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National Gallery of Art Appoints Natalia Ángeles Vieyra as Associate Curator of Latinx Art

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Washington, DC, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Leer en español) The National Gallery of Art announced today that Natalia Ángeles Vieyra will join the museum as associate curator of Latinx art.

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  • Washington, DC, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Leer en español) The National Gallery of Art announced today that Natalia Ángeles Vieyra will join the museum as associate curator of Latinx art.
  • As the field of Latinx art spans history and media, Vieyra will collaborate with other curatorial departments to integrate Latinx art and perspectives within the museum’s overall program.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Natalia Ángeles Vieyra as our first curator of Latinx art.
  • I am excited to connect with and inspire Latinx communities through art, and to champion Latinx artists on the national stage,” Vieyra said.

eBay Releases 151 Pokémon Collectibles in Ultra-Rare One-Day Auction

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay, one of the world's top destinations for trading cards and collectibles, today announced the "Catch 151" auction: an epic one-day event featuring ultra-rare cards and collectibles, at accessible price points. Beginning at 12:01am EST on February 27 – the world renowned "Pokémon Day" – the auction will offer enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate their collections with iconic pieces – including rare Charizard cards, the most searched Pokémon character on eBay – all starting at $1.51.

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  • Beginning at 12:01am EST on February 27 – the world renowned "Pokémon Day" – the auction will offer enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate their collections with iconic pieces – including rare Charizard cards, the most searched Pokémon character on eBay – all starting at $1.51.
  • "Pokémon Day has become an iconic moment for the community to come together and celebrate their fandom – for many Pokémon trainers, hunting down and 'catching' cards and collectibles on eBay is all part of the experience," said Gene Cook, VP of Global Collectibles at eBay.
  • "The 'Catch 151' event is celebrating that dedication by offering one of the most incredible collections of rare, high-end collectibles in a single event."
  • "I've sold more than eight thousand Pokémon cards on eBay, and I'm excited to connect with the community through the 'Catch 151' auction in a really fun, unique way on the biggest Pokémon day of the year."

IFF Promotes Three Women Perfumers to Vice-President Perfumers

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF today announced the promotion of three perfumers to vice president perfumers: Patricia "Patty" Hidalgo, Joa Kim and Birgit Sijbrands.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF today announced the promotion of three perfumers to vice president perfumers: Patricia "Patty" Hidalgo, Joa Kim and Birgit Sijbrands.
  • Her creations have not only captivated the specialty and prestige markets but have also set new benchmarks for excellence in fragrance creation.
  • "Patty is the embodiment of relentless energy, boundless optimism, and a radiant spirit," said Sabrya Meflah, president of IFF Fine Fragrance.
  • Joa Kim's promotion is a tribute to her more than two decades of dedication to perfumery at the IFF Singapore creative hub.

DHL and Van Gogh Museum Expand Heart for Art Program Following Successful U.S. Debut

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

AMSTERDAM and PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express and the Van Gogh Museum are delighted to announce that they are currently expanding its Heart for Art educational program to Latin America, following an exceptionally successful inaugural year in the United States.

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  • AMSTERDAM and PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DHL Express and the Van Gogh Museum are delighted to announce that they are currently expanding its Heart for Art educational program to Latin America, following an exceptionally successful inaugural year in the United States.
  • For its U.S. debut, which started in 2022, the Heart for Art program exceeded its goals, engaging over 22,000 children in New York, Detroit, Houston, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles.
  • The multi-year Heart for Art program embodies the joint ambition of its partners to positively impact the lives of future generations.
  • These efforts will draw on the Van Gogh Museum's extensive educational experience while leveraging DHL's global logistics expertise.

Bruynzeel receives €18 million order in Canada, the largest in history

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

PANNINGEN, Netherlands, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruynzeel Storage Systems has received the largest order in its corporate history with the collection storage of the Royal British Columbia Museum in Canada. The new Collections and Research Building (CRB) will open in 2026 and will store an impressive collection of more than 7 million artefacts and British Columbia's archives. It is one of the most important history museums in Canada. The current museum building dates back to 1886 and attracts millions of visitors annually. The value of the new building project is over €180 million. Of the total area of 15,000m2, Bruynzeel furnishes almost half with its storage systems. It is also one of the first projects to be built with low carbon steel. Bruynzeel is the global market leader in storage systems for libraries, archives and museums.

