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The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event

Artnet News

About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. The post The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event appeared first on Artnet News.

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Another object has been stolen from the British Museum—but this time by an artist

The Art Newspaper

Ilê Sartuzi's short-lived heist involving a 17th-century coin draws parallels to the recent scandal over the theft of thousands of items from the museum's collection

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Atop MGH, psychedelics scientists grow plants that could change your mind

Wbur

The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans. They're hoping to answer profound questions about what the plants might teach us about consciousness and whether they can help develop new psychiatric drugs. The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans.

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Artnet Auctions Specialist Laetitia Guillotin on the Booming Market for Artists Prints (And What Makes Them So Special)

Artnet Auctions

Laetitia Guillotin recently joined the Artnet Auctions Prints and Multiples team as their London-based specialist. The post Artnet Auctions Specialist Laetitia Guillotin on the Booming Market for Artists Prints (And What Makes Them So Special) appeared first on Artnet News.

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New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return

Artnet News

Nicholas Cullinan became director of the British Museum in March. The post New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Groundbreaking’ UK exhibition spotlights work of disabled, D/deaf and neurodivergent artists

The Art Newspaper

Towards New Worlds brings together the 'critically robust' work of 15 creatives, in an attempt to dispel the pejorative perceptions associated with work by disabled artists

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Trending Olympic Memorabilia Before the Paris Games

WorthPoint

Olympic memorabilia is returning to the forefront—now is the time to take advantage. This summer, sports fanatics prepare for the return of the ultimate athletic spectacle: the Olympic Games. And, if you’re a reseller who’s been stocking up on Olympic memorabilia or a devoted collector thinking about downsizing, this is the season to take advantage of the world’s renewed athletic interests.

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Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted

Artnet News

Contemporary French artists were tapped to participate in a competition that would replace the historic 19th-century windows. The post Macron’s Divisive Plan to Install Contemporary Stained Glass in Notre-Dame Thwarted appeared first on Artnet News.

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How the ‘world’s most beautiful bookstore’ is fighting misinformation in Portugal

The Art Newspaper

Livraria Lello’s charitable arm, headquartered in a 14th-century Gothic monastery just outside Porto, seeks to educate visitors through its inaugural exhibition

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Collectors, Hoarders, and Peculiarities

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D Although one-third of the American population, roughly 107 million, collect one thing or another, far fewer are hoarders. They include only 2-3 percent of the entire [.] The post Collectors, Hoarders, and Peculiarities appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Meet the newest baseball hall-of-famer: Red Sox announcer Joe Castiglione

Wbur

On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, which celebrates the elite broadcasters of the game. On Saturday, a regional legend will get his due by the national pastime. The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York will honor Red Sox radio play-by-play announcer Joe Castiglione with the 2024 Ford C.

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Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory

Artnet News

Henry VIII courted his doomed second wife at her family castle in Kent. The post Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK government commits to building national Holocaust memorial in London

The Art Newspaper

Keir Starmer’s Labour administration is reintroducing a bill that will allow the monument and accompanying learning centre to be built, after the project was challenged in the courts

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Authentic Marilyn Monroe bathing suit and more head to market at Embassy July 25

Auction Central News

KIZERS, PA — Five authenticated Marilyn Monroe-worn or -used items come to market as star lots in the Pieces of History sale scheduled for July 25 at Embassy Auctions International. All the star lots are framed with some are signed by the late actress and performer. Estimated at $40,000-$60,000 is Monroe’s (1926-1962) bathing suit purchased […] The post Authentic Marilyn Monroe bathing suit and more head to market at Embassy July 25 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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$10,000 Bucher Box Tops Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Horst Auctioneers, Ephrata, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Horst Auctioneers Horst Auctioneers in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, has been in business since around 1900. According to the history the company posts on its website, which calls the firm “The Voices of Experience,” A. A.

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Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost

Artnet News

Galleria Continue presents "Neither Nor," tracing the evolution of the acclaimed artist's practice from 1995 to today. The post Spotlight: A Career-Spanning Ai Weiwei Exhibition Takes Over Galleria Continua’s San Gimignano Outpost appeared first on Artnet News.

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June Clark: the Toronto-based US artist exploring the American flag and its many meanings

The Art Newspaper

The New York-born artist, who has lived in Canada for more than half a century, explains how she bypassed sexism in the 1970s to teach herself photography, and why she will always be connected to the US

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Antique French bebe dolls by Leon Casimir Bru and Jules Steiner anticipated to soar at Frasher’s July 22

Auction Central News

OAK GROVE, MO — Frasher’s Doll Auction returns on July 22 with more antique French bebes from the 19th century’s biggest names in the doll-making business. The sale includes French bisque bebes, German bisque character dolls, paper-mache dolls and much more. The complete catalog is now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.

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Sale of Americana at CRN

Maine Antique Digest

CRN Auctions, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts Photos courtesy CRN Auctions, Inc. CRN Auctions’ April 21 sale in the Cambridge, Massachusetts, gallery drew on several area collections, including that of Alan A. Varteresian (1934-2023) of Boston, who seldom missed a CRN sale.

