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Transportation Modes and Makers in American History

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Transportation Modes and Makers in American History appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles. Transportation is a subject that seems to be always in the news these days and usually for the wrong reasons: train derailments, bridge collapses, overturned tractor trailers, cruise ships running [.]

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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

Scottish-born Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was the most sought-after furniture maker in. Continue Reading The post Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker appeared first on Veritas Art Appraisals & Consulting.

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Seven Grants for New England Artists

Michael Rose Fine Art

With Labor Day comes a reminder that artists too are laborers and the visual arts involves a great deal of hard work that is often underfunded. It sometimes takes some searching to find funding opportunities, but I have assembled a collection of six grants with deadlines coming up that are aimed at artists across New England.

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Seven Opportunities for Rhode Island Artists

Michael Rose Fine Art

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. Emergency Grants range from $100-$500 and are for Providence-based artists impacted by crises.

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Revealed: The Sensational Lives of 6 Overlooked British Women Artists

Artnet News

s great women artists that history forgot. The post Revealed: The Sensational Lives of 6 Overlooked British Women Artists appeared first on Artnet News. A sweeping exhibition at London's Tate Britain spotlights the U.K.'s

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6 Visual Artists Who Dabbled in Jewelry-Making

Invaluable

How Visual Artists Became Jewelry Artists Jewelry-making and art share a long, interwoven history, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that artists discovered the true potential of jewelry as another form of expression. Ray also leveraged the medium to further explore the artistic preoccupations of his career.

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Harmony Korine: 'If life is a movie, every blink could be an edit'

The Art Newspaper

As his paintings go on show at Hauser & Wirth in London, the film-maker, writer and artist tells us about his latest genre-bending output and his biggest influences