Artnet News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Some 200,000 "owlers" have searched for decades for a statuette of an owl hidden somewhere in France. It has now been found. The post ‘Do Not Keep Digging!’: Treasure Hunt for Famed Golden Owl Ends After 30 Years appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums highlight the "enormous stress for colleagues at every level of an organisation" and "visitors who now no longer feel safe" following series of protester attacks on museum works
Wbur
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S. Supreme Court. The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
CAMBRIDGE, MA — Two important relics from the 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln exceeded their estimates at RR Auction on September 28. Complete results from the 98-lot sale are available at LiveAuctioneers. Selling for more than its high estimate was a fourth-issue ‘wanted’ broadside poster published by the War Department in April of 1865, […] The post Relics from the Lincoln assassination topped estimates at RR Auction appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The stampede for the animal sculptures smashed a handful of auction records. The post Lalanne Sculptures Make a Clean Sweep at Auction, Netting $59 Million appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Rankin, who has photographed David Bowie and Queen Elizabeth II among others, says the last two years have been "massively challenging" due to reduced budgets and losing work to programmatic and AI-based solutions
Wbur
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past. The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past.
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Artnet News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The portrait is going up for sale at Frieze London. The post Legendary Mummy Portrait Hits the Market With a Seven-Figure Price Tag appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Missing for more than 80 years, the 1865 pastel will be handed over in a ceremony today after the couple who bought it relinquished it voluntarily
Wbur
OCTOBER 11, 2024
In September, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops. Cognoscenti spoke to her about her lifelong love of the piano and how it informs her role as a public servant. In September, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at Symphony Hall with the Boston Pops.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
WETZLAR, Germany — The first-ever die-cast camera, dating to 1933-1934 and created by the father of modern 35mm photography, Oskar Barnack, for Leica will appear as a landmark lot in the sixth sale held by Wetzlar Camera Auctions in the hometown of Leica. The 248-lot catalog is now available for review and early bidding at […] The post First die-cast Leica camera designed by Oskar Barnack stars at Wetzlar October 12 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A much-lauded art historian argues that India gets drastically short shrift in the exhibition, which has elsewhere been met with raves. The post British Museum’s Splashy New Show on the Silk Road Meets With Controversy appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Withdrawn from auction in February, the shield will make a stop at the Toledo Museum of Art before going on public display at the National Museum of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa
Wbur
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The latest conflict in the Middle East has been raging for a year now, and it continues to reverberate in Massachusetts. Two local friends, a Palestinian woman and an Israeli man, talk about the last year and how it's affected their call to shared humanity. The latest conflict in the Middle East has been raging for a year now, and it continues to reverberate in Massachusetts.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
NEW YORK — An American pop culture icon, the jukebox epitomizes the 1950s-1960s lifestyle. Those of a certain age will remember the television sitcom Happy Days, and how Arthur ‘The Fonz’ Fonzarelli, played by Henry Winkler, could start the jukebox at Arnold’s with a well-placed punch. For many, jukeboxes conjure fond memories of hanging out […] The post Vintage Rock-Ola jukeboxes keep the music playing appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
It took new technology, years of collaboration, and major investments to deliver a show for the ages. 'This is not a grab and go,' one curator said. The post The Met’s ‘Siena’ Blockbuster Has Priceless Loans. How Did It Come Together? appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The 88-year-old South African artist is the subject of a solo stand with The Melrose Gallery at the Somerset House fair, while a site-specific mural goes on show outside the Serpentine North
Wbur
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days. Two high school-age competitors and an event organizer join WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the goat competitions. The Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
LOS ANGELES — Billings has announced its inaugural Studio Craft sale, a 116-lot event filled with what it describes as “hand crafted unique items from an eclectic mix of creators”, to take place Saturday, October 12. Chief among the creators represented are Evelyn Ackerman and Robert Maxwell, two leading lights in 20th-century ceramics. The complete […] The post Works by Robert Maxwell and Evelyn Ackerman highlight the Studio Craft event at Billings October 12 appeared first on
