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Tim Blum will phase out traditional gallery model, close Los Angeles and Tokyo locations

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Photo: Hannah Mjølsnes Tim Blum, the co-founder of the influential Los Angeles gallery lately known simply as Blum, says he will “sunset” the gallery he has run for more than three decades—at least in its traditional model—citing burnout over the grueling art market demands of constant art fairs and gallery openings.

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‘Momentous’: Italy to slash art VAT to 5%, the lowest rate in the EU

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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

Martin Bailey Conservator Margje Leeuwestein examining Bridge at Arles at the Kröller-Müller Museum Kröller-Müller Museum, Otterlo Van Gogh’s Bridge at Arles (Pont de Langlois) has just been examined in the Kröller-Müller Museum’s conservation studio, to confirm that it is in good enough condition to travel to an exhibition in Japan.

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Cleveland Museum of Art acquires rare Giambologna marble sculpture

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The team is especially pleased with the condition of the piece. Noelle, who had seen the work at the Strozzi show, says that he and his fellow European art curator in Cleveland, Cory Korkow, “were floored” when they found out. Since arriving at the museum, says Noelle, it has only needed minor in-house conservation treatment.

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Art Gallery of Ontario acquires more than 200 Peter Hujar photographs

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Purchase, with funds from Martha LA McCain and George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg, 2024. 2024/6 The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) has acquired 210 photographs by the Ukrainian American photographer Peter Hujar (1934-87). 2024/414 Featured works will be accompanied by a few words from each selector about their reasons for choosing it.

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‘I’ve always dreamt of bringing a studio into the museum’: Miami-born José Parlá makes art in dialogue with the public

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The artist talks working in a replica of his studio inside Pérez Art Museum Miami, and the choice to make art in desperate conditions

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Which Antique And Vintage Collections Are Trending In 2024

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Let’s explore the top six most sought-after antique trades of 2024 and delve into the precious and rare ancient items currently captivating the market. #1 Items associated with World Wars, when in exceptional condition and possessing rich historical provenance, can command significant value in the market.