Wbur
MAY 21, 2024
Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse. Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 20, 2024
"There is evidently something about Holbein that resonates strongly with modern audiences"
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
The New York Academy of Art has a low profile but its graduates are deeply involved in the contemporary art world. The post Inside the New York Art School That Has Quietly Fueled the Figurative Resurgence appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 24, 2024
New York City The Found Object Show/art without intent is a show about patina, said Adam Irish of Old as Adam, an antiques dealer from Providence, Rhode Island, who manages the event. Found objects were not intentionally made by the maker to be “art.
Wbur
MAY 22, 2024
In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure’s story. In the 1950s, Toni Stone became the first woman to join a professional men’s baseball team. Now a New England premiere at the Huntington Theatre is shining a light on this forgotten figure’s story.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 22, 2024
More than 35,000 works to be documented over 20 years
Artnet News
MAY 22, 2024
The find refutes long-held beliefs that the Aboriginals did not make pottery. The post Archaeologists Unearth the Oldest Aboriginal Pottery in Australia appeared first on Artnet News.
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Wbur
MAY 23, 2024
New York City is slated to begin charging drivers entering lower Manhattan, and the funds raised will be used for public transportation. Could a similar policy work in Boston? New York City is slated to begin charging drivers entering lower Manhattan, and the funds raised will be used for public transportation. Could a similar policy work in Boston?
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
Project aims to help seasoned researchers unlearn biases and the next generation of archaeologists to find inspiration
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
The texts formed part of the authors’ extensive personal library. The post Polish University Discovers 27 Books Belonging to the Brothers Grimm appeared first on Artnet News.
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
A Christian Dior necklace dated 1964 in its original box. A couple of decades ago, while everyone else, it seemed, was paying attention to Chanel costume jewelry, I had my eye on Dior. The earliest Dior pieces I coveted were so very hard to find. However, because enough of the designs from the 1950s through the ’80s were still around in prices ranging from great bargains to moderately affordable, I was able to build a modest collection.
Wbur
MAY 21, 2024
A decade of debate in Ipswich comes to a head May 21, when the town votes on whether to remove Ipswich Mills Dam. On one side, removal-advocates hope to restore rare wetlands and provide a cushion against flooding. On the other, dam enthusiasts the tout the importance of the dam's history and recreation, arguing there are alternatives to full removal.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 20, 2024
The institution’s chair George Osborne has described the total number of items returned as a result that “few expected”, though more than 800 remain missing
Artnet News
MAY 20, 2024
A piece of Roman jewelry, worth $60,000, was found listed for $48 on eBay. The post British Museum Recovers Nearly Half of Its 1,500 Missing Objects appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 21, 2024
NEW YORK — John Lennon’s long-lost Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar has been rediscovered and is coming to auction. The guitar and its original Maton case will be offered at Julien’s on Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30 as part of the Music Icons sale. It has an estimate of $600,000-$800,000. The Hootenanny, long […] The post John Lennon’s ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ acoustic guitar, found in an English attic, heads to Julien’s May 29-3
Wbur
MAY 24, 2024
In Massachusetts, preserving more forests, fields and wetlands is a critical way the state plans to slow climate change. But a popular land conservation program leaves many property owners in limbo. They apply, spend $5,000-$15,000 on surveys, appraisals and legal fees and then wait. "I might die before this is done," said one applicant. In Massachusetts, preserving more forests, fields and wetlands is a critical way the state plans to slow climate change.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 23, 2024
A highly personal still-life painting featuring a pot, milk jug and cups offers an insight into daily life in the Yellow House
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
France has doubled down on efforts to research the provenance of all remaining Nazi-looted artworks. The post Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 24, 2024
WILLOUGHBY, OH — As anticipated, the Yonezawa Atom Jet futuristic race car toy blew out its average estimate of $10,000-$15,000 to hammer for $22,000 ($26,400 with buyer’s premium) as part of Milestone Auctions‘ second dispersal of the massive Elmer’s Toy Museum collection May 11. Complete results are available at LiveAuctioneers. Released in 1954, Yonezawa’s Atom […] The post Yonezawa Atom Jet roared past estimates to triumph at Milestone appeared first on Auction Centra
