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Texan helps document modern art looted from Iraq
(AP) DENTON, Texas - Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout returned to the country where she grew up. As an art history professor, one of the first stops she wanted to make was the modern art museum.
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Wisconsin sculptor gets cheesy, historic
Sat, Jun 28, 2008 (12:18 p.m.) A Wisconsin sculptor's version of a historical painting is a bit cheesy. Troy Landwehr has carved a version of John Trumbull's painting "Declaration of Independence" in a 2,000-pound block of cheddar.
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Wisconsin sculptor gets cheesy, historic
A Wisconsin sculptor's version of a historical painting is a bit cheesy. Troy Landwehr has carved a version of John Trumbull's painting "Declaration of Independence" in a 2,000-pound block of cheddar. The artist's painting of the historic signing hangs in the Capitol in Washington and graces the back of the $2 bill. The cheesy version is to be displayed near Independence Mall in Philadelphia for ...
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Nuclear explosions could be key to spotting fake paintings
A Russian curator says she's developed a foolproof method of determining whether a piece of art was made before or after 1945 in order to sniff out fake paintings.
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Calif entrepreneur auctioning off 200 classic cars
As he prepares to watch his treasured 1940 Howard Hughes Cadillac and hundreds of other meticulously maintained automobiles be driven right out the door, broadcasting pioneer Art Astor is realizing a piece of his heart will be leaving with them.
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By The Associated Press LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (AP) -- A Wisconsin sculptor's version of a historical painting is a bit cheesy.
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All about art: Everything's a potential canvas at Sheboygan's impressive Kohler Arts Center
SHEBOYGAN -- No matter what you call them -- folk artists, self-taught artists, or environment builders, their vision and untrained eye for the sublime, is astounding. And the work of these master artists is often found in their own backyards. Not everyone has their talent, vision or raw courage. But the common denominator of these folk artists is that they often like to create big, yard-size ...
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Texas professor helps document looted modern art from Iraq
DENTON, Texas -- Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout returned to the country where she grew up. As an art history professor, one of the first stops she wanted to make was Baghdad modern art museum.
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Texan helps document modern art looted from Iraq
Sat, Jun 28, 2008 (11:27 a.m.) Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout returned to the country where she grew up. As an art history professor, one of the first stops she wanted to make was the modern art museum.
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Texas professor helps document looted modern art from Iraq
Nada Shabout returned to Iraq and as an art history professor, one of the first stops she wanted to make was Baghdad modern art museum.
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Denver Zoo to build $50 million exhibit for elephants
The Denver Zoo will start building a $50 million exhibit for its elephants next year at a time when five major U.S. zoos are closing their pachyderm houses.
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What is BIG? It’s apparently art
The BAA’s annual Open Studios, now in its 20th year, is one of the oldest in Boston. Year-round, the Brickbottom Gallery presents thoughtful and professionally curated art exhibitions as one of Somerville’s few not-for-profit contemporary art galleries.
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'No regrets' over life auction
A Briton auctioning his 'entire life' online following the break-up of his marriage said he had "no regrets" as bidding entered its final stages.
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Texan helps document modern art looted from Iraq
Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout returned to the country where she grew up. As an art history professor, one of the first stops she wanted to make was the modern art museum. However, she soon found that seeing the Iraqi Museum of Modern Art would be impossible. It had been burned and looted and, just months after the U.S.-led March 2003 invasion, the area was still blocked off ...
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Who are the Labour contenders?
A look at who may contest the Scottish Labour leadership after Wendy Alexander's resignation.
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Texan helps document modern art looted from Iraq
Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout returned to the country where she grew up.
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Judge rules Faberge egg is a fake
A Faberge egg thought to be worth nearly $20 million is actually counterfeit and only worth $200,000, a British High Court judge says.High Court Justice Stephen Tomlinson said the silver gilt and nephrite egg owned by art dealer Michel Kamidian was not actually one of the famed designer eggs created by jeweler Peter Carl Faberge, The Daily Telegraph reported Friday.Tomlinson was ruling in a ...
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Whatever Family Festival continues through July 4
AUGUSTA — The Whatever Family Festival continues with a number of activities to be held in Augusta and Hallowell through Friday, July 4. Following is a list of activities scheduled to take place:
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Man who torched fest's effigy convicted
RENO -- A San Francisco performance artist was sentenced Friday to as many as four years in prison and ordered to pay restitution for the early torching last summer of the signature effigy of the counterculture Burning Man festival.
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Texas professor helps document looted modern art from Iraq
DENTON, Texas (AP) - Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout (shah-BOOT') returned to the country where she grew up. As an art history professor, 1 of the first stops she wanted to make was Baghdad modern art museum.
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Texas professor helps document looted modern art from Iraq
Associated Press - June 28, 2008 1:25 PM ET DENTON, Texas (AP) - Shortly after the invasion of Iraq, Nada Shabout (shah-BOOT') returned to the country where she grew up.
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Big cheese carving gets Wis. sculptor spot on TV
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. -- Troy Landwehr doesn't mind if people thinks his art is cheesy. The sculptor has carved a version of John Trumbull's "Declaration of Independence" in a...
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Big cheese carving gets Wis. sculptor spot on TV
Associated Press - June 28, 2008 1:25 PM ET LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (AP) - Troy Landwehr doesn't mind if people thinks his art is cheesy. It's still getting him plenty of attention.
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Big cheese carving gets Wis. sculptor spot on TV
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (AP) - Troy Landwehr doesn't mind if people thinks his art is cheesy. It's still getting him plenty of attention. The sculptor has carved a version of John Trumbull's "Declaration of Independence" in a 2,000-pound block of cheddar.
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Musicians Turn Down the Volume to Protect Art
Weekend Edition Saturday , June 28, 2008 · Scientists working at the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg say that the vibrations from rock concerts in nearby Winter Square may be damaging their collection. Research shows that vibration from 10 concerts above 82 decibels ages the artwork by a year.
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