Germany returns looted antiquities in Berlin’s Altes Museum to Italy
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 13, 2024
As a “thank you” gesture, Italy is reciprocating with loans from Paestum and Naples
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Four Overlooked Women Abstract Expressionists Are Spotlighted in London
Artnet News
JUNE 11, 2024
The exhibition shows how the principles of Abstract Expressionism were applied to the medium of collage. The post Four Overlooked Women Abstract Expressionists Are Spotlighted in London appeared first on Artnet News.
Myrtle the Turtle celebrates 54 years in Boston
Wbur
JUNE 12, 2024
We're talking about Myrtle the Turtle, the oldest and most famous inhabitant of the New England Aquarium’s ocean tank. Over the decades, Myrtle has contributed to scientific research, been an ambassador for green sea turtles in the wild and become a cultural touchstone. We're talking about Myrtle the Turtle, the oldest and most famous inhabitant of the New England Aquarium’s ocean tank.
Pictures from a Lost Generation
The Magazine Antiques
JUNE 12, 2024
An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery honors the American women abroad who remade themselves while making modernism. The post Pictures from a Lost Generation appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Pictures from a Lost Generation was first posted on June 12, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Former Vatican employee arrested for allegedly trying to sell Bernini manuscript
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 11, 2024
The 18-page document had previously disappeared from the Holy See's official archive
The Hunt: A Vincent van Gogh Masterpiece That Was Lost to Conflict
Artnet News
JUNE 10, 2024
Investigators have put forth several theories about what might have become of the rare canvas. The post The Hunt: A Vincent van Gogh Masterpiece That Was Lost to Conflict appeared first on Artnet News.
Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15
Auction Central News
JUNE 11, 2024
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A delightful assembly of four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are the highlight of Burchard Galleries‘ Estate Antiques Fine Art Jewelry Auction, scheduled for Saturday, June 15. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Erbe (b. 1944-) is from Union City, New Jersey, where he worked […] The post Four Gary Erbe trompe l’oeil paintings are featured at Burchard June 15 appeared first on Auction Central News.
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Digital deluge: how will Art Basel respond to a surge of digital-art initiatives in Switzerland?
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
The country is flexing its crypto-friendly credentials, while an art fair dedicated to all things digital is making its debut this week
Medieval Game Pieces Emerge From the Ruins of a Mysterious German Castle
Artnet News
JUNE 8, 2024
Among them are a six-sided die and a chess piece whose surface is worn from use. The post Medieval Game Pieces Emerge From the Ruins of a Mysterious German Castle appeared first on Artnet News.
Cosmopolitan Craftsman
The Magazine Antiques
JUNE 9, 2024
The story of Tiffany’s erudite and imaginative silver designer of the late nineteenth century, Edward C. Moore. The post Cosmopolitan Craftsman appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Cosmopolitan Craftsman was first posted on June 9, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
Paul Stankard elevates the humble glass paperweight to poetry
Auction Central News
JUNE 14, 2024
NEW YORK – Paul Stankard’s (b. 1943-) path into studio glass was unusual in that he originally trained to make laboratory glass. He worked as a scientific glassblower for nine years before embracing his artistic passions. Inspired by the stylized French Clichy paperweights made from the 1840 to the 1860s, but wanting to distinguish himself, […] The post Paul Stankard elevates the humble glass paperweight to poetry appeared first on Auction Central News.
Two (or more) into one: Urs Fischer invites owners of his digital sculptures to have them remade into a new work
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 10, 2024
The maverick artist is working with 1OF1, collectors of high-level digital art, to offer owners of his "CHAOS" video sculpture series the chance to have them "fused" into new animations
This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Monument Is the First of Its Kind to Turn Up in Crete
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
The structure was discovered by workers installing a radar system for a forthcoming airport. The post This 4,000-Year-Old Labyrinthine Monument Is the First of Its Kind to Turn Up in Crete appeared first on Artnet News.
