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Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring

DailyDAC

Bankruptcy valuation of a debtor plays an integral part in bankruptcy, from debtor-in-possession financing, confirmation and how much creditors are paid. The post Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring appeared first on DailyDAC.

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In His Latest Role, Johnny Depp Tries His Hand at Art, With a Big Show of Stuff in New York

Artnet News

The immersive exhibition brings together artworks the actor has created over the decades. The post In His Latest Role, Johnny Depp Tries His Hand at Art, With a Big Show of Stuff in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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For your listening pleasure, 40 years of R&B romance on the radio in Boston

Wbur

Since 1984, René Marchando has been behind the mic as the host of his own radio show, "For Your Pleasure." WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Marchando to hear more about his 40 years on the Boston airwaves. Since 1984, René Marchando has been behind the mic as the host of his own radio show, "For Your Pleasure." WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Marchando to hear more about his 40 years on the Boston airwaves.

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An open letter from Just Stop Oil and Youth Demand: 'we need institutions to confront their responsibilities'

The Art Newspaper

Responding to a recent letter from the National Museum Directors' Council, the campaign groups have proposed a meeting in London's National Gallery—promising to “leave the soup at home”

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2024 Awards Announcement

SPNHC

by Tim White Early Career Award Mariana Di GiacomoNatural History Conservator, Yale Peabody Museum, New Haven, CT 06511 USA The SPNHC Early Career Award is given to a member at an early stage in their career, or at an early stage in their involvement with SPNHC, who has demonstrated great potential for leadership through innovative… Source

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A Major Paris Show Reveals Jackson Pollock’s Early Struggles with Picasso

Artnet News

Before the American painter found his trademark drip technique, he labored to absorb the lessons of the Spaniard's oeuvre. The post A Major Paris Show Reveals Jackson Pollock’s Early Struggles with Picasso appeared first on Artnet News.

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Treasurer Goldberg ordered deletion of series of texts, ex-Mass. Lottery official says

Wbur

Public records experts say the allegation that Goldberg ordered a state employee to delete texts — and potentially destroyed her own — raises a red flag. Public records experts say the allegation that Goldberg ordered a state employee to delete texts — and potentially destroyed her own — raises a red flag.

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Webinar – Natural History Collections and Repatriation: When Does NAGPRA Apply?

SPNHC

Natural History Collections and Repatriation: When Does NAGPRA Apply?Date: November 7, 2024Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern TimeCo-hosts: Natural Science Collections Alliance, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, American Institute of Biological Sciences This webinar will be recorded.

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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain

Artnet News

New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III. The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News.

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Virtual reality meets music in an inventor's cosmic dream

Wbur

Bill Sebastian built his first "visual synthesizer" in the 1970s and performed it onstage with the pioneering jazz musician Sun Ra. Now, with the advancement of virtual reality, he plays his Outerspace Visual Communicator for audiences at the Boston Immersive Music Festival. Bill Sebastian built his first "visual synthesizer" in the 1970s and performed it onstage with the pioneering jazz musician Sun Ra.

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A testament to the power of Pueblo ceramics and community-based curation

The Art Newspaper

The exhibition “Grounded in Clay”, opening this month at the MFA Houston, was co-curated by the more than 60 members of the Pueblo Pottery Collective

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

Invaluable

Modernism has permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the architecture of our buildings to the visual designs we admire and the furniture we use. This pivotal movement influenced art, design, literature, and philosophy, leading to an immense cultural transformation worldwide. But what exactly is Modernism, and why and how has it impacted the world as we know it today?

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A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale

Artnet News

The autonomous artist, built by Mario Klingemann, is offering six works at the auction house. The post A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Salvation Army: Serving Families and Collectors

WorthPoint

In the vintage community, the range of interests seems nearly endless. Thrifters and pickers sometimes share good locations or videos of their “hauls,” and many collectors have formed clubs and meet-up groups to foster connections between collectors. One of the most well-known places to source vintage items or other collectibles is The Salvation Army.

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Restoration begins on rare Ludovico Mazzolino painting at the National Gallery of Ireland

The Art Newspaper

The Italian Renaissance master’s few remaining large paintings are a conservation headache, but the museum hopes to show its Crossing of the Red Sea for the first time next year

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Exhibitions: Divine Messengers

The Magazine Antiques

Old World melds with new at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The post Exhibitions: Divine Messengers appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Exhibitions: Divine Messengers was first posted on October 14, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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Archaeologists in China Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Jade ‘Dragon’

Artnet News

The carved jade is typical of Hongshan Neolithic culture. The post Archaeologists in China Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Jade ‘Dragon’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ever Dreamed of Owning a Picasso? His Ceramics Are a Surprisingly Affordable Entry Point for Collecting

Artnet Auctions

Several works by the acclaimed artist are highlights of the Artnet Auctions 40 Under 10 Sale. The post Ever Dreamed of Owning a Picasso? His Ceramics Are a Surprisingly Affordable Entry Point for Collecting appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Indefensible’: fossil fuel extraction at Unesco sites set to rise by more than 70% in coming decades, says report

The Art Newspaper

A study by Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO) research group states that fossil fuel activities within Unesco sites across the world are due to produce 11.

