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'King Dingo': After his portrait of Australia's richest woman stirred controversy, Vincent Namatjira turns his sights on Charles III

The Art Newspaper

The aboriginal artist's portrait of Gina Rinehart made headlines after she called on the National Gallery of Australia to have it removed—now he has painted the British monarch

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The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event

Artnet News

About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. The post The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event appeared first on Artnet News.

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Steward plans to close Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center

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Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales process. The bankrupt company said it will shutter the hospitals by the end of August. Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales

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“Spring Extravaganza” Sale at Marion

Maine Antique Digest

Marion Antique Auctions, Marion, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Marion Antique Auctions Marion Antique Auctions held its “Spring Extravaganza” sale May 4 in the Marion, Massachusetts, gallery. The sale was live, with about 60 bidders in the room at various times. Staff were on the phones and executing left and online bids.

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Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial anniversary with a reinstallation. The post Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met was first posted on July 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The SAA Foundation Awards Recipients to Attend 2024 ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference

Society of American Archivists

July 23, 2024 —The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of the SAA Foundation 2024 Annual Meeting Award. Nineteen exceptional individuals have been selected to receive travel funds to attend the upcoming ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference in Chicago, IL.

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Oldest example of figurative art found in Indonesian cave

The Art Newspaper

The picture depicting a wild pig and a trio of human figures dates from 51,000 years ago, according to researchers, and suggests that Europe was not the birthplace of cave art

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Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82

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Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics. Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics.

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History Lessons for Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Freeman’s | Hindman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Freeman’s | Hindman Americana sales at Freeman’s | Hindman often provide some history lessons.

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Announcing the 2024 AMM Awards honorees!

The Mid-West Museum Association

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 AMM Awards ! We look forward to celebrating their tremendous accomplishments during the conference in Indianapolis next week and virtual events to take place this fall. Best Practices Award Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA In 2022, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (CMP) and Hosanna House , a nonprofit with a mission to end a life cycle of poverty while helping individuals reach maximum potential, launched the Center for Av

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New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return

Artnet News

Nicholas Cullinan became director of the British Museum in March. The post New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return appeared first on Artnet News.

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Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor

Artnet News

Billionaire Len Blavatnik was knighted in 2017 for his philanthropic contributions to the arts in London. The post Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted

Artnet News

Contemporary French artists were tapped to participate in a competition that would replace the historic 19th-century windows. The post Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted appeared first on Artnet News.

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4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru

Artnet News

Intricate carvings depicting ancient gods adorn much of the structure. The post 4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘You’re right! This is Native land’: New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the land

The Art Newspaper

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, sculptures by Anna Tsouhlarakis and Shane Perley-Dutcher are part of a push to advocate for environmental and social justice

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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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‘I Don’t Want to Give Up on Hope’: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Creating Art in Exile

Artnet News

A founding member of the punk feminist art collective, who is on Russia's most-wanted list, the artist and activist talks about her first museum solo show. The post ‘I Don’t Want to Give Up on Hope’: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova on Creating Art in Exile appeared first on Artnet News.

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Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory

Artnet News

Henry VIII courted his doomed second wife at her family castle in Kent. The post Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why there is no case for returning the Mona Lisa to Italy

The Art Newspaper

An archaeologist’s claim this week that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it is entirely false

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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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You Should Know Linder, the Art World’s Original Punk Provocateur

Artnet News

The radical feminist artist will be the subject of a major retrospective at the Hayward Gallery in London in early 2025. The post You Should Know Linder, the Art World’s Original Punk Provocateur appeared first on Artnet News.

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Another object has been stolen from the British Museum—but this time by an artist

The Art Newspaper

Ilê Sartuzi's short-lived heist involving a 17th-century coin draws parallels to the recent scandal over the theft of thousands of items from the museum's collection

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An uncensored triumph for Barbara Carrasco's Los Angeles mural

The Art Newspaper

Four decades after refusing to sanitise her depiction of the city’s history, the artist will see her giant mural, and all its 51 vignettes of scenes and people, installed in the LA Natural History Museum’s new entrance pavilion

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The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza

Artnet News

Even the Mona Lisa escaped the Louvre to watch it unfold. The post The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kandinsky’s Roving Creative Journey Comes to Life in Amsterdam

Artnet News

"Kandinsky" at the H'ART Museum brings together 60 of the painter's masterpieces. The post Kandinsky’s Roving Creative Journey Comes to Life in Amsterdam appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hartwig Fischer, former British Museum director, is appointed to run Saudi museum of world cultures

The Art Newspaper

Fischer, who resigned after a theft scandal at the British Museum, has been announced as the founding director of the new institution, which is expected to open in 2026

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Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo

Artnet News

The work was found about 14 miles from where it was originally hung in the 1500s. The post Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jim Carrey Sends His Collection of Art and Modern Design to Auction

Artnet News

The sale at Bonhams L.A. spans artworks, design objects, and photography. The post Jim Carrey Sends His Collection of Art and Modern Design to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Shahzia Sikander statue promoting women's justice at University of Houston beheaded

The Art Newspaper

In the shadow of anti-abortion protests lambasting the artist's sculpture as "Satanic", Sikander's bronze 2023 work 'Witness' was beheaded early Monday morning

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8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery

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It’s a crucial relationship, so it’s vital to understand the terms before signing on the dotted line. The post 8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nicholas Penny resigns from Acceptance in Lieu panel in protest over adviser ‘forced out’ of Arts Council role

The Art Newspaper

The former director of the National Gallery quits after “catastrophic” exit of Anastasia Tennant, the Arts Council’s senior policy adviser on cultural property

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‘Groundbreaking’ UK exhibition spotlights work of disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent artists

The Art Newspaper

Towards New Worlds brings together the 'critically robust' work of 15 creatives, in an attempt to dispel the pejorative perceptions associated with work by disabled artists

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Three Valuable Paintings at a Berlin Museum End Up for Sale Against Late Donor’s Wishes

Artnet News

Two Warhols and a Twombly that Erich Marx bequeathed to Hamburger Bahnhof have hit the art market in in New York. The post Three Valuable Paintings at a Berlin Museum End Up for Sale Against Late Donor’s Wishes appeared first on Artnet News.

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Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost

Artnet News

Galleria Continue presents "Neither Nor," tracing the evolution of the acclaimed artist's practice from 1995 to today. The post Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost appeared first on Artnet News.

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20 Years After Michael Majerus’s Tragic Death, the Pioneering Artist’s Laptop Has Been Restored. Surprises Abound

Artnet News

'It’s a true virtual studio,' said Cory Arcangel, who's exploring its hard drive in a YouTube series. The post 20 Years After Michael Majerus’s Tragic Death, the Pioneering Artist’s Laptop Has Been Restored. Surprises Abound appeared first on Artnet News.

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American Museum of Natural History has repatriated more than 100 Native American human remains and 90 objects

The Art Newspaper

The institution intensified its repatriation efforts after revised federal rules governing Native American remains and funerary objects went into effect earlier this year

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