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Fine art and antique appraisal is a complex and multi-faceted profession that requires a deep understanding of both the art market and the history of art and design. In these articles, we dive into the world of art and antique appraisal, exploring the intricacies of valuing works of art while examining the historical and market influences that shape their worth.

10 Bananas Thrift Store Finds

10 Bananas Thrift Store Finds

Although rare, high value objects at the thrift store are not necessarily impossible to find. It typically takes a keen eye to recognize an object that seems out of place, a concept that has captured the imagination of Goodwill-goers for decades. The idea that your local thrift store may be hiding hidden treasure may seem far-fetched, but it likely did to these 10 lucky buyers of overlooked art historical gems as well:

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Stolen AI Art: Investigating the Intersection of Technology and Art Theft
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Stolen AI Art: Investigating the Intersection of Technology and Art Theft

Last month, it was revealed AI art generator Stable Diffusion had been poaching images from artists worldwide. Their online images were illegally scraped to train the program, according to Artnet. While AI art is marketed as an autonomous entity, the truth is that there are millions of images and illustrations taken from real-life artists that teach and inform the AI’s creations.

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