss in 2025 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why Rock Icon Chrissie Hynde Is Embracing Painting: ‘You Can Hide Yourself’

Artnet News

Hynde has a new show of paintings in London, mostly because shes eager to get rid of them. The post Why Rock Icon Chrissie Hynde Is Embracing Painting: You Can Hide Yourself appeared first on Artnet News.

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David Zwirner Responds to Accusations of Attempting to ‘Plunder’ Hilma af Klint’s Estate

Artnet News

One of af Klint's descendants blocked an attempt to formalize a partnership between the mega gallery and the artist's foundation. The post David Zwirner Responds to Accusations of Attempting to ‘Plunder’ Hilma af Klint’s Estate appeared first on Artnet News.

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There’s More to Brutalism Than Meets the Eye

Artnet News

The radical and often misunderstood movement held social values at its core. The post Theres More to Brutalism Than Meets the Eye appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why Takashi Murakami Is Still Mad for Manga: ‘Super Flatness Sets the Stage for the Future’

Artnet News

From traditional Japanese paintings to manga and anime, how Murakami's Superflat Manifesto still rings true nearly 25 years on. The post Why Takashi Murakami Is Still Mad for Manga: Super Flatness Sets the Stage for the Future appeared first on Artnet News.

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Avery Singer Tops 2024 Ultra-Contemporary Rankings With Digital-Inspired Depth

Artnet News

In our mini series "Crib Notes," we take a look at the daughter of painters Greg Singer and Janet Kusmierski, who adds something distinctly sculptural to her own paintings. The post Avery Singer Tops 2024 Ultra-Contemporary Rankings With Digital-Inspired Depth appeared first on Artnet News.

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Uffizi’s secret Vasari Corridor reopens over Florence’s Ponte Vecchio

The Art Newspaper

The private passageway built by the Medici dynasty cost 11m to restore

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Someone Is Putting Googly Eyes on Sculptures in Oregon—and People Are Loving It

Artnet News

Is it vandalism, or an upgrade? The post Someone Is Putting Googly Eyes on Sculptures in Oregonand People Are Loving It appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Poignant Painting Made by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Sells for $2.8 Million

Artnet News

Klimt added portraits of their family to his brother's painting after his death. The post A Poignant Painting Made by Gustav Klimt and His Brother Sells for $2.8 Million appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Trailblazing Black Woman Who Shaped the Morgan Library Gets Her Due

Artnet News

A new exhibition sheds light on Belle da Costa Greene, who built a world-class collection for the Morganagainst all odds. The post The Trailblazing Black Woman Who Shaped the Morgan Library Gets Her Due appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Send us everything’: how six students brought together more than 100 Van Gogh works just a few years after his death

The Art Newspaper

Their astonishing 1896 exhibition is now being celebrated by the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands

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