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In pictures: Art Basel's Unlimited section offers visions of utopia

The Art Newspaper

There is also a healthy dose of textile, performance and painting from the 1960s onwards. It was built in sections over four years: there are people with caravans, an area with the materials needed for the future—such as medicines and food—as well as monuments for the fallen.” Here, Carmine picks some of his favourite works.

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Coastal Chic: Vintage Decor for Beach Cottages

WorthPoint

This time away from the house naturally breeds new decoration notions, whether moving a few paintings around or skipping the throw rugs this summer. Ceramics and glass are sturdy materials, but any vintage wood, metal, or textile item may be vulnerable to the damp and salty air. Happy summer, and happy coastal chic decorating!

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WCG Private Practice Seminar

WCG

Lauren’s research interests include studying the effects of adhesives on cultural materials, diagnostic imaging, and exploring cross-disciplinary adaptive treatment techniques for ephemeral technological materials. Julia Brennan Principal, Caring for Textiles Julia M. Anna holds an M.A.

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Comparing Dynasties: Tang vs. Song Dynasty Art 

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Spanning more than 6 centuries together, this dynastic duo brought to light the brilliance of new modes and materials that set Chinese art on course for its brilliance today. Painting Painting also achieved new heights in the Tang Dynasty. Calligraphy Chinese Painting of Training Beast, Signed by Yan Liben.

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Constructivism: The Intersection of Art and Industry in the Avant-Garde Movement

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Sold for £45,000 via Sotheby’s (November 2017) Founded in 1915 by Vladimir Tatlin and Alexander Rodchenko , Constructivism’s vision was to produce artworks and buildings using modern materials and designs that would awaken the working class to imperialist divisions and inequalities. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

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Ming vs Qing Dynasty Art and Antiques

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The exceptionally varied artistic production of this golden age of Chinese culture, from ceramics to painting and calligraphy can be separated between the two dynasties that share distinct characteristics and artistic achievements that evolved Chinese cultural heritage. Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty (r.1402–1424)

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Textile Art & Racial Identity

MIR Appraisal

Textile has been a rich and important cultural tradition with a long history throughout different regions and peoples of Africa, with many distinctive styles and techniques. The fabrication of textiles by African Americans, particularly quiltmaking, is inexplicably tied with slavery. Beadwork is common in Eastern and Southern Africa.