British artist faces criminal investigation in Germany over social media posts
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 12, 2024
The artist is facing prosecution over his 2022 social media posts, amidst a surge in cancellations of pro-Palestinian voices
Russian dissident artist released as part of historic prisoner swap
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 1, 2024
Sasha Skochilenko, who was arrested in 2022 for an art intervention opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was freed along with Wall Street Journal writer Evan Gershkovich and 14 others
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Marina Abramović in her element: performance artist announces new NFT drop designed to create a ‘bridge’ to young generation
The Art Newspaper
MARCH 18, 2025
The artists first NFT collection since 2022 is inspired by different aspects of her life and work
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US judge allows artist Deborah Roberts's copyright infringement lawsuit against New York gallery to proceed
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The lawsuit brought by Roberts in 2022 has received a mixed ruling from Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall, but she denied dealer Richard Beavers's motion to dismiss it
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'Frank conversations on certain topics can lead to real prison terms': Russian artist duo finds haven on Long Island
The Art Newspaper
JANUARY 22, 2025
Dmitry Okruzhnov and Maria Sharova, who opposed Russias 2022 invasion of Ukraine, are now working from a New York studio
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Work of the Week: Jordy Kerwick’s ‘Le Tigre’ (2022)
Artnet News
JULY 1, 2024
This bold rug is an updated version of the work that set the artist's auction record. The post Work of the Week: Jordy Kerwick’s ‘Le Tigre’ (2022) appeared first on Artnet News.
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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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Collector Kankuro Ueshima on His Prodigious Art Buying, Starting a Tokyo Museum, and Emerging Artists in Japan
Artnet News
AUGUST 27, 2024
In 2022 alone, I bought 500 pieces, 150 pieces in 2023, and this year so far, I have bought 40 works,' the 45-year-old Japanese collector said. The post Collector Kankuro Ueshima on His Prodigious Art Buying, Starting a Tokyo Museum, and Emerging Artists in Japan appeared first on Artnet News.
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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. Explore all of Martin’s adventures with Van Gogh here.
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Finley’s Art World Spotlight: Design Miami, 2023
Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services
DECEMBER 10, 2023
(Left) 1) Hajime and Yasuo Ishikura (E) Candle Stand , 2022 Metal H. 3 ½” (Upper right) 2) Hajime and Yasuo Ishikura (D) Candle Stand , 2022 Metal H. Another artist spotlight is Kaku, who utilizes a unique approach with Japanese washi paper from mulberry bark, wire, and paint. 19 1/8” x D.
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Maine Antique Digest
MAY 16, 2024
Thompson, © 2022 Estate of Louise Nevelson / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Louise Nevelson, Royal Tide I, 1960, painted wood, 7'2" x 40" x 8". Gift of Peter and Beverly Lipman. Photo courtesy Storm King Art Center by Jerry L. Through June 9 —Waterville, Maine The World Outside: Louise Nevelson
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Art Nouveau Glass: A Symphony of Color and Form
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JULY 29, 2024
Slip into this elegant world of molten media as we indulge in a closer look at the key makers and the stories that led to their creative and captivating designs. Responding to this modern turn, Art Nouveau (literally “New Art”) sought to branch out from earlier artistic traditions. Sold for £28,000 GBP via Roseberys (April 2022).
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Final sale of the Flower majolica collection heads to Strawser August 20
Auction Central News
AUGUST 10, 2024
WOLCOTTVILLE, IN — Property lawyer Edward Flower (1929-2022) and his wife Marilyn (1930-2017) were inveterate collectors: first it was American impressionism, then artist-signed prints and British art pottery, and lastly, majolica.
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Uovo planning second, larger art storage facility in Brooklyn
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 16, 2025
A representative for Uovo counters that the project is “fully aligned with [the community board’s] desire to ensure our project benefits the local community” and that its presence in the neighbourhood will come with “direct support for art programmes at a local school and continued support for local artists”. renovation project.
