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Grace and greatness
Portland may be thousands of miles away from the world's art capitals -- not to mention more financially humble -- but the Rose City is, and has been, well situated to witness the evolution of the contemporary artist.
The Oregonian |
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Youths mix art, politics in exhibit
The power of art to convey the political ideas of youth is on display at the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in the City of Poughkeepsie.
Poughkeepsie Journal |
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School events
Photography class -- Digital Photography for Kids, 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Asbury Woods Nature Center, 4105 Asbury Road. For ages 9 to 14. Also a class on Aug. 19.
Erie Times-News |
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Art exhibit focuses on Cancer
Artworks depicting the experiences of cancer will be on exhibit beginning today at the Oncology Wellness Institute at 16792 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville.
Erie Times-News |
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A stroke of genius reveals forgeries
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In an ironic twist, scientists are turning to modern technology to give art experts better tools to answer an expensive and age-old question: Is it an original Vincent van Gogh painting or a fake?
Arizona Daily Star |
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Modern technology used to detect fake masterpieces
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces have inspired both young artists and prospective forgers seeking to recreate his vivid landscapes and portraits.
Provo Daily Herald |
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Disused waste becomes art
An art exhibition showcasing 11 modern works of art made from rubbish has opened on Monday in Truecolor Museum in Suzhou. All the items on display are jointly made by mother and daughter artists Xu Lingzhi and Xu Xin.
China Daily |
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Grace Kim's Vibrant Still Life Paintings Revitalize the Dutch Tradition with Contemporary Appeal
Andreeva to hold it second exhibition of the exquisite still lifes of Grace Kim in cooperation with Manitou Galleries in Santa Fe.
PRWeb via Yahoo! News |
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The Next Big Sound Launches New Music Discovery Model and Contest to Give Away Bose Around-Ear Headphones
The Next Big Sound has launched an innovative music website where listeners can play the role of a record mogul signing their favorite artists from the site to their personal label. During August, The Next Big Sound is also running a weekly promotion to award the top mogul a pair of Bose headphones.
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Reflecting Quebec's heart and soul
To mark the province's 400th birthday, the Canadian Museum of Civilization is showcasing 400 pieces from Quebec artists. The criterion: Art that's simple without being simplistic
The Globe and Mail |
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High school early birds pad course options
The school day will start early this fall for a group of Sioux Falls students using a new flex-time option in classroom schedules. Their day will begin at 6:50 a.m. as Washington High School offers an extra class before first period. The program begins with 29 students in a photography class in the fall semester and probably will expand next year to a math class and other courses. Lincoln High ...
The Argus Leader |
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San Luis artist, 17, has show in Yuma
YUMA - Quiet and shy Daniel Leon will softly answer anything you ask, except for how the San Luis teen creates the marvelous paintings that are making such a stir in the local art world.
Tucson Citizen |
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Photos about photography
Remember me? The personal narratives by 23 women, including the book's compiler Marlene le Roux, are accompanied by Lucie Pavlovich's fashion photographs.
Mail and Guardian |
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Exhibit to highlight offbeat items of famed Pasadena architects
PASADENA - When the names Charles and Henry Greene come up, it's usually in connection with the architects' iconic Gamble House, or maybe the stratospheric prices the brothers' furniture and fittings fetch now at Sotheby's auctions. • Photo Gallery: Gamble House in Pasadena
Pasadena Star-News |
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Festival celebrates arts
A sunny summer weekend served as a perfect backdrop for the 22nd Annual Nampa Festival of the Arts at Lakeview Park. The two-day event offered more than 225 arts and crafts vendors who displayed a wide range of creations, including paintings, sculptures, photography and jewelry.Idaho Press-Tribune photographer Charlie Litchfield spent time at the festival Sunday and captured several examples of ...
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Redlands gallery's newest installation -- solar panels
The Redlands Art Association gallery's monthly electric bill for July 2006 was an eye-opening $1,100. "I realized that we needed a major energy-efficiency makeover," said Larry Harvill, an association board member and husband of Evelyn Ifft, the association's president at the time.
The Press-Enterprise |
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Annual sand sculpture contest is Aug. 31
Point Reyes National Seashore will host the 27th annual sand sculpture contest at Drakes Beach from 9 a.
Marin Independent Journal |
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www.olympic.org - Site Officiel du Mouvement Olympique
In Beijing, The Olympic Museum is everywhere! In Beijing, The Olympic Museum is everywhere!
Olympic Committee News |
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Tacoma Screw'd
Noelle Walker often has trouble getting galleries to show her artwork because of its explicit focus on transsexuality. In her newest collection, “Tacoma Screw’d” (through Aug. 31), the non-op transsexual artist reflects on her experience going from man to woman, and how others perceive her body.
Seattle Weekly |
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Kids' crafts are simple, eco-friendly
PASADENA - Twelve cardboard pizza boxes lay on the front lawn of Kidspace Children's Museum, scribbled with felt-tip markers.
Pasadena Star-News |
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Bushpilots band
To all of those garage bands and music lovers here in Fort Frances who have dreams of playing huge concerts and festivals to hundreds of thousands of screaming fans—don’t lose the dream. Instead take former local musician Tom Gillon as an example. Gillon was born and raised in Fort Frances and started playing guitar when he was only seven years old. Today he is one part of a four-piece band ...
Fort Frances Times |
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New Princess and the Frog Artwork
In addition to releasing an early teaser trailer for the film, Walt Disney Animation Studios has launched a new company website and has revealed more artwork from The Princess and the Frog , opening in theaters on December 25, 2009.
Coming Soon |
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Pimlico Special
BALTIMORE, Aug. 10 -- Attending the Virgin Mobile Festival is a mind-toggling experience.
Washington Post |
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CYFD brings Heart Gallery to Deming
The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department is bringing a unique program aimed at increasing adoption rates to Deming. Through the "Heart Gallery" program, children up for adoption or foster care get professional, studio-quality photographs taken.
The Deming Headlight |
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£17m regeneration plans on show
Developers plan to exhibit proposals for a multi million pound regeneration which includes a super store and office space.
BBC News |
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