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Participation in the Curatorial Collaboration of the New Exhibition "Selections from the Toad Atelier Collection"

Artifactual History Appraisal

I'm overjoyed to share a new exhibition of midcentury modern design featuring 35 significant objects curated by my dear friends and colleagues Alexander and Vanessa Wendl of Toad Atelier from their extensive and important collection of midcentury modern design. The exhibition is presented by Larissa Wild Fine Art , the art gallery of my fabulous dear friend and collaborator Larissa Wild and can be viewed online worldwide for maximum educational impact.

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Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor

Artnet News

Billionaire Len Blavatnik was knighted in 2017 for his philanthropic contributions to the arts in London. The post Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘You’re right! This is Native land’: New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the land

The Art Newspaper

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, sculptures by Anna Tsouhlarakis and Shane Perley-Dutcher are part of a push to advocate for environmental and social justice

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Steward plans to close Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center

Wbur

Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales process. The bankrupt company said it will shutter the hospitals by the end of August. Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales

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“Spring Extravaganza” Sale at Marion

Maine Antique Digest

Marion Antique Auctions, Marion, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Marion Antique Auctions Marion Antique Auctions held its “Spring Extravaganza” sale May 4 in the Marion, Massachusetts, gallery. The sale was live, with about 60 bidders in the room at various times. Staff were on the phones and executing left and online bids.

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The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza

Artnet News

Even the Mona Lisa escaped the Louvre to watch it unfold. The post The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza appeared first on Artnet News.

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Why there is no case for returning the Mona Lisa to Italy

The Art Newspaper

An archaeologist’s claim this week that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it is entirely false

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The SAA Foundation Awards Recipients to Attend 2024 ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference

Society of American Archivists

July 23, 2024 —The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of the SAA Foundation 2024 Annual Meeting Award. Nineteen exceptional individuals have been selected to receive travel funds to attend the upcoming ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference in Chicago, IL.

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Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo

Artnet News

The work was found about 14 miles from where it was originally hung in the 1500s. The post Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo appeared first on Artnet News.

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An uncensored triumph for Barbara Carrasco's Los Angeles mural

The Art Newspaper

Four decades after refusing to sanitise her depiction of the city’s history, the artist will see her giant mural, and all its 51 vignettes of scenes and people, installed in the LA Natural History Museum’s new entrance pavilion

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Inside a 40-year effort to protect a tiny wild orchid

Wbur

The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them. The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them.

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Announcing the 2024 AMM Awards honorees!

The Mid-West Museum Association

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 AMM Awards ! We look forward to celebrating their tremendous accomplishments during the conference in Indianapolis next week and virtual events to take place this fall. Best Practices Award Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA In 2022, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (CMP) and Hosanna House , a nonprofit with a mission to end a life cycle of poverty while helping individuals reach maximum potential, launched the Center for Av

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Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs

Artnet News

The work was in the collection of a man who had purchased it without knowledge of its provenance. The post Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Another Schiele work returned to the heirs of Fritz Grünbaum

The Art Newspaper

The 1918 drawing had been in the possession of another Austrian Jewish family, which recently became suspicious of the work's provenance and contacted Grünbaum’s heirs directly in order to “do the right thing”

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Afghan refugees on the North Shore find home through a creative plan that could help many more

Wbur

The families moved into the church a few months after they fled Afghanistan in 2021. They and their supporters realized how difficult it would be to find large, affordable permanent housing in the area. The church's rector is leading an effort to develop a system of housing for the families and others who've been forcibly displaced from their homelands.

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Bob Newhart Leaves a Legacy of Laughs and Collectibles

WorthPoint

Lots of celebrities have bobbleheads, and fans of Bob Newhart might want to scoop one up. This one sold for $39.99 recently. However, that price could rise with news of the actor’s death. Actors and celebrities have fans who set up clubs and other groups to share information about their favorite performers. However, some of the truly great celebrity icons have near-universal appeal, and Bob Newhart was one of them.

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Israeli Museums Are Removing Their Names From Loaned Artworks

Artnet News

Israeli museums are taking new precautions to protect their collections from being vandalized at foreign museums. The post Israeli Museums Are Removing Their Names From Loaned Artworks appeared first on Artnet News.

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Russian artist imprisoned for three and a half years over alleged anti-war supermarket protest

The Art Newspaper

Anastasia Dyudyaeva is the second artist in less than a year to be jailed for allegedly disseminating anti-government messages in such a setting

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Jeffrey S. Evans’ Premier Americana four-day sale yielded strong results

Auction Central News

MT. CRAWFORD, VA — The four-day Premier Americana sale at Jeffrey S. Evans took bidders throughout the entirety of American history with a stunning 2,200 lots covering nearly every category of Americana collecting. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers for June 19, June 20, June 21 and June 22. This piece covers the top lot […] The post Jeffrey S.

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Closure of state's oldest men's prison opens up prime real estate; Healey eyes plot for housing

Wbur

The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade. Gov. Maura Healey said the state envisions an "economic development project" that would transform the MCI-Concord site, at least partially, into housing. The closing down of the men's prison is due in part to a steep drop in the number of people incarcerated in the state over the past decade.

