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• OKC's Festival of the Arts to return in summer after its COVID-19 cancellation in 2020 - Oklahoman.com

  25-01-2021 23:55 via oklahoman.com
  
  OKC's Festival of the Arts to return in summer after its COVID-19 cancellation in 2020  Oklahoman.com
  
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• The Best Handheld Jigsaws for Cutting a Variety of Materials

  25-01-2021 23:44 via artnews.com
  
  As its name suggests, a jigsaw is a power tool that can cut complicated and irregular shapes—like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. A kind of reciprocating saw, it uses a blade that is quite narrow and refined, making it perfect for cutting jobs that require not only power but also finesse. Most jigsaws can cut through everyday materials like wood, plastics, and light metals. Different saws have different speed and orbital capabilities (orbital settings introduce an elliptical motion to the b
  
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• Top Art Collector Leon Black to Depart Investment Firm After Review of Jeffrey Epstein Donations

  25-01-2021 23:41 via artnews.com
  
  Amid controversy over his alleged ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein, Leon Black, a private equity investor well known in the art world for his collecting and patronage of museums, will depart the firm that he cofounded. The Wall Street Journal reports that Black, who currently serves as the chair of New York’s Museum of Modern Art, plans to leave Apollo Global Management Inc. as its chief executive on or before July 31, the 70th birthday of the firm’s cofounder Marc Rowan. He will rep
  
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• The Best Gels for Lights Will Set a New Mood in Your Space

  25-01-2021 23:39 via artnews.com
  
  Despite their name, lighting gels aren’t really gels but rather simple sheets of translucent plastic, popular among studio photographers and available in many colors. Placing one over a light source can alter the entire mood of the space in which you’re shooting or fix undesirable lighting conditions. Depending on your chosen color, you can warm a room, add fluorescence, or create a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere. Because you can also layer them, the creative possibilities with gels a
  
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• The Best Electric Erasers Are Efficient and Easy

  25-01-2021 23:34 via artnews.com
  
  Whether you erase to revise, refine, or restart, your task can be a lot simpler with the help of an electric eraser. Typically battery powered, these handheld tools can move faster than the human hand, wiping away marks quickly and neatly. Often they can get rid of not only pencil marks but also colored pencils and other tough pigments. Plus, using one will save your finger and wrist joints from fatigue and aches. Ready to ditch your manual eraser? Browse our favorite electric models below.
  
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• Paris’s Centre Pompidou Faces Years-Long Closure Amid Renovation Effort

  25-01-2021 23:30 via artnews.com
  
  The French minister of culture, Roselyne Bachelot, has announced that the Centre Pompidou in Paris will undergo a three-year-long restoration beginning at the end of 2023. According to a report by Le Figaro, the institution will plan to reopen in 2027 following the project.
  “We no longer have a choice, the building is in distress,” Centre Pompidou president Serge Lasvignes told Le Figaro of the extensive upkeep needed for its Renzo Piano- and Richard Rogers-designed exterior of
  
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• The Best Cordless Drills for Intensive Installations

  25-01-2021 23:29 via artnews.com
  
  Whether you’re working on an installation art piece or just hanging your work on the wall, a cordless drill is a handy tool to have around the studio. When shopping around for one, though, the considerations can be overwhelming. A good, simple rule of thumb is to err on the side of more power—it will make your life easier and your work less arduous. At the same time, you should keep portability in mind. You don’t have to stick to professional brands to find a quality product, e
  
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• The Best Cup Turners for Crafting

  25-01-2021 23:19 via artnews.com
  
  If you enjoy creating custom tumblers with epoxy, one way to upgrade your setup is to purchase a cup turner. These devices consist of a motorized arm that holds your cup in a horizontal position while rotating it, thereby keeping its sides exposed and moving as you apply layers of epoxy resin. A good turner should move at a consistent rate so you can achieve a neat finish with your desired detail and texture. Ease your crafting process and be on your way to more perfect tumblers with one of our
  
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• Pompidou Center, Aging Symbol of the Future, to Close for Renovations

  25-01-2021 23:11 via nytimes.com
  
  The striking, inside-out museum and cultural center in the heart of Paris will close for construction in 2023, France’s culture minister said Monday.
  
