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Victory without damage: ‘Just Stop Oil’s climate activism is one of the most successful disobedience campaigns ever’

The Art Newspaper

The climate catastrophe has been brought to the forefront of the public mind without causing serious harm to the targeted works, says John Paul Stonard

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Sgraffito Mug Brings $40,000

Maine Antique Digest

Pook & Pook, Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Pook & Pook, Inc. The April 18 and 19 “Americana and International” sale at Pook & Pook, Inc., Downingtown, Pennsylvania, followed the traditional Pook format.

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25 Earn Digital Archives Specialist Certificate from the Society of American Archivists

Society of American Archivists

CHICAGO—Congratulations to the 25 new Digital Archives Specialists (DAS)! These archivists, who represent a variety of repositories around the country, earned a DAS Certificate from the Society of American Archivists (SAA) after completing required coursework within twenty-four months and passing a comprehensive examination in May 2024.

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Are the Basel Fairs Eating Each Other? Kenny Schachter Has a Theory—and News of a Big Bezos Art Deal

Artnet News

Fresh from Switzerland, our columnist also reports on the Digital Art Mile, which ran alongside the main event. The post Are the Basel Fairs Eating Each Other? Kenny Schachter Has a Theory—and News of a Big Bezos Art Deal appeared first on Artnet News.

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Florida governor Ron DeSantis vetoes $32m in state arts funding

The Art Newspaper

Museums and other cultural institutions will lose out on millions in promised grants that were originally in the state budget before it was sent to DeSantis to sign

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The Philadelphia Show

Maine Antique Digest

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The Philadelphia Show, which filled the purpose-built tent on the East Terrace of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) on the last weekend in April, kicked off with a crowded and festive preview party on Thursday, April 25. The show continued through Sunday, April 28.

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Announcing the AASLH 2024 History in Progress Award Winners

American Association for State and Local History

For nearly eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. Today, AASLH announces the winners of the History in Progress awards.

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Operators of New York auction house charged with illegal sales of ivory and rhino horn artefacts

The Art Newspaper

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has charged the owners of Merces Gallery with selling prohibited animal products online

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The Sale of the Attix Collection

Maine Antique Digest

Locati LLC, Pineville, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Locati LLC C. Thomas Attix Jr. (1927-2012) was a passionate collector who liked wood, silver, and Oriental rugs. A corporate lawyer for RCA, the father of four bought carefully, filling his house in New Jersey with furniture made in the mid-18th and early 19th centuries.

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Things You Should Know Before Buying or Selling

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

The world of antiques and collectibles is a treasure trove of unique items, each with its own fascinating history and value. Unaffected by economic trends or stock market fluctuations, these items offer a thrilling journey for anyone looking to buy or sell. What to Know Before Buying When it comes to buying antiques, vigilance is key. Being aware of the following crucial details can help you make informed decisions: Understanding the condition of the item is paramount.

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Barbara Gladstone, Influential New York Art Dealer, Dies at 89

Artnet News

In an era of ever-expanding mega galleries, she took a different approach. The post Barbara Gladstone, Influential New York Art Dealer, Dies at 89 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Two eco-activists arrested after Stonehenge sprayed with orange powder

The Art Newspaper

The ancient site remains open as curators investigate the damage

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Announcing the AASLH 2024 Leadership in History Award Winners

American Association for State and Local History

For nearly eighty years, the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) has presented Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people. Today, AASLH announces the Awards of Excellence winners for this year.

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Patterned on the Past

The Magazine Antiques

At the Allan Breed School of Woodworking, a master craftsman instructs the next generation in the styles and standards of historic American furniture. The post Patterned on the Past appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Patterned on the Past was first posted on June 19, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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The Hunt: The World’s Most Valuable Stolen Painting

Artnet News

Vermeer’s domestic scene has an estimated value of $250 million. The post The Hunt: The World’s Most Valuable Stolen Painting appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘We are not seeing the picture Rubens intended’: conservation reveals drastic changes made to acclaimed Judgement of Paris

The Art Newspaper

More than a year of meticulous research and work has led to the painting being glowingly restored—while revealing amendments by an unknown artist that “changed the narrative completely”

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Announcing the AASLH 2024 Albert B. Corey Award Winner

American Association for State and Local History

Announcing the AASLH 2024 Albert B. Corey Award Winner AASLH 2024 Leadership in History Awards Mt. Tabor Preservation Project of Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, Recognized with Albert B. Corey Award For more than 75 years, AASLH has given Leadership in History Awards to establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people.

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Current and coming: American paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco

The Magazine Antiques

A transformative donation is on view at the de Young. The post Current and coming: American paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: American paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco was first posted on June 21, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Italian Curators Claim Vatican’s Venice Biennale Pavilion Exploits Prisoners

Artnet News

Organizers of the Holy See's exhibition say it has potential benefits for 'resocializing purposes.' The post Italian Curators Claim Vatican’s Venice Biennale Pavilion Exploits Prisoners appeared first on Artnet News.