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Stegosaurus Skeleton Sells for a Whopping $44 Million, a Dinosaur Auction Record

Artnet News

The sale price was 643.3 percent more than the high estimate. The post Stegosaurus Skeleton Sells for a Whopping $44 Million, a Dinosaur Auction Record appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering Bill Viola, the artist whose video work expresses the heights and depths of human emotions

The Art Newspaper

The influential American pioneer produced a ground-breaking body of work in partnership with his wife, Kira Perov, over more than 45 years

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Luxury designer fashion comes to market in New York July 23

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Jasper52 brings nearly 500 lots of luxury designer fashion from the biggest names in the business to market Tuesday, July 23 at 6 pm Eastern time. The complete catalog is now open for bidding at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is a Chanel black tweed and metallic thread sleeveless midi dress in size […] The post Luxury designer fashion comes to market in New York July 23 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Modern Design at Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Rago, Lambertville, New Jersey Photos courtesy Rago Auctions reflect the taste of the minute. The Rago sale of modern design May 16 in Lambertville, New Jersey, and the contemporary glass sale that followed on May 17 are good examples. The two sales covered a broad range of 20th-century design.

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Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab

Artnet News

Two sculptors had tried and failed to chisel something out of the block—until Michelangelo stepped up. The post Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art-world social media specialists are on the rise—but is the sector really ready for digital success?

The Art Newspaper

Museums are addressing a lack of in-house expertise in creating digital content by hiring from a growing pool of social-savvy freelancers

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Chinese Blue and White Fish Jar in the Yuan Style leads our special five Asian auction highlights

Auction Central News

Chinese Blue and White Fish Jar in the Yuan Style, $1.1 Million GENOA, Italy – There was saleroom drama at Aste di Antiquariato Boetto on June 19 when a 12in (30cm) Chinese blue and white jar estimated at €2,000-€2,300 ($2,150-$2,470) shot to €820,000 ($880,300), ultimately selling for €1 million ($1.1 million) with buyer’s premium. While […] The post Chinese Blue and White Fish Jar in the Yuan Style leads our special five Asian auction highlights appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Hess Auction Group

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

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How an Art Heist at Taco Bell Is Fueling a Thriving Black Market

Artnet News

Mark T. Smith created the art for the brand over 20 years ago. The post How an Art Heist at Taco Bell Is Fueling a Thriving Black Market appeared first on Artnet News.

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New York's Hispanic Society launches Goya Research Center

The Art Newspaper

Headed by the Goya scholar Guillaume Kientz, the new project anticipates the 200th anniversary of the artist’s death in 2028

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Freddie Mercury’s 1986 landlord-tenant agreement sold for $8,851 at Chiswick

Auction Central News

LONDON, UK – A landlord and tenancy agreement signed by Freddie Mercury in 1986 was among the highlights of Autographs and Memorabilia at Chiswick Auctions. The typed document, signed by both the Queen frontman and his former girlfriend Mary Austin received bids up to £5,500 (£6,930 or $8,851 with buyer’s premium) during the online sale […] The post Freddie Mercury’s 1986 landlord-tenant agreement sold for $8,851 at Chiswick appeared first on Auction Central News.

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2024 SAA Election Results

Society of American Archivists

July 15, 2024 —The results of SAA's 2024 election are in!

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Art Bites: The Polarizing Art Theory Named After David Hockney

Artnet News

The drawings of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres inspired a hunch that would go on to incense the art world. The post Art Bites: The Polarizing Art Theory Named After David Hockney appeared first on Artnet News.

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From a fox to a silky chicken: centuries-old paper cuttings discovered under floorboards of National Trust house

The Art Newspaper

The objects are believed to have been made by students in the 17th century, when Sutton House was a school

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Wayne Wright collection powers the two-day Summer World Treasures sale at Jackson’s July 30-31

Auction Central News

CEDAR FALLS, IA — The lifetime collection of Wayne Wright (1938-2015) comes to Jackson’s International Auctioneers as a 700-plus lot two-day Summer World Treasures sale July 30 and July 31. Wright was a passionate collector who focused on early 20th century leaded glass lamps, with more than 100 starring in the sale. Coming to market […] The post Wayne Wright collection powers the two-day Summer World Treasures sale at Jackson’s July 30-31 appeared first on Auction Central News

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Deepen Your Learning at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference with Workshops

Conservation - American Association for State and

Deepen Your Learning at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference with Workshops Workshops at the AASLH Annual Conference explore a topic over a half- or full day. This extended time allows you to more deeply understand the subject and how you can implement what you’ve learned at your organization. Workshops are available on Wednesday and Saturday. There is an additional cost to participate in workshops, and preregistration is required.

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The Hunt: $200 Million Worth of Art Is Still Missing From a Paraguay Museum

Artnet News

Thieves dug a tunnel to steal European masterworks back in 2002. The post The Hunt: $200 Million Worth of Art Is Still Missing From a Paraguay Museum appeared first on Artnet News.

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Iowa museum becomes first in US to return looted Benin bronzes to royal ruler

The Art Newspaper

The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art has defended its decision to hand back two objects to the Oba

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