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'King Dingo': After his portrait of Australia's richest woman stirred controversy, Vincent Namatjira turns his sights on Charles III

The Art Newspaper

The aboriginal artist's portrait of Gina Rinehart made headlines after she called on the National Gallery of Australia to have it removed—now he has painted the British monarch

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Scientists Discover the Secret Ingredient in Rembrandt’s Luminous ‘The Night Watch’

Artnet News

The revelation comes via an ongoing restoration and analysis project. The post Scientists Discover the Secret Ingredient in Rembrandt’s Luminous ‘The Night Watch’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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Steward plans to close Carney Hospital, Nashoba Valley Medical Center

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Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales process. The bankrupt company said it will shutter the hospitals by the end of August. Steward Health Care said Friday that it is closing two of its Massachusetts hospitals — Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer — that received no qualified bids in its sales

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“Spring Extravaganza” Sale at Marion

Maine Antique Digest

Marion Antique Auctions, Marion, Massachusetts Photos courtesy Marion Antique Auctions Marion Antique Auctions held its “Spring Extravaganza” sale May 4 in the Marion, Massachusetts, gallery. The sale was live, with about 60 bidders in the room at various times. Staff were on the phones and executing left and online bids.

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Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met

The Magazine Antiques

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s American Wing celebrates its centennial anniversary with a reinstallation. The post Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Current and coming: New-look Wang Galleries at the Met was first posted on July 10, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Announcing the 2024 AMM Awards honorees!

The Mid-West Museum Association

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 AMM Awards ! We look forward to celebrating their tremendous accomplishments during the conference in Indianapolis next week and virtual events to take place this fall. Best Practices Award Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA In 2022, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh (CMP) and Hosanna House , a nonprofit with a mission to end a life cycle of poverty while helping individuals reach maximum potential, launched the Center for Av

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‘You’re right! This is Native land’: New site-specific sculptures in Maine centre Indigenous experiences and relationships with the land

The Art Newspaper

At the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, sculptures by Anna Tsouhlarakis and Shane Perley-Dutcher are part of a push to advocate for environmental and social justice

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Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, dies at 82

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Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics. Connors was a founding partner of advertising giant Hill, Holliday and a Boston power broker with a far-reaching legacy in philanthropy, business and politics.

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History Lessons for Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Freeman’s | Hindman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Photos courtesy Freeman’s | Hindman Americana sales at Freeman’s | Hindman often provide some history lessons.

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The SAA Foundation Awards Recipients to Attend 2024 ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference

Society of American Archivists

July 23, 2024 —The Society of American Archivists (SAA) Foundation is delighted to announce the recipients of the SAA Foundation 2024 Annual Meeting Award. Nineteen exceptional individuals have been selected to receive travel funds to attend the upcoming ARCHIVES*RECORDS Conference in Chicago, IL.

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Curious Objects: The “Confirmed Bachelor” Who Forever Changed American Homes

The Magazine Antiques

Host Benjamin Miller digs into the history of Beauport, the Gilded-Age mansion perched on a rock ledge overlooking Massachusetts’s Gloucester Harbor. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> The “Confirmed Bachelor” Who Forever Changed American Homes appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: The “Confirmed Bachelor” Who Forever Changed American Homes was first posted on July 3, 2024 at 12:24 pm. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of

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Why there is no case for returning the Mona Lisa to Italy

The Art Newspaper

An archaeologist’s claim this week that illicit actions have led the painting to be in France mirrors that made by the man who stole it more than a century ago—and it is entirely false

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New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return

Artnet News

Nicholas Cullinan became director of the British Museum in March. The post New British Museum Director Proposes ‘Lending Library’ to Address Parthenon Marbles Return appeared first on Artnet News.

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Atop MGH, psychedelics scientists grow plants that could change your mind

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The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans. They're hoping to answer profound questions about what the plants might teach us about consciousness and whether they can help develop new psychiatric drugs. The researchers are using stem cell technology to create what they call "mini brains" and test how psychoactive substances may affect humans.

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The 5 most valuable sought after sterling silver flatware patterns

Sarasota Antique Buyers

Sterling silver dinnerware has a rich and illustrious history, and sterling silver flatware is essential to any antique sterling silver set. In addition to their functional use at the dinner table, sterling silver flatware pieces are highly prized collectibles that can hold significant value. Often, families pass down sterling silver flatware sets from generation to generation.

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Army 250: Lifting up the U.S. Army’s Story

Conservation - American Association for State and

By Dan Vallone, Founder of Army 250 The Army was America before America was America. On June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was issued, the U.S. Army was born. On this date, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution that created a national Army of “six companies of expert riflemen” that was to join the forces gathered near Boston.

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Investors with Advisors Plan to Retire Earlier, Survey Finds

Private Wealth

The Northwestern Mutual survey found that advisors breed confidence among their clients.

