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Art, antiques & curious histories. 🎨 Portland art + events, collecting, vintage finds, auctions & podcasts. Exploring what’s worth seeing, saving and knowing.

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Josh Cozart @joshcozartwx.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Great views out of Seaside on Tuesday afternoon. ☁️ #Oregon #PNW
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today is First Thursday Portland! urbanartantiques.com/2026/09/16/p...
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Portland Art Openings 🎨 … First Thursday, Oct 1
The post outlines multiple First Thursday art exhibitions in Portland galleries, including Russo Lee Gallery, Augen Gallery, Froelick Gallery, Blue Sky Gallery, and more, each hosting receptions at…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Fernside Flea Saturday! urbanartantiques.com/2026/08/15/f...
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Fernside Flea
Join your Tabor Neighbors for vintage finds, handmade goods, craft brews, & good company! Date: Saturday, Sept 26th, 2026 Time: 1 PM – 5 PM Location: Leikam Brewing 5812 E Burnside This is a fu…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Portland 503 Oregon @portlandia503.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Tom Prochaska Trust studio sale at Froelick Gallery
Join us on September 26th for a rare sale of Tom Prochaska's prints and paintings at Froelick Gallery. Celebrate his legacy and artistry!
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MoMA Paintings and Sculpture @moma.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Everett Spruce, The Hawk, 1939 botfrens.com/collections/14377/cont…
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 23/09/2026
A six-year-old Chinese girl has set a new women's world record by solving Rubik’s cubes at an average pace of just over four seconds per cube.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair features dealers from North America and beyond, showcasing a wide array of rare and collectible items including books, maps, and photographs. Attendees can explore…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Provincial Appeal
The discussion explores whether Portland can be a viable art hub for artists. While New York remains dominant, artists increasingly thrive outside major art centers like New York due to platforms l…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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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, membe…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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A Strong Start to Portland’s Fall Art Season
The fall art season got off to a solid start Thursday, September 3 with a number of outstanding First Thursday exhibitions. Russo Lee was our first destination where we took in work by Laura Domela…
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Portland 503 Oregon @portlandia503.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
cars of Portland
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Portland 503 Oregon @portlandia503.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Art in the Pearl Portland
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Opening tomorrow in Portland! urbanartantiques.com/2026/07/31/a...
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Art in the Pearl - Urban Art & Antiques
Art in the Pearl returns to Portland's North Park Blocks for its 30th year, filling the shaded blocks of the Pearl District with three days of fine art and
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
First Friday openings tonight! Portland urbanartantiques.com/2026/08/06/f...
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First Friday Gallery Openings - Portland - Urban Art & Antiques
Explore Portland's East Side Arts District during First Friday, a monthly self-guided art walk featuring more than 20 independent galleries, studios, shops,
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@Superleggera - who's awesome? That would be me 😊 @superleggera.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
36 years ago, this kicking track made an appearance. Feeling old yet? 😬
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Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart (Official Video)
YouTube video by Deee-Lite
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
This is today Portland! urbanartantiques.com/2026/08/20/a...
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September Art Openings 🎨 ... First Thursday, Sept 3 - Urban Art & Antiques
The post highlights various art exhibitions in Portland, featuring receptions at multiple galleries, including Russo Lee, Augen, Froelick, and more. It suggests an efficient walking route to visit the...
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Addams Family Empire - Urban Art & Antiques
The Addams Family is set for a run on Broadway where character Wednesday will turn 18 and deal with getting a boyfriend. The original creation of the Addams
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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The beautiful chaos of a used bookstore is unmatched.
Looking into bookstore from
The street at night
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
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Art Events PDX/Portland - Urban Art & Antiques
Portland Art Events & Gallery Openings | Art Events PDX
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
New events have been added to the calendar! urbanartantiques.com/events/
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Art & Antique Events Calendar - Urban Art & Antiques
The Art & Antique Events Calendar provides a comprehensive listing of art and antique events throughout the U.S. This includes shows, fairs, auctions, and markets. Users can search by location or even...
