A newly discovered bath complex—thought to be the biggest in a Pompeiian home—is set to open to the public
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
The spa complex was thought to have been owned by a powerful politician
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What Was Life Like For Ancient Greek Women? A New Exhibition Sheds Some Light
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
A new exhibition of 180 artworks and antiquities reveals gems of Cycladic art featuring goddesses, religious icons, and everyday women. The post What Was Life Like For Ancient Greek Women? A New Exhibition Sheds Some Light appeared first on Artnet News.
Sam Maloof 1988 rocker, $20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
JANUARY 20, 2025
Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A walnut and mixed wood His rocking chair by Sam Maloof (American, 1916-2009), [.] The post Sam Maloof 1988 rocker,$20,570, Ahlers & Ogletree appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
The Eugene and Vera Charles Estate Highlights Americana Auction
Maine Antique Digest
JANUARY 20, 2025
Hess Auction Group, Manheim, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Hess Auction Group The cream rises. The sale at Hess Auction Group in Manheim, Pennsylvania, on November 16 is a good example.
UK government flies flag for culture with new soft power advisory council
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
But art world commentators say focus should instead be on the parlous state of the arts
A Wealthy Homeowner’s Luxury Spa Complex Emerges in Pompeii
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Officials say it could practically have illustrated a scene in the famed Latin novel Satyricon. The post A Wealthy Homeowner’s Luxury Spa Complex Emerges in Pompeii appeared first on Artnet News.
Abba investment tips – Money, Money, Money!
Antique Collecting
JANUARY 20, 2025
Since they first hit the headlines 50 years ago with a win at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, Swedish The post Abba investment tips – Money, Money, Money! appeared first on Antique Collecting.
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Sara Raza to lead revamped Centre for Contemporary Art in Tashkent
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
The London-born curator, who has previously organised shows at events such as the Venice Biennale, has been appointed as the artistic director and chief curator of the museum in Uzbekistans capital
‘Crescendo!’ Artist and Designer Maarten Baas Makes His Solo Debut with Music-Inspired solo
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Presented by Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam, Baas explores the boundary between the quotidian and the extraordinary. The post ‘Crescendo!’ Artist and Designer Maarten Baas Makes His Solo Debut with Music-Inspired solo appeared first on Artnet News.
The United States Postal Service Turns 250
The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
JANUARY 18, 2025
By Maxine Carter-Lome, publisher During the Revolutionary War, instantaneous communication was non-existent, especially over great distances. News and personal correspondence were either delivered by land on foot or horseback, or [.] The post The United States Postal Service Turns 250 appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.
Rare Sampler Tops Americana Auction
Maine Antique Digest
JANUARY 20, 2025
Freemans | Hindman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Freemans | Hindman Freemans annual fall Americana sale is always scheduled for the week after the Delaware Antiques Show, the leading conclave for this segment of the marketplace.
Paintings depicting the infamous Maralinga nuclear bomb tests to feature at Melbourne Art Fair
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
The Indigenous artist Harriette Bryant Created delves into the human cost of the tests conducted by the UK in South Australia in the 1950s
Musical Chairs: Why Top Art Firms Are Reshuffling Their Leadership
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
Two of the big three auction houses have tapped new CEOs in the last month. The post Musical Chairs: Why Top Art Firms Are Reshuffling Their Leadership appeared first on Artnet News.
Contracting Opportunity: Paper Conservation Services, NMAH
WCG
JANUARY 20, 2025
The National Museum of American History (NMAH) has a contract opportunity for Paper Conservation Services for our upcoming 250th Exhibition which opens in the spring of 2026. The Request for Quote and Statement of Work, which contain the details regarding this contract opportunity, are available upon request until February 3, 2025. Requests to obtain these documents will not be accepted after that date.
Grand Slam Trophies Stolen Amid L.A. Fires
WorthPoint
JANUARY 20, 2025
Tennis icon Pam Shriver, seen here in an autographed photo , was a theft victim amid the L.A. fires Looting and natural disasters, sadly, go hand in hand. Were now hearing about an early case of stolen sports artifacts, as tennis great Pam Shrivers grand slam trophies are gone. My son and I are at a police station reporting our car was stolen from the hotel parking lot we evacuated to when fires started.
