Unesco warns that AI could rewrite Holocaust history
The Art Newspaper
JULY 24, 2024
What can museums and heritage institutions do about disinformation powered by artificial intelligence?
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The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
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.
Steward plans to close Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Wbur
JULY 26, 2024
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
Participation in the Curatorial Collaboration of the New Exhibition "Selections from the Toad Atelier Collection"
Artifactual History Appraisal
JULY 26, 2024
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.
UK spending on culture among the lowest in Europe, says landmark report
The Art Newspaper
JULY 23, 2024
The State of the Arts research document also shows arts education in England to be in “significant decline”
Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
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.
Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82
Wbur
JULY 23, 2024
Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics. Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics.
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Protestors at Tate Modern call on arts patron Len Blavatnik to defend ‘press freedom’ in Israel
The Art Newspaper
JULY 22, 2024
Activist group claims news channel owned by billionaire cancelled programmes criticising Israeli government
Protesters Take to Tate Modern to Denounce Major Donor
Artnet News
JULY 22, 2024
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.
Inside a 40-year effort to protect a tiny wild orchid
Wbur
JULY 26, 2024
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.
The SAA Foundation Awards Recipients to Attend 2024 ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference
Society of American Archivists
JULY 24, 2024
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.
Decision on Stonehenge at-risk status delayed by Unesco committee
The Art Newspaper
JULY 25, 2024
The 18-month delay may pave the way for controversial tunnel redevelopment scheme, say campaigners
Divers Discover Carvings of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs in the Nile
Artnet News
JULY 21, 2024
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.
Afghan refugees on the North Shore find home through a creative plan that could help many more
Wbur
JULY 25, 2024
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.
Announcing the 2024 AMM Awards honorees!
The Mid-West Museum Association
JULY 21, 2024
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
‘You’re right! This is Native land’: New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the land
The Art Newspaper
JULY 24, 2024
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
Art Bites: The Fire That Destroyed MoMA’s First Monet Acquisition
Artnet News
JULY 20, 2024
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.
Closure of state's oldest men's prison opens up prime real estate; Healey eyes plot for housing
Wbur
JULY 23, 2024
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.
Michael Jackson signed art comes to market by court order at King’s August 3
Auction Central News
JULY 24, 2024
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
Russian artist imprisoned for three and a half years over alleged anti-war supermarket protest
The Art Newspaper
JULY 22, 2024
Anastasia Dyudyaeva is the second artist in less than a year to be jailed for allegedly disseminating anti-government messages in such a setting
Israeli Museums Are Removing Their Names From Loaned Artworks
Artnet News
JULY 25, 2024
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.
SAA Foundation 2024 Catalyst Grant Program Recipients
Society of American Archivists
JULY 25, 2024
Society of American Archivists
Investors with Advisors Plan to Retire Earlier, Survey Finds
Financial Advisor Private Wealth
JULY 23, 2024
The Northwestern Mutual survey found that advisors breed confidence among their clients.
Famed Egyptian archaeologist pledges to ‘join together’ with Italy to secure return of Mona Lisa
The Art Newspaper
JULY 23, 2024
The former antiquities minister is also demanding that three Egyptian treasures, including the Rosetta Stone, be sent to his home country
Overlooked Modernists Take Center Stage at the Venice Biennale. Here Are 5 You Should Know
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
Challenging our Western-centric lens, Adriano Pedrosa celebrates lesser known modernist movements from around the globe. The post Overlooked Modernists Take Center Stage at the Venice Biennale. Here Are 5 You Should Know appeared first on Artnet News.
Sarah Bowdich Lee’s ‘The Fresh-Water Fishes of Great Britain’ earns nearly $50K at Freeman’s Hindman
Auction Central News
JULY 26, 2024
PHILADELPHIA — During her life, the author, illustrator and naturalist Sarah Bowdich Lee (1791-1856) published nearly 40 books and short stories, many of which remained standard textbooks well into the nineteenth century. However, her magnum opus was the groundbreaking work on ichthyology The Fresh-Water Fishes of Great Britain. Drawn and Described by Mrs.
This Week in Thrifting: Do Shoes Have Big Returns?
WorthPoint
JULY 26, 2024
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.
Why there is no case for returning the Mona Lisa to Italy
The Art Newspaper
JULY 26, 2024
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
We Asked 10 Art Industry Savants to Share the Top Artists Residencies Around the World. Here’s What They Told Us
Artnet News
JULY 24, 2024
Insiders shared the best 35 residencies globally and told us why they're worth it. The post We Asked 10 Art Industry Savants to Share the Top Artists Residencies Around the World. Here’s What They Told Us appeared first on Artnet News.
Jasper52 Nature’s Palette sale features fine Ukrainian still lifes July 30
Auction Central News
JULY 25, 2024
NEW YORK — Jasper52 presents another collection of fine Ukrainian art with Nature’s Palette — Fine Art Still Life on Tuesday, July 30, at 3 pm Eastern time. The 156-lot sale is presented exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. The first highlight is Desktop, an oil on canvas by Babkova Alexandra Andreevna, who graduated from both Saratov Art […] The post Jasper52 Nature’s Palette sale features fine Ukrainian still lifes July 30 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Bob Newhart Leaves a Legacy of Laughs and Collectibles
WorthPoint
JULY 23, 2024
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.
J'accuse! Guerrilla artists take a swipe at 'polluting' Olympics sponsor
The Art Newspaper
JULY 26, 2024
Posters accuse car giant Toyota of ‘greenwashing’
Turkish Archaeologists Discover a Bronze-Age Shopping List
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
The tablet bears "records regarding a large amount of furniture shopping," said the researchers. The post Turkish Archaeologists Discover a Bronze-Age Shopping List appeared first on Artnet News.
Summer Olympics posters triumph with collectors
Auction Central News
JULY 26, 2024
NEW YORK — A hundred years ago, the summer Olympic games in Paris brought together about 40 nations and more than 3,000 athletes. As Paris kicks off its third stint hosting the international contest, with more than 10,000 athletes competing in 32 sports, demand for vintage Olympics posters has risen. Sports posters have long been […] The post Summer Olympics posters triumph with collectors appeared first on Auction Central News.
American Impressionism: Capturing the Essence of a Nation
Invaluable
JULY 24, 2024
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.
An uncensored triumph for Barbara Carrasco's Los Angeles mural
The Art Newspaper
JULY 25, 2024
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
FBI Recovers Stolen Revolutionary War Musket After 50 Years
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
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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