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Artnet to Go Private With Beowolff Capital in $73.7 Million Deal

Artnet News

The agreement follows the investment groups recent majority acquisition of Artsy, as it builds a portfolio of digital art market leaders. The post Artnet to Go Private With Beowolff Capital in $73.7 Million Deal appeared first on Artnet News.

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'Everything you will see is the fruit of her work': Venice Biennale 2026 will follow late curator Koyo Kouoh's vision

The Art Newspaper

The exhibition titled "In Minor Keys" will be realised by her core team in strict accordance with the plan she defined", it was announced at a press conference today

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SAA Council Ratifies Standards Recommendations, Approves Increasing the Size of Membership Committee

Society of American Archivists

May 27, 2025 The SAA Council met virtually earlier this month for its spring meeting.

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More than 100 archaeological structures discovered in the Peruvian Andes

The Art Newspaper

Built by the Chachapoya civilisation, known as the people of the cloud forest, the structures are located within a Unesco Mixed World Heritage site 500km north of Lima

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New York’s Chrysler Building, a Crumbling Art Deco Masterpiece, Is Up For Sale

Artnet News

Abu Dhabi paid $800 million for the storied building in 2008. In 2019, it sold for $150 million. The post New Yorks Chrysler Building, a Crumbling Art Deco Masterpiece, Is Up For Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Russia tightens screws on freedom of expression

The Art Newspaper

Recent arrests and prosecutions pile on the pressure as authorities cement a cultural agenda centred on promoting traditional values

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Artemisia Gentileschi Emerges Anew in Rediscovered Paintings

Artnet News

A Paris exhibition shows there are always new discoveries to be made about the celebrated Italian Baroque painter. The post Artemisia Gentileschi Emerges Anew in Rediscovered Paintings appeared first on Artnet News.

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Did a Forgotten Klimt Masterpiece Illegally Leave Hungary?

Artnet News

The painting was offered for $16.4 million at TEFAF Maastricht in March. The post Did a Forgotten Klimt Masterpiece Illegally Leave Hungary? appeared first on Artnet News.

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European-American investment company to buy Artnet and take it private

The Art Newspaper

Beowolff Capital also has a majority stake in Artsy, and plans are in the works to combine the two companies, according to a former Artnet shareholder

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Venice Biennale Will Realize Late Curator Koyo Kouoh’s Vision for 61st Edition

Artnet News

The theme of the 2026 exhibition will be "In Minor Keys." The post Venice Biennale Will Realize Late Curator Koyo Kouoh’s Vision for 61st Edition appeared first on Artnet News.

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Lease agreement secures Camden Art Centre’s future for 99 years

The Art Newspaper

Building saved following 1.

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A Lost WWI Submarine Is Discovered ‘Remarkably Intact’ After 100 Years

Artnet News

Researchers also surveyed a Navy torpedo bomber that crashed in 1950. The post A Lost WWI Submarine Is Discovered Remarkably Intact After 100 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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Enamel box collection heads to sale

Antique Collecting

A collection of enamel boxes owned by the late Kenneth Yeomans is one of the highlights of an upcoming online The post Enamel box collection heads to sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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Enter the Twisted World of Overlooked Surrealist Bona de Mandiargues

Artnet News

A regular among Surrealist circles in Paris, the artist is finally getting her due. The post Enter the Twisted World of Overlooked Surrealist Bona de Mandiargues appeared first on Artnet News.

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Insights on Auction Sales: “Cheers” Door, Star Wars Figure

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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Asian art leads London sale

Antique Collecting

Indian miniatures, Islamic tiles, an attic amphora and a Tantric rug all offer centuries of collecting in an upcoming sale The post Asian art leads London sale appeared first on Antique Collecting.

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The Revolutionary War on Film

WorthPoint

Classic posters from 1930s Hollywood can fetch thousands, even without signatures. Revolutionary War fever is in the air. 2026 will see the 250 th birthday of the United States, as well as the anniversaries of the 1776 New York Campaign and Washingtons crossing of the Delaware. Ken Burns The American Revolution will be released in November 2025, creating widespread anticipation.

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Legendary 'Blue Belle' Sapphire Returns to Auction Block at Christie's New York

Jewelry Judge

This June, one of the most storied gems in auction history will once again take center stage as Christie’s presents "The Blue Belle" — a 392.52-carat sapphire and diamond necklace — at its Magnificent Jewels sale in New York. Scheduled for June 17 at Rockefeller Center, this historic event marks a rare reappearance of the world’s most valuable blue sapphire, a little more than a decade after it stunned the jewelry world with a record-breaking sale.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Silk Painting, Ice Fishing Decoy

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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Why Did This Rashid Johnson Work Take a Nosedive at Auction?

Artnet News

The artist's "Untitled Escape Collage" sold for 72 percent less than its 2022 price. The post Why Did This Rashid Johnson Work Take a Nosedive at Auction? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Johnny Cash Ring, a $25K Lunchbox

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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What’s Hot in Collectible Design? These 5 Picks from the Artnet Gallery Network Tell the Story

Artnet News

Sourced from galleries around the world, these pieces are the perfect starting point or addition to the design-focused collection. The post Whats Hot in Collectible Design? These 5 Picks from the Artnet Gallery Network Tell the Story appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Art of the Ottoman Empire: Splendor in Miniatures and Tiles

Invaluable

For over 600 years, the finest craftsmen from across Europe, Asia, and Africa were drawn to the Ottoman Empire, where their fusion of skills and traditions converged to create distinctly Ottoman art. And at its heart were two dazzling traditions of miniature painting and Iznik tilework that told a story of beauty and of an empire’s evolution.

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Sebastião Salgado, photographer of the planet’s margins, dies at 81

The Art Newspaper

The Brazilian documentarian was internationally known for his panoramic photographs of humanity surviving on the edge and for his work as a campaigning environmentalist

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Assistant Conservator of Textiles, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA (USA)

WCG

This job will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. About Colonial Williamsburg The Foundation brings history to life for new generations through careful research, conservation and preservation and by providing immersive programming and authentic resources for learners, educators and researchers throughout the world.

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Tracey Emin and Ai Weiwei pay tribute to BBC broadcaster Alan Yentob

The Art Newspaper

BBC executive, who has died aged 78, profiled artists in hisArenaandImagineseries

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Day in Review (May 27–29)

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 27, 2025, 3:22 pm ET Sign up to receive the Day in Review by email. Jump to: Wednesday, May 28 | Thursday, May 29 Tuesday, May 27 Top o the Review Americans to Business: Take AI Slow and Do It Right (Axios) Celebrating Outstanding Leadership: John Chodacki Receives DataCites Distinguished Service Award (DataCite) Fake AI Images Will Cause Headaches for Journals (Nature) See also: What Is Autoregression-Based Image Generation and How Will It Impact Document Fraud?