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• Build Frames with the Best Corner Clamps for Canvases and Panels

  25-01-2021 23:09 via artnews.com
  
  Whether you want to display a panel or stretch a canvas, you’ll need a sturdy, evenly edged frame. Making your own is an economical solution that is also relatively simple, especially if you have one or more corner clamps. These handy little devices hold two pieces of material together and center them at a right angle so you can nail or glue the parts in place. They ensure precision, reduce gaps in joints, and speed up the whole process. Owning one is like having an extra hand, and buying
  
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• The Best Colored Light Bulbs for Installations, Photo Sets, and More

  25-01-2021 23:00 via artnews.com
  
  An easy way to change the atmosphere of a room is to install some colorful light bulbs. Whether you want to design a creative set for a photo shoot, cast your studio in a certain glow, or simply decorate for a party, bulbs are an economical way to achieve your ideal look. When choosing a product, you should consider not only the vibrancy and accuracy of its color but also its brightness, which is measured in lumens. There’s also the issue of flexibility: Some bulbs are straightforward, unf
  
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• Soulages Painting First Owned by Senegalese Poet-Politician Léopold Sédar Senghor Sells in France

  25-01-2021 22:40 via artnews.com
  
  A 1956 painting by French modernist Pierre Soulages that once belonged to the poet, intellectual, and former president of Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor, who died in 2001, sold on Saturday at French auction house Caen Enchères for €1.5 million ($1.8 million), against an estimate of €800,000.
  Senghor, an advocate of modern art during his tenure as Senegal’s president from 1960–80, purchased the abstract painting titled Painting 81 x 60 cm, December 3, 195
  
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• Soulages First Owned by Senegalese Poet-Politician Léopold Sédar Senghor Sells in France

  25-01-2021 22:40 via artnews.com
  
  A 1956 painting by French modernist Pierre Soulages that once belonged to the poet, intellectual and former president of Senegal Léopold Sédar Senghor, who died in 2001, sold on Saturday at French auction house Caen Enchères for €1.5 million ($1.8 million), against an estimate of €800,000.
  Senghor, an advocate of modern art during his tenure as Senegal’s president from 1960-80, purchased the abstract painting titled “Painting 81 x 60 cm, December 3, 195
  
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• Elias Rahbani, Lebanese Composer Who Sought New Sounds, Dies at 82

  25-01-2021 22:31 via nytimes.com
  
  He was one of Lebanon’s most prolific composers, writing music for divas, TV ads, movies and underground bands. He died of Covid-19.
  
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• ARTnews in Brief: Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center Creates Asian American Art Initiative—and More from January 25, 2021

  25-01-2021 22:24 via artnews.com
  
  Monday, January 25
  Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center Creates Asian American Art InitiativeThe Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University in California has established the Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI) as part of an effort to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and study art related to Asian American and Asian diaspora artists. The initiative’s founding co-directors are Aleesa Alexander, assistant curator of American art at the Cantor, and Marci Kwon, ass
  
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• The Best Cold Press Paper Will Create Mesmerizing Effects In Your Paintings

  25-01-2021 22:18 via artnews.com
  
  Though it can’t quite be called rough, cold press paper has a surface texture with more tooth than its counterpart, hot press paper. It is also more porous, more absorbent, and easier to erase and rework. You can achieve refined textures with your paint, and washes are easier to control. There is no single paper that will work best for everyone, but our guide covers a range of qualities and prices for both beginners and seasoned painters. Here are the best ones in our book.
  
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• studio gang reinvents its proposed arkansas museum of fine arts - Designboom

  25-01-2021 22:17 via designboom.com
  
  studio gang reinvents its proposed arkansas museum of fine arts  Designboom
  
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• MCA Chicago Makes Round of Layoffs, Intensifying Divisions Between Staff and Leadership

  25-01-2021 22:15 via artnews.com
  
  The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago laid off dozens of workers on Thursday, just days after two of the museums’ most senior curators announced plans to depart. According to an email sent to the museum’s staff that was obtained by ARTnews, 17 out of 162 full-time employees, or 11 percent of that workforce, were laid off across departments due to budgetary constraints. Another 24 out of 49 part-time employees were also laid off.
  The Chicago Tribune first reported the cuts just days
  
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• The Best Books On Photography Will Guide Your Image-Making Practice

  25-01-2021 22:07 via artnews.com
  
  Looking to expand your understanding of photography? There are plenty of resources online, but a web page can’t compare to flipping through a beautifully bound tome filled with glossy pages of striking images. Books on photography can be not only instructive but also transportive: They can open your mind, change your perspective, and compel you to pick up your own camera. Whether you are curious about how photographers work, are in your own creative rut, or simply want to see some stunning
  
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• For 2020, Phillips Brought in Total of $760.4 million, Down 16 Percent from 2019; Asia Sales Up 24 Percent

  25-01-2021 21:56 via artnews.com
  
  On Monday, Phillips auction house announced its overall sales totaled $760.4 million for 2020. Together, auction sales realized over $648 million, with private sales ending the year at $113.2 million.
  The total is down 16.3 percent from the 2019 annual sales of $908 million, reaching a better outcome than its larger competitors Sotheby’s and Christie’s who saw an average 25 percent decrease in year-on-year sales. Auction sales were down 12 percent over the $736 million realized in 20
  
