Kehinde Wiley says he will take legal action to clear his name after fellow artist accuses him of sexual assault
The Art Newspaper
MAY 22, 2024
The US artist has been accused of sexually assaulting British-Ghanaian Joseph Awuah-Darko in 2021
In the Brazilian savanna, the artist Dalton Paula is building a different kind of art school
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 9, 2025
The artist and his partner, scholar Ceia Ferreira, founded Serto Negro in 2021 and have been nurturing and growing it ever since
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Basel's new satellite fair rides the wave of interest in contemporary African art
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
Africa Basel was founded by the artist Benjamin Füglister and the founding director of Photo Basel, Sven Eisenhut-Hug. Odile Tevie is the director of Nubuke Foundation, a Ghanaian non-profit with a mission to support artists and preserve the nation’s contemporary culture. So we’re hoping we can do some sales and recoup that.”
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How Gretchen Andrew’s AI art is revealing the societal scars of ‘facetuning’
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
Once a Silicon Valley software engineer and now an artist with a focus on the digital, Gretchen Andrew creates works that make the invisible impacts of technology visible. The artist is not only criticising contemporary beauty standards, but also AI at large. “AI We’re often told to be different—by society, family or even algorithms.
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With the help of conservators, one of Van Gogh’s finest Arles landscapes will be heading to Japan
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 13, 2025
Published on Fridays, stories range from newsy items about this most intriguing artist, to scholarly pieces based on meticulous investigations and discoveries. It was spotted by one of readers, Yuri Pikul, a Ukrainian artist based in Kyiv. The Illustrated Provence Letters of Van Gogh has been reissued (Batsford 2021, UK and US ).
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Saudi Arabia helps cultural businesses reach global audiences
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
Founded in 2021, the Cultural Development Fund seeks to “enrich Saudi Arabia’s cultural landscape”. The accelerators are also designed to amplify the sector’s economic and social impact by supporting the growth of ambitious, high-potential businesses with innovative ideas.
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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner painting thought to be lost for decades goes on display in Basel
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
She adds that “the acquisition of this painting is particularly significant, as it fills a long-standing gap in the collection and reflects the historical relationship between Kirchner and the foundation’s founder, Karl Im Obersteg, who actively promoted the artist but never acquired one of his works himself.”
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Large cache of John Havens Thornton originals come to Vallot June 27
Auction Central News
JUNE 22, 2024
PROVIDENCE, RI — Sixty-seven original abstract works by John Havens Thornton will sell at Vallot Auctioneers on Thursday, June 27 in a single-artist sale. Thornton (1933-2021) was born in Mexico City but grew up in New Jersey. The catalog is now open for review and bidding at LiveAuctioneers.
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Liste and Volta, both stalwart Basel satellite fairs, celebrate major anniversaries
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 16, 2025
When Liste Art Fair was founded in 1996, it was strictly for work by young artists, and the fair banned participating galleries from showing artists over the age of 40. Three decades later, the fair is older than many of the artists whose works fill its stands, although those age requirements have been loosened.
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My "Inside Art" Articles from July 2021
Michael Rose Fine Art
JULY 29, 2021
My column, which premiered in early June, continues to focus on local exhibitions and artists, contextualizing local art for a broad audience. I also reviewed an exhibition of contemporary art at Jamestown Arts Center and produced a profile of artist and arts advocate Paula Martiesian.
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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship
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OCTOBER 16, 2024
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. Join us to explore this rich artistic tradition through its history and core makers.
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The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion
Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2021
So Is Their Effect on the Earth’s Climate” published in Wired Magazine in March 2021 ( [link] ). Barber writes: “Two years ago, Joanie Lemercier, a French artist known for his perception-bending light sculptures, took on a new role as a climate activist. The problem, as Lemercier saw it, went well beyond himself.