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Two MIT economists share economics sciences Nobel

Wbur

Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology professors have become the institution's latest Nobel laureates. New laureate Simon Johnson, a professor of entrepreneurship at MIT, joined Lynn Jolicoeur on WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the award and the research that led to it. Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology professors have become the institution's latest Nobel laureates.

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Sunny Art Basel Paris Cuts Through Art-Market Clouds, as Dealers Hawk Eight-Figure Art

Artnet News

White Cube sold a $9.5 million Julie Mehretu, and Hauser and Wirth has a Kazimir Malevich priced at several times that. The post Sunny Art Basel Paris Cuts Through Art-Market Clouds, as Dealers Hawk Eight-Figure Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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A Big Sale with Some Big Prices

Maine Antique Digest

Nye & Company Auctioneers, Bloomfield, New Jersey Photos courtesy Nye & Company Auctioneers There seemed to be more three-day Americana sales in the fall of 2024 than ever before.

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Paula Rego paintings replace royal portrait at No.10 Downing Street

The Art Newspaper

In a major re-hang, scenes from Rego’s mural Crivelli’s Garden have appeared in place of portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh

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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

Invaluable

Colonial American silver salt spoons, and cream ladle. Sold for $156.25 USD via Charlton Hall (July 2020). The art of silversmithing is perhaps one of the most spectacular legacies handed down among the many creative pursuits of American colonists. From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed.

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Dalí’s Rare Watercolors Resurface in an Immersive Show—Save for One Long-Lost Piece

Artnet News

Five watercolors were created for a notorious opera, but one never made it to the museum where the others reside. The post Dalí’s Rare Watercolors Resurface in an Immersive Show—Save for One Long-Lost Piece appeared first on Artnet News.

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SAA Presents: Preparing to Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary

Society of American Archivists

October 17, 2024 —In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding. This once-in-a-generation moment offers repositories, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions an amazing chance to share their stories. If you are considering commemorating the Semiquincentennial in 2026, then join SAA for a conversation with American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) staff member Madeleine Rosenberg.

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Iceland plans national gallery overhaul

The Art Newspaper

The culture minister is calling for a new, world-class space for the national collection, currently housed in three locations in Reykjavik

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Massachusetts volunteer helping provide hot meals in devestated areas of North Carolina

Wbur

" A lot of people didn't have very much, they lost everything. So that was.heartbreaking to see." " A lot of people didn't have very much, they lost everything. So that was.heartbreaking to see.

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The Greenhouse Effect: Art Basel Paris Gets a Warm Welcome at the Grand Palais

Artnet News

There was an air of renewed optimism and reinvigoration at the opening VIP day as Paris Art Basel settles into its new Grand Palais base. The post The Greenhouse Effect: Art Basel Paris Gets a Warm Welcome at the Grand Palais appeared first on Artnet News.

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Downeast Art & Antiques Show

Maine Antique Digest

Blue Hill, Maine The Downeast Art & Antiques Show has returned to its roots. It was held August 15-17, which included the Thursday preview cocktail party, at George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill, Maine, where the show first took place in 1948.

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London's National Gallery to ban liquids after attacks on paintings

The Art Newspaper

The gallery will introduce new security measures, stating it has been "forced to act to protect our visitors, staff and collection"

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Inside the latest issue of Antique Collecting

Antique Collecting

In the latest issue of Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we celebrate Gainsborough The post Inside the latest issue of Antique Collecting appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show

Artnet News

It's the first close look at the Dutch master and his relationship with his pupil and competitor Samuel van Hoogstraten. The post Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Contract Opportunity: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

WCG

The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) has a requirement for objects conservation services to document the condition of artifacts and carry out stabilizing treatments. The development of strategic conservation treatment plans will be carried out in conjunction with Lauren Horelick, project Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) and with input from curatorial staff.

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Paul Lowe, conflict photographer and teacher lauded for Sarajevo siege photographs, dies, aged 61

The Art Newspaper

Acclaimed photojournalist's teenage son charged with his murder on a popular hiking trail near Los Angeles

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Kerry James Marshall print heads to London sale

Antique Collecting

A thought-provoking print by leading US contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall is among the highlights of Chiswick Auctions’ Prints and The post Kerry James Marshall print heads to London sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Art Duo A.A. Murakami Conjures an Immersive ‘Floating World’ in Times Square

Artnet News

Every night this month, a 'constellation of clouds floating' will descend on screens in Midtown. The post Art Duo A.A. Murakami Conjures an Immersive ‘Floating World’ in Times Square appeared first on Artnet News.

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