Artnet News
AUGUST 19, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 20, 2024
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
American Association for State and Local History
AUGUST 23, 2024
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
Antique Collecting
AUGUST 19, 2024
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.
Artnet News
AUGUST 23, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 20, 2024
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
Auction Central News
AUGUST 17, 2024
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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Artnet News
AUGUST 22, 2024
'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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 19, 2024
The two-part show reveals like never before how theft was used as a means of erasing Jewish identity, writes Ambassador (ret) Stuart E.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 23, 2024
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.
The Mid-West Museum Association
AUGUST 22, 2024
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.
Artnet News
AUGUST 18, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 21, 2024
Joseph Hutong’s collection of hundreds of jades, as well as metalwork and early Chinese porcelain is one of the most valuable gifts the museum has ever received
WorthPoint
AUGUST 22, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 22, 2024
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).
Artnet News
AUGUST 23, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 22, 2024
A personal memoir recalling the French actor’s “serious case of collectoritis” that saw him acquiring works by Albrecht Dürer, Théodore Géricault and Georges Braque
SPNHC
AUGUST 21, 2024
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!
Auction Central News
AUGUST 23, 2024
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.
Artnet News
AUGUST 18, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 23, 2024
For a new exhibition and auction, the charity Hospital Rooms is bringing art workshops designed for mental health facilities to the London gallery
WorthPoint
AUGUST 21, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 22, 2024
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.
Artnet News
AUGUST 22, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 23, 2024
The artistic director of Serpentine, recalls 35 years of friendship and collaboration with the cultural impresario who was one of the most important curators of the second half of the 20th century
Wbur
AUGUST 19, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 20, 2024
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.
Artnet News
AUGUST 23, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 22, 2024
The work will headline the inaugural sale at Christie's new Zaha Hadid-designed headquarters in the Henderson building
Maine Antique Digest
AUGUST 19, 2024
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.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 20, 2024
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.
Artnet News
AUGUST 17, 2024
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.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 23, 2024
The artistic director of Serpentine recalls 35 years of friendship and collaboration with the cultural impresario who was one of the most important curators of the second half of the 20th century
Artnet Auctions
AUGUST 21, 2024
Contemporary Editions features a dynamic range of works on paper, showcasing the expressive power of printmaking. The post 5 Captivating Prints From Artnet’s Contemporary Editions Sale, Including Warhol’s Kaleidoscopic Gertrude Stein appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
AUGUST 19, 2024
Cartier Tank Chinoise, $88,751 MILAN — Cartier developed the Tank Chinoise watch in 1922 during a time when there was growing interest in Chinese decorative arts. It is believed Cartier’s design for the watch case evokes the porticos of Chinese temples. Finarte brought a 1940s-era version of the Tank Chinoise to market June 10 in […] The post Cartier’s Tank Chinoise watch leads our five auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
AUGUST 21, 2024
The podcast is titled "Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscape." The post Venus Williams on the Latest Stop in Her Art Journey: Hosting a Photography Podcast appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 20, 2024
The artist’s show at the University of Chicago was informed by her experience teaching a class on historically marginalised forms of learning
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