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Natasha Ramras- Artist in Action Gallery
Elsinore Gallery
JUNE 25, 2024
Natasha Ramras is an award-winning artist from the Pacific Northwest. Natasha has been named “An Artist to Watch” by the Southwest Art Magazine in the 2021 December issue: Artists to Watch | Natasha Ramras – Southwest Art Magazine.She is a member of the NW Watercolor Society, PNW Pastel Society and American Pastel Society.
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Bob Dodson- Artists In Action Gallery
Elsinore Gallery
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Artist Biography: I am a Salem-based artist and utilize a variety of mediums – acrylic, assemblage, collage and clay. I will be a guest artist in March 2024 at Art Elements in Newberg, Oregon. My last solo show was 2021 at Art Center East. My work is an ever-changing representation of my journey through life.
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Insights on Auction Sales: A Corvette, Rare Titanic Postcard
WorthPoint
JUNE 12, 2025
Also included in the Vogt sale were two paintings by French artist Edouard Cortes, a rare sight in a South Texas auction, though not entirely unprecedented—Vogt has sold a dozen Cortes works in the past six years. Valentine, a mid-20th-century maker renowned for his meticulous reproductions.
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The Art of Intarsia: Exploring the Intricate Craftsmanship of Wood Inlay
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
It was during the fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic boom that defined the Renaissance that really established the art of intarsia though. Napoleon’s favourite cabinet- maker Giuseppe Maria Bonzanigo was one of the most appreciated ebonist in the world, who used a variety of woods, including pear tree.
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Collecting the Illustrious Works of Artist Bob Peak
WorthPoint
AUGUST 14, 2024
One artist who particularly excelled at this was illustrator Bob Peak, known for his bright colors and sharp graphics on posters and magazine covers. Peak’s work immediately attracted attention, and in 1961 , the Society of Illustrators, a prestigious New York City artists’ organization, named him “Artist of the Year.”
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Call for Art - Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art
Michael Rose Fine Art
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021
Call for Art Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art An International Virtual Exhibition The figure has provided inspiration for artists for centuries. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds. Works should be recent and original.
Christopher Cardozo’s artisanal reproduction of Curtis’ ‘North American Indian’ set for Santa Fe Art Auction April 10
Auction Central News
APRIL 8, 2024
Christopher Cardozo (1948-2021) was the world’s leading expert on Edward S. SANTA FE, N.M. Curtis (1868-1952), whose The North American Indian was the first scholarly presentation documenting and preserving information about Native Americans.
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Call for Art: Urban Life: Cities in Art
Michael Rose Fine Art
APRIL 6, 2022
Call for Art Urban Life: Cities in Art An International Virtual Exhibition curated by Michael Rose The excitement of cities and urban spaces has inspired thousands of artists. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds.
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Print or Poster?
MIR Appraisal
AUGUST 11, 2022
Etching as a means of printmaking was most prominent during the sixteenth century, utilized by such artists as Albrecht Dürer, Lucas van Leyden, and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. The medium was later mastered by artists like Rembrandt during the seventeenth century. link] “Lithograph.” Metmuseum.org. link] “Poster | MoMA.” link] “Woodcut.”
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Winter Warmth: The Craft of Handmade Heirloom Quilts
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FEBRUARY 3, 2025
These luxurious quilts could be used to keep the most elite members of society warm, but they could also at times serve as wall coverings to serve the dual role of insulation and artistic display. Sold for $90 USD via District Auction (August 2021). Tristan quilt showing a noble and a herald. Public domain image via Wikimedia Commons.
"Inside Art" Column Premiers on GoLocalProv
Michael Rose Fine Art
JULY 2, 2021
My column, which premiered in early June, will focus on local exhibitions and artists and will contextualize local art for a broad audience. Below, I have included the announcement about this new feature as well as my first three articles from June, 2021.