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An uncensored triumph for Barbara Carrasco's Los Angeles mural

The Art Newspaper

Four decades after refusing to sanitise her depiction of the city’s history, the artist will see her giant mural, and all its 51 vignettes of scenes and people, installed in the LA Natural History Museum’s new entrance pavilion

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4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru

Artnet News

Intricate carvings depicting ancient gods adorn much of the structure. The post 4,000-Year-Old Temple Predating Machu Picchu Unearthed in Peru appeared first on Artnet News.

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Inside a 40-year effort to protect a tiny wild orchid

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The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them. The small whorled pogonia is a rare orchid found only in the Northeastern U.S. There are just about 3,000 in the entire world, most in New England, and conservationists are weighing how to best protect them.

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2024 SAA Election Results

Society of American Archivists

July 15, 2024 —The results of SAA's 2024 election are in!

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Beloved Art Oasis Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Destruction

Artnet News

With demolition looming, the New York park is launching a letter-writing campaign and exhausting all of its legal options. The post Beloved Art Oasis Elizabeth Street Garden Faces Destruction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory

Artnet News

Henry VIII courted his doomed second wife at her family castle in Kent. The post Anne Boleyn’s Childhood Home Is Restored to Its Tudor Glory appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Spirit of Art Nouveau Awakens in Australia’s Biggest Alphonse Mucha Exhibition

Artnet News

The comprehensive show is on view at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The post The Spirit of Art Nouveau Awakens in Australia’s Biggest Alphonse Mucha Exhibition appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza

Artnet News

Even the Mona Lisa escaped the Louvre to watch it unfold. The post The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Was an Art-Filled Extravaganza appeared first on Artnet News.

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You Should Know Linder, the Art World’s Original Punk Provocateur

Artnet News

The radical feminist artist will be the subject of a major retrospective at the Hayward Gallery in London in early 2025. The post You Should Know Linder, the Art World’s Original Punk Provocateur appeared first on Artnet News.

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Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo

Artnet News

The work was found about 14 miles from where it was originally hung in the 1500s. The post Historian Identifies Lost Henry VIII Portrait in Background of Social Media Photo appeared first on Artnet News.

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8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery

Artnet News

It’s a crucial relationship, so it’s vital to understand the terms before signing on the dotted line. The post 8 Questions Artists Should Ask Before Signing With a Gallery appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kandinsky’s Roving Creative Journey Comes to Life in Amsterdam

Artnet News

"Kandinsky" at the H'ART Museum brings together 60 of the painter's masterpieces. The post Kandinsky’s Roving Creative Journey Comes to Life in Amsterdam appeared first on Artnet News.

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Three Valuable Paintings at a Berlin Museum End Up for Sale Against Late Donor’s Wishes

Artnet News

Two Warhols and a Twombly that Erich Marx bequeathed to Hamburger Bahnhof have hit the art market in in New York. The post Three Valuable Paintings at a Berlin Museum End Up for Sale Against Late Donor’s Wishes appeared first on Artnet News.

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Ghanaian Curator Joseph Awuah-Darko Sued for Non-Payment of $266,527

Artnet News

The accusations follow previous concerns surrounding speculation at the Noldor Artist Residency, founded by Awuah-Darko. The post Ghanaian Curator Joseph Awuah-Darko Sued for Non-Payment of $266,527 appeared first on Artnet News.

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Jim Carrey Sends His Collection of Art and Modern Design to Auction

Artnet News

The sale at Bonhams L.A. spans artworks, design objects, and photography. The post Jim Carrey Sends His Collection of Art and Modern Design to Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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Kansas Is Getting an Immersive Museum, Complete With a Digital Art Wing

Artnet News

The museum anticipates up to 175,000 visitors per year. The post Kansas Is Getting an Immersive Museum, Complete With a Digital Art Wing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Oldest example of figurative art found in Indonesian cave

The Art Newspaper

The picture depicting a wild pig and a trio of human figures dates from 51,000 years ago, according to researchers, and suggests that Europe was not the birthplace of cave art

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Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab

Artnet News

Two sculptors had tried and failed to chisel something out of the block—until Michelangelo stepped up. The post Art Bites: Michelangelo’s ‘David’ Was Carved Out of a Flawed Marble Slab appeared first on Artnet News.

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Shahzia Sikander statue promoting women's justice at University of Houston beheaded

The Art Newspaper

In the shadow of anti-abortion protests lambasting the artist's sculpture as "Satanic", Sikander's bronze 2023 work 'Witness' was beheaded early Monday morning

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Do Art History Majors Really Face the Worst Job Prospects of Any Profession?

Artnet News

Art History majors face an unemployment rate of 8 percent, a new study has found. The post Do Art History Majors Really Face the Worst Job Prospects of Any Profession? appeared first on Artnet News.

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