Sainsbury Wing contractors find 1990 letter from donor anticipating their demolition of false columns
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 27, 2024
Work on foyer reveals John Sainsbury’s note buried in extension to London’s National Gallery
August, 2024
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Ancient Babylonian Tablets Are Finally Deciphered. They’re Full of Bad News
Artnet News
AUGUST 9, 2024
The tablets date back 4,000 years. The post Ancient Babylonian Tablets Are Finally Deciphered. They’re Full of Bad News appeared first on Artnet News.
The Art Elevator Episode #43: Tanzy Ward on Preserving Black Material Culture
Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 14, 2024
We were so honored to have Tanzy Ward return for a second appearance on The Art Elevator podcast ! In this new episode, Tanzy discusses: -The inspiration and process of writing her second book "Unsung Portraits: Anonymous Images of Black Victorians and Early 20th Century Ancestors" -Her scholarship and how she actively engages with artifacts of self-representation in portraits, in fashion, and in jewelry to illuminate and give voice back to individuals who haven't always been included in histori
School maintenance takes no summer break: The staffers behind every fresh start
Wbur
AUGUST 15, 2024
For some school services staff, summer break is their busy season. Here's how they're preparing schools for the new year. For some school services staff, summer break is their busy season. Here's how they're preparing schools for the new year.
How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th
American Association for State and Local History
AUGUST 23, 2024
How Gen Z Wants to Celebrate America’s 250th – By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO “The United States turns 250 years old in 2026. Gen Z will write its next chapter.” For all AASLH has done to encourage thoughtful planning for the nation’s 250th, we still have work to do to get younger people involved. So far, we have primarily relied on highlighting approaches from history organizations that are connecting well to Gen Z or shared strategies from our colleagues at Made By U
Seven Opportunities for Rhode Island Artists
Michael Rose Fine Art
AUGUST 12, 2024
Summer tends to be a slow period for artist opportunities, but there are still calls for art and sources for funding. Below is a brief compilation of seven opportunities for Rhode Island artists open in late summer of 2024. Three are for competitive juried exhibitions at different venues, three are for funding opportunities, and one is for a workforce training program.
US artists score victory in landmark AI copyright case
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 14, 2024
A federal judge in California has blocked an attempt by several AI companies to have portions of a copyright case dismissed
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The Art Elevator Podcast Episode #42: Toad Atelier on Midcentury Modern Collecting
Artifactual History Appraisal
AUGUST 6, 2024
To accompany the exhibition "Selections from the Toad Atelier Collection" at Larissa Wild Fine Art , our latest episode of The Art Elevator Podcast is a conversation with Alexander and Vanessa Wendl of Toad Atelier discussing their collecting journey, philosophy, and the launch of their new membership. The episode can be enjoyed on multiple platforms including Spotify and YouTube , and the full show notes can be read here.
Healey: State to take control of St. Elizabeth's, tentative deals reached for other Steward hospitals
Wbur
AUGUST 16, 2024
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will to take over bankrupt Steward Health Care's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by eminent domain, and facilitate the transition of the hospital to a new owner. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will to take over bankrupt Steward Health Care's St. Elizabeth's Medical Center by eminent domain, and facilitate the transition of the hospital to a new owner.
Antique Collecting magazine – new issue out soon
Antique Collecting
AUGUST 19, 2024
In the latest issue of Antique Collecting magazine – subscribe now to get it each month – we celebrate the The post Antique Collecting magazine – new issue out soon appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Current and coming: Modernism in Ogunquit, Maine
The Magazine Antiques
AUGUST 21, 2024
The Ogunquit Museum of American Art exhibits Russell Cheney’s domestic scenes. The post Current and coming: Modernism in Ogunquit, Maine appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: Modernism in Ogunquit, Maine was first posted on August 21, 2024 at 9:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.
More than 1,100 works by 400 artists: how the National Gallery collection will be redisplayed
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 4, 2024
In May 2025, after a nine-month programme of refurbishing, redesigning and relighting rooms, a new interpretation of the museum will be unveiled
Here Are Some of Our Favorite ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ of Art History
Artnet News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cats and women have been linked in visual culture since Ancient Egypt. The post Here Are Some of Our Favorite ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ of Art History appeared first on Artnet News.
Barszo modern-era playset collection leads the charge at Bodnar’s August 29
Auction Central News
AUGUST 17, 2024
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ — Just as Louis Marx is considered the father of the classic postwar playset — a boxed collection of plastic figures, accessories, and structures centered around an event, place, or time in history — so too is Ron Barzso for the modern era. He created a series of playsets beginning in the […] The post Barszo modern-era playset collection leads the charge at Bodnar’s August 29 appeared first on Auction Central News.
Champagne wishes and caviar dreams with 'The Queen of Versailles'
Wbur
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Broadway-bound musical reunites Kristin Chenoweth and musical composer Stephen Schwartz, who previously worked together on “Wicked.” The Broadway-bound musical reunites Kristin Chenoweth and musical composer Stephen Schwartz, who previously worked together on “Wicked.
Suffolk hoard of Roman coins at Noonans
Antique Collecting
AUGUST 23, 2024
A hoarde of Roman coins from the Claudian invasion of Britain, unearthed in the grounds of Helmingham Hall in Suffolk, The post Suffolk hoard of Roman coins at Noonans appeared first on Antique Collecting.
What can we learn from the “Museum of Awesome”?
