October, 2024

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An open letter from the National Museum Directors' Council: 'These attacks have to stop'

The Art Newspaper

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

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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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Furious with new Mass. gun laws, opponents take fight to court and the public

Wbur

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.

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Relics from the Lincoln assassination topped estimates at RR Auction

Auction Central News

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.

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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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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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The ‘pearly triangle’: neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring

The Art Newspaper

The study also found that when volunteers looked at five works of art in the Hague’s Mauritshuis museum, their brains responded ten times more positively than when they viewed reproductions

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Special program in Boston trains residents to become solar workers

Wbur

As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy. As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy.

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Caring Transitions Assists with Hurricane Relief Efforts

WorthPoint

The cargo van loaded with supplies heading to North Carolina. While the residents of Florida are bracing for another hurricane, those in western North Carolina are still facing power outages, food and gas shortages, and damaged roads. Many are trapped in unreachable areas, and getting food, clothing, and supplies to those stranded has been challenging.

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First die-cast Leica camera designed by Oskar Barnack stars at Wetzlar October 12

Auction Central News

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.

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The Process of Jewelry Appraisal: What to Expect

Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals

When considering a jewelry appraisal, it's natural to feel a bit uneasy about handing over your treasured pieces. At Huddleston Fine Jewelry Appraisals, we prioritize your comfort and confidence throughout the entire pro.

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British photographer Rankin’s advertising agency files for bankruptcy amid tough 'shift in the creative landscape'

The Art Newspaper

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

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‘Do Not Keep Digging!’: Treasure Hunt for Famed Golden Owl Ends After 30 Years

Artnet News

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.

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A year since conflict escalated in the Middle East, a local Palestinian woman and Israeli man remain close friends

Wbur

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Diamond Shapes: Find Your Perfect Cut

Invaluable

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.

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Vintage Rock-Ola jukeboxes keep the music playing

Auction Central News

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.

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Signed Beatles Help! album star of sale

Antique Collecting

A fully autographed copy of The Beatles’ 1965 album Help! signed by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George The post Signed Beatles Help! album star of sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

The Art Newspaper

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

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Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now

Artnet News

The authors of Artnet's Asia Pivot newsletter profile Japan's Yu Nishimura, South Korea's Hyunsun Jeon, and more. The post Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now appeared first on Artnet News.

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Once a bridge to a bachelor's, Mass. community colleges have become career training centers

Wbur

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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Calls for Small Art Around New England

Michael Rose Fine Art

Fall is a time when small works shows take over galleries across New England. These often annual affairs encourage artists to make pieces in little scales and at modest price points. They can be a challenge for makers who tend to work big, but allow artists to share their work and for collectors to buy great things that fit into their homes and budgets.

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Works by Robert Maxwell and Evelyn Ackerman highlight the Studio Craft event at Billings October 12

Auction Central News

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

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A Sweet Find: Rare Sugar Bowl Bought for $50, Auctioned for $34,800

WorthPoint

This sugar bowl , dating from the early 19 th century, surprised collectors and bidders for its rarity and condition. Every vintage fan, reseller, picker, or thrifter dreams of finding an item at an estate sale or thrift store for a dirt-cheap price and then discovering it’s extremely valuable. That happened recently with a sugar bowl that someone picked up for less than $50 at an estate sale.

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New Niki de Saint Phalle documentary chronicles her personal struggles and aesthetic triumphs

The Art Newspaper

Michiko Matsumoto’s film “Viva Nicki”, which recently premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, also attests to the artist’s enduring popularity in Japan

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Huge! A Colossal Statue of Ancient Greece That Lives on in Legend

Artnet News

Long destroyed, the Colossus of Rhodes was a World Wonder that survives in the cultural imagination The post Huge! A Colossal Statue of Ancient Greece That Lives on in Legend appeared first on Artnet News.

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This mayor is an artist

Wbur

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.

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American Archivist Calls for Proposals on User Experience

Society of American Archivists

The American Archivist Editorial Board invites proposal submissions for a special section in American Archivist , illuminating the wide-ranging spectrum of user experience topics and initiatives in the archives field today.

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Leslie Ragan posters for the New York Central System set to dominate at Swann October 10

Auction Central News

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.

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WorthPoint to Partner with Caring Transitions

WorthPoint

In any home, some of the most important items aren’t the big-screen TV or the computers, cell phones, and appliances, but rather the small items: that unique vase that belonged to a grandparent, artwork, souvenirs of vacations and events, and other vintage or antique items that are priceless to those who treasure them. If the time comes that a homeowner moves, downsizes, or passes away, the task of dealing with a houseful of memories can be overwhelming.

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Nazi-looted Monet returned to heirs after the FBI traces it to New Orleans

The Art Newspaper

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

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Six-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Elaine Fan is Making Her Mark in the Big Apple

Artnet News

6-year-old Fan was the subject of her first solo in New York City at the China Institute. The post Six-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Elaine Fan is Making Her Mark in the Big Apple appeared first on Artnet News.

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Teen competitors preview the 4-H goat shows at the Topsfield Fair

Wbur

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.

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Napoleon ship deck timber in sale

Antique Collecting

Part of the ship deck timber Napoleon Bonaparte stood on to surrender to the British in 1815 is set for The post Napoleon ship deck timber in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Exquisite lamps and select American artworks delivered wild overperformances at Cottone

Auction Central News

GENESEO, NY — The two-day sale at Cottone Auctions September 20 and September 21 provided astounding results for selected lots from the Dr. Martin May collection of leaded-glass lamps, well in excess of the house’s estimates. In addition, Day Two saw bidding skyrocket for works by Rembrandt Peale and Jane Peterson in bold illustration of […] The post Exquisite lamps and select American artworks delivered wild overperformances at Cottone appeared first on Auction Central News.

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in October

WorthPoint

A collection of small Japanese carvings, a rare piece of stoneware, bronze work by a preeminent African-American sculptor, beloved ornaments that have collectors dreaming of a “Brite” Christmas, and a painting by a notable 19th-century genre artist are among the fantastic fall finds WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are offering collectors in October auctions.

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How to decode art: UK schools embark on ‘visual literacy’ week

The Art Newspaper

As government aims to put the arts at the heart of the curriculum, an Art UK project is teaching children how to 'cope with today’s image-saturated world'

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Legendary Mummy Portrait Hits the Market With a Seven-Figure Price Tag

Artnet News

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.

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