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• For 2020, Phillips Brought in Total of $760.4 M., Down 16 Percent from 2019; Asia Sales Up 24 Percent

  25-01-2021 21:56 via artnews.com
  
  On Monday, Phillips auction house announced its overall sales totaled $760.4 million for 2020. Together, auction sales realized over $648 million, with private sales ending the year at $113.2 million.
  The total is down 16.3 percent from the 2019 annual sales of $908 million, reaching a better outcome than its larger competitors Sotheby’s and Christie’s who saw an average 25 percent decrease in year-on-year sales. Auction sales were down 12 percent over the $736 million realized in 20
  
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• A Monument Honoring Brooklyn Abolitionists Stalls Under Scrutiny

  25-01-2021 21:51 via nytimes.com
  
  Activists say a proposed project is too abstract for a time when Black New Yorkers are eager to see figures that look like them among the city’s statues.
  
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• Tae Keller Wins Newbery Medal for ‘When You Trap a Tiger’

  25-01-2021 21:17 via nytimes.com
  
  “We Are Water Protectors,” illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Carole Lindstrom, won the Caldecott Medal.
  
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• Flaming Lips Use of Plastic Bubbles at Concerts Leave Covid-19 Experts Unsure

  25-01-2021 21:10 via nytimes.com
  
  Medical professionals questioned how well the individual plastic bubbles protected band members and concertgoers from the coronavirus.
  
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• Tamara Lindeman's New Album 'Ignorance' Explores Climate Change

  25-01-2021 20:44 via nytimes.com
  
  The 36-year-old Canadian musician Tamara Lindeman’s piercing new album, “Ignorance,” explores the emotional impacts of a global problem.
  
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• Climate Change Is Worsening. So the Weather Station Is Singing About It.

  25-01-2021 20:44 via nytimes.com
  
  The 36-year-old Canadian musician Tamara Lindeman’s piercing new album, “Ignorance,” explores the emotional impacts of a global problem.
  
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• When Theatermakers Long for the Stage, Playfully

  25-01-2021 20:22 via nytimes.com
  
  Two short films that find pandemic-sidelined performers grappling with Beckett are a highlight of the annual Exponential Festival.
  
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• ‘Mike Nichols’ Captures a Star-Studded Life That Shuttled Between Broadway and Hollywood

  25-01-2021 19:59 via nytimes.com
  
  Mark Harris’s biography tells the story of the writer and director who formed a beloved comedy duo with Elaine May and directed movies including “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and “The Graduate.”
  
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• ‘Margaret,’ ‘American Animals’ and More Streaming Alternatives

  25-01-2021 19:17 via nytimes.com
  
  Still looking for some new things to watch? Take some chances on these titles.
  
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• A History of Presence

  25-01-2021 18:22 via artnews.com
  
  The website for Facebook Reality Labs promises that augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) will soon “become as universal and essential as smartphones and personal computers are today.” Facebook is investing billions of dollars to fulfill this prophecy. It acquired the VR headset company Oculus in 2014, and in 2019 it bought CTRL-Lab, a startup developing a neural interface that allows users to control a computer with their thoughts. As part of the push to “build the f
  
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• The Metropolitan Opera Hires Its First Chief Diversity Officer

  25-01-2021 18:04 via nytimes.com
  
  Marcia Sells has been brought on to rethink equity and inclusion at the largest performing arts institution in the United States.
  
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• Morgan Wallen Repeats at No. 1 With Big Streaming Numbers

  25-01-2021 17:46 via nytimes.com
  
  Songs from the country star’s “Dangerous: The Double Album” were streamed 177 million times in its second week out.
  
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• An Organ Recital, With a Coronavirus Shot

  25-01-2021 17:20 via nytimes.com
  
  Salisbury Cathedral is joining Britain’s vaccination drive, and its organists are providing a musical accompaniment. They’re even taking requests.
  
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• 25 Great Writers and Thinkers Weigh In on Books That Matter

  25-01-2021 17:00 via nytimes.com
  
  To celebrate the Book Review’s 125th anniversary, we’re dipping into the archives to revisit our most thrilling, memorable and thought-provoking coverage.
  
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• 25 Great Book Reviews From the Past 125 Years

  25-01-2021 17:00 via nytimes.com
  
  To celebrate the Book Review’s 125th anniversary, we’re dipping into the archives to revisit our most thrilling, memorable and thought-provoking coverage.
  
