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These Are the 10 Most Expensive Artworks Sold at Auction in November 2024

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A nine-figure Magritte finished first. And another Magritte, of the same subject, managed to grab the 10th spot. The post These Are the 10 Most Expensive Artworks Sold at Auction in November 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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The art of the algorithm—new magazine launches dedicated to Artificial Intelligence works

The Art Newspaper

Biannual publication spotlights 'visual experiments and conceptually refined pieces'

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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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Ansel Adams photo, $720,000, Sotheby’s

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 photograph by Ansel Adams titled Aspens, Northern New Mexico (Vertical) sold for [.] The post Ansel Adams photo, $720,000, Sotheby’s appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Here Are the 7 Biggest Art-World Controversies of 2024

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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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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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“American Atmosphere”: A Private Collection at Christie’s

Maine Antique Digest

Christies, New York City Photos courtesy Christies Holding no American art sales in the fall, Christies filled the void by offering its audience an online-only auction of 62 lots from a single-owner private collection.

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

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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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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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Editorial, January 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Old Wine, New Bottle Its an old scam but with a new twist. On December 6 Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that his office had successfully disrupted a cryptocurrency scam that was targeting artists. An 85-year-old Brooklyn artist was scammed out of his life savings.

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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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MFA Boston acquires 38 photographs by Robert Frank capturing life in 1940s Paris

The Art Newspaper

The experimental images feature in a new exhibition centred on a personal family scrapbook

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African American Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Swann Galleries, New York City Photos courtesy Swann Galleries Now in its 17th year, Swann Galleries African American art department sold $3,154,557 worth of art that spanned 100 years in its October 3 sale. The department offered landscapes, still-life paintings, abstractions, drawings, sculpture, prints, and works in mixed media.

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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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The giant metaphor that Elon Musk forked out for

The Art Newspaper

The founder of SpaceX commissioned the giant piece of cutlery art two years ago

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Exhibitions, January 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Parcheesi board, late 19th century, 17" x 16", paint on wood. Collection of Doranna and Bruce Wendel. Photograph by Bruce C. Read.

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

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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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UK government seeks artists and architects for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial

The Art Newspaper

Monument in St Jamess Park could cost up to 46m

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Inaugural Vose | Barridoff American Fine Art Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Vose Galleries and Barridoff Auctions, Boston, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Vose Galleries and Barridoff Auctions Venerable Vose Galleries, founded in 1841, and the half-century-old Barridoff Auctions of South Portland, Maine, joined forces October 13 for their inaugural Vose | Barridoff American Fine Art Auction.

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Alexander the Great’s Most Pivotal Battlefield Has Finally Been Identified

Artnet News

Turkey now boasts the only known preserved battlefield to host the legendary Greek king. The post Alexander the Great’s Most Pivotal Battlefield Has Finally Been Identified appeared first on Artnet News.

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When Paul McCarthy tried to buy Michael Jackson's house

The Art Newspaper

The artist revealed at Art Basel Miami Beach that he hoped to snap up Neverland

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Marketing

Maine Antique Digest

A collector of American antiques is probably so used to it she doesnt even question anymore. It is as common as iron, oxygen, or helium in the physical world.

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How Mucha Transformed Actor Sarah Bernhardt Into an Art Nouveau Star

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The Czech painter set his own path to stardom with his theatrical posters of the actress. The post How Mucha Transformed Actor Sarah Bernhardt Into an Art Nouveau Star appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unesco beefs up protection for cultural heritage in Ukraine

The Art Newspaper

UN heritage body grants 'provisional enhanced protection' to the Odessa Literary Museum and the National Historical and Memorial Reserve Babyn Yar

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Cabinet of Morbid Curiosities: The Richard Harris Collection

Maine Antique Digest

Potter & Potter Auctions, Chicago, Illinois Photos courtesy Potter & Potter Auctions He was an eclectic collector who had a lot of stuff.

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Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Tops 2024 Art Sales With Her Poetic, Timeless Portraits

Artnet News

A major museum show began traveling internationally in 2021, and she set a $3.6 million auction record in 2023. The post Lynette Yiadom-Boakye Tops 2024 Art Sales With Her Poetic, Timeless Portraits appeared first on Artnet News.

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Rachida Dati stays in post as French culture minister in new government

The Art Newspaper

Frances culture budgets have long been sacrosanct but concerns are raised about generous public arts funding in the wake of political turmoil

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Americana and Political “Signature” Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Important historical artifacts that help tell the story of Americas past sold for substantial prices at Heritage Auctions November 1 and 2 Americana and political Signature auction. The auction included items dating from the Revolutionary War to the presidency of Donald Trump.

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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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Prison inmates and artist Marinella Senatore create light installation for Vatican Jubilee Year

The Art Newspaper

The Holy See will launch a series of contemporary art projects at prisons next year