By Stephen May
Artist, printmaker, writer, explorer and political/social activist Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) could do it all—and did — in the course of a long and adventurous life. Two exhibitions this summer reflect the continuing interest in Kent’s oeuvre, offering an opportunity to gauge both his legacy as a printmaker and book illustrator, and as painter of the rugged beauty of Maine. “Rockwell Kent—Voyager: An Artist’s Journey in Prints, Drawings, and Illustrated Books,” is on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Penn., through July 29. More than 100 watercolors, lithographs and pen-and-ink drawings survey Kent’s achievements, 1907-1950s, in travel narratives, book illustrations and advertising images. “Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan” at the Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine, through December 20 traces connections between Kent and the youngest of the Wyeth clan of artists, both of whom painted extensively on the picturesque midcoast Maine island. Around ten paintings by each artist underscore their differing responses to Monhegan’s special sights.
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Wayside Inn Antiques Show Preview Party Friday, May 11, Opens Weekend Show “We had close to 500 people at the preview, the gate was a bit over last year, and many visitors came up to me and said what a great show it was and how much they enjoyed it,” Diana Bittel, show manager, said. She added, “Sales among the dealers were very mixed, with some doing poorly while others did all right, and we will be working again to get more buyers into the show next year.” 
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World Records Set For Earliest Known Jersey Of Babe Ruth The earliest known jersey worn by New York Yankees Babe Ruth sold for $4,415,658. The jersey set world records in SCP Auctions’ online auction, which concluded on May 20.
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‘Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey’ Opens June 3 At Pasadena Museum
The Pasadena Museum of California Art will present “Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey,” a retrospective of artist Edgar Payne (1883–1947), noted among California’s early plein air painters. The exhibit will be on view June 3–October 14.
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Rocky Coffin Remembered Rocky Coffin, a longtime antiques dealer, entrepreneur and general Renaissance man, passed away shortly after his 88th birthday.
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 May 22nd, 12- Chinese Export Figure Of God Of Wine Stolen From Antiques Dealer’s Booth  A Chinese Export porcelain model of the Chinese god of wine, Du Kang, was reported stolen at an antiques show here on May 12.
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