Current and coming: Maynard Dixon’s Nevada
The Magazine Antiques
JUNE 10, 2024
The Nevada Museum of Art highlights the artist’s journey to the sagebrush state. The post Current and coming: Maynard Dixon’s Nevada appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Maynard Dixon’s Nevada was first posted on June 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
How to Safely Clean Old Costume Jewelry
WorthPoint
JUNE 14, 2024
Many pieces of rhinestone jewelry like this Juliana brooch can be cleaned by dusting them off with a soft toothbrush. The first thing to know about cleaning old costume jewelry is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Before you begin, you must consider the piece’s components, age, delicateness, and whether it needs a thorough bath or simply a light cleaning.
Anya Gallaccio wins commission for London’s first ever HIV/Aids memorial
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
The winning proposal features a tree trunk from which rings have been extracted and displayed nearby
How John Singer Sargent Turned His Sitters Into Stars
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
The 1896 portrait of Adèle Meyer and her two children was an immediate sensation when it debuted at the Royal Academy. The post How John Singer Sargent Turned His Sitters Into Stars appeared first on Artnet News.
Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction set for New York June 19
Auction Central News
JUNE 14, 2024
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, June 19, beginning at 5 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction. Its 152 lots almost exclusively showcase those precious metals in pieces by brand-name jewelers and houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. It’s no surprise, then, […] The post Shimmering Splendor: Silver and Gold Auction set for New York June 19 appeared first on Auction Central News.
MFA offers free tours for homeless women from a day shelter
Wbur
JUNE 13, 2024
The tours are organized through a partnership between Women's Lunch Place, a daytime women's shelter and advocacy center in Boston, and the Museum of Fine Arts. The tours are organized through a partnership between Women's Lunch Place, a daytime women's shelter and advocacy center in Boston, and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Artur Snitkus, Ukrainian artist and musician, killed in combat near Donetsk, aged 36
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 14, 2024
In tributes, friends and colleagues described him as “icon of the Ukrainian queer underground” and “a holy man”
Art Bites: Hilma af Klint Predicted Her Own Posthumous Fame
Artnet News
JUNE 14, 2024
The Swedish artist’s legacy was secured several decades after her death. The post Art Bites: Hilma af Klint Predicted Her Own Posthumous Fame appeared first on Artnet News.
Portrait by Salvador Dali makes its auction debut June 20 at Clars
Auction Central News
JUNE 13, 2024
OAKLAND, CA — Portrait of Mrs. Luther Greene by Salvador Dali comes to market for the first time as the featured lot in the Summer Fine Art sale on Thursday, June 20 at Clars. The catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Luther Greene (1909-1987) had a fascinating dual career. In 1935, […] The post Portrait by Salvador Dali makes its auction debut June 20 at Clars appeared first on Auction Central News.
2024 SPNHC Education DemoCamp June 26-27 Registration Open
SPNHC
JUNE 14, 2024
The Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections Education Sessional Committee is hosting a virtual Natural History Education DemoCamp. The goal is to share, discover, and discuss educational materials that have a framework in natural history. This is building upon our previous iterations of the ‘education share fair’ that were hosted at the annual meeting.
Mega museum planned for vast former hospital in Naples
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 10, 2024
Albergo dei Poveri renovation is the latest stage of the Italian city’s cultural renaissance
Art Basel Opens Amid Market Fears: What Sold on VIP Day
Artnet News
JUNE 11, 2024
Business was slower than usual, but a $20 million Joan Mitchell and a $16 million Arshile Gorky found buyers. The post Art Basel Opens Amid Market Fears: What Sold on VIP Day appeared first on Artnet News.