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Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · 27/08/2026
Sadakazu Tabata - Spooky [Japan, Psychedelic Jazz Funk] (197?) Fuzz madness starts at 1:32 redd.it/uw2io2 youtu.be/bNNOJvJVKRk
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Bryan from Stumptown Savings @bryanmvance.com · 27/08/2026
After a short break, I've returned to curating #Portland's best grocery deals for you each week. I spent more than a dozen hours this week reading every ad, and driving out to WinCo and walking the aisles to find the best sales/deals for you. Get the full guide: stumptownsavings.com?utm_source=blues
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Portland and PNW Art, Antiques and Vintage events... Add your event or find events now... urbanartantiques.com/events/
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
First Thursday Portland is September 3! Here's the guide: urbanartantiques.com/art-events-p...
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Fernside Flea in Portland. Same day as the Sunnyside Yard Sale! urbanartantiques.com/2026/08/15/f...
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Fernside Flea - Urban Art & Antiques
Join your Tabor Neighbors for vintage finds, handmade goods, craft brews, & good company!
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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September Art Openings 🎨 ... First Thursday, Sept 3 - Urban Art & Antiques
The post highlights various art exhibitions in Portland, featuring receptions at multiple galleries, including Russo Lee, Augen, Froelick, and more. It suggests an efficient walking route to visit the...
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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An Interview with Vintage Jewelry Dealer Erik Yang - Urban Art & Antiques
Q. How did you get started?
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Salem Art Fair and Festival - Urban Art & Antiques
The Salem Art Fair & Festival returns to Salem’s Bush’s Pasture Park September 11–13, 2026, for its 77th year. One of the Pacific Northwest’s
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Bird Alliance of Oregon’s 46th Wild Arts Festival - Urban Art & Antiques
The Wild Arts Festival brings art, books and a love of the natural world together for one of the Portland area’s largest regional art shows. Presented by Bird
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Portland 503 Oregon @portlandia503.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Today in Portland
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Fernside Flea - Urban Art & Antiques
Join your Tabor Neighbors for vintage finds, handmade goods, craft brews, & good company!
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Auction watch lots... urbanartantiques.com/auction-watch #antiques #antique #vintage #auction
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Auction Watch - Urban Art & Antiques
A running dispatch of auction lots worth knowing about — exceptional art, antiques, and finds our editors
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Our new Auction Watch page is live! urbanartantiques.com/auction-watch/ #Auction #Vintage #Antiques #Art #VintageFashion #Photography
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Auction Watch - Urban Art & Antiques
Here are some upcoming auction items shared by Urban Art & Antiques editors or readers.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Art Events PDX/Portland - Urban Art & Antiques
Portland Art Events & Gallery Openings | Art Events PDX
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Oregon art events #Portland #BendOr #AstoriaOr urbanartantiques.com/events/?uem_...
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Coburg Antique Fair The Coburg Antique Fair transforms the historic town of Coburg into one of Oregon's favorite destinations for antique lovers. Stroll streets lined with vendors offering antiques, vintage treasures, collectibles, architectural salvage, jewelry, art, books, furniture and…
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Coburg Antique Fair
The Coburg Antique Fair transforms the historic town of Coburg into one of Oregon's favorite destinations for antique lovers. Stroll streets lined with vendors offering antiques, vintage treasures, collectibles, architectural salvage, jewelry, art, books, furniture and one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you're a serious collector or simply enjoy the hunt, the fair offers a full day of shopping in a charming small-town setting with local restaurants, shops and a welcoming community atmosphere.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Boomtown Invitational Antique show The finest antique show in the Northen California and Nevada area. 3 days at the Boomtown Hotel Casino. 2100 Boomtown Garson Road, Verdi, NV 89439. Verdi is 7 miles West of Reno on I80
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Boomtown Invitational Antique show
The finest antique show in the Northen California and Nevada area. 3 days at the Boomtown Hotel Casino. 2100 Boomtown Garson Road, Verdi, NV 89439. Verdi is 7 miles West of Reno on I80
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
The Original Round Top Antiques Fair The Original Round Top Antiques Fair is the event that launched the now-famous Round Top antiques tradition more than 50 years ago.