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• From Medicis to Mythologies: How Sandro Botticelli Became One of History’s Most Influential Artists

  25-01-2021 16:57 via artnews.com
  
  It’s possible that Western art history wouldn’t have been the same without Sandro Botticelli. With members of the influential Medici family as his top patrons, Botticelli received many high-profile commissions, some of which are considered the Renaissance movement’s best achievements. Throughout the latter half of the 15th century, he produced secular portraits of Florentine elite, as well as religious and mythological scenes that defined a new era of artistic achievement. 
  
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• The Fate of Samsung Executive Lee Kun-hee’s Art Collection, an Alleged Yayoi Kusama Swindle, and More: Morning Links from January 25, 2021

  25-01-2021 16:01 via artnews.com
  
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  WHEN THE LONGTIME SAMSUNG LEADER LEE KUN-HEE DIED LAST YEAR at the age of 78, speculation began about what would happen to his formidable collection of ancient Korean and contemporary art. His heirs are said to be facing a tax bill from the South Korean government in the realm of 11 trillion won (about $10 billion), and sales of his holdings co
  
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• Rare Violin Tests Germany’s Commitment to Atone for Its Nazi Past

  25-01-2021 15:44 via nytimes.com
  
  The instrument’s holders refuse to compensate the heirs of a Jewish music dealer, jeopardizing a system for restitution that has been in place for nearly two decades.
  
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• Song Yoo-jung, a South Korean Actress, Has Died at 26

  25-01-2021 15:38 via nytimes.com
  
  No cause of death was disclosed, but the case followed a string of suicides by young entertainers in the country.
  
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• 'Framing Britney Spears’: The Long Fight to ‘Free Britney’

  25-01-2021 15:21 via nytimes.com
  
  Britney Spears hasn’t been able to fully live her own life for 13 years, stuck in a court-sanctioned conservatorship. A new documentary by The New York Times examines what the public might not know about the pop star’s court battle with her father for control of her estate.
  
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• Penske Media Corporation (PMC) names Luke Bahrenburg Head of Luxury Sales and EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Robb Report

  25-01-2021 15:00 via artnews.com
  
  Penske Media Corporation (PMC) appoints Luke Bahrenburg EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Robb Report and Head of Luxury Sales, PMC effective immediately. Bahrenburg will lead sales, marketing, live media and business operations at Robb Report as well as oversee luxury portfolio sales across PMC’s Art Media titles, ARTnews and Art in America.  He will work closely with PMC’s Corporate Sales Team, Robb Report’s Editor-In-Chief, Paul
  
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• Cantor Arts Center launches Asian American Art Initiative | Stanford News - Stanford University News

  25-01-2021 12:59 via news.stanford.edu
  
  Cantor Arts Center launches Asian American Art Initiative | Stanford News  Stanford University News
  
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• HeART 2 HeART Connection raises funds for Independence arts group - KSHB

  25-01-2021 12:28 via kshb.com
  
  HeART 2 HeART Connection raises funds for Independence arts group  KSHB
  
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• Wilmington venues, arts groups could recoup losses with new program - StarNewsOnline.com

  25-01-2021 12:06 via starnewsonline.com
  Wilmington venues, arts groups could recoup losses with new program  StarNewsOnline.com
  
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• Arts for Home Interior Design Market to Witness a Pronounce Growth During 2025 - Business-newsupdate.com

  25-01-2021 12:04 via business-newsupdate.com
  
  Arts for Home Interior Design Market to Witness a Pronounce Growth During 2025  Business-newsupdate.com
  
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• State of the Arts Series: Part IV, College Series - bctv.org

  25-01-2021 12:01 via bctv.org
  
  State of the Arts Series: Part IV, College Series  bctv.org
  
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• Fine Arts Student of the Week: Senior challenges herself to stay motivated by tackling flute compositions - Brainerd Dispatch

  25-01-2021 12:00 via brainerddispatch.com
  
  Fine Arts Student of the Week: Senior challenges herself to stay motivated by tackling flute compositions  Brainerd Dispatch
  
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• The women who brought down Burger Records | Arts & Entertainment | gazettextra.com - Gazettextra

  25-01-2021 11:40 via gazettextra.com
  The women who brought down Burger Records | Arts & Entertainment | gazettextra.com  Gazettextra
  
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• The maestro makes a sound suggestion for the arts. Biden should listen. | Editorial - The Philadelphia Inquirer

  25-01-2021 11:40 via inquirer.com
  
  The maestro makes a sound suggestion for the arts. Biden should listen. | Editorial  The Philadelphia Inquirer
  
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• St. Mary's Arts Council Artist Spotlight: Ann Preston - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

  25-01-2021 11:00 via southernmarylandchronicle.com
  
  St. Mary's Arts Council Artist Spotlight: Ann Preston  The Southern Maryland Chronicle
  
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