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Specialists in computer-human interaction from around the world assembled in Florence, Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance, from April 5-10 for CHI ’08. This Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) conference focused on core factors in ergonomics – the balance between art and science, design and research, practical motivation and the process that leads the way to innovative excellence.
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14:38 (BST), 21/04/2008 Art and Video Games Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS For immediate release gPotato Europe ...
If the status of video games as an Art is still subject to debates, it is a fact that gaming communities host a lot of artists. In order to allow these artists to reveal their potential, gPotato Europe partners with the comics publisher Foolstrip and launches the “Art and Video Games” contest !
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UAE, Morocco artists display artwork in Rabat
ADACH organizes arts exhibition in Moroccan capital in bid to boost cultural cooperation between two countries.
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Switzerland returns ancient urn to Greece
Athens - Switzerland returned a 2,400-year-old funerary urn to Greece on Monday after discovering that it had been taken out of the country illegally, the Culture Ministry said. The ancient marble oil flask or lekythos was returned to Greece by a Swi...
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Agnew’s sells historic home in central London
One of Britain’s oldest art dealers, Agnew’s, which has a rich history of selling masterpieces from Rembrandt to Raphael, has sold its historic building in Bond Street, London. It is downsizing and will be focusing on contemporary art. It is currently looking for new premises in the area.
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WVSF?Crowns Junior Royalty Queen
The stage is now set for the 2008 West Virginia Strawberry Festival as junior royalty members were selected Saturday during the Junior Royalty Pageant at Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Madison Adaire Shanholtz, 13, of Petersburg, the daughter of Faron and Ronda Shanholtz, was crowned Junior Royalty Queen.
The Inter-Mountain |
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Zimbabwe: Local Photojournalist's Work On Display in London
An exhibition showcasing the work of one of Zimbabwe's prominent photojournalists, Urginia Mauluka, opened in central London on Friday night.
AllAfrica.com |
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Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival announces poster competition
PENSACOLA, March 10 – The Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival is sponsoring a design competition to select the official GGAF poster for 2008. The selected artist will receive a $1,000 cash award. Creative artists of all ages are encouraged to submit their designs.
Walton Sun News |
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Jack Link's Neutral Zone to Feature Stanley Cup
As part of Toyota Fan Fest, the top prize for professional hockey in North America will be on display for three days during the 2008 MasterCard Memorial Cup. The Stanley Cup will be on display in the Jack Link's Neutral Zone (dates to be confirmed by the NHL shortly) - as part of a travelling exhibit from the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
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Gebert Gallery Announces Its Grand Opening
Gebert Gallery, a contemporary art gallery featuring a mix of sculptures, paintings and mixed media pieces, announced its plans for their grand opening in Venice, CA. The gallery will be opening on Friday, April 25, 2008 with a reception from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
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Fallbrook is the host to the world of filmmaking
This weekend, the first Fallbrook Film Festival, featuring about 80 movies made by amateur and professional filmmakers from around the world, will be staged at three venues.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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New Full-Color Dummies Books Target DSLR Novices
Digital Photography For Dummies author and photo guru Julie Adair King introduces the controls and features of today's most popular cameras. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb874464.htm
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Entries sought for mid-century modern juried art show
FORT WALTON BEACH – The Arts & Design Society is calling for entries reflecting the spirit of mid-century modern era.
Walton Sun News |
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Destin Seafood Festival announces 2008 poster contest
To celebrate its 30th anniversary and return to a harbor-front location, the Destin Seafood Festival is issuing a call to artists for the 2008 Destin Seafood Festival Poster Contest. The theme of this year’s contest is “Back to the Harbor.”
Walton Sun News |
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Streets closed
Several downtown streets will be closed all week for the annual Panoply of the Arts festival which runs Friday through Sunday.
The Huntsville Times |
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Cover art exhibit shows changing face of James Bond
LONDON - Before James Bond became a screen icon, he was a paperback hero. A new exhibition of 007 book covers charts the changing image of the suave British spy and his world of fast cars, luxury casinos, and alluring women.
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New Full-Color Dummies Books Target DSLR Novices
Digital Photography For Dummies author and photo guru Julie Adair King introduces the controls and features of today's most popular cameras.
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Istanbul film fest wraps up with surprises
Every year in April that special festival buzz reigns the streets of Beyoglu. It's not just the good movies that are normally inaccessible any other time of the year, but the fraternity of viewers who inexpiably feel connected after watching a festival film.
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Manhole covers to trash bins, public works become public art
Stroll some streets of South Beach and you may find new art beneath your feet. Or, more precisely, beneath your car: Yes, these are new manhole covers, and they're not your run-of-the-mill cast-iron lids.
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Grangemouth shut-down over pensions
If the union goes ahead with the strike it will effectively close down a part of the North Sea oil production and some gas output, refinery operator Ineos said in a statement on Saturday.
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PC school auctions bring crowd, prompt memories
PORTAGE TOWNSHIP -- There was something for everyone Saturday at the Port Clinton City Schools auction at the former Portage Elementary School. And while many came looking for things to buy, some came just for the memories.
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Photographs showcase Appalachian farming
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State University's Kentucky Folk Art Center will present a gallery talk by North Carolina photographer Tim Barnwell at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22. Barnwell's current exhibition "On Earth's Furrowed Brow: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs" is on display in KFAC's Adkins Gallery.
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Monster Energy and Boost Mobile Combine On Huge International FMX Contest/Demo Tour for 2008
CORONA, Calif., April 21, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Monster Energy announced today that is has hopped on board the nation's most ambitious freestyle motocross contest/demo tour, aligning itself as the presenting sponsor for the 2008 Boost Mobile FreestyleMX.com Tour, presented by Monster Energy, which kicked off this past weekend at the Boost Mobile Night Shift Tour in Austin, Texas. The 73-stop ...
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Monster Energy and Boost Mobile Combine On Huge International FMX Contest/Demo Tour for 2008
CORONA, Calif., April 21, 2008 -- Monster Energy announced today that is has hopped on board the nation's most ambitious freestyle motocross contest/demo tour, aligning itself as the presenting sponsor for the 2008 Boost Mobile FreestyleMX.com Tour, presented by Monster Energy, which kicked off this past weekend at the Boost Mobile Night Shift Tour in Austin, Texas.
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Joe L. Villalpando's art on display at Hartnell
Local artist Joe J. Villalpando exhibits his paintings, drawings and tattoos this week at Hartnell College.
The Salinas Californian |
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