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How to see every painting by Leonardo da Vinci

The Art Newspaper

Martin Kemp, one of the worlds leading experts on the polymath, provides a personal guide to all 17 existing paintingsfrom The Last Supper to two versions of The Virgin of the Rocks

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Exhibitions, June 2025

Maine Antique Digest

Manufactured by Thomas W. Jones, New York, peacock weathervane, 20" x 27", circa 1885, copper. Private collection.

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Faculty at New York’s School of Visual Arts form union

The Art Newspaper

The new union, formed under the United Auto Workers, will represent around 1,200 instructors at the school

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Uncovering the Roots of a Pop Icon: Warhol’s Early Printmaking

Artnet News

Bringing together a selection of work from the Pop art icon's early career, the show is staged in Indianapolis-based Long-Sharp Gallery's virtual gallery space. The post Uncovering the Roots of a Pop Icon: Warhols Early Printmaking appeared first on Artnet News.

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Just a number: drawing by 11-year-old Joseph Wright of Derby goes on view for the first time

The Art Newspaper

The modest pencil drawing is part of the exhibition Life on Paper at Derby Museum and Art Gallery

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2025

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 23, 2025, 2:00 pm ET Photo by Sean Oulashin on Unsplash ARL shines a spotlight on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage during the month of May. View our round-up of events, blogs, and other resources. Events | Blog Posts | Exhibits Events Friday, May 2 Boston Public Library Onigiri Workshop with Japan Society Boston noon1:00 p.m.

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Creative Australia chair to retire following Venice Biennale controversy

The Art Newspaper

Creative Australias chief executive has said Morgans decision is unrelated to the scandal over the artist Khaled Sabsabi being dropped from the nations 2026 Venice Biennale team

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Jean Tinguely’s 100th anniversary, migration museum opens in Rotterdam, Ben Shahn's social security mural—podcast

The Art Newspaper

Exploring the host of exhibitions and events that celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jean Tinguely, plus a look at the newly opened Fenix museum with its director, and a discussion of Ben Shahn's 1941 study, Harvesting Wheat

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Pair of dowitcher decoys, $222,000, Copley Fine Art

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far All prices include the buyer’s premium by Ken Hall A pair of dowitcher decoys made by Newton Dexter and Clarence [.] The post Pair of dowitcher decoys, $222,000, Copley Fine Art appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Developers threaten San Francisco’s loved and loathed concrete colossus

The Art Newspaper

Skateboarders and Brutalism enthusiasts are among those joining forces to save the Vaillancourt Fountain from urban-renewal obliteration

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ARL Celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month 2025

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 23, 2025, 1:54 pm ET Photo by Robert Thiemann on Unsplash May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Join ARL in honoring this community by viewing our round-up of events, blog posts, and resources from our member libraries. Events | Blog Posts Event Thursday, May 8 Library of Congress Live! At the Library Featuring NY Andalus Ensemble 5:008:00 p.m.

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Works by Charley Toorop, one of the first female painters to admire Van Gogh, go on show in the Netherlands

The Art Newspaper

Her artistic pilgrimage in Vincents footsteps is explored at the Krller-Mller Museum, including a poignant double portrait

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Museum Specialist (Invertebrate Paleontology)

SPNHC

American Museum of Natural History [link] The American Museum of Natural History is one of the worlds preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

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Fire-damaged room at Castle Howard brought back to life by meticulous restoration

The Art Newspaper

The Tapestry Drawing Room at the stately home, which was featured in the Netflix series Bridgerton, was destroyed in a blaze in 1940.

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Project Conservator

SPNHC

Carnegie Museum of Natural History [link] Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums, is among the top natural history museums in the country. It maintains, preserves, and interprets an extraordinary collection of artifacts, objects, and scientific specimens used to broaden understanding of evolution, conservation, and biodiversity.

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Vandal sprayed obscene graffiti at Peruvian archaeological site in broad daylight

The Art Newspaper

The incident at Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the Americas, has drawn attention to the lax security at the 600-year-old Unesco World Heritage Site

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Hot Lots and Top Flops: 6 Artworks That Had Shocking Results at the Marquee May Auctions

Artnet News

A tiny Henri Matisse soared, while a so-so Magritte failed. The post Hot Lots and Top Flops: 6 Artworks That Had Shocking Results at the Marquee May Auctions appeared first on Artnet News.

