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

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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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Crocker Farm Holds 20th-Anniversary Sale

Maine Antique Digest

Crocker Farm, Inc., Sparks, Maryland Photos courtesy Crocker Farm, Inc. “We were really happy with the sale, the quality throughout, and the diversity. I think it bore out in the total,” remarked Mark Zipp of Crocker Farm, Inc., following the family operation’s summer 2024 sale marking the 20th anniversary of the company.

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A photography exhibit about the West Bank ignites tensions in Newton

Wbur

Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse. Protesters effectively shut down a reception for the exhibit, sparking questions about free speech and the role of public libraries in civic discourse.

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

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

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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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The ‘pearly triangle’: neurological investigation reveals secret of Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring

The Art Newspaper

The study also found that when volunteers looked at five works of art in the Hague’s Mauritshuis museum, their brains responded ten times more positively than when they viewed reproductions

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

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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

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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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Long-Lost Artemisia Gentileschi Masterpiece Goes on View After Centuries of Obscurity

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The painting resurfaced at auction in 2001 as a work by the artist's studio, and was recently identified as an original. The post Long-Lost Artemisia Gentileschi Masterpiece Goes on View After Centuries of Obscurity appeared first on Artnet News.

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Was Venice’s Famed Bronze Lion Statue Made in China?

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A new chemical study reveals that the sculpture originates from copper ore deposits in China. The post Was Venice’s Famed Bronze Lion Statue Made in China? appeared first on Artnet News.

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

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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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Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions

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Respected Tibetologists have raised the alarm over the erasure of non-Han cultures in wall texts. The post Researchers Claim Chinese Interference in French Museum Exhibitions appeared first on Artnet News.

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

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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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British Museum’s Splashy New Show on the Silk Road Meets With Controversy

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A much-lauded art historian argues that India gets drastically short shrift in the exhibition, which has elsewhere been met with raves. The post British Museum’s Splashy New Show on the Silk Road Meets With Controversy appeared first on Artnet News.

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Restoration of Famed ‘Rainbow Portrait’ of Queen Elizabeth I Uncovers New Discoveries

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The painting, which depicts an ageless monarch, has returned to the Queen's childhood residence at Hatfield House. The post Restoration of Famed ‘Rainbow Portrait’ of Queen Elizabeth I Uncovers New Discoveries 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

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

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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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President Volodymyr Zelensky visits New York’s Ukrainian Museum, calls for ‘the decolonisation of Ukrainian art’

The Art Newspaper

The Ukrainian president and first lady, who are in New York for the United Nations General Assembly, inaugurated the museum’s major Alexandra Exter exhibition

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An Archaeologist’s 200-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Resurfaces on French Coast

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The message was left by a 19th-century archaeologist excavating the area. The post An Archaeologist’s 200-Year-Old Message in a Bottle Resurfaces on French Coast appeared first on Artnet News.

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Set to Close Amid Controversy

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The building's owners have also been selling off furnishings designed by the architect. The post Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Skyscraper Set to Close Amid Controversy appeared first on Artnet News.

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Long-Lost Diana Statue That Sank With the Titanic Comes to Light on the Ocean Floor

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She had been unseen since she was photographed in 1986. The post Long-Lost Diana Statue That Sank With the Titanic Comes to Light on the Ocean Floor appeared first on Artnet News.

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Dürer Destined for Dumpster Demolishes Estimate at Auction

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An 11-year-old boy saved the piece from oblivion. Only years later did he learn its value. The post Dürer Destined for Dumpster Demolishes Estimate at Auction appeared first on Artnet News.

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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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Museum Elevator Technician Accidentally Throws Out Alexandre Lavet Artwork

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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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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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The Painting That Birthed Impressionism Makes Its Stateside Debut

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Monet's canvas including the word "Impression" in its title unwittingly christened one of art history's most beloved movements. The post The Painting That Birthed Impressionism Makes Its Stateside Debut appeared first on Artnet News.

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Graffiti Artist RAMS Tags the Peak of an Abandoned 44-Story Skyscraper

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The artist had to rappel down the upper levels of the building to leave his mark. The post Graffiti Artist RAMS Tags the Peak of an Abandoned 44-Story Skyscraper appeared first on Artnet News.

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Here Are Some of Our Favorite ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ of Art History

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Cats and women have been linked in visual culture since Ancient Egypt. The post Here Are Some of Our Favorite ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ of Art History appeared first on Artnet News.

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The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event

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About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. The post The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event appeared first on Artnet News.

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Vasari’s Ceiling Masterpiece, Broken Up for Centuries, Is Finally Reunited

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Vasari's painting depicted the five virtues surrounded by cherubs. The post Vasari’s Ceiling Masterpiece, Broken Up for Centuries, Is Finally Reunited appeared first on Artnet News.

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A New Exhibition Uncorks Leonardo da Vinci’s Little-Known Relationship With Scent

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The show also delves into the world of Renaissance perfumery. The post A New Exhibition Uncorks Leonardo da Vinci’s Little-Known Relationship With Scent 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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Fraudster Martin Shkreli Must Surrender His Copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Unique Art Album

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A federal judge in Brooklyn has sided with the crypto collective that currently owns the one-of-a-kind disk. The post Fraudster Martin Shkreli Must Surrender His Copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Unique Art Album appeared first on Artnet News.

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Huge! The Sacred Prehistoric Site That Is Older Than the Pyramids

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The nearly 15,000-square-foot mound was built 1,000 years before Stonehenge and 500 years before the Great Pyramids of Giza. The post Huge! The Sacred Prehistoric Site That Is Older Than the Pyramids appeared first on Artnet News.

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