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The Secrets Behind the Small Museums That Start Big Trends

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Where these institutions lead, the Tates and MoMAs of the world eventually follow. The post The Secrets Behind the Small Museums That Start Big Trends appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artist marks 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation by donating works to Unesco

The Art Newspaper

Shelomo Selinger, who endured nine concentration camps, has donated the works Desire for freedom and Shoah (Holocaust)

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American and Illustration Art, Including Works Sold by the Boy Scouts of America

Maine Antique Digest

Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas Photos courtesy Heritage Auctions Twenty-five of the most iconic original paintings created for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) by some of Americas most beloved illustrators highlighted Heritage Auctions November 15 American art auction.

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Read the January/February 2025 Issue of Archival Outlook

Society of American Archivists

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Why Won’t DeepSeek Tell Us Anything About Ai Weiwei?

Artnet News

"Sorry, that's beyond my current scope. Let's talk about something else." The post Why Won’t DeepSeek Tell Us Anything About Ai Weiwei? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The second wave of immersive institutions has arrived—how can traditional museums and galleries harness their power?

The Art Newspaper

Museums and galleries have a fresh opportunity to work with a new type of digital art venue that is spreading around the world, with the power to tell interactive stories of cultural heritage to multiple users using free-roam VR headsets

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American Art with Works from the Collection of Linda L. Bean

Maine Antique Digest

Bonhams, New York City Photos courtesy Bonhams Bonhams held its American art sale the week before Thanksgiving, as is its custom. A selection of works from the estate of Linda L. Bean (1941-2024), granddaughter of the founder of L.L. Bean, was offered, including paintings by the Wyeth family of artists.

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More Than $200 Million Worth of Stolen Paintings Secured by French Authorities

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A stolen trove of Russian avant-garde masterpieces includes works by Malevich and Kandinsky. The post More Than $200 Million Worth of Stolen Paintings Secured by French Authorities appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering Colin Renfrew, a lover of Modern art who revolutionised archaeology

The Art Newspaper

His championing of radiocarbon dating and other new scientific approaches demonstrated the untenability of the conventional explanation for cultural change

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East Coast Antiques Sell at CRN Auctions

Maine Antique Digest

CRN Auctions, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts Photos courtesy CRN Auctions, Inc. Collectors and dealers know they can rely on CRN Auctions in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the esoteric. The October 20 auction brought to market antiques, art, and objects ranging from Colonial to mid- and late 20th century.

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Louis Wain watercolour is purr-fect picture

Antique Collecting

A signed watercolour of two stray cats by celebrated Victorian artist Louis Wain (1860-1939) were the stars of a recent The post Louis Wain watercolour is purr-fect picture appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A.I. Art Generated With Text Prompts Cannot Be Copyrighted, U.S. Rules

Artnet News

The decision would effectively remove protections for Jason Allens A.I.-generated work, "Thtre Dopra Spatial.

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Worcester Art Museum returns ancient vessels tied to dealer Robert Hecht to Italy

The Art Newspaper

The two black-figure ceramics will remain on view at the Massachusetts museum for up to eight years as part of a new agreement between the institution and the Italian culture ministry

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Objects from Thornside Sold

Maine Antique Digest

Stair Galleries, Hudson, New York Photos courtesy Stair Galleries The Design from 1860 to 1910 sale that took place at Stair Galleries in Hudson, New York, on September 26 counted bold-faced consignors evocative of Big Oil (Ann and Gordon Getty) and Park Avenue (Jordan Saunders).

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Fishley Pottery – the essential guide

Antique Collecting

More than 50 pieces of earthenware from a celebrated dynasty of north Devon potters were in demand in a recent The post Fishley Pottery – the essential guide appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Could This $50 Garage Sale Find Be a $15 Million Van Gogh?

Artnet News

A high-tech analysis conducted by a data science firm suggests the work was painted by the Post-Impressionist in 1889. The post Could This $50 Garage Sale Find Be a $15 Million Van Gogh? appeared first on Artnet News.

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After the devastating 2023 earthquake, Marrakech’s pioneering museum MACAAL reopens

The Art Newspaper

Moroccos largest private museum has undergone a redesign that shows more of the permanent collection as well as reinforcements to protect it against any future damage

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Keramics and Rookwood

Maine Antique Digest

Toomey & Co., Chicago, Illinois Photos courtesy Toomey & Co. No one can accuse Riley Humler of playing loose and flowery with a descriptive term. When the Cincinnati-based art pottery specialist was asked to describe the November 15 online sale by Chicago auction house Toomey & Co.