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In The Mastermind, an art heist’s aftermath unfolds against the backdrop of Vietnam War-era America

The Art Newspaper

The new film by Kelly Reichardt, which just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, centres on the theft of four paintings from a fictional Massachusetts museum in 1970

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A Pay-to-Play Art Show in Marfa Sparks Controversy, and More Juicy Art World Gossip

Artnet News

Plus, which former Artforum editor is moving into the commercial gallery world? And what has r/ContemporaryArt been gossiping about? The post A Pay-to-Play Art Show in Marfa Sparks Controversy, and More Juicy Art World Gossip appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘It is not good or bad’: in a frantic age, Beeple seeks a more nuanced take on technology

The Art Newspaper

The media artist Beeple (Mike Winkelmann) increasingly sees his interactive video sculpturesone of which goes on show this month at the SXSW London festival and another at The Shed in New Yorkand social media posts as public art

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A Pennsylvania College Is Quietly Selling Its Art Collection, Sparking Outcry From Donor’s Family

Artnet News

The gallerys holdings feature major figures like Romare Bearden and Jasper Johns. The daughters of namesake supporter Doris C. Freedman are scandalized. The post A Pennsylvania College Is Quietly Selling Its Art Collection, Sparking Outcry From Donor’s Family appeared first on Artnet News.

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Gagosian's spring show skips and rhymes through De Kooning's career

The Art Newspaper

The ambitious New York exhibition picks out visual motifs that can be seen throughout the artist's practice

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John Singer Sargent and the American ‘Dollar Princesses’ Who Rewrote the Rules of Power

Artnet News

The formidable American heiresses who married into British aristocracy werent just symbols of wealththey shaped politics, society, and the arts on their own terms. The post John Singer Sargent and the American ‘Dollar Princesses’ Who Rewrote the Rules of Power appeared first on Artnet News.

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Remembering Koyo Kouoh, one of the most influential curators in the global art world, and one of its most original thought leaders

The Art Newspaper

The executive director of Zeitz Mocaa, Cape Town, had been due to announce her plans as curator of the international exhibition at the 2026 Venice Biennale

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Mary Abbott, Uptown Debutante Turned Abstract Expressionist, Gets a Major New York Show

Artnet News

She came from a storied New York lineage, modeled for Vogue, and moved among icons like de Kooning. Now, Abbotts bold work is the subject of a long-overdue survey. The post Mary Abbott, Uptown Debutante Turned Abstract Expressionist, Gets a Major New York Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kimbell Art Museum acquires Chardin still life after record-breaking auction sale falls through

The Art Newspaper

The Texas museum was the underbidder on The Cut Melon last June at Christie's, but was ultimately able to acquire it directly from the consignor

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Greek Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Marble Workshop Filled With Unfinished Statues

Artnet News

Images of Aphrodite and other female figures have been uncovered on the island of Paros. The post Greek Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Marble Workshop Filled With Unfinished Statues appeared first on Artnet News.

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A brush with Cecilia Alemani

The Art Newspaper

The chief curator of New York's High Line Art and the curator of SITE Sante Fe International on her cultural influences

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Florence Museum Now Has a Statue of Disney’s Stitch to Rival Michelangelo’s ‘David’

Artnet News

The beloved alien from "Lilo & Stitch" got up to mischief at Italy's Galleria dellAccademia. The post Florence Museum Now Has a Statue of Disney’s Stitch to Rival Michelangelo’s ‘David’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dexter Dalwood: ‘If we want art history to change, we need to include artists in creating shows’

The Art Newspaper

The Bristol-born artist has been back in the UK to co-curate a show at the National Gallery dedicated to Jos Mara Velasco, a painter well known in Dalwoods adopted home, Mexico, but virtually unheard of here

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90-Year-Old Korean Artist Kim Yun Shin Is Finally Going Global

Artnet News

Following her debut at the Venice Biennale, she is showing in London and New York for the first time. The post 90-Year-Old Korean Artist Kim Yun Shin Is Finally Going Global appeared first on Artnet News.

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UK culture minister says scrapping department would be ‘absolute madness’

The Art Newspaper

Chris Bryant has said he wants to bury the rumour that Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to abolish the Department for Culture, Media and Sport

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Shooting Outside Jewish Museum Puts Cultural Institutions on High Alert

Artnet News

Antisemitic incidents have surged globally since October 7, 2023. The post Shooting Outside Jewish Museum Puts Cultural Institutions on High Alert appeared first on Artnet News.

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After a close call, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House keeps its Unesco status

The Art Newspaper

Fears have been dispelled that city budget cuts in Los Angeles would impact the architectural landmark's distinction

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Insights on Auction Sales: Pokémon, Pee-Wee Herman

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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An exhibition in a most extraordinary building explores Japan’s love for Van Gogh

The Art Newspaper

The Pola Museum sheds fresh light on the veneration of Japanese artists for Vincents paintings

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Lawren Harris leads the way in Heffel’s all-Canadian marquee spring auctions in Toronto

The Art Newspaper

Works by Group of Seven members Franklin Carmichael and Arthur Lismer, plus Emily Carr, topped the Canadian auction houses two-part evening sale