The Mid-West Museum Association
AUGUST 16, 2024
For the last two years, AMM Executive Director Charity Counts has asked conference attendees to help envision a “Museum of Awesome” using a visual brainstorming activity. Attendees both years were offered a few question prompts to consider and then invited to sketch or write their ideas on a blank drawing of a “museum.” In this post, Charity summarizes what she’s learned from their responses.
Rothko Chapel closes due to hurricane damage
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 15, 2024
The popular pilgrimage site for fans of Abstract Expressionism was damaged during Hurricane Beryl last month
Huge! The Sacred Prehistoric Site That Is Older Than the Pyramids
Artnet News
AUGUST 16, 2024
The nearly 15,000-square-foot mound was built 1,000 years before Stonehenge and 500 years before the Great Pyramids of Giza. The post Huge! The Sacred Prehistoric Site That Is Older Than the Pyramids appeared first on Artnet News.
Field notes: Facing Forward
The Magazine Antiques
AUGUST 9, 2024
An exploration of the Big Apple's past at the New-York Historical Society. The post Field notes: Facing Forward appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Field notes: Facing Forward was first posted on August 9, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
AASLH Announces Dr. Rex M. Ellis as 2024 Award of Distinction Winner
American Association for State and Local History
AUGUST 2, 2024
AASLH Announces Dr. Rex M. Ellis as 2024 Award of Distinction Winner The American Association for State and Local History is pleased to announce that Dr. Rex M. Ellis has been honored with the association’s Award of Distinction. This personal award is given infrequently and only in recognition of long and very distinguished individual service. Recipients are noted for their contributions to the field of state and local history and are recognized nationally as leaders in the profession.
Salvador Dali’s ‘Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah)’ leads our five lots to watch
Auction Central News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Salvador Dali, ‘Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah)’ DANIA BEACH, FL – In 1980, Salvador Dali (1904-1989) issued a 250-piece run of his Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah), a 20in-tall replica of his 16ft version gracing the entrance to the Ben Gurion Airport near Lod, Israel. His iconic design is world renowned, making this limited edition run of […] The post Salvador Dali’s ‘Menorat Hashalom (Peace Menorah)’ leads our five lots to watch appeared first on Auction Central News.
Expanding Outreach Through a Reimagined Permanent Exhibit: Historic Crossroads Center
The Mid-West Museum Association
AUGUST 6, 2024
In this interview with Marshall County Historical Society, we learn about their how the museum has leveraged its new Historic Crossroads Center has transformed visitor experience and expanded the museum’s outreach efforts, as well as unpack their lessons-learned and hopes for the future. Could you share a little bit about your organization, its size, and the audiences you serve?
Former Frieze fair chief Victoria Siddall appointed director of London's National Portrait Gallery
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 28, 2024
Siddall will take up the role this autumn, becoming the first-ever woman to hold the position
A New Exhibition Uncorks Leonardo da Vinci’s Little-Known Relationship With Scent
Artnet News
AUGUST 24, 2024
The show also delves into the world of Renaissance perfumery. The post A New Exhibition Uncorks Leonardo da Vinci’s Little-Known Relationship With Scent appeared first on Artnet News.
Essential Questions
The Magazine Antiques
AUGUST 5, 2024
The American Folk Art Museum confronts viewers with the thorny matter of art and mental illness. The post Essential Questions appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Essential Questions was first posted on August 5, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.
Fairground art collection set to sell
Antique Collecting
AUGUST 8, 2024
A collection of fairground art and memorabilia, representing one man’s 40-year collecting obsession, will be offered at Bonhams New Bond The post Fairground art collection set to sell appeared first on Antique Collecting.
Haradin family collection of cast-iron mechanical banks beat top estimates on key items at RSL
Auction Central News
AUGUST 24, 2024
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ — With a whopping 422 lots of top-tier material — much of which had not appeared on the open market in decades — the Haradin family collection of antique cast-iron mechanical banks sold August 3 at RSL in a largely strong auction. Several highly anticipated lots blew past their high estimates, while […] The post Haradin family collection of cast-iron mechanical banks beat top estimates on key items at RSL appeared first on Auction Central News.
Sonia Boyce, Maria Balshaw and Grayson Perry join campaign to advance the study of art history
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 9, 2024
The Art History Now project sees over 90 big names share new reflections on what art history means to them
The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The London museum has a remarkable archive and library, available to all, and a research strategy that includes the opening of a new research centre in 2028
‘The greatest theft in history’: a new exhibition in Amsterdam offers an unprecedented account of Nazi looting
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 19, 2024
The two-part show reveals like never before how theft was used as a means of erasing Jewish identity, writes Ambassador (ret) Stuart E.
London's prestigious Courtauld Institute to create British art centre with $12m donation
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 6, 2024
US-based Manton Foundation's gift will establish a research facility and "intellectual hub" at Somerset House
Heavy rains cause partial collapse of ancient pyramid in Mexico
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 9, 2024
Authorities said that significant precipitation amid a severe drought had undermined the Purépecha structure at Ihuatzio
The world’s oldest printed book and rare ancient manuscripts from the Mogao caves in China to go on show in London
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 5, 2024
We speak to the British Library exhibition curator Melodie Doumy about the Diamond Sutra and other treasures from the Library Cave
Cultural sector must do more to protect heritage, say campaigners, as Unesco sites most at risk from climate change revealed
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 27, 2024
A study by the climate risk firm Climate X has shown how drought, extreme heat and flooding has put historic locations across the world at risk
US National Register of Historic Places adds first home-studio of an African American woman artist
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
The late artist L.V.
Where is Salvator Mundi? In storage in Geneva apparently
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 19, 2024
Will the long lost work end up in a museum run by ex-British Museum chief?
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