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Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring

DailyDAC

Bankruptcy valuation of a debtor plays an integral part in bankruptcy, from debtor-in-possession financing, confirmation and how much creditors are paid. The post Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring appeared first on DailyDAC.

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In His Latest Role, Johnny Depp Tries His Hand at Art, With a Big Show of Stuff in New York

Artnet News

The immersive exhibition brings together artworks the actor has created over the decades. The post In His Latest Role, Johnny Depp Tries His Hand at Art, With a Big Show of Stuff in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paul Lowe, conflict photographer and teacher lauded for Sarajevo siege photographs, dies, aged 61

The Art Newspaper

Acclaimed photojournalist's teenage son charged with his murder on a popular hiking trail near Los Angeles

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For your listening pleasure, 40 years of R&B romance on the radio in Boston

Wbur

Since 1984, René Marchando has been behind the mic as the host of his own radio show, "For Your Pleasure." WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Marchando to hear more about his 40 years on the Boston airwaves. Since 1984, René Marchando has been behind the mic as the host of his own radio show, "For Your Pleasure." WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Marchando to hear more about his 40 years on the Boston airwaves.

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November 2024: Antiquing Online

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

One of the most beloved aspects of antiquing, collecting, and thrifting is what we collectors call “the hunt”; knowing that your next great find is still out there just waiting [.] The post November 2024: Antiquing Online appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain

Artnet News

New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III. The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News.

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Indonesia's national museum reopens after devastating fire

The Art Newspaper

Exhibition of 2,500 repatriated objects, including the "Lombok treasure", inaugurates the newly refurbished space

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2024 Awards Announcement

SPNHC

by Tim White Early Career Award Mariana Di GiacomoNatural History Conservator, Yale Peabody Museum, New Haven, CT 06511 USA The SPNHC Early Career Award is given to a member at an early stage in their career, or at an early stage in their involvement with SPNHC, who has demonstrated great potential for leadership through innovative… Source

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Dalí’s Rare Watercolors Resurface in an Immersive Show—Save for One Long-Lost Piece

Artnet News

Five watercolors were created for a notorious opera, but one never made it to the museum where the others reside. The post Dalí’s Rare Watercolors Resurface in an Immersive Show—Save for One Long-Lost Piece appeared first on Artnet News.

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Court pauses eviction of popular New York sculpture garden

The Art Newspaper

Elizabeth Street Garden can stay open for two more weeks as volunteers try to prevent its demolition

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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

Invaluable

Colonial American silver salt spoons, and cream ladle. Sold for $156.25 USD via Charlton Hall (July 2020). The art of silversmithing is perhaps one of the most spectacular legacies handed down among the many creative pursuits of American colonists. From the earliest forms introduced in the 17th century that borrowed from European traditions to the 18th-century examples that showcased American makers forging their own path, colonial American silver set the bar high for those who followed.

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Webinar – Natural History Collections and Repatriation: When Does NAGPRA Apply?

SPNHC

Natural History Collections and Repatriation: When Does NAGPRA Apply?Date: November 7, 2024Time: 3:00-4:00 PM Eastern TimeCo-hosts: Natural Science Collections Alliance, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections, American Institute of Biological Sciences This webinar will be recorded.

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A Major Paris Show Reveals Jackson Pollock’s Early Struggles with Picasso

Artnet News

Before the American painter found his trademark drip technique, he labored to absorb the lessons of the Spaniard's oeuvre. The post A Major Paris Show Reveals Jackson Pollock’s Early Struggles with Picasso appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dana-Fiona Armour wins Sigg Art Prize for work that integrates artificial intelligence

The Art Newspaper

German artist-researcher receives €10,000 award for “Alvinella Ophia”, depicting a hybrid serpent creature’s exploration of a dystopian desert future

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The Salvation Army: Serving Families and Collectors

WorthPoint

In the vintage community, the range of interests seems nearly endless. Thrifters and pickers sometimes share good locations or videos of their “hauls,” and many collectors have formed clubs and meet-up groups to foster connections between collectors. One of the most well-known places to source vintage items or other collectibles is The Salvation Army.

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

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Modernism has permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the architecture of our buildings to the visual designs we admire and the furniture we use. This pivotal movement influenced art, design, literature, and philosophy, leading to an immense cultural transformation worldwide. But what exactly is Modernism, and why and how has it impacted the world as we know it today?

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Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show

Artnet News

It's the first close look at the Dutch master and his relationship with his pupil and competitor Samuel van Hoogstraten. The post Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Indefensible’: fossil fuel extraction at Unesco sites set to rise by more than 70% in coming decades, says report

The Art Newspaper

A study by Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO) research group states that fossil fuel activities within Unesco sites across the world are due to produce 11.

