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Nude Palin Painting Shocks and Awes Chicago [Wtf]
A Chicago bar has installed a timely work of art celebrating the human form: a nude portrait of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin holding a gun (which is a phallic symbol.) Two...
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Play It Cool
September 26, 2008 By Ron Cohen Play It Cool , a slickly entertaining entry in the New York Musical Theatre Festival, is stuffed with some 20 solid songs replicating the sound and sass of jazz-infused pop from the 1940s and early '50s, from moody ballads to bebop syncopation.
Backstage.com |
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Mashable’s Guide Upcoming Conferences and Events
Here’s Mashable’s latest round-up of upcoming Web 2.0 events, parties, and conferences. Not on this list? Contact us and let’s establish a media partnership. September 29-30, 2008: InterAct 2008, to be held on September 29-30 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC, hopes to have 1,000 attendees each day, 65 exhibitors, and 35+ of the industries hottest talents speaking about proven ...
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"Pre-Nuit" kicks off Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
Scotiabank welcomes artists and supporters of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche in advance of the all-night contemporary art event taking place on Saturday, October 4th.
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Who Are the Highest-Salaried Art Museum Directors?
Patrick Cole in today's Bloomberg , citing this article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy (for which you'll need to purchase a day pass, if you don't subscribe), reports that the Museum of Modern Art's director, Glenn Lowry , was "the best-paid chief executive of a U.S. nonprofit art institution last year, with a total compensation package [including benefits and expense allowance] of $1.7 ...
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Motoring into Annual Gala Auction
The Beloit Historical Society will zoom into its 13th Annual Gala Auction Oct. 4 with a theme of motorcycles throughout history. Demonstrating the fun and freedom of cycling are Teri and Tom Barnes as they gear up for the big event on their Harley Davidson bikes.
Beloit Daily News |
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RedScale Film Shows Analog Photography Is Not Dead Yet, Thankfully [Photography]
Leave it to the crazy Lomography heads to keep the flame of analog photography alive and kicking in this cold digital world of ours, like an '80s top-of-the-charts song always resisting to die: Their...
Gizmodo |
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Shop checkouts, falling cup film vie for art prize
A messy supermarket checkout flanked by a mannequin doll on a toilet will vie with a video of a teacup and saucer smashing on the floor for Britain's Turner Prize, one of the contemporary art world's top awards.
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Photo exhibit of women / children comes to Stritch
Cardinal Stritch University showcases Dr. Katherine Houghton's photographs of underrepresented women and children during a one-night show on Friday, Oct. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., in university's Bonaventure Hall. The event is free.
OnMilwaukee.com |
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'Class' Warfare on Red Carpet: Francophone Kids Skirmish With Lensman, Declare Party 'Super-Chic'
This year’s New York Film Festival opened Friday night with a screening of French director Laurent Cantet’s The Class . The film, which has already won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, focuses on a multicultural classroom in Paris’ rapidly gentrifying 20th arrondissement. With the exception of the role of the teacher, who is played by the author whose memoir inspired the movie, ...
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Tubular beach party at the Boulder Res
VIEW SLIDESHOW BOULDER - Metromix.com had one last hoorah this past weekend before cold weather kicks in across Colorado. The 1st Annual Tatanka Music and Art Festival created waves at the Boulder Reservoir.
9 News Denver |
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No demand for Banksy, or any other modern art
Five works thought to be by cult graffiti artist Banksy failed to sell at a weekend auction after the artist failed to vouch for their authenticity.
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Arch artwork forms major landmark
An internationally renowned artist's work is officially unveiled in the Dumfriesshire countryside.
BBC News |
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Arts group offers grants
The city of Winona is reinvesting money generated from the Blue Heron Project into the arts community, accepting grant applications through its Fine Arts Commission for local arts projects.
Winona Post |
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Tyler Green's modern & contemporary art blog
A food bank doesn't plant trees in city parks. The Red Cross doesn't build houses, Habitat for Humanity does. So why are non-contemporary art museums so intent on becoming contemporary art museums?
Arts Journal |
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Pete Molinari to Play One-off Gig at Borders Oxford Street Store
Uncut magazine is proud to present a special one-off gig from top UK folk artist Pete Molinari, who will be playing an intimate set at Border's Oxford Street store on Wednesday October 1st.
All About Jazz |
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Arch artwork
A new landmark is unveiled in Dumfriesshire
BBC News |
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Art museum invites heirloom appraisals
The West Valley Art Museum invites the general public to bring family heirlooms in for a look-see at Saturday's Appraisal Day.
The Arizona Republic |
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Animax Asia to produce first original animation movie
Filipino amateur writer Carmelo Junio recently won the Animax Awards 2007 pan-Asia scriptwriting contest.
Manila Bulletin |
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Pictured: The treasure trove of art and antiques being auctioned off in £5million mansion sale
The antique treasures inside Great Brampton House far outstrip the price of this Regency mansion which will go under the hammer tomorrow along with its contents - with a combined value of £5million.
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The biggest statue of Christ to be erected in Syria
The famous statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro may lose its status as the Savior’s biggest sculpture in the world. In Syria, they have laid the cornerstone of a grand monument, which is expected to surpass its Brazilian counterpart by three meters.
Russian Information Agency Novosti |
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Paris by cycle
Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery turned street pedaller on a recent trip to Paris.
Otago Daily Times |
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The Art Of YSL
ONE of the most talked about events in Paris has taken place off the catwalks, as Christie's has unveiled the highlights of its forthcoming Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge art sale - a showcase of what the auction house hails as "one of the most important collections ever to come onto the art market".
British Vogue |
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Contested art by graffiti star Banksy fail to sell
LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Five works by cult graffiti artist Banksy failed to sell at a weekend auction after doubts were raised about their authenticity.
Reuters |
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AAM accredits new museums
The American Association of Museums (AAM) has re-accredited 42 institutions and added three new museums to its portfolio, which consists of 774 out of the nation's 20,000 museums.
World Leisure News |
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