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  • PANNINGEN, Netherlands, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruynzeel Storage Systems has received the largest order in its corporate history with the collection storage of the Royal British Columbia Museum in Canada.
  • Of the total area of 15,000m2, Bruynzeel furnishes almost half with its storage systems.
  • Bruynzeel also recently implemented Bruynzeel GreenSteel® in the new sustainable library of the famous Scottish 'University of St Andrews'.
  • Bruynzeel has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi2) to achieve 'Net Zero' for Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2045.

Bruynzeel receives €18 million order in Canada, the largest in history

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

PANNINGEN, Netherlands, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruynzeel Storage Systems has received the largest order in its corporate history with the collection storage of the Royal British Columbia Museum in Canada. The new Collections and Research Building (CRB) will open in 2026 and will store an impressive collection of more than 7 million artefacts and British Columbia's archives. It is one of the most important history museums in Canada. The current museum building dates back to 1886 and attracts millions of visitors annually. The value of the new building project is over €180 million. Of the total area of 15,000m2, Bruynzeel furnishes almost half with its storage systems. It is also one of the first projects to be built with low carbon steel. Bruynzeel is the global market leader in storage systems for libraries, archives and museums.

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  • PANNINGEN, Netherlands, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruynzeel Storage Systems has received the largest order in its corporate history with the collection storage of the Royal British Columbia Museum in Canada.
  • Of the total area of 15,000m2, Bruynzeel furnishes almost half with its storage systems.
  • Bruynzeel also recently implemented Bruynzeel GreenSteel® in the new sustainable library of the famous Scottish 'University of St Andrews'.
  • Bruynzeel has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi2) to achieve 'Net Zero' for Scope 1, 2 and 3 by 2045.

Study Finds Arts, Nature and Tourism Less Appealing to People Who are Color Blind

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230516005418/en/
    Announced at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo (Booth #829) taking place in Denver, the study asked color blind people how Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) impacts their enjoyment of various activities that involve color.
  • Nearly 60 percent (57%) said color blindness affects their desire to create art.
  • While people with normal color vision see over one million shades of color, the red-green color blind only see an estimated 10% of hues and shades.
  • EnChroma glasses are engineered with special optical filters that help the color blind see an expanded range of colors more vibrantly, clearly and distinctly.

Licensing Show brings together over 320 exhibitors

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC (centre) and Mr Lau Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under

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  • Dr Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director, HKTDC (centre) and Mr Lau Chun, Raistlin, JP, Under
    projects, featuring top global licensors and licensing agents.
  • We are pleased to see that Hong Kong continues to play a key role in linking the mainland and abroad in the licensing field, demonstrating the substantial potential of the global licensing industry."
  • Ever-changing consumer demands today made brand awareness crucial to a company's success and licensing enhanced a company's competitiveness, increased brand value and attracted consumers, he added.
  • Ms Chiu Siu Yin Lovinia, Chairman of Medialink Group, was one of the exhibitors focusing on IP and brand licensing management services.

Bruynzeel acquires American museum storage leader Delta

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

PANNINGEN, Netherlands, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European market leader in mobile storage systems Bruynzeel Storage Systems acquires Delta Designs Ltd from Kansas (US).

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  • PANNINGEN, Netherlands, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European market leader in mobile storage systems Bruynzeel Storage Systems acquires Delta Designs Ltd from Kansas (US).
  • Delta Designs is leader in North America for museum and institutions collection storage and is renowned for its high quality custom made museum cabinets.
  • Global leader in museum storage (Bruynzeel) and leader in North-America (Delta) are joining forces.
  • Brett Danielson, President Delta Designs Ltd: "I am truly excited that Delta joins the Bruynzeel Storage Group, the global market leader for the museum segment.

Bruynzeel acquires American museum storage leader Delta

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, March 30, 2023

PANNINGEN, Netherlands, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European market leader in mobile storage systems Bruynzeel Storage Systems acquires Delta Designs Ltd from Kansas (US).

Key Points: 
  • PANNINGEN, Netherlands, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- European market leader in mobile storage systems Bruynzeel Storage Systems acquires Delta Designs Ltd from Kansas (US).
  • Delta Designs is leader in North America for museum and institutions collection storage and is renowned for its high quality custom made museum cabinets.
  • Global leader in museum storage (Bruynzeel) and leader in North-America (Delta) are joining forces.
  • Brett Danielson, President Delta Designs Ltd: "I am truly excited that Delta joins the Bruynzeel Storage Group, the global market leader for the museum segment.