October, 2024

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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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An open letter from the National Museum Directors' Council: 'These attacks have to stop'

The Art Newspaper

The leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums highlight the "enormous stress for colleagues at every level of an organisation" and "visitors who now no longer feel safe" following series of protester attacks on museum works

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

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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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Relics from the Lincoln assassination topped estimates at RR Auction

Auction Central News

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Two important relics from the 1865 assassination of President Abraham Lincoln exceeded their estimates at RR Auction on September 28. Complete results from the 98-lot sale are available at LiveAuctioneers. Selling for more than its high estimate was a fourth-issue ‘wanted’ broadside poster published by the War Department in April of 1865, […] The post Relics from the Lincoln assassination topped estimates at RR Auction appeared first on Auction Central News.

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

Invaluable

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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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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Furious with new Mass. gun laws, opponents take fight to court and the public

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The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S. Supreme Court. The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S.

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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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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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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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Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now

Artnet News

The authors of Artnet's Asia Pivot newsletter profile Japan's Yu Nishimura, South Korea's Hyunsun Jeon, and more. The post Talentspotter: 5 Fast-Emerging Painters from Asia to Know Now appeared first on Artnet News.

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British photographer Rankin’s advertising agency files for bankruptcy amid tough 'shift in the creative landscape'

The Art Newspaper

Rankin, who has photographed David Bowie and Queen Elizabeth II among others, says the last two years have been "massively challenging" due to reduced budgets and losing work to programmatic and AI-based solutions

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Special program in Boston trains residents to become solar workers

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As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy. As Massachusetts needs thousands more solar workers in order to meet climate goals, the SHINE program recruits people from neighborhoods that have high environmental burdens but have been under-represented in the green economy.

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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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Ruby Lane

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

The post Ruby Lane appeared first on The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles.

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Remembering Indigenous People’s History

Conservation - American Association for State and

By Megan Spainhour, AASLH Membership and Office Coordinator Monday, October 14th is celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day, and so today we also honor the numerous indigenous museums around the country, many of them AASLH members. In 1977, a discussion began among the members of The International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas to replace Columbus Day with a celebration to be known as Indigenous Peoples Day.

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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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New Niki de Saint Phalle documentary chronicles her personal struggles and aesthetic triumphs

The Art Newspaper

Michiko Matsumoto’s film “Viva Nicki”, which recently premiered at the Vancouver International Film Festival, also attests to the artist’s enduring popularity in Japan

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Once a bridge to a bachelor's, Mass. community colleges have become career training centers

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The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past. The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past.

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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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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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‘Do Not Keep Digging!’: Treasure Hunt for Famed Golden Owl Ends After 30 Years

Artnet News

Some 200,000 "owlers" have searched for decades for a statuette of an owl hidden somewhere in France. It has now been found. The post ‘Do Not Keep Digging!’: Treasure Hunt for Famed Golden Owl Ends After 30 Years appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Bites: The Woman Who Introduced Van Gogh to the World

Artnet News

Jo van Gogh realized that Vincent's personal story was as compelling as his paintings. The post Art Bites: The Woman Who Introduced Van Gogh to the World appeared first on Artnet News.

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Legendary Mummy Portrait Hits the Market With a Seven-Figure Price Tag

Artnet News

The portrait is going up for sale at Frieze London. The post Legendary Mummy Portrait Hits the Market With a Seven-Figure Price Tag appeared first on Artnet News.

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Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Had Her U.S. Museum Debut Abruptly Canceled. Now, She’s Focused on the Future

Artnet News

The abstract painter was one of the earliest self-taught pioneers of digital art in the 1980s. The post Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby Had Her U.S. Museum Debut Abruptly Canceled. Now, She’s Focused on the Future appeared first on Artnet News.

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Sunny Art Basel Paris Cuts Through Art-Market Clouds, as Dealers Hawk Eight-Figure Art

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White Cube sold a $9.5 million Julie Mehretu, and Hauser and Wirth has a Kazimir Malevich priced at several times that. The post Sunny Art Basel Paris Cuts Through Art-Market Clouds, as Dealers Hawk Eight-Figure Art appeared first on Artnet News.

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

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

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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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Dancer Alvin Ailey Comes Into Full Focus in Stunning, Genre-Blurring Whitney Show

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The pioneering choreographer's work being celebrated via performances, music, videos, and a plethora of contemporary art. The post Dancer Alvin Ailey Comes Into Full Focus in Stunning, Genre-Blurring Whitney Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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James McNeill Whistler’s ‘The Peacock Room’ Is a Glittering Masterpiece With a Dark History

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The Peacock Room, now in the collection of the National Museum of Asian Art, has a surprisingly fractious history. A new exhibition "Ruffled Feathers" in D.C. delves into the interior's complex genesis. The post James McNeill Whistler’s ‘The Peacock Room’ Is a Glittering Masterpiece With a Dark History appeared first on Artnet News.

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Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork

Artnet News

Oops, those were Alexandre Lavet's hand-painted beer cans. The post Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork appeared first on Artnet News.

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Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting

Artnet News

"All our greatest pictures," said a curator, "are small pictures." The post Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Greenhouse Effect: Art Basel Paris Gets a Warm Welcome at the Grand Palais

Artnet News

There was an air of renewed optimism and reinvigoration at the opening VIP day as Paris Art Basel settles into its new Grand Palais base. The post The Greenhouse Effect: Art Basel Paris Gets a Warm Welcome at the Grand Palais appeared first on Artnet News.

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An Expansive New Surrealism Show Celebrates 100 Years Of Artistic Revolution

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Featuring more than 500 objects, the Centre Pompidou's "Surrealism" show explores the global reach and diversity of the artistic movement. The post An Expansive New Surrealism Show Celebrates 100 Years Of Artistic Revolution appeared first on Artnet News.

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Tove Jansson’s Beloved Moomins Turn 80 With a Major Exhibition in Helsinki

Artnet News

The show also features murals and public artworks Jansson created in her hometown of Helsinki. The post Tove Jansson’s Beloved Moomins Turn 80 With a Major Exhibition in Helsinki appeared first on Artnet News.

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Iconic Magritte Work Could Set a New Record at Christie’s

Artnet News

The auction house is selling a handful of key Surrealist works, including Magritte's famed streetscape. The post Iconic Magritte Work Could Set a New Record at Christie’s appeared first on Artnet News.