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

The Art Newspaper

Cindy Sherman Cindy Sherman on AI experiments, lockdown pottery and being a woman in today's art market Anny Shaw According to Margaret Lee, the CSLP’s director, the timing of its launch reflects Sherman’s long-standing concern about the fragility of photographic materials. “It Museum leaders have welcomed the project.

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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.

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A Brief Introduction to Art Deco Furniture: Design Icons and Influences

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As industrialization transformed skylines and technologies transcended people’s expectations for daily conveniences, architects and designers similarly updated their styles to brilliantly emulate the clean lines and sleek sophistication of the machine age. Opulent Materials Jules Leleu – A Shagreen, Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Sideboard.

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Exploring the Influence of Zen Philosophy on Art and Design

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Sold for $18,718,500 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). Sold for $8,492,400 via Sotheby’s (November 2023). This “less is more” approach is also found in the clean lines, uncluttered spaces, and natural materials of Zen-influenced interior design. Agnes Martin – Grey Stone II. Donald Judd – Untitled.

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A Hobby with Teeth: Collecting Decorative Hair Combs

WorthPoint

Hair combs made from precious materials and by prominent companies will likely always hold value, and prices reflect that. The earliest hair combs date back to the Stone Age and were made of animal bones, shells, and wood. This sterling silver piece adorned with moonstones, circa 1925-1932, sold for $1,825 in 2023.

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WorthPoint Indices: Movie Stills

WorthPoint

click to expand) A Glossy Glimpse into Hollywood’s Golden Age Movie stills, also known as production and publicity stills, are photographs captured either on or off of film sets during production. Some of the most popular movie stills are those from the Golden Age of Hollywood, i.e., the 1920s through the 1950s. percent) and 2023 (3.3

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Expanding Outreach Through a Reimagined Permanent Exhibit: Historic Crossroads Center

The Mid-West Museum Association

In 2023 MCHS welcomed almost 7,000 visitors, fulfilled 400 research requests and accessioned 1,500+ artifacts. In addition to the gaps in our history, some physical elements of the original exhibit did not age well. The dismantling of the old exhibit and construction of the new extended from summer 2022 to spring 2023.

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