May, 2024

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The art world’s AI dilemma: how can artists and museums thrive when big tech controls the monetising of artificial intelligence?

The Art Newspaper

The presence of AI in every aspect of life has been a fact for the past 20 months. With the publication of the Stanford AI Index, two areas have come into focus. For museums, how to work with industry giants, without having their offering "distanced" by the summarising power of AI.

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A photography exhibit about the West Bank ignites tensions in Newton

Wbur

Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse. Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse.

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A New Show Celebrates Surrealist Photographer Dora Maar on Her Own Terms

Artnet News

The exhibition of Maar's photographs and photograms brings her out from Picasso's shadow. The post A New Show Celebrates Surrealist Photographer Dora Maar on Her Own Terms appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Found Object Show/art without intent

Maine Antique Digest

New York City The Found Object Show/art without intent is a show about patina, said Adam Irish of Old as Adam, an antiques dealer from Providence, Rhode Island, who manages the event. Found objects were not intentionally made by the maker to be “art.

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AI and Libraries: Strengths in a Digital Tomorrow

Association of Research Libraries

Last Updated on May 22, 2024, 2:48 pm ET Library and IT leaders discussed the strengths and threats each organization had in regard to the four scenarios at the ARL Spring Meeting. Pictured left to right: Xuemao Wang, Northwestern University; Devin Savage, Illinois Institute of Technology; Catherine Steeves, Western University; Dianne Babski, US National Library of Medicine; Christy Long, University of Oregon.

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Surrealist Fantasy Sets $28.5 Million Record for Leonora Carrington at Sotheby’s

Artnet News

The winning bidder was beaten out by another collector when the work was offered at the house 30 years ago. That time, it sold for just $475,500. The post Surrealist Fantasy Sets $28.5 Million Record for Leonora Carrington at Sotheby’s appeared first on Artnet News.

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One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York

Artnet News

For a few more days, a luminous still life by the artist is on view at Sotheby's. On May 15, it will be sold. The post One of Manet’s Final Paintings Makes an Ultra-Rare Appearance in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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Salvador Dalí’s Rarely Seen Floral Works Blossom in a New Show

Artnet News

"Reimagining Nature" brings together the Surrealist's floral suites for the first time in two decades. The post Salvador Dalí’s Rarely Seen Floral Works Blossom in a New Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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Free to a Good Home: Artists Launch a New Fair to Clear Unsold Works From Their Studios

Artnet News

Collectors must agree to a five-year vesting period in the "sale" contracts. The post Free to a Good Home: Artists Launch a New Fair to Clear Unsold Works From Their Studios appeared first on Artnet News.

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The US sculpture park communicating difficult truths amid a cultural backlash

The Art Newspaper

In a time of increased lawsuits over diversity initiatives, a civil rights organisation aims to make the history and legacy of slavery in the US undeniable through art and first-person narratives

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The Louvre Unveils Its Iconic Delacroix After a Stunning Restoration

Artnet News

Delacroix’s revolutionary masterpiece has been returned to its full color, after eight layers of varnish were removed. The post The Louvre Unveils Its Iconic Delacroix After a Stunning Restoration appeared first on Artnet News.

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From Venetian Fruit Stands to the Tokyo Underground with Yuko Mohri

Artnet News

In this edition of 'Source Material,' the Japanese artist takes us on an intimate tour behind her national pavilion at the Venice Biennale. The post From Venetian Fruit Stands to the Tokyo Underground with Yuko Mohri appeared first on Artnet News.

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As Seen on ‘Furiosa’: A Romantic Painting Emerges Amid a Desert Wasteland

Artnet News

John William Waterhouse cameos in the latest installment of George Miller's Mad Max franchise. The post As Seen on ‘Furiosa’: A Romantic Painting Emerges Amid a Desert Wasteland appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘A Plaything for Rich People and Fancy Museums’? Reevaluating Impressionism at 150

Artnet News

A number of exhibitions find new ways to look at this much-studied movement. The post ‘A Plaything for Rich People and Fancy Museums’? Reevaluating Impressionism at 150 appeared first on Artnet News.

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By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction, May 2024

Artnet News

Let the numbers tell the story. The post By the Numbers: A Breakdown of Results From Sotheby’s Contemporary Evening Auction, May 2024 appeared first on Artnet News.

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French Collective Obvious Has Created an A.I. Art Generator That Can Read Your Mind

Artnet News

The trio's new project explores how A.I., coupled with MRI, can visually reconstruct what's in the mind's eye. The post French Collective Obvious Has Created an A.I. Art Generator That Can Read Your Mind appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kenny Schachter Reveals a $200 Million Basquiat Sale, the Best Work at Auction Next Week, and a Whole Lot More

Artnet News

In the second and final part of his 'Busted Disc Diaries,' our columnist dishes on behind-the-scenes deals, a $20 million car, and Inigo Philbrick's comeback tour. The post Kenny Schachter Reveals a $200 Million Basquiat Sale, the Best Work at Auction Next Week, and a Whole Lot More appeared first on Artnet News.

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British Museum Recovers Nearly Half of Its 1,500 Missing Objects

Artnet News

A piece of Roman jewelry, worth $60,000, was found listed for $48 on eBay. The post British Museum Recovers Nearly Half of Its 1,500 Missing Objects appeared first on Artnet News.

