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Into the Antarctic: The Mad Saga of the SY Aurora
The Strange Career of the SY Aurora If ever there was a ship born to trouble, it was the Aurora. She came into the world...
Pre-Columbian Art and Native American Beadwork at Auction
Why Pre-Columbian Art and Plains Beadwork Are Hot at Auction When Heritage Auctions brought the gavel down on September 13 at the William and Joey...
PHOTO Australia Closes: A Curtain Falls on a Rising Festival
Australia’s photography community has lost one of its brightest platforms. PHOTO Australia, the organisation behind Victoria’s acclaimed PHOTO festival, has announced it will close...
“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million
“Rosebud” Sled From Citizen Kane Sells for $14.75 Million—Becomes Second Most Valuable Movie Prop Ever Auctioned On July 16, Heritage Auctions sold the iconic Rosebud...
Murujuga Art listed as Australian Cultural World Heritage site
Murujuga World Heritage Listing Sparks Calls to Block Gas Hub Expansion “Today, Australia rewrote the World Heritage listing in the interests of the gas industry.”—...
Jane Birkin: Inspiration for the world’s most valuable handbag
Jane Birkin's iconic Birkin handbag fetched a jaw-dropping €8.6 million (US$10.1 million) at Sotheby’s Paris on 10 July 2025. That price makes it the...
Australian Photographers On Show at Rencontres d’Arles 2025
Warakurna to the World: Australian Photographers Take Centre Stage at Rencontres d’Arles 2025 Photography Festival The global spotlight is squarely on Australian photography this year,...
Iconic Guitars Stolen from Music Legend Joe Camilleri’s Home
Nine Iconic Vintage Guitars Stolen from Music Legend Joe Camilleri’s Home The Australian music scene has been rocked by the theft of a priceless guitar...
The market for 20th-Century Latin American Art
Antiques & Collectors Guide to the 20th Century Latin American Art Market The 20th century was a whirlwind of revolution, identity, and visual innovation across...
What Can We Learn From Photographer, Susan Meiselas?
Susan Meiselas: Seeing with Empathy, Shooting with Fire A Tribute and Critique by a Former Student, Mark Anning Susan Meiselas isn’t just a Magnum Photos and...