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Performance Art Star Anne Imhof’s New Passion Is Sculpting in Bronze

Artnet News

TEFAF New York will be the U.S. premiere for works in a medium with countless art historical precedents. The post Performance Art Star Anne Imhof’s New Passion Is Sculpting in Bronze appeared first on Artnet News.

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Water leaks into the Louvre’s Cimabue exhibition, landing close to the master’s greatest early painting

The Art Newspaper

A violent hailstorm on Saturday caused water to drip into the room hosting the important show, but no works were damaged, a spokesperson says

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Berlin’s Culture Senator Steps Down Amid Criticism—and More Art Industry News

Artnet News

Plus, a record-setting sale of a prize Gustav Klimt painting has fallen through, and Jeff Koons is bringing work to Frieze with Gagosian. The post Berlin’s Culture Senator Steps Down Amid Criticismand More Art Industry News appeared first on Artnet News.

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Marlene Dumas painting set to break auction record for a work by a living woman artist

The Art Newspaper

'Miss January' comes to market from the holdings of the influential collectors Mera and Don Rubell

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$1.5 Million Three-Day Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine Photos courtesy Thomaston Place Auction Galleries Thomaston Place Auction Galleries, Thomaston, Maine, held a late winter three-day auction February 21 to 23. When the last gavel came down, the gallery had taken in a cool $1.5 million.

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The Voynich Manuscript revealed: five things you probably did not know about the Medieval masterpiece

The Art Newspaper

Scholars have speculated for centuries about the meaning behind the 15th-century codex and its peculiar illustrations

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Art Institute of Chicago Director on Leave Over Mid-Flight Incident

Artnet News

Reports indicate James Rondeau took off his clothes during a flight to Munich. The post Art Institute of Chicago Director on Leave Over Mid-Flight Incident appeared first on Artnet News.

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18 Essential Spring Exhibitions to See in New York

Artnet News

As Frieze approaches, New York exhibitions aboundspotlighting major names from Picasso and Leonor Fini to Salman Toor and Rashid Johnson. The post 18 Essential Spring Exhibitions to See in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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First look: the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ rehang at London's National Gallery

The Art Newspaper

The reopening of the Sainsbury Wing on 10 May will allow the gallery to show nearly 40% of its collection.

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Meet the Artist Behind the Met’s Striking Mannequins for ‘Black Dandyism’

Artnet News

Tanda Francis brings a revolutionary face to life at the Met Costume Institutes "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," channeling history, resistance, and radical elegance. The post Meet the Artist Behind the Mets Striking Mannequins for Black Dandyism appeared first on Artnet News.

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MoMA acquires monumental Adam Pendleton installation

The Art Newspaper

The museum has acquired the 35 different partsincluding videos, drawings, paintings, sonic elements and morethat made up Pendletons sprawling atrium installation in 2021-22

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Georgia O’Keeffe’s New Mexico Home Inspires a Striking Furniture Collection

Artnet News

Herman Miller is selling an Eames chair and Alexander Girard tableboth with ties to the painter's desert years. The post Georgia OKeeffes New Mexico Home Inspires a Striking Furniture Collection appeared first on Artnet News.

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May Book Bag: from a comic compendium inspired by MoMA to a turning point in the history of photography

The Art Newspaper

Our round-up of the latest art publications

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Insights on Auction Sales: Stella Music Box, Sterling Flatware

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Art Institute of Chicago’s director on leave amid investigation into airplane incident

The Art Newspaper

James Rondeau, the museums president and director, is on voluntary leave after reportedly removing his clothes on a flight from Chicago to Munich

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Decoding Babylon: 4 Discoveries That Transformed Our View of the Ancient Empire

Artnet News

Cuneiform tablets from ancient Mesopotamia cover a range of topics, from exorcising ghosts to uncovering the location of Noahs Ark. The post Decoding Babylon: 4Discoveries That Transformed Our View of the Ancient Empire appeared first on Artnet News.

