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Head to head: medieval experts clash over exact number of penises in Bayeux Tapestry

The Art Newspaper

In a new blog post, a scholar in Anglo-Saxon nudity doubles down on his belief that the mystery appendage is a phallus, not a scabbard

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2025 Outsider Art Fair

Maine Antique Digest

New York City The 33rd iteration of the Outsider Art Fair said farewell to a couple of icons in the field while welcoming a few new players. The original owner of the fair, Sanford L.

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How Contemporary African Artists Are Redefining Diasporic Identity

Artnet News

The UK-based e-gallery and agency The African Art Hub will showcase work at the upcoming 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. The post How Contemporary African Artists Are Redefining Diasporic Identity appeared first on Artnet News.

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Early golf ball on course for thousands

Antique Collecting

An early leather-bound feather golf ball consigned for sale from a house move in Old Woking in Surrey has presented The post Early golf ball on course for thousands appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Older women artists go it alone as new report reveals how the traditional art world is failing them

The Art Newspaper

Meanwhile their younger counterparts more acutely struggle with living costs

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Two New Exhibitors for NHADA Annual Show

Maine Antique Digest

For 68 years, the annual show produced by the New Hampshire Antiques Dealers Association (NHADA) has upheld the tradition of bringing fine quality antiques to New England. Two new exhibitors will join the show this year bringing the total to 59 exhibitors.

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Egyptologist Uncovers Hidden Messages on Paris’s Iconic Obelisk

Artnet News

Olette-Pelletier found seven crypto-hieroglyphs on the monument that could only be read by elites. The post Egyptologist Uncovers Hidden Messages on Paris’s Iconic Obelisk appeared first on Artnet News.

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Two new art centres set to open in Venice

The Art Newspaper

The new San Marco Art Centre will be based in St Marks Square from next month, while theNicoletta Fiorucci Foundationwill take over the Dorsoduro building

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Hanging with Heather Karlie Vieira

Maine Antique Digest

Earning her chops as an antiques dealer took spunk, luck, and cocktail waitress experience. After 20-plus years, Heather Karlie Vieira, who with her two teenage daughters now calls Georgia home, has her foot in many doors.

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Art Shipping in Turmoil as Tariffs Trigger Delays

Artnet News

DHL has suspended shipments to the U.S. as a customs backlog grows. The post Art Shipping in Turmoil as Tariffs Trigger Delays appeared first on Artnet News.

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Cardiff auction house supports local hospice

Antique Collecting

Cardiff auction house Roger Jones Auctioneers is supporting their local City Hospice by sponsoring the Forever Flowers campaign for 2025. The post Cardiff auction house supports local hospice appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Edward Gorey’s surreal back-of-the-envelope illustrations tell a moving story

The Art Newspaper

The writer and artists delightful illustrated correspondence chronicle a long friendship

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Great Discoveries: 1950 Green Bay Packers Stock Certificate Found at Thrift Store

WorthPoint

1950 Green Bay Packers stock certificate found at a Wisconsin thrift store. Image Source: Dominic Blozinski via Green Bay Packers Gazette The 2025 NFL Draft was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin, from April 24-26. The day before the draft started, a historic piece of Green Bay Packers memorabilia was found at a thrift store about five miles away. Green Bay resident Dominic Blozinski discovered a 1950 Packers stock certificate at the St.

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Collector Reinhard Ernst on Championing the Legacy of Helen Frankenthaler

Artnet News

The Museum Reinhard Ernst in Wiesbaden is presenting the first major solo show of Frankenthaler in Germany in two decades. The post Collector Reinhard Ernst on Championing the Legacy of Helen Frankenthaler appeared first on Artnet News.

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Excited for the First iacf Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales!

IACF

The wait is almost over! We are thrilled that this weekend will see the very first iacf Builth Wells National Antiques Fair of Wales at the stunning Royal Welsh Showground. Following our recent announcement, we are proud to confirm that iacf has officially added the much-loved Builth Wells Antiques Fair to its portfolio , after acquiring it from Continuity Fairs.

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The Photography Show fair in New York sets new attendance record

The Art Newspaper

Nearly 15,000 visitors attended the fair last week, organisers said

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Coordinator of Education and Engagement

SPNHC

The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums [link] The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museum is hiring a dedicated Coordinator of Education and Engagement (100% appointment). Reporting to the Director of Museums, the Coordinator of Education and Engagement (CEE), plays a leadership role in advancing the mission of the Museums by integrating the collection into the universitys curriculum.

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Artist Mary Ann Unger’s Career Was Cut Tragically Short. A New York Show Revisits Her Pivotal Work

Artnet News

Staged amid a resurgence of interest in the feminist artist's work, the sweeping solo show brings new light to the Unger's pioneering practice. The post Artist Mary Ann Ungers Career Was Cut Tragically Short. A New York Show Revisits Her Pivotal Work appeared first on Artnet News.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Versailles Sculpture, Jeep Grand Wagoneer

WorthPoint

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.

