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Mexican artists aim for record with independence art
Mexican artists and poets created an artwork more than one kilometer (half-mile) long and spread it along a Mexico City avenue to celebrate 198 years of the country's independence Monday.
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Final YOUnited festival the biggest yet
Live From Scarborough, a "huge outdoor jam" in Albert Campbell Square Saturday is the finale for a summer of street festivals in the area. Located between Scarborough Civic Centre and Scarborough ...
East York Mirror |
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SCARBOROUGH: Getting creative at Port Union Community Centre
A local art show brings the creative visions of artists and youth together for residents to experience. Port Union Seniors presents the Creative Visions Art Show and Sale Friday and Saturday. This event showcases visual arts by artists of all ages.
Scarborough Mirror |
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Hassan Hajjaj's impish take on Moroccan 'street glam'
On the fringes of London's exclusive Holland Park lies Leighton House Museum, the former home and private art palace of 19th-century painter and Orientalist Lord Frederic Leighton. The centerpiece of this most English of buildings is the Arab Hall, a splendid recreation of the Orient designed with over a thousand tiles that Leighton acquired in Damascus.
The Daily Star Lebannon |
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Hirst auction breaks sales record at Sotheby's
LONDON—A sale of pickled sharks, butterfly paintings and other pieces by provocative British artist Damien Hirst has raised $198 million, silencing his doubters and defying the global economic gloom.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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Invisalign shooting still shots in downtown Palm Springs
A still photography shoot for Invisalign is happening now through 4 p.m. today at Riccio's Steak & Seafood Restaurant, 495 N. Palm Canyon Drive, according to Lois Ware, Palm Springs Park and Recreation administrator and coordinator.
The Desert Sun |
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Markets Crash, But Hirst Auction Breaks Records
British artist brings in nearly $200 million for formaldehyde-soaked collection.
ABC News |
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Hyde Park exhibits 150 artists
One of the country's top art festivals is coming to town for all art lovers to enjoy.
ABC 7 Gulfshore News |
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Memorial sculptures for loved ones
At a time of mourning and confusion, those who have lost someone close to them feel the need for a memorial but may not know clearly what form it should take.
Times Online |
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Signposts: Photographer Art Wolfe takes viewers to edge
'Art Wolfe's Travels to the Edge' returns Oct. 4. Also, Belgian artist Wim Delvoye's tattooed pigs are banned from a Chinese art show.
Contra Costa Times |
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CafePress.com encourages consumers to get political with contest
Online retailer CaféPress.com has launched a t-shirt design and political slogan contest to raise money for Rock the Vote, an organization that encourages young people to get involved in political activity and register to vote.
InternetRetailer.com |
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Olympic art recently displayed at Fine Art Unlimited
Fine Art Limited in Chesterfield recently displayed official fine art, commissioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee, for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and auctioned off pieces to benefit Friends of Kids with Cancer. Fine Art Limited owner Jack Scharr is pictured with Judy Ciapciak, executive director of Friends of Kids with Cancer.
West County Journal |
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Musical festival in the Delmar Loop
Local, regional and national bands will converge on the Delmar Loop Sept. 18-20 for the second annual PLAY:stl Music Festival & Conference.
West County Journal |
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Laumeier hosts John Waters film festival
Laumeier Sculpture Park will presenting the John Waters Double-Feature Film Festival Sept. 19 in conjunction with the October exhibition, Artistically Incorrect: The Photographs and Sculptures of John Waters.
South County Journal |
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Laumeier hosts John Waters film festival Sept. 19
Laumeier Sculpture Park will present the John Waters Double-Feature Film Festival Sept. 19 in conjunction with the October exhibition, Artistically Incorrect: The Photographs and Sculptures of John Waters.
South County Journal |
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The Arts Galley to showcase faculty artwork
Collin College art faculty will be the center of attention at The Arts gallery Sept. 22 to Oct. 4.
McKinney Courier-Gazette |
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Toledo Zoo chimp has artwork auctioned worldwide
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 3:20 p.m. TOLEDO, OH -- Harvey, the Zoo’s male chimpanzee, is not only a delightful animal, he’s also a pretty good artist! A painting by Harvey will be auctioned on Tuesday, September 16, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
NBC 24 Toledo |
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Setting a new course: Winterton Boat Museum expands horizons
Setting a new course: Winterton Boat Museum expands horizons
The Compass |
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Hirst auction breaks sales record at Sotheby's
A sale of pickled sharks, butterfly paintings and other pieces by provocative British artist Damien Hirst has raised $198 million, silencing his doubters and defying the global economic gloom.
AP via Yahoo! Finance |
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Sunderland artists sign onto Uxbridge studio tour
Sculptures, paintings and photos from the area's top artists will be on display this weekend.
myKawartha.com |
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New Memorial to Honor Holocaust Victims in Belarus
BOBRUISK, Belarus — This week in the capital of Belarus, the Minsk Sculpture Plant has begun work on preparing the memorial to victims of the Bobruisk ghetto.
The Federation of Jewish Communities of the CIS |
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Biz News for Sept. 9, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS TO VANDERLEY Lynn Markman, owner of Markman Farm Dairy House Boutique, tells us Lea Vanderley was the winner of the door prize given away recently. Essential oil rollettes, lip balm, unique gift baskets, and herbaceous seasonings and barbecue rub are all new items in the gift shop.
Lassen County News |
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Family combines talent for library art show
Members of the Swanson family don't consider themselves art celebrities or even artists in residence, but they say it's nice to be noticed by their LaGrange Park friends and neighbors. James and Becky Swanson and their children, Emily, 13, and Owen, 10, all have art work on display this month at the LaGrange Park Public Library.
The Doings La Grange |
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Artist Hirst sets auction record
BRITISH artist Damien Hirst has set a new record after a two-day sale of his work fetched some ?111 million ($250 million), auction house Sotheby's said.
Daily Telegraph |
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Hirst pips Picasso to set auction record 17 Sep 2008, 0000 hrs IST,REUTERS
LONDON: Damien Hirst smashed the record for an auction dedicated to a single artist, selling 54 new works on Monday for £70.55 million in a sale that underlined the resilience of the high-end art market.
The Times of India |
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