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Troika Pottery Buyer’s Guide: The Artistry of British Ceramics
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JUNE 24, 2024
Troika was born into a time of artistic flourish within the southwest, fresh off the back of the St Ives School – a British postwar art movement taking root in the small, coastal town. A beacon for abstract artists, the scene had been set for creative innovation on a different level, with new approaches and ideas coming to the fore.
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From Stage to Canvas (and vice versa): Theatre and Opera in Fine Art
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FEBRUARY 24, 2025
From Pablo Picasso to Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, douard Manet, Henri Matisse, and Edgar Degas, the stage has both inspired and been shaped by some of historys greatest artists. Sold for $1,950,000 via Christie’s (November 2021). Sold forCHF 425 via TGP Auction (June 2021). Edgar Degas – Danseuse sur une pointe.
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Great Discoveries: Degas Art Found for $1 May Be Worth $13M
WorthPoint
JUNE 7, 2024
The Éloge du maquillage drawing produced by French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas. Image Source: Juan Arjona via Artnet Legendary French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas produced pastel drawings and many other masterpieces in the 19th century. At least one was recently sold online for $1,000, but it could be worth millions.
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Art and Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Monsters in Ancient Narratives
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Embodying complex human experiences and themes, artists have drawn upon dark folk tales, scenes from ancient mythology, and imagined scenarios to immortalize gods, monsters, and heroes that continue to inspire wonder and reflection in modern audiences. Sold for $3,350 via Artemis Gallery (June 2021).
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Folk Art Traditions of Mexico
MIR Appraisal
MAY 5, 2021
The artists then push small, colorful glass beads into the wax, meticulously working to create bright, complex patterns. Some contemporary artists have injected a bit of humor into the medium, creating retablos for fake, outlandish scenarios such as surviving an alien abduction. link] Accessed 3 May 2021. Southwest Folklore.
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WorthPoint Indices: Concert Tickets
WorthPoint
AUGUST 2, 2024
Collectors acquire concert tickets to connect personally with artists they admire, for their historic and nostalgic value, and for their monetary potential. Some tickets can fetch tens of thousands of dollars, especially if the artists sign them.
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Antique Pie Crimpers Are Fanciful Slices of History
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
This example sold for $16,250 in 2021. MULTI-USE TOOLS IN ARTISTIC FORMS While generally thought of as pie-baking tools, crimpers could be used for making any pastries. Many surviving pie crimpers were carved in the form of mythical creatures, including unicorns, which are rare and desirable.
Perth Mint's 3D 'Jewelled' Coin Features Turtle Adorned With 112 Pink Diamonds
Jewelry Judge
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Priced at $171,220 (AUD $269,000), The Jewelled Turtle of 2024 represents the seventh in a series of highly collectible coins that have included the 2018 Jewelled Phoenix, 2019 Jewelled Dragon, 2020 Jewelled Tiger, 2021 Jewelled Horse, 2022 Jewelled Koi and 2023 Jewelled Snake.
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Exploring American Art in New Britain
Michael Rose Fine Art
JUNE 26, 2023
American artists in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries were newly emboldened to create artworks that were in their own voice and reflective of their own concerns. A contemporary painting by Titus Kaphar (far right) reflects on an earlier piece by artist Ralph Earl. The entire complex hugs Walnut Hill Park.
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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
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APRIL 3, 2024
Sold for $650,000 HKD via Bonhams (Dec 2021). Much like the majority of artwork, a Chinese painting’s monetary value will align with its time period, rarity and condition – and of course, the artist. A set of ink-brush paintings by Chinese artist Qi Baishi set a record in 2017 for Chinese paintings sold at auction.
Collecting Bob Dylan: A Poetry Perspective
WorthPoint
OCTOBER 23, 2024
This copy sold for $6,000 in 2021. There’s no other artist like Dylan, and while some of his verses might be genuine head-scratchers, they’re good altogether. In this article, we’ll dive into collecting Bob Dylan’s poetry and how you can appreciate it too. A signed edition of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan reprint from 2010.