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Location, location, location: behind the Art Basel floor plan beef
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 13, 2025
With the new floor plan at Frieze London, there aren’t any bad placements or dark corners,” suggests Eva Langret, the fair’s artistic director. The loop structure keeps the foot traffic flowing. Yet despite rave reviews, the reworked layout will not prevent grievances about stand assignments.
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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World
Invaluable
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Botanical illustrations offer a unique combination of scientific study and artistic allure. Sold for £226,800 GBP via Sotheby’s (May 2022). Sold for £17,000 GBP via Chiswick Auctions (July 2022). Baroque Botanical Illustration Hendrik Adriaan van Rheede tot Drakenstein – Hortus Indicus Malabaricus, 1678-1693.
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In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited section offers visions of utopia
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 17, 2025
It’s also about being an artist.” David Owens Alia Farid Elsewhere: Cuba (2025) Sfeir-Semler “Farid is one of the important artists from the Middle East. David Owens Andrea Büttner Shame Punishments (2022-25) Hollybush Gardens, David Kordansky, Jan Mot, Tschudi “Büttner is well-known for her prints and a real artist-researcher.
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Mexico’s most popular museum reopens after lack of security guards caused it to shutter
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 6, 2025
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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May
WorthPoint
MAY 4, 2024
After Madeleine Albright (1937–2022) criticized Saddam Hussein when she was the US Ambassador to the United Nations, his poet-in-residence called her an “unparalleled serpent.” The German company Meissen , the first porcelain manufacturer in Europe, is one of the most popular and sought-after porcelain makers.
Work of the Week: Sarah Ball’s ‘Elliot’
Artnet News
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The British artist's secondary market has been on the rise since 2022. The post Work of the Week: Sarah Ball’s ‘Elliot’ appeared first on Artnet News.
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Announcing the AASLH 2025 History in Progress Award Winners
American Association for State and Local History
JUNE 11, 2025
Many of the recordings created by Louisville artists during this era were no longer in the possession of anyone in the local gospel community. The Detroit Historical Society launched The Hustle in 2022 to celebrate Detroit’s unsung entrepreneurs.
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Nearby Gallery Exhibits Strong Trio with Into the Ether
Michael Rose Fine Art
JULY 4, 2022
While New Englanders enjoy a culturally rich region, there are always precious few opportunities for local artists to see their work exhibited in high quality spaces. Nearby Gallery in Newton, Massachusetts, was founded during the pandemic to share the work of emerging and mid-career art-makers in their community.
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Walt Kuhn found substance in the lives of circus performers
Auction Central News
APRIL 2, 2024
ABOVE: Walt Kuhn’s ‘Contralto,’ a 1947 oil portrait of a singer, earned $42,500 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2022. NEW YORK — Almost all artists are intrigued by alternative lifestyles, and Walt Kuhn (1877-1949) was no exception. Image courtesy of Barridoff Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages
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AUGUST 26, 2024
Not merely ingenious tools of precision and accuracy, these instruments are also celebrated for their artistic qualities. The fine craftsmanship and artistic qualities of an orrery weren’t lost on Alexander Calder , whose interpretation took form and function into the realms of high art and sold for $2,434,500 at Christie’s in 2010.
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Comparing Dynasties: Tang vs. Song Dynasty Art
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JANUARY 29, 2025
The artistic creativity of the Tang (618-907 CE) and Song (960-1279 CE) Dynasties is some of the most dynamic and impressive in Chinese history. In this article we return to these pinnacle periods to explore the major styles, media, and themes that the artists of the Tang and Song dynasties perfected.
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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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Anubis Highlights
Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services
MARCH 2, 2021
January Tara Finley, ISA AM of Anubis Appraisal & Estate Services was proudly nominated to be on the 2019-2022 International Society of Appraisers (ISA) Board of Directors. This is an exceptional portrait by the artist who is known for his paintings of “Babas” peasant women. Here’s to things getting back to normal again!
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 $5,000 USD via Black Art Auction (March 2022). Auctions & Appraisals (July 2022).
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. Accessed August 11, 2022. Accessed August 11, 2022.
