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Shirazeh Houshiary, Lisson Gallery, London
In his rather gnomic text From the Book to the Book, the French mystic philosopher poet Edmond Jabès wrote: "Writing... is an act of silence directed against silence, the first positive act of death against death." The art of Shirazeh Houshiary, the Iranian-born painter who was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1994 and who was responsible for the new East window recently created for St ...
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From arms deals in Africa to oil speculation in China - the mercenary world of Mark Thatcher
Mark Thatcher, say those who know him, has always liked two things: the limelight and wealth. But in the recent past the former prime minister's son has been remarkably elusive, hiding his money-making activities from the public eye, keeping away from the minor celebrity events which were once his regular haunts.
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Philadelphia Museum Names Interim Director
The Philadelphia Museum of Art appointed chief operating officer Gail Harrity to serve as interim chief executive officer until a permanent successor is found for director Anne d'Harnoncourt, who died on June 1. The museum also announced its schedule of coming exhibitions, headlined by "Cézanne and Beyond," a retrospective of some 150 paintings, watercolors, and drawings by French artist Paul ...
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Memorial Art Show Celebrating The Artwork Of Hazel Baldridge
She enjoyed varying her subjects between portraits, animal and figure studies, flowers and landscapes, working in a variety of mediums, but always returning to oils as a favored choice.
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Monet waterlilies smash record at London sale - Summary
London - A painting of waterlilies by Claude Monet was sold for 40.9 million pounds (79.3 million dollars) at Christie's auction house in London on Tuesday, fetching a record price for the artist at auction and illustrating the continued confidence ...
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Tickets go on sale for Dallas King Tut exhibit
DALLAS -- Tickets for the King Tut exhibit opening this fall at the Dallas Museum of Art went on sale Tuesday. The exhibit, "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," is...
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Monet Painting Fetches Record-Breaking ¿¿40.9m At Christie's Auction
A painting by Claude Monet has fetched more than ¿¿40m at auction, doubling the existing world record for the artist's work.
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Antonello da Messina exhibition to open at MNAR
On this occasion, the work ‘Ritratto d’Uomo’ will be presented for the first time in Romania.
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Plant scrape
Artist Alacia Stubbs received a call Sunday, June 22, informing her that her public art sculpture, part of the City’s widely touted Art-In-Place program, had been vandalized. “I was shocked,” Stubbs says. “Some people are trying to make Charlottesville a more culturally attractive place, but there are some mean people who engage in vandalism for no reason.” The sculpture, ...
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Monet painting brings $80 million at auction
A waterlily painting by impressionist master Claude Monet was sold for more than $80 million at auction Tuesday, kicking off a week of modern-art...
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Monet painting fetches $80 million at London auction
By EMILY RISTOW LONDON (AP) -- A water lily painting by impressionist master Claude Monet was sold for more than $80 million at auction Tuesday, kicking off a week of modern-art sales expected to reach records that defy the global economic downturn.
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Exhibition Reveals Madison Ave.'s 'Real Men and Women'
NEW YORK Who can forget some of America's best-loved slogans like "I want my MTV" and "Melts in your mouth, not in your hands"? But, who actually remembers the creative minds behind them?
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Day in the Life: Capturing memories-DiVincenzo's love of photography creates growing business
Hope Roush/photo Kevin DiVincenzo stands in his photography studio, which is located at his home in New Haven. DiVincenzo works part-time as a photographer for his business, Devo's Photography, which has grown tremendously in its three years of existence.
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Creative NZ picks sculptor, painter for Venice show
Hand-made figures inspired by medieval painters, and large painted canvases that intersect walls and windows, will represent cutting-edge Kiwi art at the Venice Biennale.
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Fumes from vintage cars drive off staff at Museum of Art
The Museum of Art-Fort Lauderdale had to be evacuated after two antique cars in an exhibit were started up and filled the building with carbon monoxide.
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LAist Interview: Lauren McKnight
Lauren McKnight stars in 'HottieBoombaLottie' Photo courtesy of Aquarius PR Two of the great things about film festivals is that not only do you get to see smaller films that don't typically make it into theaters, but you also get to meet the talent involved in the picture. In HottieBoombaLottie , Lauren McKnight stars as Cleo, the tomboyish cousin of Ethan (Seth Packard) who ...
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Sheridan Days big hit with young set
It was the first year for the family fun center, which featured events for those as young as 2. The menu included three-legged and sack races, water balloon and beanbag tosses and pie-eating, Jell-O eating and bubble-blowing contests.
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Festivals
Events include battle of the bands, classic car show, parade and fireworks. Through July 4. Johnny Cake Ridge Park, W. 140th St. and Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. 952-985-2900 or www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/parks .
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Bringing black and white to life
For those of us who started their interest in photography with a digital camera in their hands, taking 35 millimeter shots using black and white film may seem like a step in the wrong direction.
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Festivals
Carnival rides, classic car show, fireworks and family entertainment. July 3-4. Free. City Center Park, Chanhassen. 7700 Market Blvd. 952-227-1100.
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Special Features
For those of us who started their interest in photography with a digital camera in their hands, taking 35 millimeter shots using black and white film may seem like a step in t...
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Monet Painting Fetches $80M At Auction
A water lily painting by impressionist master Claude Monet was sold for more than $80 million at auction, kicking off a week of modern-art sales expected to reach records that defy the global economic downturn.
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Monet painting smashes record for artist at auction
A Claude Monet painting that has only been seen once in 80 years has fetched a record price for the artist's work at auction.
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The Romans are here
You picked a fine time to visit us, Lucille.The magnificent head from what was figured to be a 26-foot statue, the striking and massive beauty of the Portrait of Lucille strikes awe in visitors just inside the newest amazement of an exhibition at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Lucille was found in Carthage, a city-state in north Africa on the hill of Brysa, and was the wife of Emperor Lucius ...
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Reuters Canada Business Summary
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Stock Exchange's main index shed nearly 2 percent on Tuesday, dragged down by skidding resource issues amid investor concerns over the long-term prospects for oil demand.
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