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

The Art Newspaper

It is the first initiative of its kind in photography and could set a new benchmark for legacy care among artists working in lens-based media. It’s a thoughtful intervention in the evolving relationship between photography and conservation.” It will become an invaluable resource to further understanding of Cindy Sherman’s work.”

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Art Gallery of Ontario acquires more than 200 Peter Hujar photographs

The Art Newspaper

The acquisitions comes as the gallery’s photography department prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the exhibition Collective Visions: Celebrating 25 Years of Photography (opening 7 November), which will feature around 80works chosen by the local community. Gelatin silver print, Overall: 50.8 × 40.6

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Edward Burtynsky’s photographs convey the force of mankind’s reordering of the environment

The Art Newspaper

Now, more than 70 of his photographs from 1981 onwards are on view in Edward Burtynsky: The Great Acceleration (until 28 September), a retrospective at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York curated by the centre’s creative director, David Campany. Produced by Julia Michalska , David.

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Photography Is Everywhere Now. Can Photo Auction Results Keep Pace?

Artnet News

The post Photography Is Everywhere Now. Lot volumes have doubled, and some practitioners have risen to global fame, but auction totals for the 200-year-old medium have declined relative to other fine art categories. Can Photo Auction Results Keep Pace? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Strategic or speculative? Once again, art investment funds are on the rise

The Art Newspaper

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Photography Conservator, SAAM

WCG

Please find the SI Trust Careers posting for a Photography Conservator, SAAM at the preceding link. The post Photography Conservator, SAAM appeared first on Washington Conservation Guild. Application window closes June 20, 2024. G Street entrance to National Portrait Gallery / Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?