Land- and water-speed record holder Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 comes to Sworders June 18
Auction Central News
JUNE 13, 2024
STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UK – Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 will appear at Sworders on Tuesday, June 18. The classic sports car, bought by the legendary British speed record breaker in 1958 as his regular runabout, is estimated at £150,000-£170,000 ($191,000-$217,000) as part of a stand-alone auction of classic cars. The car’s full history is confirmed by […] The post Land- and water-speed record holder Donald Campbell’s Jaguar XK150 comes to Sworders June 18 appeared first on Auction Centr
Facebook Marketplace a Close Second to eBay
WorthPoint
JUNE 12, 2024
According to recent studies, Facebook Marketplace is hot on the heels of eBay as a selling platform. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons Anyone in the vintage, reseller, or antique space knows that eBay is the OG of the reseller world. Whether it’s a car, vintage décor, or any one of a thousand other collectibles, eBay is the first stop for many, but recent indicators show that could be about to change.
Does the De la Cruz collection sale mark the end of an era?
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 10, 2024
Reduced value, mixed results dent idea of contemporary art as investable asset
Planned Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions Canceled and Delayed in Wake of Assault Allegations
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
Wiley has denied the accusations, but museums in Omaha, Minneapolis, and Miami are postponing or shelving planned shows. The post Planned Kehinde Wiley Exhibitions Canceled and Delayed in Wake of Assault Allegations appeared first on Artnet News.
1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
JUNE 13, 2024
1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign MASSILON, OH – Beginning in the 1920s, the Chevrolet division of General Motors began using a stylized ‘OK’ script sign to market dealers’ used car inventories. The ‘OK’ branding ensured all used cars were ‘six ways better’: Thoroughly Inspected Reconditioned for Safety Reconditioned for Performance Reconditioned […] The post 1950s Chevrolet ‘OK’ Used Cars Single-sided Porcelain Neon Sign leads our five lots to watch appeared
Estée Lauder Solid Perfumes: Buy Them or Leave Them?
WorthPoint
JUNE 10, 2024
This “ Just One Bite ” solid perfume compact from The Princess Collection for Disney was sold for $209 in 2022. I’ve always been a sucker for any type of fancy lady’s item. From the costume jewelry I’ve amassed in abundance to compacts, purses , and perfume bottles, I could never resist picking up a fun lady’s accessory, regardless of age. I kept lots of the jewelry for my collection, of course, but passed most of the other items on to others.
US authorities charge three UK nationals in Evolved Apes NFT fraud scheme
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 14, 2024
The charges, brought by the office of the Attorney for the Southern District of New York, signal a commitment to pursuing wide-ranging cryptocurrency cases
The Earliest Known Manuscript of the Gospel on Jesus’s Childhood Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight
Artnet News
JUNE 14, 2024
Two papyrologists looked at an unremarkable piece of writing with fresh eyes. The post The Earliest Known Manuscript of the Gospel on Jesus’s Childhood Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight appeared first on Artnet News.
Arion Press selections headline a diverse specialty sale at Michaan’s June 17
Auction Central News
JUNE 12, 2024
ALAMEDA, CA — The Summer Specialty sale taking place Monday, June 17 at Michaan’s features five highly collectible letterpress editions from San Francisco’s Arion Press. The complete 445-lot catalog is now open for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Arion Press is a small specialty printing house in San Francisco, located in the Presidio, a former […] The post Arion Press selections headline a diverse specialty sale at Michaan’s June 17 appeared first on Auction Centr
Collectors Like You: Vintage Finds with Eye Spy Antiques
WorthPoint
JUNE 11, 2024
WorthPoint’s “ Collectors Like You ” series spotlights fascinating collectors, resellers, dealers (just like you!), and more in the antiques and collectibles world. Read their stories to discover the who, what, when, where, and why behind what they do. In the antiques and vintage space, especially for pickers and resellers, it’s all about the energy you put into your efforts.
Big ticket sales at Art Basel mask a nuanced market moment
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
Insiders say that today’s market is “hard to describe, very hard to decipher”
Texas University Offers to Enroll Philadelphia UArts Students After Sudden Closure
Artnet News
JUNE 13, 2024
The Texas school says it has 20 to 30 spots in its performance and visual studies programs that it could fill. The post Texas University Offers to Enroll Philadelphia UArts Students After Sudden Closure appeared first on Artnet News.
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