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New exhibits show art of college humor, James Watrous
Two new exhibits offer a first look at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's extensive collection of college humor magazines and celebrate the work of an artist who got his start drawing covers for UW-Madison's Octopus.
University of Wisconsin - Madison |
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North Korea's art of propaganda
North Korea's Communist propaganda posters prove a hit with art collectors, after British entrepreneur David Heather began exporting them to the West several years ago.
BBC News |
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Art of propaganda
N Korea Communist posters prove a hit with art collectors
BBC News |
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Nasher Museum's "El Greco to Velazquez" Inspires Other Cultural Events
DURHAM, NC -- The Nasher Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition “El Greco to Velázquez: Art during the Reign of Philip III” has inspired a celebration of the Golden Age of Spain throughout the Research Triangle region.
Duke University |
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Was Leonardo da Vinci a Copycat?
A historian claims some of the artist's paintings borrowed from Chinese art.
ABC News |
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State board upholds firing of vegan teacher
The Illinois State Board of Education has upheld the firing of a suburban Chicago art teacher who taught veganism and animal rights to students and told them not to tell their parents.
Belleville News-Democrat |
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Museum official thanks community
The Country Fair at the National Bean Market Museum of South Carolina was a success. The Lake City citizens responded by bringing some beautiful art work and delicious baked goods.
Florence Morning News |
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Charlotte Higgins meets Jonathan Mills, new director of the Edinburgh international festival
Jonathan Mills on why being £1m in debt won't stop him springing a few surprises as the new director of the Edinburgh international festival.
Guardian Unlimited |
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New exhibit at the IMA opens
Colts owner Jim Irsay helps with the opening of a new exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
WTHR Indianapolis |
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A night of art, music, and sake
Revolving Restaurant 360, in association with Ashley Moffatt Uys, is opening a gallery style art show featuring the works of renowned Japanese landscape artist Hiroshige, on July 31 and Aug. 1, 2008, between the hours of 5pm and 8pm.
Saipan Tribune |
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Lehman, Fuller to present works at Spring Street Gallery
Painter Sharon Lehman and photographer John Fuller will present their work at the Spring Street Gallery on Sunday, July 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Block Island Times |
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Jon Campbell art at Juice ’n Java
Jon Campbell, known primarily for his innovative Block Island jewelry and songwriting activities, will present his paintings, photographs, and sculpture on the walls of Juice ’n Java for the month of August.
The Block Island Times |
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Children’s Art Show at the Historical Society
Captain Kidd has returned for another season of art shows at the Historical Society lawn on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. providing children a chance to work on their art skills and also learn more about maritime life and history of the island. 466-2481.
The Block Island Times |
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Museum lays off four to cut costs
The Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History on Monday laid off four of its 11 full-time staff members as a cost-cutting measure. ``It needed to be done, and it's unfortunate,'' said Chris Gordy, executive director of the museum. ``We're trying to be a more efficient and a more economically sound staff.
The Jackson Citizen Patriot |
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2008 Bundts Across America Recipe Contest
Submit your best bundt cake recipe to enter the Nordic Ware 2008 Bundts Across America Recipe Contest. Entries must be received by 11:59 central time on Friday, August 1. Bakers must create recipes for one of the following popular holidays: Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah or Christmas. A team of culinary ...
The Block Island Times |
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Picture frames become works of art
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY Digital photos have never looked better. (It gets easier with each new multimegapixel camera.)
Boston Globe |
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Pssst! Wanna Buy the Salander-O'Reilly Townhouse?
Now (for just $75 million) you can! Christopher Gray of the NY Times reported on Sunday that the E. 71st Street townhouse (above) is being sold by its owner, the real estate mogul and art collector Aby Rosen . Salander had rented it for $1.8 million a year, according to the Times.
Arts Journal |
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Dennos Museum hosts new festival venue
The Traverse City Film Festival has added a new venue at Milliken Auditorium in the Dennos Museum Center and the addition couldn't have been smoother, museum officials said.
Traverse City Record-Eagle |
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World-Renowned Computer Festival Makes Wowza Its Exclusive Flash(R) Streaming Video Choice
SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Wowza Media Systems, emerging leader in streaming media server software, today announced that its award- winning Wowza Media Server (TM) Pro has been selected by the organizers of ASSEMBLY, one of the oldest and biggest computer festivals in the world, held every year in Finland since 1992, as its official Flash streaming server software.
Broadcast Newsroom |
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Art auction row goes to ACCC
LAWYERS acting on behalf of auctioneer Tim Goodman and other key art identities have lodged a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission against rival Rod Menzies.
The Australian |
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Dream is to tell lost traditions
IT wasn't until he was in his 70s that Omborrin first started painting. Before then, he worked as a stockman across the Kimberley and the Northern Territory, and only retired because of a hip injury.
The Australian |
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Symphony, ballet pieces created for Nasher show
A new symphony piece and a new ballet will be performed as part of the Nasher Museum of Art's exhibition featuring art during the reign of Spain's Philip III.
WRAL.com Raleigh |
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Rare Item stays on display
The display of a rare Chesterfield FC football programme at Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery has proved so popular that it is being extended until the end of September.
Imp MAD |
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Chicago exhibit highlights pop appeal of Jeff Koons
CHICAGO (Reuters) - It all began with an art show featuring basketballs suspended in tanks of water.
Reuters.co.uk |
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Military room receives donation
The Greene County Museum has another $1,000 for its Military Rooms. The museum recognized retired Army Lt. Col. Dallas Wood Saturday for his contribution, which entitles his name to appear on a sponsorship plaque.
Paragould Daily Press |
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