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The Original Round Top Antiques Fair
The Original Round Top Antiques Fair is the event that launched the now-famous Round Top antiques tradition more than 50 years ago.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Brimfield Antique Flea Market The Brimfield Antique Flea Market is America's oldest and largest outdoor antiques and collectibles market, drawing treasure hunters, designers, collectors, and vintage enthusiasts from around the world. Three times a year, the small town of Brimfield, Massachusetts…
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Brimfield Antique Flea Market
The Brimfield Antique Flea Market is America's oldest and largest outdoor antiques and collectibles market, drawing treasure hunters, designers, collectors, and vintage enthusiasts from around the world. Three times a year, the small town of Brimfield, Massachusetts transforms into a sprawling marketplace with thousands of dealers spread across more than 20 independently operated show fields. Whether you're searching for antique furniture, vintage clothing, architectural salvage, folk art, home décor, rare collectibles, or one-of-a-kind curiosities, Brimfield offers an unmatched shopping experience.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The Not-to-Miss Guide to Portland Antique & Vintage Shopping Portland's antique and vintage scene celebrates craftsmanship and creativity, offering a diverse array of historic furniture, collectibles, and unique finds across the city. Key destinations include Monticello Antique Marketplace, Memory…
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The Not-to-Miss Guide to Portland Antique & Vintage Shopping
Portland's antique and vintage scene celebrates craftsmanship and creativity, offering a diverse array of historic furniture, collectibles, and unique finds across the city. Key destinations include Monticello Antique Marketplace, Memory Den, and Urbanite, each providing distinct experiences for collectors, designers, and casual shoppers alike, reflecting the city’s unique character.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Did Edison Create a Machine to Speak with the Dead? In 1920, as the world sought comfort in séances and spirits, Thomas Edison hinted at something extraordinary: a device that might capture the voice of a soul. Newspapers claimed he was building a machine to speak with the dead, and rumors spread…
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Did Edison Create a Machine to Speak with the Dead?
In 1920, as the world sought comfort in séances and spirits, Thomas Edison hinted at something extraordinary: a device that might capture the voice of a soul. Newspapers claimed he was building a machine to speak with the dead, and rumors spread of strange late night experiments and missing wax cylinders. In this episode, we explore Edison’s most unsettling idea and the lingering question behind it. What if a voice from beyond was already recorded?
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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The Silk Horizon – Asian Art & Decorative Objects
The Silk Horizon auction features an elegant collection of Asian fine and decorative art, highlighting exquisite craftsmanship from the 19th and 20th centuries alongside a rare Qing Dynasty Nine Dr…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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Keith Haring and the New York Scene That Changed Everything
The review of Brad Gooch’s biography, “Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring,” highlights Haring’s significant yet often underappreciated impact on the 1980s art scene. It ex…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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Beyond Mysticism at the Seattle Art Museum
Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest at the Seattle Art Museum showcases 20th-century artists from the Pacific Northwest, whose diverse styles are influenced by various movements like Social Real…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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Art Fair Dynamics: Community and Creativity in Seattle
The Seattle Art Fair’s tenth edition successfully brought together diverse galleries and fostered community connections despite concerns over competing events. Engaging artworks by artists li…
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Look for the upcoming podcast to be posted with this article soon! Will update listings as additional info becomes available.
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July Art Openings 🎨 … First Thursday, Aug 6
The post highlights various art exhibitions in Portland, featuring receptions at multiple galleries, including Russo Lee, Augen, Froelick, and more. It suggests an efficient walking route to visit these locations, emphasizing planning ahead for optimal viewing and noting that admission to the Portland Art Museum is free.
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
This week we're stepping into one of photography's greatest mysteries. In the 1860s, Boston photographer William H. Mumler became famous—and infamous—for photographs that appeared to show the spirits of the dead standing beside the living. Check it out!
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William H. Mumler and the Birth of Spirit Photography
What if a photograph could capture more than the living? In the aftermath of the Civil War, thousands believed a Boston photographer had found a way to reveal the dead. Was William H. Mumler a gifted medium, a skilled fraud, or simply the right man at the perfect moment in history?
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The Lives Objects Outlive
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The Lives Objects Outlive
A silver candelabra sits quietly in moonlight, its twin locked forever in police evidence after murder. One survives in beauty, the other in custody. Between them lies a haunting question: can objects carry the weight of the lives, violence, and mysteries they outlive?
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Urban Art and Antiques @greatpaintings.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
We hope you enjoy this new collecting library post!
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The Companies Behind America’s Restaurant China
Throughout the twentieth century, several American manufacturers produced durable restaurant china that defined commercial dining experiences. Companies like Buffalo China and Syracuse China supplied various institutions. Though designed for practicality, these pieces are now collectible, capturing the essence of American dining history and nostalgia associated with travel and hospitality.
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