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ARTFIXdaily News Feed - Thursday, July 3, 2014

Bunny Mellon's Fine Collections Head to Sotheby's
New York Times - July 2nd, 2014 00:00

Ever since Rachel Lambert Mellon died in March at the age of 103, the art world has been wondering what would become of the vast treasures of art and objects that she and her husband, Paul Mellon, had collected and lived with.

Prince’s Palace of Monaco to Sell Off Contents of Napoleon Museum
Agence France-Presse - July 2nd, 2014 00:00

The Prince’s Palace of Monaco will auction the contents of its museum dedicated to Napoleon this November in what experts describe as the “sale of the century” for fans of the period.

The new 42,600-square-foot Clark Center, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect Tadao Ando.

The Clark Opens July 4 with Spectacular Redesigned Campus and New Exhibitions
Release Date: 02 July 2014
The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute celebrates the grand opening of its new campus on July 4, welcoming visitors to explore galleries and grounds and enjoy special Independence Day celebrations on the campus. The Clark’s new Visitor Center, designed by Tadao Ando Architect & ...

Tracey Emin's "My Bed" sold for 2.5 million pounds at Christie's in London on July 1, 2014.

Tracey Emin's Messy Bed Brings Artist Auction Record
Bloomberg - July 2nd, 2014 00:00

Tracey Emin’s bed, strewn with cigarette butts, discarded condoms and empty booze bottles, was among the top pieces at Christie’s 99.4 million-pound ($170.5 million) postwar and contemporary art sale in London yesterday.

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	Chrysler Museum of Art Names New Director Release Date: 02 July 2014 The Chrysler Museum of Art Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. Erik H. Neil as its next director and president. The board unanimously approved his appointment on June 26, 2014. Neil, 50, is director of the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, where he has served since 2010. ... Read more

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