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Principal contents of Boden Hall to sell at Sworders

Antique Collecting

The principal contents of Cheshire county house Boden Hall will go under the hammer in an Essex saleroom this March. The post Principal contents of Boden Hall to sell at Sworders appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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What Is the ‘American Sublime’? Amy Sherald’s Biggest Museum Show Ever Has an Answer

Artnet News

The exhibition will travel to the Whitney in New York this spring. The post What Is the ‘American Sublime’? Amy Sherald’s Biggest Museum Show Ever Has an Answer appeared first on Artnet News.

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After the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrians are working to preserve their country's heritage

The Art Newspaper

Local and international experts are filling a government void, and have begun the process of mapping and assessing sites

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Tiffany Watch Given to Titanic Hero Brings Record Price

Maine Antique Digest

On December 18 Tiffany & Co. announced it had acquired a historical 1912 pocket watch at an auction conducted by Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. in Devizes, England. The company paid 1,568,000 ($1.97 million), making the 18k gold pocket watch the highest-valued piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold.

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Washington signed letter, $162,500, University Archives

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 two-page letter signed by President George Washington on October 3, 1789, addressed [.] The post Washington signed letter,$162,500, University Archives appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Trailblazing Native American Artist and Activist, Has Died

Artnet News

She was 85. The post Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Trailblazing Native American Artist and Activist, Has Died appeared first on Artnet News.

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Comment | Censorship in the US is rearing its ugly head again—but the art world isn't taking it lying down

The Art Newspaper

As anxieties grow about a new era of cultural repression, artists and institutions are finding ways to come together and push back

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Third Time’s a Charm for Open House and Show

Maine Antique Digest

Hartford House Holiday Open House & Antique Show, Burghill, Ohio Steve Sherhag of Canfield, Ohio, is a force to be reckoned with. Being idle is just not in the guys DNA.

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Football memorabilia sale kicks off

Antique Collecting

A landmark sale of iconic football memorabilia is set to take place at Wembley Stadium later this year when Hansons The post Football memorabilia sale kicks off appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Oomph! George Condo Opens New York Doubleheader in $23 Million Blitz

Artnet News

His new works on paper are priced up to $1.5 millionand selling fast. Are they a good buy? The post Oomph! George Condo Opens New York Doubleheader in $23 Million Blitz appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artists can copyright works made using AI as an ‘assistive tool’, US Copyright Office concludes

The Art Newspaper

The Copyright Offices new report also concluded that the incorporation of AI-generated content into a larger copyrightable work is acceptable

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Hanging with Colin Stair

Maine Antique Digest

Photos by Sean Cochran, Stair Galleries Colin Stair of Stair Galleries literally grew up in the business of art and antiques. His great-grandfather, who was an architect, and his grandfather established Stair & Co. in Mayfair, London, branching out in the 1950s and 1960s to five other locations.

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Spilsbury dissected maps are appealing puzzles

Antique Collecting

Two rare 18th-century dissected maps or jigsaws by John Spilsbury (British, 1739-1769) are some of the most intriguing lots in The post Spilsbury dissected maps are appealing puzzles appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art

Artnet News

From mythical guardians to symbols of transformation and terror, the snake has slithered its way into the annals of art history. The post As We Enter the Year of the Snake, Let’s Revisit the Serpent’s Starring Role in Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Restored mural by Philip Guston, Reuben Kadish and Jules Langsner unveiled in Mexico

The Art Newspaper

The work at the Museo Regional Michoacano Dr Nicols Len Caldern was obscured behind a false wall for decades

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Sotheby’s Downsizes and Changes Fees

Maine Antique Digest

On December 12, just after M.A.D.

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Victorian Valentine’s Day cards will set hearts fluttering

Antique Collecting

A small collection of Victorian Valentine’s Day cards could get hearts fluttering in an upcoming sale in West Sussex, taking The post Victorian Valentine’s Day cards will set hearts fluttering appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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New Kid on the Block! Fast-Rising Los Angeles Dealer Sebastian Gladstone Alights in Tribeca

Artnet News

In four years, the erstwhile artist has built a bicoastal business, growing as others falter. 'I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him,' one collector said. The post New Kid on the Block! Fast-Rising Los Angeles Dealer Sebastian Gladstone Alights in Tribeca appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, pathbreaking Native American artist, has died, aged 85

The Art Newspaper

A champion of contemporary Indigenous artists, prolific creator across a range of media and relentless critic of dominant US ideology, Smith received institutional support and success late in life