Wed.May 07, 2025

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What would abolishing the UK government's department for culture mean for the arts?

The Art Newspaper

Following recent reports that Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants to dismantle the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, experts and politicians weigh up the pros and cons of such a move

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Franklin Bust Sells for $441,000

Maine Antique Digest

Christies, New York City A white Carrara marble bust of Benjamin Franklin by John Michael Rysbrack (Flemish, 1694-1770), 1757-62, inscribed on the reverse Benjamin Franklin / Michl: Rysbrack / Sculpt: sold with an associated later marble column for $441,000 (including buyers premium) to an online bidder in Connecticut at Christies sale

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Critters skitter all over Spring Break Art Fair

The Art Newspaper

Animals abound in immersive exhibitions ruminating on the idea of utopia

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Pop-Up Session Selection - VOTE NOW!

Society of American Archivists

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The 2025 Program Committee invites your vote(s) on which session(s) you would most like to see presented at the conference. The three proposals with the most votes will be presented as sessions during the 2025 Annual Meeting. Deadline for casting your vote(s): Friday, May 23.

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Tourist impaled on an iron railing at Rome’s Colosseum

The Art Newspaper

The American visitor underwent emergency surgery after the incident at the historic landmark

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Jeff Koons’s $3 Million Hulk Smashes Sales Expectations at Frieze

Artnet News

Despite the soft market, first day sales give reason for optimism. The post Jeff Koonss $3 Million Hulk Smashes Sales Expectations at Frieze appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It’s a dream vessel for me’: Defne Ayas appointed new director of the Van Abbemuseum

The Art Newspaper

Ayas replaces Charles Esche, who has been in post for two decades, taking the reins ahead of the museums 90thanniversary in 2026

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New Manhattan gallery slips into historic property

The Art Newspaper

The founders of Slip House have taken over a historical building where they will showcase an intergenerational programme and host an artist residency

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How Taiwan’s $93 Million Museum Is Redefining Regional Contemporary Art

Artnet News

New Taipei City Art Museum is the first public art museum in the Taipei metropolitan area. The post How Taiwans $93 Million Museum Is Redefining Regional Contemporary Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Five years on from bankruptcy, Unseen photo fair returns to Amsterdam

The Art Newspaper

Acquired by Art Rotterdam in 2020, Unseen's new director says transparency and consistency have been key to rebuilding the fair

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Bronze Hoards Unearthed on Hungarian Hilltop Hint at a Mysterious Settlement

Artnet News

Excavations on Soml Hill have produced one of the largest collections of late Bronze age and early Iron Age metal ever found in the region. The post Bronze Hoards Unearthed on Hungarian Hilltop Hint at a Mysterious Settlement appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘I see hidden codes within the everyday’: Sandra Poulson’s first museum exhibition explores material histories of global exchange

The Art Newspaper

In the Angolan artists show at MoMA PS1, she uses wooden sculpture and found furniture to question the legacies of postcolonialism and globalisation

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How Is the Asian Art Market Fairing? A Financial Expert Weighs In

Artnet News

'We didnt see the same inflation pressures here as in the West, but a challenging real estate market and tighter liquidity still made collectors a bit more selective,' UBS's Adrian Zuercher writes. The post How Is the Asian Art Market Fairing? A Financial Expert Weighs In appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frieze VIP day defined by dealers’ resilience

The Art Newspaper

A strong influx from Asia, plus stands devoted to smaller works by emerging artists, got the fair off to a smashing start despite economic headwinds

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The Ultimate Guide to New York’s Spring Art Fairs

Artnet News

Discover dates, locations, and insider tips for all the major fairs happening across New York City this season. The post The Ultimate Guide to New Yorks Spring Art Fairs appeared first on Artnet News.

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In pictures: Rujeko Hockley’s Frieze favourites

The Art Newspaper

The associate curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art takes us on a tour of her top picks

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Who Was Joan Shogren, the Secretary Who Pioneered Computer Art?

Artnet News

Her nephew has been working to get his aunt suitably recognized with her own Wikipedia page. The post Who Was Joan Shogren, the Secretary Who Pioneered Computer Art? appeared first on Artnet News.

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The best museum shows to see during Tefaf New York 2025

The Art Newspaper

An exhibition that is solid gold, Sargents scandalous time in Paris and the Morgan Library and Museums promised gifts are some of the highlights taking place during the fair

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Lupe Fiasco on How MIT’s Public Artworks Inspired His Bold New Rap Project

Artnet News

The rap icon's new tracks were written and recorded en plein air. The post Lupe Fiasco on How MIT’s Public Artworks Inspired His Bold New Rap Project appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frieze New York Diary: two VIP sightings out of the blue, a husband hunter and puppy love

The Art Newspaper

Plus: art inflates life, paintings galore and what museum directors do to relax

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The One-of-a-Kind Collection of Tom Sage, Sr. Up for Auction

WorthPoint

This Marklin Ferris wheel toy is expected to fetch between $100,000 and $200,000. It’s in excellent to near-mint condition. Photo credit Morphy Auctions Collecting antiques is a popular hobby among vintage enthusiasts, and toy auctions frequently feature items like tin trucks, cars, and various mechanical gadgets. An upcoming auction on May 29 will showcase a remarkable collection of similar items, including pieces from one of the leading toy collectors and experts, Thomas Sage, Sr.