Wbur
MAY 22, 2024
Mike "Murph" Murphy has been drawing loyal customers to his roadside trailer in central Mass. for 20 years. Mike "Murph" Murphy has been drawing loyal customers to his roadside trailer in central Mass. for 20 years.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 23, 2024
Discrepancies in the dates of Hirst's works are—once again—coming under scrutiny
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
Aliens, Druids, and Romans have all been suggested. The post The Hunt: Will We Ever Know Who Built Stonehenge? appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 22, 2024
SHIPSEWANA, IN — The lifetime collection of Lavon Yoder was offered at Chupp Auctions April 12 and April 13 with surprisingly strong results for Americana. Complete details of the sale are available at LiveAuctioneers. Yoder’s collection was wide-ranging but had many focal points, including commercial horse-drawn wagons and related advertising and ephemera, nearly all of […] The post Buggy, wagon, and saleman sample collection brought strong results at Chupp appeared first on Auction
Wbur
MAY 20, 2024
Emergency shelter residents will eventually have to work and pay for their own housing. That's why the state is offering English classes at some shelters, part of a pilot program advocates hope will become available across the shelter system. Emergency shelter residents will eventually have to work and pay for their own housing. That's why the state is offering English classes at some shelters, part of a pilot program advocates hope will become available across the shelter system.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 21, 2024
Hand-painted portraits of the WikiLeaks founder and his wife Stella were smuggled into a display case at the London museum in April
Artnet News
MAY 21, 2024
Both artists explored the loneliness that results from modernization. The post Art Bites: The ‘Psycho’ House Was Modeled After This Hopper Painting appeared first on Artnet News.
Auction Central News
MAY 20, 2024
GENESEO, NY — An ingenious timepiece requiring no springs but only gravity is a top lot at Cottone Auctions on Thursday, May 30, part of its two-day Art & Antiques and Antiques & Clocks sale May 30-31. The full catalogs are now available for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Made of gilt bronze and resting […] The post Circa-1900 water wheel novelty clock featured at Cottone May 31 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Wbur
MAY 24, 2024
Rev. Laura Everett writes about Boston professional women's sports for a website she started. She says it's a treat to watch Olympic athletes and other elite hockey players on PWHL Boston. Rev. Laura Everett writes about Boston professional women's sports for a website she started. She says it's a treat to watch Olympic athletes and other elite hockey players on PWHL Boston.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 22, 2024
The large-scale investment vehicle raises major questions about who gets to decide where, how and to whom art circulates
Artnet News
MAY 18, 2024
It is the first appearance of Tyrian purple in Northern Europe. The post Experts Unearth a Rare Clump of Ancient Rome’s Favorite Pigment appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 22, 2024
New England Auctions, Branford, Connecticut Photos courtesy New England Auctions New England Auctions called its March 21 auction in the Branford, Connecticut, gallery “Celebrating Country Americana,” and it featured handmade and beloved objects. Many were made out of love.
Artnet Auctions
MAY 22, 2024
The sale is live for bidding through May 30, 2024. The post Discover 6 Decades of Abstract Prints in Our Contemporary Editions Auction appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 20, 2024
The show by the aspiring artist is supported by the auction house and the charity Art of Wishes
Artnet News
MAY 20, 2024
Our guide to some of the key works of the movement (and where to find them). The post Here Are 7 Masterworks of Land Art Hidden Across the United States appeared first on Artnet News.
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 21, 2024
Swann Galleries, New York City Photos courtesy Swann Galleries For its April 4 sale of African American art, Swann Galleries offered 239 lots of paintings, watercolors, prints, photography, and sculpture and featured a special evening session called “Art for Life” of contemporary works sold to benefit the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation.
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
MAY 19, 2024
Old West Events is home to Brian Lebel's Old West Shows & Old West Auctions, held annually in January and June. Consisting of a weekend dealer show and sale, along with an exciting, live evening auctions, the events showcase the best authentic cowboy, Indian and Western art, antiques and artifacts available for sale. They are the premiere Shows and Auctions in the Western collecting industry.
The Art Newspaper
MAY 20, 2024
Elias Sime and Meskerem Assegued are due to open their biggest building project so far—a cultural centre in the mountains—this autumn
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