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Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now

Artnet News

The authors of Artnet's Asia Pivot newsletter profile Japan's Yu Nishimura, South Korea's Hyunsun Jeon, and more. The post Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now appeared first on Artnet News.

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New Niki de Saint Phalle documentary chronicles her personal struggles and aesthetic triumphs

The Art Newspaper

Michiko Matsumoto’s film “Viva Nicki”, which recently premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, also attests to the artist’s enduring popularity in Japan

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Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork

Artnet News

Oops, those were Alexandre Lavet's hand-painted beer cans. The post Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork appeared first on Artnet News.

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How to decode art: UK schools embark on ‘visual literacy’ week

The Art Newspaper

As government aims to put the arts at the heart of the curriculum, an Art UK project is teaching children how to 'cope with today’s image-saturated world'

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Activists Who Glued Themselves to a JMW Turner Painting Spared Prison Time

Artnet News

The judge ruled that the pair's protest action was proportionate in the face of the climate crisis. The post Activists Who Glued Themselves to a JMW Turner Painting Spared Prison Time appeared first on Artnet News.

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Podcast | Episode 100: A brush with… Marlene Dumas

The Art Newspaper

An in-depth interview with the endlessly daring Dumas, discussing her admiration for Nicole Eisenman and Diane Arbus, and the impact of Francisco Goya on her practice

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Meet the Manet of McDonald’s: This Florida Artist’s Junk Food Paintings Are Currying Favor High and Low

Artnet News

Noah Verrier paints lowly subjects, but his inspiration comes from on high. The post Meet the Manet of McDonald’s: This Florida Artist’s Junk Food Paintings Are Currying Favor High and Low appeared first on Artnet News.

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At a Rare Giorgio Morandi Exhibition in New York, 60 Quiet Masterpieces Illuminate His Legacy

Artnet News

Celebrating 60 years since Giorgio Morandi’s death, the Galleria Mattia De Luca has brought to New York a stunning exhibition of 60 works by the Italian painter and printmaker. Surprisingly, Morandi has not had a major show in the city since 2008 when the Met held a retrospective of his work. More lauded in Europe […] The post At a Rare Giorgio Morandi Exhibition in New York, 60 Quiet Masterpieces Illuminate His Legacy appeared first on Artnet News.

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Just Stop Oil activists who glued themselves to Turner painting acquitted

The Art Newspaper

Just days after Van Gogh soup pair sentenced to jail, a judge found the protesters' actions to be 'proportionate'

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The Top 10 Most Searched Artists: Which Stars Are Rising? Which Are Dimming?

Artnet News

A comparison of searches from 2014 and 2024 gives deeper insight into market moves. The post The Top 10 Most Searched Artists: Which Stars Are Rising? Which Are Dimming? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Often overlooked: The Barbican presents 100 artistic responses to India's turbulent times

The Art Newspaper

Work by more than 30 Indian artists, made between 1975 and 1998, explores a period of social and economic upheaval

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Chinese Porcelains Recovered From Centuries-Old Shipwreck Head to Auction

Artnet News

The porcelain vessels spent over 300 years at the bottom of the South China Sea. The post Chinese Porcelains Recovered From Centuries-Old Shipwreck Head to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art festival in Norway embraces the sounds of the Arctic Circle

The Art Newspaper

At the Lofoten International Art Festival, music and sound art complement a majestic landscape of fjords and mountains

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Huge! Why Brazil’s ‘Christ the Redeemer’ Is So, So Big

Artnet News

The massive sculpture is more than just a symbol of Christianity. The post Huge! Why Brazil’s ‘Christ the Redeemer’ Is So, So Big appeared first on Artnet News.

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Hester Bateman silver commands attention at Lewis & Grant October 11

Auction Central News

NEWPORT, KY — Five lots of Hester Bateman silver made their way to the United States during the last 250 years and will cross the auction block at Lewis & Grant on Friday, October 11 as featured lots in its Fine and Decorative Arts sale. Early bidding is now open at LiveAuctioneers. Often considered the […] The post Hester Bateman silver commands attention at Lewis & Grant October 11 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Pow! The Infamous Split Boxing Glove From Muhammad Ali’s 1963 Fight Hits the Auction Block

Artnet News

Ali was against the ropes while he wore the glove in a fight against Henry Cooper. The post Pow! The Infamous Split Boxing Glove From Muhammad Ali’s 1963 Fight Hits the Auction Block appeared first on Artnet News.

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French 18th-century terracotta bust of a young woman shattered modest estimates at Neue

Auction Central News

BEECHWOOD, OH — An enigmatic French aristocrat commanded plenty of attention at Neue Auctions on September 7. The focus of multiple bidders — and a winning bid of $16,000 ($19,680 with buyer’s premium) tendered through LiveAuctioneers — was a terracotta portrait bust of a young lady dating to the third quarter of the 18th century. The […] The post French 18th-century terracotta bust of a young woman shattered modest estimates at Neue appeared first on Auction Central News.

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From Banksy to Bernard Buffet, Check Out These Leading Lots Heading to New York’s Showplace

Artnet News

The Important Fine Art and Design Auction will take place this October 20, 2024. The post From Banksy to Bernard Buffet, Check Out These Leading Lots Heading to New York’s Showplace appeared first on Artnet News.