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Gertrud Arndt: Exploring the Bauhaus Visionary
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JULY 3, 2024
Arndt refused to attach any deep artistic meaning to her photographs, but they were imaginative, provocative, and would prove to have a lasting legacy… once they were rediscovered by the public half a century later. Sold for €122,500 via Christie’s (May 2021). Joost Schmidt – Poster for Bauhaus Exhibition, 1923.
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Botticelli Painting Sells for Record $92.1 Million
MIR Appraisal
JANUARY 29, 2021
1480, tempera on poplar panel Sold for $92,184,000 on January 28, 2021 Courtesy of Sotheby's Earlier this week, Sotheby’s set a new record for the sale of a work by a Renaissance artist at auction when a painting by Sandro Botticelli, Portrait of a Young Man Holding a Roundel, sold to a private collector for $92.1
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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market
What Is It Worth?
APRIL 25, 2023
Major brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma often seek out high-profile collaborations with fashion designers, musicians, artists and even other brands to create unique and highly sought-after designs. million in 2021 and a $2.2 Vinyl Record Player Certain records and artists are highly sought after by collectors, driving up their value.
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“Digimon Are the Champions!” Collecting Digimon Cards
WorthPoint
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
In some ways, Digimon card artists tried too hard. A standard Greymon that was not even graded went for $575 in 2021. Released from March 2021 until September 2022, they were primarily sold in Japan. Digimon (short for “Digital Monsters”) were always given a bad rap compared to the more popular Pokémon.
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“People Realized the Need to Make Connections Along the Whole Spectrum of Art History” - Leon Tovar on Latin American Art
Art Dealers Association of America
APRIL 30, 2021
by Kim Cabrera • April, 2021 Leon Tovar, photo by Andres Serrano. When Leon opened his first space in Bogotá in 1991, he was focused on showing a roster of North American and European artists such as Sol LeWitt , Bernar Venet , and Josef Albers. When I started to paint at 8 years old, I was like a mini artist.
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The value of Real Assets Appraisal
Drishti LLC Appraisers
OCTOBER 7, 2021
You might have any early work from an artist before he or she was discovered, or a collection of Victorian jewelry that has recently become in high demand. According to the recent Contemporary Art Market Report in 2021 ( [link] ) sales have doubled over the previous reporting period, with a strong balance of supply and demand.
WorthPoint Indices: U.S. Gold Coins
WorthPoint
MAY 24, 2024
million in 2021 at Sotheby’s, and a 1787 Brasher doubloon brought $9.36 gold coin ever minted because of its impeccable detail crafted by artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens, it first appeared in 1907 and carries an unsurpassed gravitas that has made the piece a cornerstone of most every numismatic collection.
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How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th
American Association for State and Local History
AUGUST 23, 2024
Jasmine Lewis is a multi-intentional artist, scholar, and vanguard of social change who is envisioning a kaleidoscopic path towards liberation. Meet the panelists: Cameron Katz is the Head of Content and Partnerships with Made By Us. Trey Delida is a writer, digital marketer, and Communications Associate with the Council of State Governments.
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Sculpting the Divine: Exploring Religious Statues and Sculptures
Invaluable
AUGUST 19, 2024
Sold for £7,000 GBP via TimeLine Auctions (September 2021). Sold for $200 USD via Worthington Galleries (March 2021). The same could be said of brilliant gilt copper sculptures of Hindu gods like Shiva , where the use of metal afforded artists the ability to add intricate surface flourishes that enhanced their golden luster.
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Hard Edge Painting and How it Changed the Course of Abstraction
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MARCH 13, 2024
Referring to the precise aesthetics and clearly defined colors of abstract painters on the West Coast of America, Langsner created the term for artists adopting a purposefully impersonal approach in reaction to the painterly or gestural forms of Abstract Expressionism. Quite the opposite. Ellsworth Kelly – Yellow Panel with Red Curve.
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