Art News

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October at Sauvie Island and Other Shows to See

A Strong Start to Portland’s Fall Art Season

Provincial Appeal

Art Fair Dynamics: Community and Creativity at the Seattle Art Fair

Beyond Mysticism at the Seattle Art Museum

Keith Haring and the New York Scene That Changed Everything

William H. Mumler and the Birth of Spirit Photography

Antiques

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  Beyond Books: Finding New Audiences for Antiques
  The Settle Antiquarian Book Show highlighted the overlooked relationship between rare books and antiques, suggesting opportunities for integration. While books often command high prices, antiques lack similar crossover appeal. Solutions include incorporating book fairs within antique shows and displaying related items, fostering broader interest and attracting new collectors to the antiques trade.
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  Made in Portland: When Portland Was a Furniture-Making Center
  Portland was once a thriving furniture manufacturing hub in the early 20th century, known as the “Grand Rapids of the Pacific Coast.” Boasting significant investment and employment, it produced furniture for various markets. Companies like Doernbecher and Powers emerged, demonstrating Portland’s industrial evolution, despite many factories vanishing today.
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  Finding Coburg: Oregon’s Antique Show Surprise
  Using Google Maps, I tried to provide directions to Coburg, and a greenish-yellow line swept quickly around the world to a spot in Germany. But that’s not the place I wanted to go. Just north of Eugene, Oregon, is a town called Coburg. It’s the site of a yearly antique… Read more: Finding Coburg: Oregon’s Antique Show Surprise
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  The Experience of Antiques
  Those in certain generations and even all living in our present age, are said to prefer experiences to things. Experiences may include travel, theme parks, cruises, dining out, subscriptions, memberships, sporting events and any other [activity] that one can participate in. On the other side of this coin and of… Read more: The Experience of Antiques
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  Browsing Portland’s Rose City Book & Paper Fair
  The 20th Annual Rose City Book & Paper Fair in Portland offered a diverse array of books and collectibles, from vintage postcards to rare editions. Attendees enjoyed engaging displays and the tactile experience of books amidst a digital age. The fair highlighted various themes, including Native American perspectives and notable authors like Ursula K. Le Guin.
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  Collecting the Bicentennial
  The Bicentennial in 1976 marked America’s 200th anniversary, prompting widespread celebration and the production of countless commemorative items. While nostalgia fuels collector interest, many items remain affordable due to their abundance. Personal memories, like a childhood train set, exemplify the era’s enduring significance, reflecting a moment when the nation united around its history.

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