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Lincoln event holds one more surprise
The Oct. 16 Lincoln speech re-enactment still has one surprise left. A painting of the scene by local artist Jennifer Boeke has yet to be unveiled.
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Artist Wants to Help Revive Tarpon Arcade
In tough economic times, opening a gallery in downtown Tarpon Springs could be considered a bold move for Michelle Mardis, a local painter who has become known for her series of brilliantly colored canine portraits. Mardis wants her gallery to be an active part of the downtown and help spur a revival of the Tarpon Arcade.
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Kalamazoo begins 'Promise Week' celebration to mark third anniversary of The Kalamazoo Promise
A weeklong celebration marking the third anniversary of The Kalamazoo Promise kicks off tonight with a special exhibit of student art work and wraps up in a week with a seminar on children's literature.
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In the next 24: Art Hop; Russian Festival
ART'S THE THING: Art Hop is Friday at various spots around downtown Kalamazoo, and the Park Trades Center will have scores of artists' studios open to tour. Events start about 5 p.m. and some go well into the evening. VOLLEYBALL...
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Updated 11/7: New artwork coming to Skokie Sculpture Park
Village Trustees this week signed off on Skokie's second public sculpture in the last month for Village Green, the serene area with seating between village hall and the Skokie Public Library.
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Chronicling Joan Miró's assault on painting
In 1927, when Joan Miró said, "I want to assassinate painting," he wasn't saying anything new. What was new was the way he carried it out.
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The Week[end]: November 7-9, 2008
It's morning again in America, and it's time to have some fun. Thankfully, this weekend is overflowing with options, including: the Madison Holiday Market; the Homegrown Hip-Hop Festival and the 30th birthday party for Wild Hog in the Woods; an insane amount of live music by the MSO, Amos Lee, Rachel Yamagata and the rest of the Hotel Café Tour, Pat MacDonald, Screamin' Cyn Cyn ' the Pons, Parry ...
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Chinese farmers gaining recognition for their modern folk art
JINSHAN COUNTY: China is reaping rewards from a programme that helps farmers brush up on painting skills for a richer and more colourful village life.
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November Museum Round Up
Rendering of renovated lobby and extensive artifact walls at American History Museum The big news in the museum world is the The American History Museum , which is scheduled to reopen November 21. The reopening will mark the completion of a two-year, $85 million renovation of the building, transforming the museum’s architecture while reorganizing and renewing the presentation of its ...
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Examining an art auction house giant from a technical perspective
In an attempt to "follow the money," I have been looking around to see if there is any niche where investors are parking their liquid assets...( Read More )
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NEW YORK - An oil-on-canvas painting by Spanish artist Juan Gris has been auctioned in New York City for more than US$20 million. The 1915 painting, "Book, pipe and glasses," sold for $20.8 million Thursday at Christie's in Manhattan, surpassing its presale estimate of up to $18.5 million.
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More Design, All the Latest Trends at Ambiente 2009
Start the New Year with some serious trend-spotting at Ambiente 2009. About 4,600 exhibitors from 100 countries are expected to present their latest product collections for the table, kitchen and household -- as well as for giving and living -- at the consumer goods show in Frankfurt, Germany, this Feb. 13-17.
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Gris, Picasso, Kandinsky paintings auctioned in NY
Associated Press - November 7, 2008 11:13 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - An oil-on-canvas painting by Spanish artist Juan Gris has been auctioned in New York City for more than $20 million.
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‘Chaos After Six!’
THE ongoing photo exhibit, “Chaos After Six!,” features six graduating students of a diploma course in photography at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde.
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Paintings by Gris, Picasso, Kandinsky sold in NY at impressionist and modern art auction
NEW YORK - An oil-on-canvas painting by Spanish artist Juan Gris has been auctioned in New York City for more than $20 million. The 1915 painting, "Book, pipe and glasses," sold for $20.8 million Thursday at Christie's in Manhattan, surpassing its presale estimate of up to $18.5 million.
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Baltimore to honor Edgar Allan Poe with year-long festival
The city where Edgar Allan Poe died will celebrate the 200th anniversary of his birth with "Nevermore 2009," a year's worth of exhibits and programs.
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Graffiti pieces stray from main-stream in gallery's exhibition
Tattoo artist and Ball State University alumnus Nate Harmon sips his beer between sentences. "Me and my friend tattooed each other in middle school during class using a needle and thread," he said. "Ever since then I kinda liked it."
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Shirchi calligraphy show opens in Niavaran
TEHRAN, Nov. 7 (MNA) -- Latest calligraphy and calligraphy-painting works by Esrafil Shirchi have been put on display in an exhibit at the Niavaran Cultural Center that opened on November 6.
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Kandinsky art prize plays with politics
MOSCOW (Reuters Life!) - Faked photographs of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin cavorting naked on a sofa with U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, a giant styrofoam throne and pins in rubber erasers are vying for Russia's top modern art award.
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Acclaimed Bodies Human Exhibit Offers Rare View of Human Body From the Inside Out
Bodies Human: Anatomy in Motion is a rare opportunity to see your body from the inside out. The exhibit features more than 100 human bodies, organs and transparent cross-sections, and premieres Saturday, November 8 in Colorado Mills Mall at I-70 & West Colfax in Lakewood, Colo. Bodies Human runs 16 weeks, through Saturday, February 28, and may be accessed from any mall entrance, but is closest ...
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Winter music festival set to announce lineup
Toronto artist Rob Szabo performs next Friday at Cafe Voltaire at Books Co, where the identities of featured, out-of-town musicians will be announced for the second Coldsnap winter music festival. The nine-night festival is being organized by volunteers who have presented the Prince George Folkfest for four summers. Each night will feature a different theme.The Folkfest Society is offering ...
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Columbus native recalls role in rock photography
Photographer Baron Wolman is the secondmost-successful graduate of the Class of 1955 from Bexley High School.
The Columbus Dispatch |
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Stevens: The Pit Renovations Will Polish the Lobos' Crown Jewel
Lobos Announce Detailed Plans of The Pit Renovation Photo Gallery of The Pit Renovations Renovation Rendering in PDF Format It is a facelift that would make Joan Rivers jealous. The University of New Mexico is adding a $60 million splash of high-tech fashion to one of the Lobos' greatest treasures: The Pit.
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Kandinsky art prize plays with politics
Faked photographs of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin cavorting naked on a sofa with U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton, a giant styrofoam throne and pins in rubber erasers are vying for Russia's top modern art award.
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Hollywood's Next Generation to be Revealed at AFI FEST 2008 on November 8
Teen filmmakers get their time in the spotlight amidst the flashbulb frenzy at AFI FEST, one of the country's most renowned film festivals. AFI's Youth FEST, presented by Samsung Mobile Fresh Films, brings together teen talent and Hollywood pros to share tips of the trade and get a sneak peak at what the next wave of Hollywood hopefuls have to offer.
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