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Art Bites: The Fire That Destroyed MoMA’s First Monet Acquisition

Artnet News

The 1958 blaze turned the painting into a "burned marshmallow." The post Art Bites: The Fire That Destroyed MoMA’s First Monet Acquisition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Famed Egyptian archaeologist pledges to ‘join together’ with Italy to secure return of Mona Lisa

The Art Newspaper

The former antiquities minister is also demanding that three Egyptian treasures, including the Rosetta Stone, be sent to his home country

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Estate of Stephen Sondheim outperformed healthy estimates at Doyle New York

Auction Central News

NEW YORK — Doyle New York‘s sale of the personal effects of Broadway musical master Stephen Sondheim soared far beyond healthy estimates June 18, drawing fans of the legendary composer who wanted to own a piece of his illustrious career and passions. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The most anticipated lot did not disappoint. […] The post Estate of Stephen Sondheim outperformed healthy estimates at Doyle New York appeared first on Auction Central News.

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This Week in Thrifting: Do Shoes Have Big Returns?

WorthPoint

Do you ever go to the shoe department of a thrift store? Maybe you should. When gathering content for This Week in Thrifting , I often find myself in the housewares section of a local thrift store. I’m so delighted by stoneware and plates, glassware and mugs, furniture, and home décor, and I sometimes forget to check in with one of the biggest categories in online resale: fashion.

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The Art World Comes Out Swinging for Kamala Harris—and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, when dealers go out of business, what do they owe their artists? The post The Art World Comes Out Swinging for Kamala Harris—and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter is threading her own path

The Art Newspaper

As her stepmother makes a bid for the White House, Ella Emhoff’s yarn paintings are already racking up endorsements in New York

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Michael Jackson signed art comes to market by court order at King’s August 3

Auction Central News

LAS VEGAS — King’s Auctions has been appointed by the Superior Court of California to auction a collection of original artworks signed by Michael Jackson (1958-2009). The 78 drawings are believed to have been created during the time of the Jackson-Strong Alliance, the artistic company established by Michael Jackson and the Australian-born artist Brett Livingstone […] The post Michael Jackson signed art comes to market by court order at King’s August 3 appeared first on Auction Centra

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Sherman Collection Anchors Civil War and History Auction

Maine Antique Digest

Fleischer’s Auctions, Columbus, Ohio Photos courtesy Fleischer’s Auctions Fleischer’s Auctions held its Civil War and African American history auction May 14 and 15 in Columbus, Ohio. This spring premier sale featured more than 500 historical items that generated a total of over $2 million in prices realized, far exceeding initial expectations.

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Divers Discover Carvings of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in the Nile

Artnet News

The artifacts, including paintings and miniatures, were uncovered south of Aswan. The post Divers Discover Carvings of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in the Nile appeared first on Artnet News.

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$1.2m Picasso drawing purchased with allegedly misappropriated funds recovered by US officials

The Art Newspaper

The work on paper, purchased at Christie’s New York in 2014, was allegedly paid for with money embezzled from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign investment fund

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Tommy Hilfiger’s 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby pool table leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Tommy Hilfiger’s 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby pool table ASHEVILLE, NC — On July 31, Brunk Auctions is selling 257 lots from the collection of fashionistas Dee Ocleppo and Tommy Hilfiger. A cache of music and pop-culture-related memorabilia includes this pool table modeled on the body of a blue and white 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-350. […] The post Tommy Hilfiger’s 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby pool table leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.

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American Impressionism: Capturing the Essence of a Nation

Invaluable

The dynamic landscape of late 19th-century America demanded a powerful means to capture the era. Art answered this call in the form of American Impressionism, a movement that gained momentum from the 1880s onward and escorted American artists into international acclaim. This article explores the ambitious network of artists core to American Impressionism and contextualizes their impressive efforts to define their own movement among the many leading European approaches of the era.

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Huge! The Colossal Temples Built for Ancient Egypt’s God-King

Artnet News

The monuments to Ramses II have weathered centuries—and a major relocation. The post Huge! The Colossal Temples Built for Ancient Egypt’s God-King appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK spending on culture among the lowest in Europe, says landmark report

The Art Newspaper

The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline”

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Birmingham-Southern College library collection to sell at Grant Zahajko July 31-August 1

Auction Central News

DAVENPORT, WA — The library of Birmingham-Southern College, featuring early works on the history of North America and classics of science and literature, will be sold at Grant Zahajko Auctions during two days: Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, August 1. Founded in 1856, Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) operated for 168 years as a private arts college […] The post Birmingham-Southern College library collection to sell at Grant Zahajko July 31-August 1 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Georgian snuff boxes – the ultimate guide

Antique Collecting

Nothing enchanted a Georgian dandy as much as a well-crafted snuff box, Antique Collecting lifts the lid on a popular The post Georgian snuff boxes – the ultimate guide appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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FBI Recovers Stolen Revolutionary War Musket After 50 Years

Artnet News

The artifact was stolen from the Museum of the American Revolution in 1968. The post FBI Recovers Stolen Revolutionary War Musket After 50 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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