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‘I derive a lot of inspiration from paintings and fibre art’: clothing designer Ulla Johnson on the art she collects and why

The Art Newspaper

The native New Yorker talks about her artistic inspirations, recent collaborations with contemporary artists and all the beautiful furniture she owns (or wishes she owned)

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Contemporary Japanese Art Returns to Highfield Hall & Gardens this Summer – Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the College Women’s Association of Japan

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Falmouth, MA – Highfield Hall & Gardens is proud to welcome back the College Women’s Association of Japan (CWAJ) Contemporary Japanese Print Show this summer. As the exclusive U.S. venue [.] The post Contemporary Japanese Art Returns to Highfield Hall & Gardens this Summer – Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the College Women’s Association of Japan appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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How can art fairs become greener?

The Art Newspaper

Tight timelines for set-up, shipping and deinstallation, plus often extensive travel for staff and clients, make the sector stubbornly unsustainable

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Antonia Showering Finds ‘Pockets of Beauty and Magic’ In Her Personal New Show

Artnet News

The rising art star makes her long-awaited New York debut with "In Line" at Timothy Taylor this week. The post Antonia Showering Finds ‘Pockets of Beauty and Magic’ In Her Personal New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Esther fair brings global galleries to Manhattan’s Estonian House

The Art Newspaper

Boutique fair, now in its second edition, has taken over two additional spaces in the historical building, with 25 exhibitors and a custom fashion pop-up

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Step Inside ‘Kaleidoscope,’ a Digital Exhibition Celebrating a Dizzying Spectrum of Contemporary Art

Artnet News

Presented by Teravarna Art Gallery, the digital group show explores a dynamic range of mediums and styles. The post Step Inside ‘Kaleidoscope,’ a Digital Exhibition Celebrating a Dizzying Spectrum of Contemporary Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frieze New York Diary: two VIP sightings out of the blue, a husband hunter and puppy love

The Art Newspaper

Plus: art inflates life

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The Glasgow School: The Legacy of Scotland’s Art Nouveau Movement

Invaluable

As Art Nouveau was developing in continental Europe, a unique brand of the movement was taking shape at the Glasgow School of Art. Dubbed the Glasgow Four, acclaimed architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh , his wifeand artist, Margaret MacDonald , her sister, Frances ,and her husband, Herbert MacNair , blended decorative elegance with modernist ideals to produce a distinctive brand of Art Nouvau that left a lasting legacy on both Scottish and international art.

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“I derive a lot of inspiration from paintings and fibre art”: clothing designer Ulla Johnson on the art she collects and why

The Art Newspaper

The native New Yorker talks about her artistic inspirations, recent collaborations with contemporary artists and all the beautiful furniture she owns (or wishes she owned)

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Study: Magnetars Rewrite the Story of How Gold and Heavy Metals Came to Be

Jewelry Judge

For centuries, gold has symbolized wealth, beauty and permanence. But its origins lie not just in the Earth's crust or the ingenuity of ancient metalworkers — they go back more than 10 billion years, to some of the most violent and mysterious events in the universe. New findings from a team of astrophysicists, based on decades-old NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) data, suggest that some of the gold, platinum and other heavy metals in the universe may have been forged not only in ne

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Tschabalala Self sculpture of two Black lovers will adorn exterior of New Museum when it reopens

The Art Newspaper

I wanted to show an aspiration for better times to come, the artist says of her commission

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Collecting the ‘90s: Tamagotchi

WorthPoint

Tamagotchis have been enticing children and adults since 1996. Tamagotchi will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2026. Any 90s kid (or their parents!) will have heard of these Japanese-produced digital pets. They were small, handheld devices containing pixelated animals. Tamagotchi collecting traces its roots back to the mid-1990s when Bandai released the first digital pet into a world primed for portable, interactive entertainment.

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Helen Frankenthaler and Andy Warhol Foundations Will Fund 80 Arts Projects Hit by NEA Cuts

Artnet News

Grants of $10,000 each will go to underserved areas left in the lurch by Trumps orders. The post Helen Frankenthaler and Andy Warhol Foundations Will Fund 80 Arts Projects Hit by NEA Cuts appeared first on Artnet News.

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