Artnet News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Peacock Room, now in the collection of the National Museum of Asian Art, has a surprisingly fractious history. A new exhibition "Ruffled Feathers" in D.C. delves into the interior's complex genesis. The post James McNeill Whistler’s ‘The Peacock Room’ Is a Glittering Masterpiece With a Dark History appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Our exclusive analysis of auction records in Paris until 1850 reveals around 500 sales of works by women, and striking parallels to the art trade today
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OCTOBER 7, 2024
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Auction Central News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
NEW YORK — Two of the 20th century’s most iconic examples of Art Deco advertising art are set to be top performers at the Vintage Travel Posters sale scheduled for Thursday, October 10 at Swann. Browse the 198-lot catalog now at LiveAuctioneers. By the 1930s, luxury travel by rail was commonplace in America, with all […] The post Leslie Ragan posters for the New York Central System set to dominate at Swann October 10 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
About 88 percent of lots sold, but half went for prices at or below their low estimates. The post Koons ‘Balloon Monkey’ Makes $9.9 Million at ‘Solid’ $107 Million Christie’s Auction in London appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 11, 2024
No longer just for antiquities and long-gone artists, more galleries at Frieze Masters are selling Modern and contemporary works—and other dealers are also widening their repertoire
Invaluable
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Before purchasing a diamond, it is important to consider cost, quality, and overall appeal. When assessing quality, many people refer to the ‘four Cs’ to classify a diamond: cut, color, clarity, and carat weight. However, with so many unique characteristics to take into account, selecting a diamond that fits your preferred taste and style can be tricky.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
NEW YORK — A presentation ship model, made to commemorate what Nelson called his ‘hardest fought battle’, will be offered at Doyle New York on Wednesday, October 16. The miniature George III silver, plated, and oak wood jolly boat, last sold by a London dealer more than half a century ago, appears with an estimate […] The post Miniature George III silver and oak ‘jolly boat’, after 50 years off the market, surfaces at Doyle October 16 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The fair is set to debut a new initiative that will highlight a different city every edition that is home to a significant group of ADAA members. The post The Art Show Returns to New York to Shine a Spotlight on Houston appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 11, 2024
German-born artist working on ethics and AI leads the winners in nine categories of 13th annual edition of the world’s leading prize for art created with technology
Wbur
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The 34-year-old writes, produces and directs her own films. Her calling card is dreamlike, emotional authenticity. The 34-year-old writes, produces and directs her own films. Her calling card is dreamlike, emotional authenticity.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
EDINBURGH, UK – A selection of 96 paintings from the collection of the Paisley Art Institute in Paisley, Scotland sold for a hammer total of £1.1 million ($1.475 million) at Lyon & Turnbull on the evening of September 26. Full results can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. Just under a quarter of the institute’s historical holdings […] The post Scottish paintings deaccessed from Paisley Art Institute achieve almost $1.5M at Lyon & Turnbull appeared first on Auction Central News.
Artnet News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The exhibition's theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," traces Black dandyism's influence on identity, fashion, and culture, showcasing garments from the 18th century to today. The post The Met’s Next Costume Institute Show Celebrates How Black Men Have Defined Fashion appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Afghan minister says that copper extraction by a Chinese company at Mes Aynak, an important archaeological site, will avoid damage to relics
Wbur
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Boston shut down the Long Island Bridge and programs on October 8, 2014. The move put pressure on other shelter and treatment programs in the city. Local leaders are now moving to rebuild the bridge and open a new recovery campus on the island. Boston shut down the Long Island Bridge and programs on October 8, 2014. The move put pressure on other shelter and treatment programs in the city.
Auction Central News
OCTOBER 5, 2024
RICHMOND, VA — To celebrate the firm’s 200th sale, Old World Auctions has announced Cartographic Treasures, a five-lot offering taking place Thursday, October 10 that features a complete first edition of Theodore De Bry’s Grands Voyages — widely considered the most complete illustrated work on the history of America in the 16th century. The catalog […] The post Old World’s 200th auction features coveted historic cartographic treasures October 10 appeared first on Auction
Artnet News
OCTOBER 6, 2024
The blockbuster exhibition features more than 70 works charting the evolution of one of art history's most influential figures. The post This Major Retrospective Traces Matisse’s Artistic Evolution—And His Travels appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 10, 2024
While bigger ticket items have been selling at Frieze Masters, once high-flying ultra-contemporary artists have fallen out of favour
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