Francesca Aton

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Coordinating Editor at Art in America

Coordinating Editor at ARTnews

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3,000-Year-Old Mayan Complex Uncovered in Guatemala

1 week ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

The remains of an ancient Mayan complex spread across three cities were uncovered in northern Guatemala. Experts have identified sanctuaries, a pyramid, and a unique canal system that suggest that these communities were more interconnected than was previously thought. The complex was discovered across three sites Los Abuelos, Petnal, and Cambrayal by a joint Guatemalan and Slovak team as part of the Uaxactún Regional Archaeological Project (PARU).
A 1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Was Just Unveiled at a Monastery in Israel

1 week ago | robbreport.com | Francesca Aton

The Be’er Shema Mosaic is now open to the public for the first time at the Merhavim Regional Council complex in northwestern Negev, Israel, reported the Jerusalem Post on Tuesday. The 1,600-year-old mosaic intricately details scenes of hunting, exotic animals, mythological figures, fruit, and daily life within 55 medallions. Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.
D.C. Street Where Abstract Painter Alma Thomas Lived and Worked Renamed in Her Honor

1 week ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

The Washington, D.C., street where 20th century painter Alma Thomas lived and created her renown abstractions was renamed “Alma Thomas Way” on Monday. The new “Alma Thomas Way” street signs can be found on the corners of 15th and Church streets and 15th and Q streets at either end of the block.
1,600-Year-Old Byzantine Mosaic Unearthed at a Monastery Made Accessible to the Public in Israel

1 week ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

The Be’er Shema Mosaic is now open to the public for the first time at the Merhavim Regional Council complex in northwestern Negev, Israel, reported the Jerusalem Post on Tuesday. The 1,600-year-old mosaic intricately details scenes of hunting, exotic animals, mythological figures, fruit, and daily life within 55 medallions. Archaeologists have theorized that it was created by a master craftsman due to the small size of the stones, the variety of color, and incorporation of glass and pottery.
Frida Kahlo Museum to Open in Mexico City This September

2 weeks ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

A new museum dedicated to the life and art of Frida Kahlo will open in Mexico City’s historic Coyoacán district this September. The museum will be set in the Casa Roja, a private residence purchased by Kahlo’s parents and passed down through the family over generations; it has been turned into an art institution by the Rockwell Group, a New York–based architecture firm.
Mediterranean Alliance for Wetlands Launches Campaign Against the Guggenheim Museum Expansion in Spain

2 weeks ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

The Mediterranean Alliance for Wetlands launched a campaign to protect the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve from an extension of the Guggenheim Museum, which has been trying to expand its Bilbao outpost.
Winged Goddess Carving Discovered by Volunteers at Hadrian’s Wall in England

2 weeks ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

A couple of volunteer archaeologists participating in an excavation unearthed a Roman depiction of the winged goddess of victory near Hadrian’s Wall. The Vindolanda site contains an important Roman fort near Hexham, Northumberland, in England. Couple Dilys and Jim Quinlan have been volunteering at the site for the last 21 years. They spotted the stone relief as they were clearing the infantry barracks. “We’ve spent the vast majority of our annual leave at Vindolanda over the years.
Mary Tyler Moore’s Art Collection Will Soon Be up for Grabs

2 weeks ago | robbreport.com | Francesca Aton

You can now own a piece of television star Mary Tyler Moore‘s legacy when the actress’ collection hits the auction block via Doyle Auctions this month. The auction will take place in multiple parts, starting first in Beverly Hills, where it will run from May 16 to 20, and then in New York on June 4. The sale will include more than 300 lots of memorabilia from her shows, collected artworks, and home furnishings from her residences in New York and Greenwich, Connecticut.
Mary Tyler Moore’s Art Collection Will Soon Be up for Grabs

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Francesca Aton

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysYou can now own a piece of television star Mary Tyler Moore‘s legacy when the actress’ collection hits the auction block via Doyle Auctions this month. The auction will take place in multiple parts, starting first in Beverly Hills, where it will run from May 16 to 20, and then in New York on June 4.
Mary Tyler Moore's Art Collection Hits The Block at Doyle Auctions

2 weeks ago | artnews.com | Francesca Aton

You can now own a piece of television star Mary Tyler Moore‘s legacy when the actress’ collection hits the auction block via Doyle Auctions this month. The auction will take place in multiple parts, starting first in Beverly Hills, where it will run from May 16 to 20, and then in New York on June 4. The sale will include more than 300 lots of memorabilia from her shows, collected artworks, and home furnishings from her residences in New York and Greenwich, Connecticut.