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British studio pottery – the essential guide

Antique Collecting

A lifetime collection of studio pottery by prominent British 20th-century ceramicists went under the hammer in a North Yorkshire saleroom The post British studio pottery – the essential guide appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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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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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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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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Here’s What You Need to Know About Julian Opie’s Celebrated ‘Crossing’ Series

Artnet Auctions

Four works by the influential British artist are included in the Artnet Auctions Winter Editions sale, now live for bidding. The post Here’s What You Need to Know About Julian Opie’s Celebrated ‘Crossing’ Series appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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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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Great Discoveries: Medieval Gold and Silver Jewelry Found

WorthPoint

Jewelry found during an excavation in Crimea. Image Source: V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University via Greek Reporter Archaeologists recently unearthed gold and silver jewelry that may date back to the fourth century, according to Greek Reporter. The jewelry was found during a burial site excavation in Europe’s Crimea peninsula. The jewelry discovery includes brooches, earrings, belts, and shoe buckles.

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Metropolitan Museum reveals design for new $550m wing for modern and contemporary art

The Art Newspaper

Designs for the Oscar L. Tang and H.M.

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How Takashi Murakami Is Using A.I. to Reimagine Japanese Art History

Artnet News

The artist's new work at Gagosian enters a dialogue with art history that spans centuries. The post How Takashi Murakami Is Using A.I. to Reimagine Japanese Art History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Old South Meeting House hosts reenactment of debate that sparked the Boston Tea Party

Wbur

Monday marks 251 years since the Boston Tea Party. To honor the event, the Old South Meeting House will host a reenactment of a debate that led to it. Monday marks 251 years since the Boston Tea Party. To honor the event, the Old South Meeting House will host a reenactment of a debate that led to it.

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Tiffany Nasturtium lamp, $825,000, Fontaine’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 circa 1905 Tiffany Studios Nasturtium table lamp with a rare Mosaic and [.] The post Tiffany Nasturtium lamp, $825,000, Fontaines appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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‘A message of love to the world’: Yayoi Kusama unveils new infinity room for sprawling Melbourne show

The Art Newspaper

It will join a record-breaking nine other immersive rooms in the National Gallery of Victoria's retrospective on the Japanese artist, spanning eight decades

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Picasso’s Wartime Sketchbooks Will Have a Rare Showing in His Native City

Artnet News

The artist moved to a French resort town after unwelcome attention from the German authorities. The post Picasso’s Wartime Sketchbooks Will Have a Rare Showing in His Native City appeared first on Artnet News.

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What's next after the scathing DOJ report alleging abuse by Worcester police

Wbur

Hector Pineiro, an attorney from Worcester, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the Justice Department report on alleged abuses by the city's police. Hector Pineiro, an attorney from Worcester, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss the Justice Department report on alleged abuses by the city's police.

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A century of royal photography portraits

Antique Collecting

A photograph of His Majesty The King on the verge of adulthood in Balmoral, a series marking The Princess Royals The post A century of royal photography portraits appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Shanghai's art scene bursted back to life for massive art week

The Art Newspaper

More than 100 events accompanied two major fairs, with a vibrant and chaotic energy befitting China's financial capital

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Three Surprising Objects Found After the Notre-Dame Fire

Artnet News

The cathedral reopened to the public on December 7. The post Three Surprising Objects Found After the Notre-Dame Fire appeared first on Artnet News.

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Toy Sleds: Just One More Run

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Douglas R. Kelly When my editor, Judy Gonyeau, pinged me a while back and told me that toy sleds might make for a fun topic forthis Holiday issue of [.] The post Toy Sleds: Just One More Run appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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CADA members head to Chelsea

Antique Collecting

Members of the Cotswold Art & Antiques Dealers’ Association (CADA) will be displaying a diverse selection of antiques and art The post CADA members head to Chelsea appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Women-only art installation reopens at Mona, allowing some men to enter—and learn about housework

The Art Newspaper

Kirsha Kaechele' Ladies Lounge will be reinstalled at the Hobart museum for a month after the supreme court overturned a ruling that the work was discriminatory

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Botticelli’s $12.6 Million Masterpiece Leads London’s Old Masters Sales

Artnet News

The 15th-century work had never before been offered at auction. The post Botticelli’s $12.6 Million Masterpiece Leads London’s Old Masters Sales appeared first on Artnet News.