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South Coast Art Celebrated at DeDee Shattuck Gallery
Michael Rose Fine Art
APRIL 30, 2022
Community-based art organizations serve a number of important roles and among them naturally is their capacity to give artists space to celebrate their town or region. South Coast Artists (SCA), a non-profit collective of creatives based in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is one such organization.
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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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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in April
WorthPoint
APRIL 1, 2024
WorthPoint’s Industry Partners are ringing in spring with some fantastic collectibles, including a bionic-themed pinball machine, a Chinese rank badge, classic Heisey glass, work by a treasured Canadian folk artist, and colorful carnival glass. The auction house sold it for a world-record price of CA$350,000 in 2022.
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Buckskin Ceiling
Reagan Upshaw Fine Art
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
After centuries in which art markets and art museums were dominated by white men, hitherto under-represented artists are now being aquired with a vengeance, particularly by institutions. The problem is that artistic segregation, self-imposed or imposed by institutions, tends to be limiting to an artist’s career.
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Types of Chinese Art: A Guide to Valuing & Collecting Chinese Art
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APRIL 3, 2024
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. Following the Qing dynasty and with more exposure to the western world, a new cultural movement of Chinese artists using western painting techniques was born.
'Ice Cold' Exhibition Explores Cultural Influence of Spectacular Hip-Hop Jewelry
Jewelry Judge
MAY 13, 2024
Inspired by Vikki Tobak’s 2022 coffee-table book of the same name, "Ice Cold" is "a love letter to hip-hop, New York, and all the ways that hip-hop and jewelry have changed everything,” the author and guest curator told westsiderag.com.
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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques
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APRIL 29, 2024
For over 500 years, the interconnecting Ming and Qing Dynasties left a lasting legacy on the landscape of Chinese art during a golden age of cultural renaissance and craftsmanship that saw the two distinct eras fuel artistic innovations that contributed to a rich and diverse Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)
Long Overdue: Cultural Change Affecting the Art Market
MIR Appraisal
JUNE 12, 2019
The art market is experiencing a boom in demand for work by African American artists. African American artists were largely not included, and their accomplishments went overlooked. He and his wife, Michelle Obama, wanted to have more artists of color represented in the White House. Last year, a painting by Marshall sold for $21.1
Interview with Nocturnal Landscapes Painter Chris Hill
Michael Rose Fine Art
JANUARY 19, 2024
Massachusetts-based artist Chris Hill focuses on creating impressively scaled acrylic paintings of the natural world. How do these paintings interact with other elements of your practice as an artist, or do they? So, I began to imagine what the farm might look like at night if it were a healthy ecosystem instead.
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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design
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AUGUST 21, 2024
Sold for £70 via Dominic Winter Auctions (March 2022). The Incredulity of Saint Thomas by Caravaggio ( Wikimedia Commons ). James Abbott McNeill Whistler – Portrait of Whistler’s Mother, Print.
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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions. If the print does not meet the artist’s criteria, it is destroyed.
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Fine Art Prints vs. Reproductions
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Reproductions By Noelle DeSantis and Sarah Kirk Hanley Have you ever wondered why two seemingly identical prints by the same artist can have vastly different price tags? The artist is usually not involved at all – or if so, minimally – and they can be either authorized or unauthorized reproductions.
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Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance
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APRIL 8, 2024
The early years of the subsequent century marked the pinnacle of fountain pen production, with prestigious makers from Montblanc to Waterman dominating the market with pens that both optimized filling and writing while also showcasing increasingly elegant, streamlined profiles. Waterman Waterman Carène Roller Pen. M300 and M400 models.
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Written Into History: Collecting Vintage Fountain Pens with Timeless Elegance
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APRIL 8, 2024
The early years of the subsequent century marked the pinnacle of fountain pen production, with prestigious makers from Montblanc to Waterman dominating the market with pens that both optimized filling and writing while also showcasing increasingly elegant, streamlined profiles. Waterman Waterman Carène Roller Pen. M300 and M400 models.
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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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