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Pharrell Williams’s auction platform Joopiter teamed with Martha Stewart for first contemporary art sale

The Art Newspaper

The collector and lifestyle mogul highlighted works from the sale by Amy Sherald, Alex Katz, Louise Bourgeois and others

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5 Hot Lots Coming to Auction in May

WorthPoint

WorthPoints Industry Partners are offering some historically significant treasures and nifty gadgets in May auctions, including the first edition of the most beloved books of all time, an important punch set, a device that summoned butlers, a highly desirable fishing lure, and a valuable Hummel. Apple Tree Auction Center Apple Tree Auction Center, no estimate given.

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Controversy Erupts Over Auction of Gems Associated With Buddha

Artnet News

Bidding for the gems starts at $1 million. The post Controversy Erupts Over Auction of Gems Associated With Buddha appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Highs and Lows of Emerald Jewelry

WorthPoint

Matching Georgian brooch and earrings featuring emeralds set in yellow gold. When it comes to gemstones with a distinctive color, theres nothing like the rich green of a high-quality emerald. You might know that its the most precious of all the varieties of the mineral beryl. But did you realize wearing one might make you smarter? Thats what the lore surrounding Mays birthstone dictates, but they were also thought to heal malaria and cholera at one point.

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Why Hiring A Qualified Appraiser Matters.

Look Appraisal

A quick share from recent headlines. employing an appraiser who is not qualified, in the eyes of the IRS, will put your entire deduction at risk, run up legal fees, and result in fines, etc. Take note.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Watches, Gold Bracelet

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Museum Specialist (Collections Management), National Museum of American History

WCG

This position is open to all U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals. Note: Federal employees with permanent status or individuals eligible for special appointing authorities may also apply to J ob Announcement #25R-SA-312469-MPA-NMAH. Open & closing dates 04/29/2025to05/13/2025 Salary $69,923– $90,898 per year Duties As a Museum Specialist you will perform a blend of physical and administrative work for the care, handling, housing, documentation, internal movement, shipping, receiving, packin

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Heritage Auctions Star Wars Auction Finishes on May the Fourth

WorthPoint

This rare boxed set of first-edition Star Wars figures, distributed in Canada, is part of Heritage Auctions Star Wars Day Signature Auction. Image: Heritage Auctions The continued popularity of the Star Wars saga gives plenty of celebration opportunities throughout the year, but no day is more spotlighted on the calendar than May 4 (aka May the Fourth).

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From Ancient Sculpture to Mid-Century Design, TEFAF NY Promises a Wealth of Discoveries

Artnet News

The prestigious fair will also stage curated displays in the Park Avenue Armory's historic period rooms. The post From Ancient Sculpture to Mid-Century Design, TEFAF NY Promises a Wealth of Discoveries appeared first on Artnet News.

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Painting the Plague: Art Through the Black Death

Invaluable

With a pandemic still fresh in our societal memory, it seems unfathomable to imagine an even more catastrophic wave of disease. Just such a menace, however, wreaked havoc across the European continent in the fourteenth century. The plague, known also as the Black Death, decimated communities and brought culture to a seeming standstill. Even in this dire environment, though, the power of artistic expression triumphed.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Silver Sets, War Helmet

WorthPoint

Will Seippel, CEO of WorthPoint, enjoys watching the items sold at auctions held by our WorthPoint Industry Partners. We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Gaining insights from Will is an excellent way to learn about buying and selling trends in our industry.

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Day in Review (May 5–8)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 5, 2025, 4:42 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Tuesday, May 6 | Wednesday, May 7 | Thursday, May 8 Monday, May 5 Top o the Review ACLS, AHA, and MLA File Lawsuit Alleging Illegal Dismantling of National Endowment for the Humanities (ACLS: American Council of Learned Societies, AHA: American Historical Association, and MLA: Modern Language Association) See also: NHA Statement on NEH Lawsuit (NHA: National Humanities Alliance) Trump Aims to Eliminat