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	Later this month, the Acropolis Museum in Athens will host a unique exhibition, “A Tale of Two Cities.” The exhibition, the first half of which runs until July 16, spotlights millennia-old historical and cultural links between Athens and the Egyptian city of Alexandria, where the second half of the exhibition will be hosted at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Graeco-Roman Museum in October.Mummy Dismembered During Museum Renovations in Mexico




	The exhibition, historical and contemporary in equal measure, is typical of its organizer, the French Egyptian curator and art adviser Nadine Abdel Ghaffar. Nearly 10 years ago, Ghaffar founded the art consultancy Art...

Art Consultancy CulturVator Is Merging the Ancient with the Contemporary to Put Egyptian Art on the Map













	Researchers have identified what they believe is an ancient sand sculpture of a stingray, challenging the established timeline of human artistic expression, according to a new study published in the Rock Art Research journal. Czech Republic Highway Construction Reveals Prehistoric Burial Monument




	A team of experts from Nelson Mandela University and the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity used optically stimulated luminescence dating on the purported artwork, which was previously mistaken for a symmetrical rock formation along South Africa’s coast near Still Bay in 2018. Findings suggest an ammoglyph, or tracing made in sand that subsequently hardened into stone, a theory...

Ancient Stingray Sculpture Proposes New Timeline of Human Artistic Expression













	Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday.As Middling Sotheby's Sale Nets $105 M., Market Watchers Ward Off Talk of London's Waning Importance




	If one were to go by the first-day sales results of last month’s Art Basel, one might come away with the impression that the fair was a relative success. For the megas, that might be true. David Zwirner started the fair by selling a Joan Mitchell diptych for $20 million, and Hauser & Wirth sold its most expensive offering, a $16 million Arshile Gorky work, despite noticing a slowed pace. By the...

A Month from Art Basel, Small and Midsize Galleries Are Adapting to a Slowed-Down Market

Organizers of the Bangkok Art Biennale have named the forty-five local and international artists participating in the event’s fourth edition. Titled “Nurture Gaia” and led by Thai curator and art historian Apinan Poshyananda, who helmed the three previous editions that have taken place since the Biennale’s 2018 founding, this year’s iteration is set to open October 24 and will run through February 25, 2025. The event will center works themed around animism, ecopolitics, and supernatural mysticism and will investigate issues including divine femininity, ecological resilience, biodiversity, and the debate around the concept of “nature versus nurture.”

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	Jacqueline de Jong, a Dutch painter who for six decades remained committed to figuration, even when the art establishment did not value it highly, died on Saturday in Amsterdam following a short illness. She was 85.June Leaf, Influential Artist Whose Work Explored the Possibilities of Figuration, Dies at 94




	“During our time working together, she was a constant source of good humor and cutting brilliance,” wrote her New York gallery, Ortuzar Projects, in its announcement of her passing. “Her spirit and influence will live on through her peers, friends, and family, of which we are honored to be a part.”




	De Jong’s...

Jacqueline de Jong, Painter Who Expanded the Possibilities of Her Medium, Dies at 85

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Etiquette and Miss Emily Post once frowned upon females who sat gap-legged in public. In Virginia, books in school libraries, teen magazines, and older females often suggested that young ladies cross their legs at the ankle while seated.

"Cross your legs at the ankle young lady" is not totally forgotten today

If you’re looking for a warm, familiar, traditional name that has been popular in the US for the past half-century, Joshua could be the name for you. Joshua comes from the Hebrew name "Yehoshua," meaning "God is deliverance." In the Old Testament of the Bible, Joshua was the Israelite leader who succeeded Moses and led the Hebrews to the Promised Land.

Joshua Name Meaning

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As she preps for her new chapter she's stopping by New Orleans for an unforgettable experience. We were introduced to JT as one-half of the dynamic rap duo City Girls. Now, as a solo superstar, she continues to impress with her unique aesthetic and unshakable confidence. Billboard has already appointed the Miami-bred MC as one of the hottest female rappers of the moment. This year, she dominated the Hot 100 with her rumbling anthem “OKAY” and set the club circuit on fire with her celebrated JT’s Coming Tour and now she’s coming to GU Kickback.

Essence Festival 2024: JT Is Bringing City Cinderella Flavor To GU Kickback

Tove Lo reunites with SG Lewis to celebrate love in all its forms with their latest EP, HEAT, on Pretty Swede Records. Get ready to dance in the flames of love as beloved collaborators Tove Lo and SG Lewis team up once again to ignite Pride Month with their scorching new EP, HEAT. Touching down on Pretty Swede Records, this sizzling collection of four tracks is crafted with the intention of empowering everyone to revel in the freedom of love. Representing more than just upbeat melodies and dynamic rhythms, each song is a soundtrack that oozes a fiery spirit of resilience and celebration.

Tove Lo and SG Lewis Turn Up the ‘HEAT’ on Pride Month With New EP

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	Living Computers: Museum + Labs, the South Seattle steward of Paul G. Allen’s collection of vintage computers and internet technology, will officially never reopen following its closure during the 2020 Covid lockdown. But many of its wares will live on, possibly in a collection near you. The Price of a Dollar and the Return of the Collector's Market




	Christie’s and the estate of Allen, who died in 2018, will offer the archaic tech in “Gen One: Innovations from the Paul G. Allen Collection,” a three-part auction series. There will be two online sales, “Firsts: The History of Computing” and “Over the Horizon:...

