The Tudor blockbuster: why Holbein still mesmerises 500 years on
The Art Newspaper
MAY 20, 2024
"There is evidently something about Holbein that resonates strongly with modern audiences"
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The Found Object Show/art without intent
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.
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Is This the Start of a New NFT Boom?
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
Those three letters may be a 'dirty word right now,' but cryptocurrency is up and digital artworks are gaining fresh attention. The post Is This the Start of a New NFT Boom? appeared first on Artnet News.
Need To Sell Your Old Silverware? Look Into Experienced And Trusted Antique Buyers
Antique Appraisers Auctioneers
MAY 22, 2024
There is such beauty in a small price of a silver item that cannot be found items made from other similar metals. Be it its color or luster, this particular metal has been used for ages to make the most beautiful items that were either used at home or even in the army. If you’re looking to sell antique silver, these pieces have not only served their intended purpose but also stood the test of time, becoming valuable antiques today.
David Hockney catalogue raisonné in the pipeline with painting volume expected in 2026
The Art Newspaper
MAY 22, 2024
More than 35,000 works to be documented over 20 years
Americana at New England Auctions
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.
The Hunt: Will We Ever Know Who Built Stonehenge?
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.
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New encyclopaedia makes Africa’s distant past relevant to today and tomorrow
The Art Newspaper
MAY 24, 2024
Project aims to help seasoned researchers unlearn biases and the next generation of archaeologists to find inspiration
Spring Sale of African American Art
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.
Archaeologists Unearth the Oldest Aboriginal Pottery in Australia
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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.
Research Libraries Prepare for a World of AI-Influenced Research and Scholarship
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MAY 23, 2024
Last Updated on May 23, 2024, 3:14 pm ET photo by Google DeepMind on Unsplash As organizations uniquely responsible for the past, the present, and the future of scholarship, research libraries have extensive experience with disruptive technology. Building on their rich history of embracing digital technologies, libraries are now leveraging the growth of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, to innovate services, create educational opportunities, and evaluate the effects on th
British Museum recovers a further 268 stolen objects
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
Natural History, Maps, Books, and Furniture
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 20, 2024
Arader Galleries, New York City Photos courtesy Arader Galleries More than 50 years ago, in his junior year at Yale University, Graham Arader began selling maps from his dorm room.
Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer
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.
Sunsetting Section 230 Will Limit Free Expression
Association of Research Libraries
MAY 21, 2024
Last Updated on May 21, 2024, 4:10 pm ET Photo by Chris Ried on Unsplash This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing on a legislative proposal to “sunset” Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act by December 31, 2025. ARL joined a letter urging Congress to consider the broad implications that sunsetting Section 230 would have on libraries, educational institutions, and internet infrastructure providers.
How drinking too much coffee fuelled Van Gogh’s work
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
Boscobel House and Gardens Raising Money to Fix Library Ceiling
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 20, 2024
During the evening of April 16, the plaster ceiling of the library room at Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison, New York, collapsed without warning.
Inside the New York Art School That Has Quietly Fueled the Figurative Resurgence
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.
Advisors Say Move Quickly To Lock In Yields Before Rate Cuts
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MAY 23, 2024
Advisors Say It's Not Too Late To Lock In Yield Before Rate Cuts. (But how you do that can make a big difference.) For many market participants, the Federal Reserve's unwillingness to reduce interest rates just yet is a disappointment. But advisors say it's good news for fixed-income investors, especially if they act quickly. “It's never too late to take advantage of higher rates,” said Zachary Scott at Castellan Financial Group in Cantonsville, Md.
Damien Hirst backdated at least 1,000 paintings from his NFT project, investigation reveals
The Art Newspaper
MAY 23, 2024
Discrepancies in the dates of Hirst's works are—once again—coming under scrutiny
Hanging with Rob Wolfe
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 23, 2024
The ability to tell stories through objects is what gets Rob Wolfe out of bed every morning. He grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa, with his older brother, Mike, who is his counterpart on the History Channel’s American Pickers, soon to begin its 25th season.
British Museum Recovers Nearly Half of Its 1,500 Missing Objects
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.
John Lennon’s ‘You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away’ acoustic guitar, found in an English attic, heads to Julien’s May 29-30
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
Julian Assange miniature goes on show (unofficially) at the V&A
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
Free Admission to Those under 18 at Rhinebeck Show
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 22, 2024
The Spring Antiques at Rhinebeck show on May 25 and 26 will offer free admission to anyone under 18. The Memorial Day weekend show, produced by Barn Star Productions, will be held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. The entire show will be held indoors.
Polish University Discovers 27 Books Belonging to the Brothers Grimm
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.
Yonezawa Atom Jet roared past estimates to triumph at Milestone
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
The Gray Market: Why Sotheby’s $700m art-backed debt security is an acid test for the trade’s intentions
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
Spring Show Supports Boosters
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 21, 2024
Duxbury Spring Antique Show, Duxbury, Massachusetts Duxbury, Massachusetts, a seaside town 35 miles south of Boston, was established in 1637 by settlers of nearby Plymouth. Residents have traditionally been cognizant of the town’s deep maritime and agricultural history.
Sotheby’s Dealmaker Brooke Lampley to Depart for Gagosian
Artnet News
MAY 22, 2024
Her clients are known to include billionaires Ken Griffin and Stephen Schwarzman. The post Sotheby’s Dealmaker Brooke Lampley to Depart for Gagosian appeared first on Artnet News.
Buggy, wagon, and saleman sample collection brought strong results at Chupp
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
Nine-year-old’s exhibition opens at Christie’s
The Art Newspaper
MAY 20, 2024
The show by the aspiring artist is supported by the auction house and the charity Art of Wishes
Ringing the Warning Bell
Maine Antique Digest
MAY 21, 2024
On the lawn of a Maine historical society sits a bronze bell cast by the Revere Foundry in Boston. The foundry cast over 900 bells between 1792 and 1843, and 24 of them are in the state of Maine.
Influential New York Dealer David Lewis Will Close His Doors After 11 Years
Artnet News
MAY 24, 2024
His gallery represented artists like Barbara Bloom, Trey Abdella, and Todd Gray. The post Influential New York Dealer David Lewis Will Close His Doors After 11 Years appeared first on Artnet News.
Circa-1900 water wheel novelty clock featured at Cottone May 31
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.
How an artist and curator duo are transforming Addis Ababa with their eco-driven projects
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
Discover 6 Decades of Abstract Prints in Our Contemporary Editions Auction
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.
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