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Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality

Artnet News

We spoke with the Ugandan artist about his blue-hued, metaphysical paintings. The post Artist Ian Mwesiga Crafts Seductive, Eerie Paintings That Challenge Reality appeared first on Artnet News.

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Theft of Bronze Age gold artefacts from UK museum sparks fresh concerns about lack of government investment in sector

The Art Newspaper

A bracelet and torc dating back thousands of years were taken from Cambridgeshire’s Ely Museum last week, shining a light on underfunding and its potential impact on security

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Archaeologists Unearth the Oldest Aboriginal Pottery in Australia

Artnet News

The find refutes long-held beliefs that the Aboriginals did not make pottery. The post Archaeologists Unearth the Oldest Aboriginal Pottery in Australia appeared first on Artnet News.

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Inside the New York Art School That Has Quietly Fueled the Figurative Resurgence

Artnet News

The New York Academy of Art has a low profile but its graduates are deeply involved in the contemporary art world. The post Inside the New York Art School That Has Quietly Fueled the Figurative Resurgence appeared first on Artnet News.

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Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer

Artnet News

France has doubled down on efforts to research the provenance of all remaining Nazi-looted artworks. The post Renoir and Sisley Paintings Returned to Heirs of Jewish Art Dealer appeared first on Artnet News.

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Famed Glass Chapel Designed by Lloyd Wright Will Be Disassembled

Artnet News

The historic building is at threat of "accelerating destruction" due to land movement. The post Famed Glass Chapel Designed by Lloyd Wright Will Be Disassembled appeared first on Artnet News.

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Revealed: This Season’s Auction Consignors, from Influential Financiers to a Storied Gallerist

Artnet News

Major pieces by Joan Mitchell, Frank Stella, and Julie Mehretu are headed to the block next week. The Art Detective knows who is sending them there. The post Revealed: This Season’s Auction Consignors, from Influential Financiers to a Storied Gallerist appeared first on Artnet News.

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The art world's AI dilemma: informed insight from industry experts

The Art Newspaper

The artist Refik Anadol, the museum director Thomas Campbell and the Future Art Ecosystems team at Serpentine share insights on how to thrive while working with artificial intelligence in 2024

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Was Edgar Degas Actually Jack the Ripper? This Dogged TikToker Has a Theory

Artnet News

The Impressionist artist spent time in London, she pointed out, and she has always found his art a bit creepy. The post Was Edgar Degas Actually Jack the Ripper? This Dogged TikToker Has a Theory appeared first on Artnet News.

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A U.K. Show Reflects On the Resilience of the Hong Kong Diaspora

Artnet News

The exhibition at Leeds City Museum charts the histories behind Hong Kongers' mass migration to the U.K. in recent years. The post A U.K. Show Reflects On the Resilience of the Hong Kong Diaspora appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Hunt: Is Caravaggio’s $20 Million Nativity Scene Lost to the Underworld?

Artnet News

The theft of Caravaggio’s nativity scene is one of art history’s most significant crimes. The post The Hunt: Is Caravaggio’s $20 Million Nativity Scene Lost to the Underworld? appeared first on Artnet News.

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Christie’s 20th-Century Art Sale Totals $413 Million, as the Market Exhales with Relief

Artnet News

Except for a fight over a large 1964 Andy Warhol that sold for $35.5 million, it was a relatively uneventful evening. The post Christie’s 20th-Century Art Sale Totals $413 Million, as the Market Exhales with Relief appeared first on Artnet News.

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Monet Leads Sotheby’s $235 Million Modern Art Sale—But Carrington Steals the Show

Artnet News

The 10-minute bidding war for Carrington's surreal masterpiece injected much-needed excitement into an anxious auction season. The post Monet Leads Sotheby’s $235 Million Modern Art Sale—But Carrington Steals the Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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A.I. Flags Renoir and Monet Works As Fakes

Artnet News

The works are among 40 supposed counterfeits flagged by Art Recognition software. The post A.I. Flags Renoir and Monet Works As Fakes appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Bites: Inside the Feverish Dream Sequence Dalí Concocted for Hitchcock

Artnet News

The director sought out the artist for a surreal scene in 1945's "Spellbound." The post Art Bites: Inside the Feverish Dream Sequence Dalí Concocted for Hitchcock appeared first on Artnet News.

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British Museum recovers a further 268 stolen objects

The Art Newspaper

The institution’s chair George Osborne has described the total number of items returned as a result that “few expected”, though more than 800 remain missing

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Australia’s Richest Woman Wants a Museum to Remove an Aboriginal Artist’s Portrait of Her

Artnet News

Gina Rinehart is not pleased with artist Vincent Namatjira’s portrayal, on view at the National Gallery of Australia. The post Australia’s Richest Woman Wants a Museum to Remove an Aboriginal Artist’s Portrait of Her appeared first on Artnet News.

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This Superman Comic Book Is Now the World’s Most Valuable

Artnet News

The inaugural issue of Action Comics introduced the superhero in 1938. The post This Superman Comic Book Is Now the World’s Most Valuable appeared first on Artnet News.

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Is This the Start of a New NFT Boom?

Artnet News

Those three letters may be a 'dirty word right now,' but cryptocurrency is up and digital artworks are gaining fresh attention. The post Is This the Start of a New NFT Boom? appeared first on Artnet News.

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