Paul Allen’s Vintage Computer Museum Shutters, Sends Its Holdings to Auction

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	The Centre Pompidou’s planned Jersey City museum was thrown into jeopardy on Saturday after New Jersey politicians pulled funding from the institution, saying that it was financially untenable.New Jersey Pulls Funding for Centre Pompidou Satellite, Stonewall Monument Unveiled, Teddy Roosevelt's Stolen Pocket Watch Returned, and More: Morning Links for July 1, 2024




	The institution, one of several international satellites run by the Paris-based modern art museum, was first due to begin welcoming visitors in 2024 before its opening date was pushed back a couple years. 




	Formally called the Centre Pompidou x Jersey City, the 58,000-square-foot museum would be the first Centre...

New Jersey Defunds Centre Pompidou’s Jersey City Museum, Saying Project Is ‘No Longer Viable’













	On Friday, performance artist Marina Abramović successfully led the crowd at Glastonbury, a British music festival that attracts more than 200,000 people regularly, in seven minutes of silence, a gesture meant to mark a “dark moment in human history.” Then, later that night, another artist staged a surprise stunt there: Banksy, whose is better known for murals and graffiti-like works that have appeared on city street.Marina Abramovic to Quiet Glastonbury Attendees for Seven Minutes to Mark a 'Dark Moment'




	At Glastonbury, Banksy sent an inflatable raft into the crowd during a set by the British band Idles. Per the Guardian, which...

Banksy Sends Inflatable Migrant Raft into Glastonbury Crowd

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

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	The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)in London has announced a exhibition of all things Taylor Swift—from dresses and cowboy boots to awards and unseen tidbits from her personal archive. It is set to open on July 27, according the Independent.Sotheby's Shuffles Its Deck with Multiple Promotions and Title Swaps in Europe and Asia 




	The free exhibition is titled Taylor Swift: Songbook Trail. According to the museum the show will focus on both her childhood, recording legacy, and rise to superstardom, with 13 distinct stops on the “trail” that correspond to a point in Swift’s career, beginning with her move to Nashville at 14-years-old.




	Among the...

London’s V&A Museum Is Set to Open Taylor Swift Exhibition

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A fight between passengers marred the final night of a Carnival Cruise Line sailing on June 6th. The incident, which unfolded in the Lido Deck dining room onboard the Carnival Paradise, involved a group of women and resulted in thrown chairs and plates.

Cruise Ship Fight Near Buffet Captured on Camera, Passengers Banned for Life

Do you believe in genuine friendship? Finding a loyal and reliable friend is tricky nowadays. Many people are two-faced and like using their loved ones’ weaknesses to attack them.

5 Zodiac Signs That Make The Best Friends













	Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in Breakfast With ARTnews, our daily newsletter about the art world. Sign up here to receive it every weekday.What to See Before (and After) the Tokyo Gendai Art Fair




	While the VIP preview Thursday of Tokyo Gendai’s second edition brought healthy buzz—along with major collectors like Takeo Obayashi, Shunji and Asako Oketa, Yoshiko Mori, Jenny Wang and Simian Wang—the atmosphere on Friday was more subdued. ARTnews took the opportunity to ask galleries how their sales had been so far.




	Two brand-name galleries with Tokyo branches saw robust sales. By the middle of day two, mega-gallery Pace Gallery, a newcomer to the...

Sales Start Slow at Tokyo Gendai, But Founder Magnus Renfrew Is Playing the Long Game

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Folk bands are musical groups that specialize in playing folk music, a genre rooted in traditional songs and melodies passed down through generations. Folk music often features acoustic instruments such as guitars, banjos, fiddles, and mandolins, as well as vocal harmonies and storytelling lyrics. Folk bands may also incorporate elements of other genres, such as blues, country, and rock, into their music. Folk bands are known for their intimate, heartfelt performances and their ability to connect with audiences on a personal level. They often draw inspiration from nature, history, and social issues, creating music that is both timeless and relevant.

15 Best Folk Bands of All Time

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	BANKSY UNDER SCRUTINY. British home secretary James Cleverly has said that a new Banksy artwork of a mock migrant boat, which was carried over the crowds at the Glastonbury music festival last weekend, is “not funny, it is vile,” and “a celebration of loss of life in the Channel.” Asked by Sky News how Cleverly could be so sure the artwork was meant to be funny, and whether it could be seen instead as commentary on his own inability to tackle the migrant situation, Cleverly evaded the question and...

Banksy Migrant Boat Decried as ‘Vile,’ Louvre Accused of Copying Dance Program, St. Louis Art Center Shutters Pro-Palestinian Exhibition, and More: Morning Links for July 2, 2024

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Bangkok Art Biennale Announces Artist Lineup for 2024 Edition













	The Bangkok Art Biennale has announced its lineup of the 45 local and international artists set to participate in its fourth edition, scheduled to open on...

Bangkok Art Biennale Announces Artist Lineup for 2024 Edition

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