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Analyzing Executory Contracts: Can AI Save Us From the Contract Tsunami?

DailyDAC

Having a full understanding of a companys executory contracts is essential to understanding the company as a debtor and its assets. The post Analyzing Executory Contracts: Can AI Save Us From the Contract Tsunami? appeared first on DailyDAC.

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Sri Lankan sapphire sparkles

Antique Collecting

An exceptionally rare unheated Sri Lankan sapphire ring was offered for sale at Moreton in Marsh Auctioneers Kinghams recent year-end The post Sri Lankan sapphire sparkles appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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On the record: UK artist Peter Doig to mix music and art in new London show

The Art Newspaper

From October 2025, Serpentine Galleries will host "House of Music" a multi-sensory environment pairing the artist's paintings with music and film

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Here’s What Sold—and For How Much—at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024

Artnet News

Price check! A $4.75 million David Hammons, and a $3.5 million Yayoi Kusama are on their way to new homes. The post Heres What Soldand For How Muchat Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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HLI Takes Public History to the Streets

American Association for State and Local History

By Andrea Jones, Director, History Leadership Institute With Nicole Martinez LeGrand, Multicultural Collections Curator, Indiana Historical Society Does our daily grind stand in the way of creating necessary change in the field of public history? With the constant Zoom meetings, the project deadlines, and Indianapolis-based historian, Nicole Martinez, poses with the History Leadership cohort (2024) in a formerly Latino neighborhood now buried beneath Interstate 65.

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London Art Fair returns in January

Antique Collecting

London Art Fair returns from 22-26 January 2025, highlighting a selection of the best galleries from the UK and beyond. The post London Art Fair returns in January appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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'As long as we can work, we will': Lebanon galleries re-open following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

The Art Newspaper

Since the ceasefire on 27 November, galleries have been trying to return to some semblance of normality

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A Prized Renaissance Masterpiece Returns to View After a Spectacular Restoration

Artnet News

This painting reportedly stopped soldiers in their tracks during the Sack of Rome. The post A Prized Renaissance Masterpiece Returns to View After a Spectacular Restoration appeared first on Artnet News.

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SPNHC Annual Meeting Travel Grants Available

SPNHC

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025, Close of Business (COB) Your Local Time The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) is offering travel grants for the 2025 SPNHC Annual Meeting, [link] Applicants must be members of the Society or apply for membership before the application will be accepted.

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Geoff Beck guitar collection in London sale

Antique Collecting

A celebration of the ultimate guitarists guitar hero, Christies will auction Jeff Beck: The Guitar Collection, on 22 January 2025, The post Geoff Beck guitar collection in London sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Art Institute of Chicago explores ‘complex terrain’ of Pan-African art

The Art Newspaper

A new show examines what the term means and celebrates foundational Black liberation movements

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A New York Installation Honors 1960s Activists Through a Celebrated Photographer’s Lens

Artnet News

Artist Miguel Luciano designed the installation using photographs taken by Hiram Maristany, a Young Lords member. The post A New York Installation Honors 1960s Activists Through a Celebrated Photographer’s Lens appeared first on Artnet News.

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SPNHC 2025 sessions, symposia, and workshops – submission deadline January 10

SPNHC

We invite you to submit a proposal for an organized session or workshop (Google form) at SPNHC 2025 that reflects the work of SPNHC, and collections standards and best practices that contribute to our understanding and documentation of biodiversity.

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Insights on Auctions Sales the Week of December 8, 2024

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items being sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Vatican gives Apollo a hand—literally—ahead of Jubilee Year

The Art Newspaper

Restoration of the marble is expected to be a draw for the year-long event, which will allow public access to works in the Popes private collection as well as exhibitions across the Holy See and Rome

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