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Unusual self-portraits, 'exceptional' photos
The work of Bosnian-born painter Amer Kobaslija, who lives in Florida, slips smoothly into the long-flowing Bay Area art current of intimate figuration. Rena Bransten presents a roomful of Kobaslija's paintings, a few very large, some no bigger than a...
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Letters to Datebook
Mark Morford exhibits bigotry toward Christians Editor - Why was the decision made to publish Mark Morford's extremely bigoted article called "Totally Gay Happy Meals" (July 11, sfgate.com/ZEFM)? Not only is it blatantly hypocritical, it is also extremely...
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Mexican artwork keeps little Hayward boutique afloat
Tu Tienda Azteca celebrates first year of business with party for customers
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The Hop Farm Festival: Let’s go to the hop
Two years ago, the Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller, best known for his restaging of the 1984 Battle of Orgreave between the police and striking miners, pitched up at the Frieze Art Fair in London with a single piece of work for sale, a poster that offered a novel twist on a famous Christian car-bumper sticker. Against a plain black background was a simple white slogan arranged over ...
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Cheese Sculptor Visits Bangor
BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Leave it to a woman from wisconsin to find a way to earn a living by traveling the country making sculptures out of cheese.
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İstanbul decreasing Turkey’s museum deficit
The fate of İstanbul's art world changed for the better with the opening of a series of new art museums, one after the other.
Zaman Online |
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Crowds gather for Beautiful Malaysia Art Competition in JB
BIRTHDAY girl P. Koheelah Jothi was so excited about celebrating her birthday and participating in a colouring contest that she woke up at 5am.
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Artists Ekici and Odman perform at Zaragoza fair
Two Turkish artists, Nezaket Ekici and İlyas Odman, are representing Turkey with two separate performance art shows at the ongoing Zaragoza Expo 2008 in Spain.
Zaman Online |
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Da Vinci works go on show in Stirling
Masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci will travel to Scotland for an exhibition celebrating the 60th birthday of Prince Charles, it was announced yesterday.
The Herald |
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An interpretation of Malaysian life and culture
WITH a name like dot-net-dot-au, you can be assured that this art exhibition is not your conventional affair and the paintings on display are definitely not your ordinary pieces.
The Star |
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Auburn parents plead no contest in endangered baby case
The parents of an Auburn baby girl who was found in what police described as a starving condition in December agreed today to plead to charges related to child endangerment, the Placer County District Attorney's Office reported.
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Olympic art leaving Southwest Florida for Beijing
Thirty pieces of artwork will travel from Fort Myers to Beijing as a part of a cultural exhibit for the 2008 Olympic Games. All of the artwork is from Olympic athletes across the globe thanks to the vision of former Fort Myers resident and Olympic great, the late Al Oerter.
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum
The Smithsonian’s director of planning and project management, Sheryl Kolasinski, gives a tour of the architectural highlights inside the recently renovated Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art.
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The New Museum of Contemporary Art
We tour NYC's New Museum of Contemporary Art with its deputy director, who explains how the striking design, by SANAA, plays a critical role in the success of the museum's mission.
Architectural Record |
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Arts headlines
Art Gallery at the Centerville Police Department: Young Artists Showcase, an international art contest sponsored by Sister Cities International, is currently showing at 155 W. Spring Valley Road through July 31. Centerville H.S. graduate Sarah Friese who will major in art at the University of Dayton has a piece in the exhibit. "Together We Can Rebuild This World" has been shown around the globe ...
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ABC Invites You to Summer's Hottest Music Event, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock'
***MEDIA ALERT*** LADY ANTEBELLUM OMITTED FROM YESTERDAY'S RELEASETaylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough HostTrace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Jul...
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art July 19 at Emami Chisel Art Pvt. Ltd, Emami Towers, 687 Anandapur E.M. Bypass, #4011 3182/3183; 6 pm:
Inauguration of Whispered Legacy , a retrospective of paintings and drawings by Abani Sen curated by Ina Puri. Also, the release of a commemorative volume on the Late Abani Sen edited by Ina Puri.
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Red Cross to host Celtic Festival at West Mountain Ski Center
The Saratoga Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its second annual Celtic Festival at West Mountain Ski Center in Queensbury Saturday.
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Thanks to This Week's Advertisers
We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Phillyist. Sobieski Vodka , the #1 premium vodka from the land where vodka was born. All Points West , the three day music festival at Liberty State Park. Busted Tees , which introduces three new designs a week. American Apparel , where you can buy everything from T-shirts to swim wear. If you're interested in ...
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PHOTOS: Fuel-Saving Designs Win Future-Plane Contest
A tailless plane and a craft that sports engines on top of its wings were among the ultra-efficient designs that took top honors in the 2008 NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Student Competition.
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Millville sculpture
The Gallery of Fine Craft at WheatonArts will host the third annual "Highwater Sculpture Invitational 2008" Saturday through Sept. 1, featuring 14 sculptors from Central and South Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Chattanooga Times Free Press wins three top awards in state press contest
The Chattanooga Times Free Press won 14 Tennessee state press contest awards today, including first-place awards for make-up and appearance, community lifestyles and best news photograph.
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Atlanta's National Black Arts Festival turns 20
Stephanie Hughley's 12th floor office at the new headquarters of the National Black Arts Festival has a stunning view of Atlanta, including the city's cultural standard: the High Museum of Art.
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Sculptor will take part in Colorado show
Don Harmon of Payson, will be featured in the 17th annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show and Sale, the largest outdoor sculpture show in the world, on Aug. 8, 9 and 10 in Loveland, Colo.
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Customer Service
PITTSBURGH - A green roller-coaster twists above the entrance to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. But this attraction isn't for human riders - the coaster's cars are filled with plants and a solar panel that triggers the ride to stop and start.
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