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Collections of two leading dealers, Barbara Gladstone and Daniella Luxembourg, hit the auction blocks in New York

The Art Newspaper

Sothebys will sell the works from collection of Gladstone, who died last year, and more than a dozen pieces from Luxembourgs New York home

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A Fond Farewell to Stoneleigh – and an Exciting Future Ahead at Norfolk

IACF

We would like to share some important news from the iacf team. After much reflection, the recent Stoneleigh Antiques Fair marked our final event at this prestigious location. Our Managing Director, Will Thomas, shared his sentiments: It is with a mix of emotions that I am writing to inform you that the recent Stoneleigh Antiques Fair was our final event at that location.

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Fast-Emerging Painter Auudi Dorsey Notches Early Sale at Expo Chicago

Artnet News

Palo Gallery, which devoted its booth to the New Orleans artist, will give him a solo show in New York next month The post Fast-Emerging Painter Auudi Dorsey Notches Early Sale at Expo Chicago appeared first on Artnet News.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Hot Rod, Bitcoins

WorthPoint

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.

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Phillips Lucas collection at Dreweatts

Antique Collecting

Berkshire auction house Dreweattswill presentCurated Collections: Phillip Lucas, Spitalfields House & The Aaron Nejad Gallery– a two-day sale that looks The post Phillips Lucas collection at Dreweatts appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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How To Select a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

GIA 4Cs

I f youre looking for a round diamond, the round brilliant cut is one of the most popular styles for engagement rings. Its flattering on the finger, it captivates with its sparkle, and its a contemporary classic. Heres what you need to know when choosing a round brilliant or round cut diamond for your engagement ring. Navigate to: What is a Round Brilliant Cut Diamond?

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‘It’s much more extreme’: US institutions and artists enter a new culture war

The Art Newspaper

The Trump administrations efforts to slash fundingand influence programming have pushed cultural workers to organise

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Insights on Auction Sales: Massive Gold Nugget, Cher, Herend Button

WorthPoint

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.

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Libraries Bring People and Information Together to Change the World: Steve Mandeville-Gamble on His Career and the Profession

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on April 28, 2025, 1:42 pm ET Steve Mandeville-Gamble will retire from University of California (UC) Riverside as university librarian at the end of the 202425 academic year, after leading the library since 2013. University Librarian Steve Mandeville-Gamble will retire at the end of the academic year, after leading the University of California (UC) Riverside Library for more than 12 years.

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The Aesthetic Movement: Beauty For Beauty’s Sake

Invaluable

Championing art for art’s sake, the Aesthetic Movement flourished in glorious color in late 19 th century Britain, as beauty, craftsmanship, and sensory pleasure were prioritized over utility or any moral messaging, as a bunch of beautiful rebels turned Victorian life upside down to burst the gloom of the industrial revolution with a cult of beauty.

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Russian artist reveals portrait Putin commissioned him to make as gift for Trump

The Art Newspaper

Nikas Safronov, an artist known for his celebrity portrait and braggadocious public persona, claims Putin contacted him personally to emphasise the commissions importance

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Insights on Daily Auction Sales: Beatles, Super Mario

WorthPoint

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.

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Pope Francis's Silver Ring Reflected His Commitment to Humility and Modesty

Jewelry Judge

When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013, he immediately signaled a new papal era — one rooted in humility, modesty and simplicity. Nowhere was this more evident than in his choice of the papal ring. Rather than commissioning an ornate, solid gold Fisherman's Ring as tradition dictated, Pope Francis opted for a recycled gold-plated silver ring — a decision rich in symbolism for both the Church and the jewelry world.

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Day in Review (April 28–May 1)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on April 28, 2025, 3:18 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to:Tuesday, April 29|Wednesday, April 30|Thursday, May 1 Monday, April 28 Top o the Review Campus Communities Rally Around International Students Threatened by ICE (The Hill) Emerging from a Collective Silence, Universities Organize to Fight Trump (The New York Times) Getty Images and Ancestry Partner to Digitally Preserve Historic Archives of HBCUs (Getty Images) Global Perspectives on Librarianship f

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5 Valuable Roseville Pottery Lines Worth Collecting

WorthPoint

Although any piece of Roseville is a beautiful addition to your collection, the early lines are particularly coveted. Roseville pottery is popular with collectors for its beauty, craftsmanship, variety of patterns, and history. The Roseville Pottery Company of Roseville, Ohio, was a major player in the American art pottery movement, producing a wide range of decorative ceramics.

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Hudson’s Bay Company Charter Headed to Auction

WorthPoint

One of the many Hudsons Bay Company stores is depicted in this postcard. The hundreds-year-old retailer is closing with artifacts headed to auction. Canadas longest-running retailer is now in its dying days, and the company is readying for a memorable auction, including its founding royal charter. The outlet, Hudsons Bay Company, has struggled in recent years and is now fully closing up shop, ending more than 350 years of providing the Great White North with fine products.