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Staff at the American Folk Art Museum vote unanimously to form a union

The Art Newspaper

The institution’s new union, formed under UAW Local 2110, will represent workers across departments including curatorial, information technology, retail and more

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Ansel Adams’s Estate Rebukes Adobe for Selling A.I. Images in the Style of the Late Photographer

Artnet News

"You are officially on our last nerve with this behavior," the estate wrote to the company on Threads. The post Ansel Adams’s Estate Rebukes Adobe for Selling A.I. Images in the Style of the Late Photographer appeared first on Artnet News.

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New Era for American Ceramics

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm “This was our third-highest-grossing sale to date,” stated Mark Zipp of Crocker Farm following the family operation’s spring sale, which made $1,753,470 (including buyers’ premiums). There were 525 registered bidders for the spring auction.

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Climate champion Bill McKibben recruits people over 60 to join him for an activist 'Third Act'

Wbur

"If you want to push around Washington or Wall Street or Beacon Hill, then having some people with hairlines like mine is a useful asset," McKibben said, lifting his cap. "If you want to push around Washington or Wall Street or Beacon Hill, then having some people with hairlines like mine is a useful asset," McKibben said, lifting his cap.

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‘It must stop!’: French culture minister pursuing new law to deter art activists

The Art Newspaper

Rachida Dati tweeted about implementing a penal policy to combat the vandalism of works of art following an attack on a Monet masterpiece

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Big Tech Is Using Art as a Dystopian Honeypot

Artnet News

Scarlett Johansson, Lynn Hershmann Leeson, and the rush to turn 'Her' into a real-life money machine. The post Big Tech Is Using Art as a Dystopian Honeypot appeared first on Artnet News.

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Auction Prices Realized, June 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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We must survive: Yokohama Triennale entwines stories of darkness and resistance

The Art Newspaper

“Even though we are confronted with situations of hopelessness, resilience is our kind of hope,” say Chinese curators Carol Yinghua Lu and Liu Ding

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5 Must-See Shows During Art Basel

Artnet News

Highlights include Dan Flavin's "Dedications in Light" and a survey of Argentinian artist Mika Rottenberg. The post 5 Must-See Shows During Art Basel appeared first on Artnet News.

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Old Master Encore

The Magazine Antiques

Caribbean-born neoclassical painter Guillaume Lethière gets a second look at the Clark Art Institute. The post Old Master Encore appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Old Master Encore was first posted on June 7, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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One-arm bandits could be worth a gamble

Antique Collecting

Sponsored Post A collection of one-arm bandits coming up for auction could be worth a ‘gamble’… It’s not every day The post One-arm bandits could be worth a gamble appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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New arts complex to open in Philadelphia with help from Theaster Gates

The Art Newspaper

The collectors Michael Forman and Jennifer Rice will both house their extensive collection there and engage the working-class neighbourhood where they bought almost a whole city block

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Art Bites: How Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Scandalized French Society With a Smile

Artnet News

The artist’s self-portrait with her daughter raised eyebrows with her open mouth. The post Art Bites: How Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun Scandalized French Society With a Smile appeared first on Artnet News.

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A New Sale Highlights Andy Warhol’s Pre-Pop Art

Artnet Auctions

Artnet Auctions's Co-Head of Post-War and Contemporary Art Johannes Vogt selects highlights from a new sale, live for bidding through June 20. The post A New Sale Highlights Andy Warhol’s Pre-Pop Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […] The post Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Artefacts discovered down well shed light on ancient Roman rituals

The Art Newspaper

The objects, found within the Ostia Antica archaeological site in southern Italy, include burnt animal bones and a carved wooden chalice

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Ben Vautier, the Fluxus Provocateur Who Proclaimed ‘Everything Is Art,’ Dies at 88

Artnet News

The French artist's paintings and performances helped usher in a new age of conceptual art. The post Ben Vautier, the Fluxus Provocateur Who Proclaimed ‘Everything Is Art,’ Dies at 88 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Susan Thompson's complex and colorful quilts

Wbur

The textile artist's works are now up as part of her exhibit "Go Down to the River and Talk to 'JAH'" at the Boston Public Library's Hyde Park branch, on view through June 29. The textile artist's works are now up as part of her exhibit "Go Down to the River and Talk to 'JAH'" at the Boston Public Library's Hyde Park branch, on view through June 29.

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Antique and vintage rugs come to Jasper52 June 11

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – Jasper52 presents Woven in Time: Antique and Vintage Rugs Tuesday, June 11 at 5 pm Eastern time, a 255-lot sale featuring fine rugs from around the world. The catalog is now available for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first of three featured lots is a circa-1960 Persian kashan ‘all over’ rug measuring 10ft […] The post Antique and vintage rugs come to Jasper52 June 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Week in Art podcast | Georgia O’Keeffe’s New York, Studio Voltaire at 30, Martha Jungwirth responds to Goya

The Art Newspaper

We discuss O'Keeffe’s deeply personal renderings of Manhattan cityscapes and skyscrapers, plus look back at Studio Voltaire’s achievements and talk to a curator about a bold Jungwirth still life

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Ancient Texts Rescued From a Small Island on the Nile Go on View in Berlin

Artnet News

The exhibitions, running through October 10, portray a society of diverse cultures, languages and religions. The post Ancient Texts Rescued From a Small Island on the Nile Go on View in Berlin appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lennon’s Guitar Becomes One of the Most Expensive Ever Sold

