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‘The greatest theft in history’: a new exhibition in Amsterdam offers an unprecedented account of Nazi looting

The Art Newspaper

The two-part show reveals like never before how theft was used as a means of erasing Jewish identity, writes Ambassador (ret) Stuart E.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Set to Close Amid Controversy

Artnet News

The building's owners have also been selling off furnishings designed by the architect. The post Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Set to Close Amid Controversy appeared first on Artnet News.

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How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th

American Association for State and Local History

How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th – By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO “The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Gen Z will write its next chapter.” For all AASLH has done to encourage thoughtful planning for the nation’s 250th, we still have work to do to get younger people involved. So far, we have primarily relied on highlighting approaches from history organizations that are connecting well to Gen Z or shared strategies from our colleagues at Made By U

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Antique Collecting magazine – new issue out soon

Antique Collecting

In the latest issue of Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we celebrate the The post Antique Collecting magazine – new issue out soon appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Where is Salvator Mundi? In storage in Geneva apparently

The Art Newspaper

Will the long lost work end up in a museum run by ex-British Museum chief?

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Fraudster Martin Shkreli Must Surrender His Copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Unique Art Album

Artnet News

A federal judge in Brooklyn has sided with the crypto collective that currently owns the one-of-a-kind disk. The post Fraudster Martin Shkreli Must Surrender His Copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Unique Art Album appeared first on Artnet News.

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Barszo modern-era playset collection leads the charge at Bodnar’s August 29

Auction Central News

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ — Just as Louis Marx is considered the father of the classic postwar playset — a boxed collection of plastic figures, accessories, and structures centered around an event, place, or time in history — so too is Ron Barzso for the modern era. He created a series of playsets beginning in the […] The post Barszo modern-era playset collection leads the charge at Bodnar’s August 29 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s only skyscraper will go up for auction in October

The Art Newspaper

Is Oklahoma’s historic Price Tower doomed?

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Shoptalk: Legendary New York Art Dealer Paula Cooper Opens Up About Her Path to Power

Artnet News

'I was dying to work for a gallery. But I had no experience, and I was very shy. The only thing I knew how to do was operate a switchboard.' The post Shoptalk: Legendary New York Art Dealer Paula Cooper Opens Up About Her Path to Power appeared first on Artnet News.

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Champagne wishes and caviar dreams with 'The Queen of Versailles'

Wbur

The Broadway-bound musical reunites Kristin Chenoweth and musical composer Stephen Schwartz, who previously worked together on “Wicked.” The Broadway-bound musical reunites Kristin Chenoweth and musical composer Stephen Schwartz, who previously worked together on “Wicked.

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Five Namikawa Yasayuki cloisonné enamels turned in strong performances at Alderfer

Auction Central News

HATFIELD, PA — Five works by one of the greatest exponents of the intricate art of cloisonné enamel were included in Alderfer Auction’s Collectors sale on July 24 and July 25. The four vases and one lidded koro, each signed for the Kyoto workshop of Namikawa Yasayuki (1845-1927), carried modest estimates of $1,000-$2,000 apiece. Working […] The post Five Namikawa Yasayuki cloisonné enamels turned in strong performances at Alderfer appeared first on Auction Central News.

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William Blake’s cottage—where he wrote ‘Jerusalem’—a step closer to becoming a museum

The Art Newspaper

Funding has been secured to fix the collapsing roof of the house in Sussex, UK, with future plans to restore it and turn it into an arts centre

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Art Bites: Who Was Simonetta Vespucci, Botticelli’s Enduring Muse?

Artnet News

Vespucci so enraptured the painter that he requested to be buried at her feet. The post Art Bites: Who Was Simonetta Vespucci, Botticelli’s Enduring Muse? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Unity, Accessibility, and Humanity: The Values that Connect Prevalent Writing Genres in Museology

The Mid-West Museum Association

Contributed by Trey Whitted, Secondary Language Arts Education student at Anderson University (IN), writing tutor, and AMM member, this blog article discusses the ways museums can center museum values in different forms of writing institution-wide. Writing is essential for communicating information in any profession, and this is especially true for educational institutions like museums.

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Vintage Toy Shop Brings Nostalgia to Collectors

WorthPoint

There’s a vintage collectible for anyone of any age, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the toy space. Toys come in such a wide variety, from action figures and dolls to building sets and board games, that toy enthusiasts have their choice of items to collect. One collector has taken his interest in vintage collectible toys and turned it into a thriving business in Salem, MA.

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Release of Olena Pekh highlights plight of other Ukrainian cultural workers languishing in Russian prisons

The Art Newspaper

Through Vatican mediation, the museum researcher was freed alongside nine others earlier this summer

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Want to Show Your Priceless Paintings on The High Seas? This Niche New Service Specializes in Art on Yachts

Artnet News

The concept has been floating around for years. Now an industry veteran has made it an official business. The post Want to Show Your Priceless Paintings on The High Seas? This Niche New Service Specializes in Art on Yachts appeared first on Artnet News.

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Crafted Perfection: Exclusive Art Pottery comes to Jasper52 August 27

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 presents Crafted Perfection: Exclusive Art Pottery, a 255-lot sale of top-quality ceramic artistry, which comes to market Tuesday, August 27 at 11 am Eastern time. The catalog is now open for bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The sale’s first highlight is a floor vase by Icelandic ceramicist Gudmundur Einarsson (1895-1963).

