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How Archaeologists Reconstructed the Hidden World of Ancient Egypt’s Artisans
5 September 2025 @ 10:24 pm
The lives and craft of ancient Egyptian artisans are the subject of a new exhibition at Fitzwilliam Museum.
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At New York Fairs, Dealers Make Last-Minute Pivots, Seeking an Edge
5 September 2025 @ 10:21 pm
One Armory exhibitor signed on two weeks ago; another dropped Frieze Seoul to do it for the first time.
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Forgotten Histories and Fresh Narratives Emerge at Independent 20th Century
5 September 2025 @ 9:06 pm
Discoveries abound at the tightly curated fair.
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The Armory Show’s Hidden Gems: 10 Works Worth Walking in Circles For
5 September 2025 @ 7:04 pm
From sound-making basins to rope altarpieces.
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At Rough-and-Tumble Armory Week, Dealers Switch Teams and a New Boîte Opens
5 September 2025 @ 6:46 pm
Plus, which dealer is selling 21st-century works at Independent 20th Century? And what's the deal with the new art fair Duet?
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At the Open Invitational Micro-Fair, Prices Are Low and Spirits Are High
5 September 2025 @ 5:56 pm
Focusing on artists with disabilities, the fair drew major VIPs in its opening hours.
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Rare Jane Austen Treasures Hit the Auction Block
5 September 2025 @ 5:24 pm
Sotheby's is offering priceless gems from Austen's world, including a letter she penned to her sister and confidant Cassandra.
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Newly Discovered Medieval Text Suggests Shroud of Turin May Not Be What It Seems
5 September 2025 @ 5:04 pm
A Belgian academic has uncovered writings by a 14th-century theologian who called the shroud a "clear" and "patent" fake.
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Collectible Design Fair Rolls Out Bold Visions of Fantasy, Function, and the Future
5 September 2025 @ 2:11 pm
From drag boudoirs to high-tech recliners, Collectible shows design’s full spectrum in New York.
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Armory Show Dealers Tout Early Sales, Urge Optimism
5 September 2025 @ 2:10 pm
One blue-chipper is back, a new sector is grabbing attention, and five- and six-figure deals are getting done.
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