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To help preserve her works, Cindy Sherman is offering to destroy and reprint old photographs

The Art Newspaper

The project responds to a growing concern in the photography market: the long-term preservation of ageing materials. And who better to trail-blaze this approach than Cindy Sherman, one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists?”

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Art and Science Collide: The Beauty of Scientific Instruments Through the Ages

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From the intricate designs and beautiful functionality of ancient astrolabes to the ornate craftsmanship of Renaissance telescopes, and the sleek modernism of personal cameras, the evolution of scientific instruments has provided a fascinating meeting point between aesthetic and functional precision through the ages.

Age 98
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The Golden Age of Piracy: Rare Coins Minted During the Age of Exploration

Invaluable

Today, coins from the Golden Age of Piracy remain treasured. To own a pirate coin is to own a piece of the past that carries the legacy of the Golden Age of Piracy; a legacy of murder, danger, and untold riches – in a variety of denominations – waiting to be discovered. Sold for $650 via Antique Arena Inc (April 2023).

Age 52
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Liste and Volta, both stalwart Basel satellite fairs, celebrate major anniversaries

The Art Newspaper

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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This Week in Thrifting: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

WorthPoint

So much of an action figure’s value depends on its age, and what better way to compare your thrifted action figures to the most valuable ones on the resale market than to do a quick search in the WorthPoint Price Guide, courtesy of the WorthPoint App? This huge lot of Teenage Mutant Ninja figures sold for $3500 in 2023.

Age 97
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Sotheby’s offers peek at Breuer building’s makeover

The Art Newspaper

Isamu Noguchi: © 2025 Estate of Isamu Noguchi / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York In June 2023 Sotheby’s announced it would purchase Marcel Breuer’s former Whitney Museum of American Art building, a feat of Brutalist architecture, for $100m. Frank Stella: © Frank Stella / Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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The Age of Nostalgia: How Modern Collectibles are Redefining the Market

What Is It Worth?

Items that are in pristine condition, with no signs of wear or damage and in original packaging, are usually worth more than those that show signs of age or use. million pair worn by Michael Jordan for his “Last Dance” at the 1998 NBA Finals were just sold in 2023. million in 2021 and a $2.2

Age 52