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SPNHC-TDWG 2024 BioBlitz

SPNHC

Join us in Okinawa and worldwide for the SPNHC-TDWG 2024 iNaturalist BioBlitz,August 28 – September 11, 2024. Will you be in Okinawa? Follow this link and join the project![link] Not in Okinawa? You can still join the fun with our worldwide BioBlitz! Follow this link[link] Log into iNaturalist.org and show us what you find!

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Connoisseurship has gone out of fashion—to diversify the canon, it's time for a revival

The Art Newspaper

With the Royal Academy the only UK institution now teaching connoisseurship, too many students of art history are missing out on learning an important skill

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The U.K. Art World Is More Elite Now Than It Was 60 Years Ago. Can It Reverse Course?

Artnet News

Several new initiatives for arts professionals are hoping to tackle the U.K.'s deeply entrenched class problem. The post The U.K. Art World Is More Elite Now Than It Was 60 Years Ago. Can It Reverse Course? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Goldin Breaks Boba Fett Prototype Record with $1.34M Sale

WorthPoint

Kenner’s rocket-firing Boba Fett prototype has cemented its status as the world’s most valuable toy after Goldin recently sold it for $1.34 million. Image Source: Goldin Auctions Just months after its latest record-breaking auction, Kenner’s 1979 Boba Fett rocket-firing prototype has achieved a new world auction record. WorthPoint Industry Partner Goldin recently sold the toy for $1.34 million—more than double its previous record—making it the most expensive toy ever.

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Howard Terpning, dean of contemporary Western art

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Dubbed the ‘Storyteller of the Native American,’ Howard Terpning (b. 1927-) is recognized as one of the most important living Western artists. Terpning captures the story of the West — its history and culture — in a way that resonates with audiences and brings solid prices on the auction market. Roxanne Hofman, […] The post Howard Terpning, dean of contemporary Western art appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Colourful new Hauser & Wirth show celebrates bringing art-making to mental health settings

The Art Newspaper

For a new exhibition and auction, the charity Hospital Rooms is bringing art workshops designed for mental health facilities to the London gallery

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$35 Million Monet Will Lead Christie’s First Sale at New Asia HQ

Artnet News

Auction houses are continuing to bet on affluent Asian collectors' passion for Western art. The post $35 Million Monet Will Lead Christie’s First Sale at New Asia HQ appeared first on Artnet News.

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There's A Disconnect Between The Generations When It Comes To Inheritance

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Younger generations expect to inherit, but older generations are wary of leaving it, Northwestern Mutual says.

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Netherlandish panel panting in the manner of Hieronymus Bosch sells for $415K at Schultz

Auction Central News

CLARENCE, NY — Following a contest involving hundreds of bidding increments, an early Netherlandish panel panting of The Adoration of the Magi hammered for $332,000 and sold for $415,000 at auction in Erie County on August 16. Schultz Auctioneers had found the painting in a local private collection where it had been for more than […] The post Netherlandish panel panting in the manner of Hieronymus Bosch sells for $415K at Schultz appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Flower power: $25m Monet Water Lily to make auction debut in Hong Kong

The Art Newspaper

The work will headline the inaugural sale at Christie's new Zaha Hadid-designed headquarters in the Henderson building

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower, Mired in Scandal, Heads to Auction

Artnet News

Less than 18 months on from being purchased by blockchain entrepreneurs, the building is up for sale again. The post Frank Lloyd Wright’s Price Tower, Mired in Scandal, Heads to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

Invaluable

Bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and modern creativity, the timeless influence of Zen philosophy on art and design continues to captivate thanks to the principles of simplicity, naturalness, asymmetry, subtlety, and tranquillity that resonate across a range of creative expressions. The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Caravaggio ( Wikimedia Commons ).

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Milton Avery pastel and Chiura Obata woodcut star at Sarasota Estate Auction August 24-25

Auction Central News

SARASOTA, FL – A Milton Avery pastel and a woodcut by Chiura Obata lead the lineup of Sarasota Estate Auction’s two-day sale on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. Both prime period works are entirely fresh to the market and carry estimates of $5,000-$10,000 and $20,000-$40,000 respectively. The most famous works of the Japanese-American […] The post Milton Avery pastel and Chiura Obata woodcut star at Sarasota Estate Auction August 24-25 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Our pick of the art books hitting the shelves this autumn

The Art Newspaper

Jacqueline Riding selects some of the tempting titles that are scheduled for publication over the coming months

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A $72 Million Coin Collection Heads to Auction After a Century in Storage

Artnet News

That's a lot of coin! The post A $72 Million Coin Collection Heads to Auction After a Century in Storage appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Americana Collection of Frank Gaglio

Maine Antique Digest

New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut Photos courtesy New England Auctions What do you call an auction of 404 lots where only one lot fails to sell? Fred Giampietro of New England Auctions didn’t know either.

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Mary Blair Concept Painting for ‘It’s A Small World’ leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Mary Blair Concept Painting for ‘It’s A Small World,’ $51,425 SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Van Eaton Galleries, an auction house known for selling top-quality items associated with Walt Disney Productions and the theme parks, on June 30 realized $42,500 ($51,425 with buyer’s premium) for an original gouache on board for It’s A Small World by […] The post Mary Blair Concept Painting for ‘It’s A Small World’ leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Firefighters tackle blaze at London's Somerset House

The Art Newspaper

Courtauld Gallery is reportedly safe though extent of damage is unknown

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Anish Kapoor’s Massive Sculptures Take Over the U.K.’s Largest Cathedral

Artnet News

The sprawling show commemorates the 100th anniversary of Liverpool Cathedral. The post Anish Kapoor’s Massive Sculptures Take Over the U.K.’s Largest Cathedral appeared first on Artnet News.

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