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Curious Objects: From Barn to Yarn: The story of spinning wheels, with Heavenly Bresser

The Magazine Antiques

In this episode of our podcast Curious Objects, host Ben Miller speaks with knit maven Heavenly Bresser, founder of the store Heavenly Knitchet and devotee of ye olde spinning wheel. The post <em>Curious Objects:</em> From Barn to Yarn: The story of spinning wheels, with Heavenly Bresser appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Curious Objects: From Barn to Yarn: The story of spinning wheels, with Heavenly Bresser was first posted on October 16, 2024 at 5:49 pm. ©2021 "

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Virtual reality meets music in an inventor's cosmic dream

Wbur

Bill Sebastian built his first "visual synthesizer" in the 1970s and performed it onstage with the pioneering jazz musician Sun Ra. Now, with the advancement of virtual reality, he plays his Outerspace Visual Communicator for audiences at the Boston Immersive Music Festival. Bill Sebastian built his first "visual synthesizer" in the 1970s and performed it onstage with the pioneering jazz musician Sun Ra.

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A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale

Artnet News

The autonomous artist, built by Mario Klingemann, is offering six works at the auction house. The post A.I. Art Sensation Botto Rings in Its Third Year With a Sotheby’s Sale appeared first on Artnet News.

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Long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum partially opens—but Tutankhamun Gallery remains closed

The Art Newspaper

Some of the galleries in the museum near the Giza pyramids are now open to the public

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Exhibitions: Divine Messengers

The Magazine Antiques

Old World melds with new at the New Mexico Museum of Art. The post Exhibitions: Divine Messengers appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Exhibitions: Divine Messengers was first posted on October 14, 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.

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Sonny Angels: Tiny Dolls Bringing Big Joy to Collectors

WorthPoint

A big appeal of Sonny Angels is the dolls’ “blind-box” packaging and collectors not knowing what variation they’re going to get. If you buy a Sonny Angel from the Fruit Series, for example, you won’t know if it’s this coveted Strawberry doll or the common DragonFruit until you open the box. With their cherub-like features and sunny dispositions, Sonny Angels are some of the hottest dolls on the market, and they are capturing the hearts of Generation Z.

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‘I, Robot’ Director Calls Out Elon Musk’s Tesla for Ripping Off His Designs

Artnet News

Tesla's latest prototypes were unveiled at an event called "We, Robot." The post ‘I, Robot’ Director Calls Out Elon Musk’s Tesla for Ripping Off His Designs appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Basel Paris's new incarnation at the Grand Palais is lifting spirits high

The Art Newspaper

The Paris fair's third edition will welcome 195 galleries—41 more than last year—from 42 countries

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Books: Monuments Man

The Magazine Antiques

Nazi-Era Provenance of Museum Collections: A Research Guide by Jacques Schuhmacher The post Books: Monuments Man appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Books: Monuments Man was first posted on October 16, 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.

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SAA Presents: Preparing to Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary

Society of American Archivists

October 17, 2024 —In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding. This once-in-a-generation moment offers repositories, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions an amazing chance to share their stories. If you are considering commemorating the Semiquincentennial in 2026, then join SAA for a conversation with American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) staff member Madeleine Rosenberg.

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DNA Analysis Sheds New Light on Christopher Columbus’s Mysterious Origins

Artnet News

New genetic research has revealed that the famed explorer was part Jewish. The post DNA Analysis Sheds New Light on Christopher Columbus’s Mysterious Origins appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paula Rego paintings replace royal portrait at No.10 Downing Street

The Art Newspaper

In a major re-hang, scenes from Rego’s mural Crivelli’s Garden have appeared in place of portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh

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Folk Art Collection of Lisa Whittington

Maine Antique Digest

William Smith Auctions, Plainfield, New Hampshire Photos courtesy William Smith Auctions William Smith Auctions’ single-owner estate auction July 31 held live in the Plainfield, New Hampshire, gallery brought to market the tightly curated folk art collection of Elizabeth “Lisa” Greeley Whittington of Roxboro, North Carolina.

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Ever Dreamed of Owning a Picasso? His Ceramics Are a Surprisingly Affordable Entry Point for Collecting

Artnet Auctions

Several works by the acclaimed artist are highlights of the Artnet Auctions 40 Under 10 Sale. The post Ever Dreamed of Owning a Picasso? His Ceramics Are a Surprisingly Affordable Entry Point for Collecting appeared first on Artnet News.

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Bosnian Man Brings Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ to Life as a Sprawling Park

Artnet News

Halim Zukic hopes to turn the park into a tourist destination. The post Bosnian Man Brings Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ to Life as a Sprawling Park appeared first on Artnet News.

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The unmissable museum shows during Art Basel Paris

The Art Newspaper

From a canon-reshaping survey of Surrealism to an unearthing of the zombie myth

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A Big Sale with Some Big Prices

Maine Antique Digest

Nye & Company Auctioneers, Bloomfield, New Jersey Photos courtesy Nye & Company Auctioneers There seemed to be more three-day Americana sales in the fall of 2024 than ever before.

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New book lays out optimistic possibilities for climate future, asking 'What if we get it right?'

Wbur

Marine biologist and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson turns the gloom and doom surrounding climate predictions on its head, laying out what the future could look like if we scale up efforts to fight global warming and ecosystem destruction. Marine biologist and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson turns the gloom and doom surrounding climate predictions on its head, laying out what the future could look like if we scale up efforts to fight global warming and ecosystem destr

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Archaeologists in China Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Jade ‘Dragon’

Artnet News

The carved jade is typical of Hongshan Neolithic culture. The post Archaeologists in China Uncover 5,000-Year-Old Jade ‘Dragon’ appeared first on Artnet News.

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