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Military artifacts lead the charge in Apollo’s two-day Ancient Art and Antiquities sale October 12-13

Auction Central News

LONDON — Four exceptional artifacts from military conquests that date back thousands of years are coming up for bid Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 at the Fine Ancient Art and Antiquities sale at Apollo Art Auctions. The catalogs are now open for early bidding at LiveAuctioneers. Leading Day 1 is a shashka sword […] The post Military artifacts lead the charge in Apollo’s two-day Ancient Art and Antiquities sale October 12-13 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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The Barbican Goes Full Emo in a Show Revisiting a Long-Lost 2000s Subculture

Artnet News

"I'm Not Okay," which takes its name from a My Chemical Romance Song, features a trove of fan donations. The post The Barbican Goes Full Emo in a Show Revisiting a Long-Lost 2000s Subculture appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Beauty of Botanical Illustration: Capturing the Flora of the Natural World

Invaluable

Botanical illustrations offer a unique combination of scientific study and artistic allure. Featuring careful investigation and meticulous renderings of all the frills and folds of various flora, botanical illustration has served as a practical guide, a source of education, and a means of visual delight for centuries. Here we explore the rich history of botanical illustration as we chart its history from its earliest origins through its most meaningful landmarks.

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Centre Pompidou’s Plan for a New Jersey Outpost Is Back On, Baby

Artnet News

The museum's future remains hotly debated. The post Centre Pompidou’s Plan for a New Jersey Outpost Is Back On, Baby appeared first on Artnet News.

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Manhattan sculpture garden founded by gallerist served eviction notice after years-long legal battle

The Art Newspaper

This could be the beginning of the end for the beloved Elizabeth Street Garden

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Napoleon ship deck timber in sale

Antique Collecting

Part of the ship deck timber Napoleon Bonaparte stood on to surrender to the British in 1815 is set for The post Napoleon ship deck timber in sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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France's cultural pass at risk as calls to scrap it grow

The Art Newspaper

President Macron’s flagship youth scheme receives twice as much public funding as the Louvre

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LPL Partnership Will Let Advisors Show Clients Finances Through Visual Map

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

LPL is partnering with Philadelphia-based Asset-Map to help advisors better engage with clients.

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Maison Ruinart creates a bubbly pavilion for art

The Art Newspaper

The world's oldest champagne house has upgraded visitor facilities at its production site in Reims, adding a new building to display part of its art collection

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“American Pickers” Host, Vintage Motorcycle Expert Passes Away at 60

WorthPoint

Frank Fritz, an avid collector of antique motorcycles, was an author as well as a television host and had a vast knowledge of vintage bikes. Image: USA Today Fans of the show American Pickers will be sad to learn of the recent death of co-star Frank Fritz. Fritz, along with picking partner Mike Wolfe, starred on the show for over a decade, driving hundreds of miles across the country, searching barns and attics for collectible finds.

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Naked Night at the Museum

Maine Antique Digest

Among the holdings of the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester, England, is a large collection of natural history. On September 17, it also had an au naturel collection—members of the British Naturists Society.

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Antiques Trade Talks – Sourced and Collected

Antique Collecting

Kent-based Sarah Farr has been running her decorative antiques and interior pieces business, Sourced and Collected, for 18 months. She The post Antiques Trade Talks – Sourced and Collected appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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A Few Simple Steps for Cleaning Antique Jewelry | St Petersburg | Orlando | Clearwater

Sarasota Antique Buyers

If you collect antique jewelry, one of the best ways to maximize the value of your pieces is to keep your items clean and beautiful. However, a general household cleaner won’t do when it comes to cleaning these items. You’ll need to take special care and specific precautions to clean your antique jewelry thoroughly while you minimize the risk of damage.

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Focus Financial To Merge Pittsburgh Partner Firm With Kovitz

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Focus Financial Partners said it has entered into an agreement under which its partner firm Fort Pitt Capital Group, LLC, in Pittsburgh will fold into Chicago-based Kovitz Investment Group Partners, one of its hub firms.

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“One Small Step…”: NASA Collectibles

WorthPoint

NASA will forever be defined as the organization that put a man on the moon. When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, a common answer is “astronaut.” Unless you are lucky enough to have starred in a certain 1960s science fiction show , it is unlikely you will ever go into space. For those with the cash to splash, the dangers of even short-flight space travel are profound.

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Mercer Advisors Buys $440M AUM RIA In Philadelphia

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Kades & Cheifetz LLC, a Berwyn, Pa.-based firm that handles about $440 million in assets under management, according to a news release.

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Art Imitates Snack: Painting of Sandwich Sells for $4,999 on eBay

WorthPoint

A painting of a Smucker’s brand Uncrustable sandwich sold recently for close to $5,000, earning a write-up in the New York Times along with a nice payday. Image: CBC While technique and talent matter in the art world, sometimes a painting strikes a chord with people because of the subject matter rather than the artist’s reputation or how they created it.

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How Advisors Can Combat Feelings Of Isolation Among The Wealthy

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

According to a recent report from Bernstein Private Wealth Management, a New York-based investment manager with $125 billion in assets under management, nearly three-quarters (73%) of ultra-high-net-worth families feel isolated and uncomfortable talking about financial concerns with relatives, peers and even their financial advisors.

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Man Ray painting is natural choice

Antique Collecting

A newly discovered painting by a leading American artist Man Ray (1890-1976) is coming up for auction this month. Man The post Man Ray painting is natural choice appeared first on Antique Collecting.