Unesco warns that AI could rewrite Holocaust history
The Art Newspaper
JULY 24, 2024
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“Spring Extravaganza” Sale at Marion
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 24, 2024
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 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.
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.
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”
Sherman Collection Anchors Civil War and History Auction
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 24, 2024
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.
SAA Foundation 2024 Catalyst Grant Program Recipients
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JULY 25, 2024
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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
Auction Prices Realized, August 2024
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 26, 2024
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.
Take the SAA Annual Meeting Location Preferences Survey
Society of American Archivists
JULY 26, 2024
SAA is beginning to look at locations for its Annual Meeting for 2026 and beyond, and we want YOUR feedback! Please take 2 minutes to fill out this survey sharing your preferences for future locations. Your choices will help us evaluate future meeting locations. The survey closes August 6.
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.
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
Slotin Auction Surpasses $1.7 Million
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 23, 2024
Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia Photos courtesy Slotin Auction Slotin Auction, Buford, Georgia, continues to generate interest for self-taught art, works that might not always have been well received or considered worth recognizing.
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.
Manhattan DA Returns 11th Nazi-Looted Egon Schiele Artwork to Grünbaum Heirs
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
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.
‘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
A Kaleidoscope Show of Color, Energy, and Activity
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 23, 2024
Spring Rhinebeck Antiques Show, Rhinebeck, New York Frank Gaglio’s Barn Star Productions offered 125-plus dealers in three buildings at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds during the Spring Rhinebeck Antiques Show, held May 25 and 26 in historic Rhinebeck, New York.
Reed and Barton Silverware: An Exquisite Addition to Your Dining Experience
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
JULY 22, 2024
Elevate your dining experience with the timeless elegance of Reed and Barton silverware. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, each piece in their collection exudes sophistication and luxury. Whether you’re hosting a formal dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, Reed and Barton silverware will make every moment at the table feel special.
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.
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
Great Picking at Gilmanor Farm
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 22, 2024
Virginia Pickers Antiques & Collectables Show, Glen Allen, Virginia The weekend of May 17 and 18 marked the 12th installment of the Virginia Pickers Antiques & Collectables Show. The biannual event is held at Joel Gilman’s Gilmanor Farm in Glen Allen, Virginia.
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
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.
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
Canadian French Regime Armchair Identified
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 24, 2024
The Collector’s Find An armchair that sold at the auction of the Kindig collection at Pook & Pook, Inc., February 8 for $27,500, well over its $1500/2000 estimate, that was cataloged as a “New York or New England painted white pine William and Mary wainscot armchair” has been correctly identified.
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
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.
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
Roosevelt’s Stolen Watch Recovered
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 23, 2024
When a Florida auctioneer was asked to auction a pocket watch from the late 1800s, his research led him to believe that he might be holding a piece of U.S. presidential history.
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.
Huge! The Colossal Temples Built for Ancient Egypt’s God-King
Artnet News
JULY 26, 2024
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.
J'accuse! Guerrilla artists take a swipe at 'polluting' Olympics sponsor
The Art Newspaper
JULY 26, 2024
Posters accuse car giant Toyota of ‘greenwashing’
Bonhams Does the Right Thing
Maine Antique Digest
JULY 22, 2024
It took some pressure, but auction house titan Bonhams did the right thing recently when it waived the buyer’s premium for lots sold benefitting a worthy charity—the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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.
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.
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
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.
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