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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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How Gretchen Andrew’s AI art is revealing the societal scars of ‘facetuning’

The Art Newspaper

First, an oil paint printer makes the original, unmodified image and then the wet oil painting is put through an XY-axis drawing robot. The robot, instructed by the discrepancies between the original image and an AI-modified (facetuned) version, adds brushstrokes where lines have changed,” Andrew explains.

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In tough times for dealers, Art Basel debuts a section for new works

The Art Newspaper

Basel Social Club, the sprawling and boisterous selling event now in its fourth edition, continues to draw not just crowds but galleries: participation fees range from €10,000 to free, depending on a gallery’s age. For many, the allure of a growing number of alternative fairs and other satellite events is compelling.

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No more business-as-usual: Art Basel demonstrates how dealers can adapt to thrive

The Art Newspaper

This year is no different—but even Art Basel is not impervious to market conditions and factors like rapidly developing trade wars, international conflict and threats of recession. For now, Art Basel’s reputation for quality and importance in the art market continues to draw in more seasoned collectors, but that may change in years to come.

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Mexico’s most popular museum reopens after lack of security guards caused it to shutter

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Renewed Bern Kunsthalle works to reframe Switzerland's history

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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

It has a wide array of influences and draws on traditions from Europe, Native Americans, Africa, and Asia. The condition of the painting, size, and type of materials (oil paintings are worth more than watercolors) may also increase or decrease value. American artwork has unique style and feel. Know your painting.