WorthPoint

Julien’s Auctions Executive Director Martin J. Nolan holds John Lennon’s previously lost guitar. Image Source: AP via NBC News Over sixty years ago, the Beatles took the stage on The Ed Sullivan Show and stepped into rock ’n’ roll history. The year 1964 marked the start of Beatlemania in America and the British Invasion of rock groups. Recently, a piece of that history came up for auction, and fans worldwide were waiting and watching to see what would happen to this nearly forgotten

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Albrecht Dürer’s 16th-century Meisterstiche engravings beat estimates at Grogan

Auction Central News

BOSTON — Impressions of all three of Albrecht Dürer’s (1471-1528) famous Meisterstiche (master engravings) were sold by Grogan & Co. on May 4. All were part of a collection of Old Master prints that came from ‘the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts lady’. Most bore labels from US galleries operating in the first half of […] The post Albrecht Dürer’s 16th-century Meisterstiche engravings beat estimates at Grogan appeared first on Auction Central News.

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US judge rejects Nazi-loot claim to Van Gogh Sunflowers painting owned by Japanese company

The Art Newspaper

After almost two years, the case has been dismissed due to a lack of jurisdiction, so the work will remain at the Sompo Museum of Art in Tokyo

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Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked

Artnet News

The lawsuit is alleging the auction house failed to “properly secure and safeguard sensitive information of its customers.” The post Christie’s Hit With a Class Action Lawsuit Weeks After Its Data Was Hacked appeared first on Artnet News.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in June

WorthPoint

WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are kicking off summer with auctions of many fantastic finds, including rare movie memorabilia, a colorful antique carpet, a Regency harp, a classic Louis Vuitton automobile trunk, and an antique folk art carousel goat by one of America’s premier carvers. Britannic Auctions , estimate: $5,000–$6,000. At its Vintage Hollywood Autographs, Photos & Collectible Postcards sale on June 8, Britannic Auctions of Phoenix, Arizona, is offering rare pieces of memorabilia

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Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11

Auction Central News

LONDON – At the third time of asking, an enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and porcelain goblet carries an estimate of £6,000-£8,000 ($7,700-$10,000) at Chiswick Auctions on Tuesday, June 11. The so-called de Pinna cup, cataloged as dating from circa 1580-1600, has been consigned for sale following an examination by a committee of experts and two episodes […] The post Enigmatic Elizabethan-style silver and Ming porcelain goblet lands at Chiswick June 11 appeared first on Auction Central N

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Curator files explosive lawsuit against Robilant + Voena gallery alleging toxic workplace and other violations

The Art Newspaper

Virginia Brilliant accuses the dealers of "repeatedly, regularly and constantly making misogynistic, antisemitic, racist and homophobic comments" and more

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Israel Will Not Participate in the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Prompting Criticism

Artnet News

Commentators questioned why long-awaited renovations have suddenly become urgent. The post Israel Will Not Participate in the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale, Prompting Criticism appeared first on Artnet News.

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Where did all the antique sellers go on eBay?

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

In May of 2021, eBay consolidated its categories, requiring sellers to use Item Specifics (product attributes) to ensure buyers can find their listings. This change required sellers to “abandon perfectly [.] The post Where did all the antique sellers go on eBay? appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Samuel Robb statuette of boxing champ Jack Johnson featured at Dumouchelles June 14

Auction Central News

DETROIT — Hidden for years in a private Windsor, Ontario collection, a 1908 Havana Cigars statuette of boxing champion Jack Johnson comes to market Friday, June 14 as part of Dumouchelles‘ two-day sale. Robb (1851-1928) was one of the most prolific of all 19th-century cigar store Indian carvers. Working from his shop in New York […] The post Samuel Robb statuette of boxing champ Jack Johnson featured at Dumouchelles June 14 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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A canny couple: Amsterdam’s former mayor and his wife identified as sitters in Frans Hals portraits

The Art Newspaper

Fresh research has revealed how the prestigious pair seized the moment to ensure their likeness was painted by the great Dutch artist

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Is the Party Over? What Nicolas Party’s Recent Auction Flops Mean for His Market

Artnet News

The Swiss artist's prices soared in recent years, but now an art-market correction has arrived. The post Is the Party Over? What Nicolas Party’s Recent Auction Flops Mean for His Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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Alisa Amador's first album embraces the multitudes she contains

Wbur

The 2022 NPR Tiny Desk winner draws from folk, jazz, funk, alternative rock and pop punk on her new album. The 2022 NPR Tiny Desk winner draws from folk, jazz, funk, alternative rock and pop punk on her new album.

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Important 18th-century botanical book leads our five auction highlights

Auction Central News

Important 18th-century Botanical Book, $45,410 BERLIN, Germany – Published between 1750-73, Plantae selectae quarum imagines ad exemplaria naturalia Londini in hortis curiosorum (A selection of plants from natural specimens nurtured in London’s curious gardens) is considered the most important botanical work ever printed in Germany. Christoph Jacob Trew (1695-1769), a wealthy doctor and amateur botanist from […] The post Important 18th-century botanical book leads our five auction hi

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Christie's hit with class action lawsuit over exposure of clients' personal data in cyberattack

The Art Newspaper

The complaint, filed on 3 June by a Dallas-based customer, is the latest problem for the auction house following a major cyberattack

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Director Maike Cruse on What to Expect at Art Basel

Artnet News

The new director discusses her vision for Art Basel, global market trends—and how to raise a wheatfield at the Messeplatz. The post Director Maike Cruse on What to Expect at Art Basel appeared first on Artnet News.

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