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More than 80% of young, wealthy Americans want to collect art, survey finds

The Art Newspaper

Bank of America surveyed more than 1,000 US citizens with more than $3m in assets for their poll of high-net-worth individuals

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ARL Celebrates Pride Month 2024

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on June 21, 2024, 9:43 am ET background image by Steve Johnson on Unsplash June is internationally recognized as Pride Month for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) community. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and our member libraries are elevating the voices and lived experiences of our neighbors, friends, and family members in the LGBTQIA2S+ community.

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ARCHIVES * RECORDS 2024 Advance Deadline Is July 19!

Society of American Archivists

We can't wait to welcome you to the Annual Meeting this summer! Join SAA August 14-17 in Chicago and online, to connect with peers, acquire essential skills, and expand your perspectives at this year's hybrid Annual Meeting. Register to attend by July 19 to get the advance rate. Already registered? Make sure you've booked your hotel room , check out the preliminary schedule , and find out what the Host Committee recommends in Chicago.

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Archaeologists Find a Bronze Age Workshop That Produced the Ancient World’s Prized Dye

Artnet News

An excavation on the island of Aegina in Greece turned up pottery shards stained with Tyrian purple. The post Archaeologists Find a Bronze Age Workshop That Produced the Ancient World’s Prized Dye appeared first on Artnet News.

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Salvator Mundi documentary The Lost Leonardo to become a television series starring Julianne Moore

The Art Newspaper

Moore, who is also an executive producer on the series, will star as art restorer Dianne Modestini

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Understanding Gemological Reports for Jewelry Appraisal

Gemology Resources

When it comes to jewelry appraisals, understanding the value of colored stones is crucial. Gemological reports play a key role in providing detailed information about the quality and characteristics of gemstones. In Houston, where the jewelry market is thriving, having a gemological report can make all the difference in determining the true worth of a piece.

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Campana Brothers No. 1/3 Settimo Cabinet leads our five lots to watch

Auction Central News

Campana Brothers, No. 1/3 Settimo Cabinet PARIS – Fernando (1961-2022) and Humberto Campana (b. 1953-) were the first South American designers to make a mark in the high-end European furniture space.

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‘I Paint What I Witness’: For Half a Century, Artist Neil Jenney Has Blazed a Trail of His Own

Artnet News

Working from SoHo and Connecticut, the artist paints the world with a gimlet eye. The post ‘I Paint What I Witness’: For Half a Century, Artist Neil Jenney Has Blazed a Trail of His Own appeared first on Artnet News.

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Monet to go on sale after Kunsthaus Zurich reaches settlement with Jewish heirs

The Art Newspaper

The collector and textiles entrepreneur Carl Sachs sold the painting after fleeing to Switzerland from Nazi Germany in 1939

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Great Southwestern Antique Show – Aug 3 & 4

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Join us at the Great Southwestern Antique Show's 25th anniversary, featuring over 100 antique dealers, art, and charity events.

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Everard brings Maxfield Parrish, Ernst Fuchs, and Bud Latven works to market June 25-27

Auction Central News

SAVANNAH, GA — Important works from Maxfield Parrish, Ernst Fuchs, and Bud Latven serve as hallmarks for Everard Auctions‘ two upcoming sales, Spring Southern Estates & Collections (taking place Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26) and Property from the Tenenbaum Estate & Others on Thursday, June 27.

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Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale

Artnet News

The drawing raised immediate suspicions when it was submitted for an export license in 2022. The post Modigliani Drawing Exposed as Fake and Seized Ahead of Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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How the photography trade is lifting as the medium’s stigma fades

The Art Newspaper

Sales volumes have hit a record high, with art at lower price levels particularly popular

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1964: A Banner Year for Transportation!

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor The Teamsters Master Freight Agreement JANUARY 15, 1964 – A monumental day in Teamsters history when the first National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA) was [.] The post 1964: A Banner Year for Transportation! appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Jasper52 unfurls 71 lots of Premium Antiquarian Maps June 25

Auction Central News

NEW YORK – When the maps offered in Jasper52‘s Premium Antiquarian Maps sale were originally published, they were tools. The bidders who will clamor for the 71 lots in the Tuesday, June 25 sale, which commences at 8 pm Eastern time, don’t intend to rely on these centuries-old documents to navigate countries in Europe.

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These Artists Find Fertile Soil in Tending Gardens as Artworks

Artnet News

From lush greenery to austere rock conglomerations, in these artists' hands, gardens are an extension of the creative practice. The post These Artists Find Fertile Soil in Tending Gardens as Artworks appeared first on Artnet News.

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Swiss Bührle Foundation seeks to settle with Jewish heirs on major Impressionist works

The Art Newspaper

Paintings by Courbet, Monet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh and Gauguin are to be removed from display at Zurich’s Kunsthaus

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Lelands to Sell Tonya Harding’s Historic Skating Costume

WorthPoint

The red sequin costume worn by figure skater Tonya Harding at the 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Image Source: Lelands On January 6, 1994, hitman Shane Stant assaulted figure skater Nancy Kerrigan following a practice session for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. The next day, Kerrigan missed the event, and Tonya Harding, a figure skater and rival of Kerrigan, won the event.