From Refik Anadol and Sougwen Chung to Misty Copeland and Tom Daley: what to see and listen to at Davos
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum features a glacier-themed opening concert, specially commissioned exhibitions from leading digital and craft-based artists and a cultural table featuring global figures from arts and sport
For Artist Genieve Figgis, Beauty is Rebellion
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
The Irish artist shared how cinema, coquette aesthetics, and gardening shape her painted world. The post For Artist Genieve Figgis, Beauty is Rebellion appeared first on Artnet News.
Museum Conservator, National Air and Space Museum (NASM)
WCG
JANUARY 20, 2025
The National Air and Space Museum (NASM), Conservation Unit is pleased to announce a conservator position to support the renovation and redesign of our Washington, DC location. The duty station is located at the Emil Buehler Conservation Laboratory at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. The position is at the IS-1001-11, Not-to-exceed term, with an end date of 12/31/2026.
Insights on Auction Sales: January 17, 2025
WorthPoint
JANUARY 20, 2025
Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.
Singapore Art Week: art off the beaten track
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
As well as the big museums and fairs, Singapore Art Week gives smaller projects a chance to shine
Proust’s Love Affair With Art Gets the Spotlight in Madrid Museum Show
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
"Proust and the Arts" celebrates the artists who the author loved and immortalized in his celebrated novel. The post Proust’s Love Affair With Art Gets the Spotlight in Madrid Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Conservation Technician, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
WCG
JANUARY 20, 2025
Duties The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As a Conservation Technician, you will: Perform conservation treatment of moderate to high complexity on archival records that are unique and of moderate to high value.
Great Discoveries: Painting by John Lennon’s Art Teacher Found
WorthPoint
JANUARY 20, 2025
Arthur Ballard painting found in Wales. Image Source: Warwick Farrell via Yahoo! News Warwick Farrell, a 93-year-old Wales resident, recently unearthed a painting produced by the late art teacher of singer, songwriter, and musician. The art teacher, Arthur Ballard, spent a portion of his career at the Liverpool College of Art. Here, he “taught John (Lennon) to drink” and helped him avoid expulsion, Peter Davies, Ballard’s biographer, told the Liverpool Echo in 1996. “The
Let there be light: Singapore Art Week brings art to every part of the city
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
Visitors to this year's Singapore Art Week are spoilt for choice, with more than 160 events and exhibitions to take in, from art fairs to shows of established and emerging Southeast Asian artists
Dazzling Jewelry Created by Picasso, Dalí, and More Shines in a New Museum Show
Artnet News
JANUARY 18, 2025
More than 150 objects from Diane Venet's storied collection are going on view. The post Dazzling Jewelry Created by Picasso, Dal, and More Shines in a New Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.
Symbols of Prosperity: The Art of Chinese New Year
Invaluable
JANUARY 20, 2025
Bringing prosperity, luck, and happiness for the year ahead, Chinese New Year decorations are rich in cultural significance and symbolism. Adorning homes with a flash of symbolic red, the decorations are believed to bring positive energy and intentions for the future at a time of great celebration in China and across the world. Also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, decorations play a crucial role in this worldwide celebration, and are imbued with deep cultural meanings that extend bey
AASLH’s 250 Con
The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association
JANUARY 18, 2025
250 Con is designed to be a galvanizing and unifying moment for the history field as we enter the final year of preparation for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. This once-in-a-generation milestone presents an unprecedented opportunity to elevate our fields relevance, impact, and reach. We would greatly appreciate your help promoting 250 Con with museums and other organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region.
From organisations nurturing young talent to a successful new art fair, Singapore's art scene is hitting its stride
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
As this year's Singapore Art Week kicks off, we take a look at the development of the city-state's museums, galleries and wider arts ecosystem over recent years
Call for Volunteers
WCG
JANUARY 18, 2025
The Washington Conservation Guild (WCG) is looking for new Board Members to help share responsibilities in the running of the organization. Would you, or someone you know, like to volunteer with us? We have events that could use support and active participation. Below is a selection of open positions. Interested? Email nominating@washingtonconservationguild.org.
An insider's guide to Singapore Art Week: Tini Aliman
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
The sound artist describes creating poetic cartography that retells the stories of the land
An insider's guide to Singapore Art Week: Yeo Shih Yun
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
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An insider's guide to Singapore Art Week: Robert Zhao Renhui
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
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An insider's guide to Singapore Art Week: Ning Chong
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 18, 2025
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JANUARY 18, 2025
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The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
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The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 20, 2025
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