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Giant dog poo wreaks havoc
A giant inflatable dog dropping created by the American artist Paul McCarthy was blown from its moorings at a Swiss museum, bringing down a power line and breaking a window before landing in the grounds of a children's home.
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enchanting works at exhibition
ART: The inspiring and enchanting works of Noongar artists will be on show at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries from August 16.
Bunbury Mail |
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Festival glitters with heady mix of arts
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts celebrated 40 years of offering fine arts and crafts last weekend with a cake and a party during a free concert on Friday evening.
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide |
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Istanbul Design Week Takes on the Turkish Capital
The design fair will feature over 160,000 square feet of display space, exhibitions, workshops, and conferences.
Interior Design |
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Jazz Videos
Get featured! Submit your video Description The Tony Williams Quintet: Wallace Roney (tp), Billy Pierce (ts), Mulgrew Miller (p), Charnett Moffett (bs), Tony Williams (ds) at the 1987 Mt. Fuji Jazz Festival.
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Grouse carving stolen from Dennis auction gallery
EAST DENNIS — Police are appealing to the public to help solve yesterday's theft of a piece of Cape Cod history.
Cape Cod Times |
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Fayette County
Calendar Charity and Volunteer Liquor Barn Wine Tasting .benefiting Lexington Humane .Society. 5 p.m. Aug. 14. Hamburg Liquor Barn, 1837 Plaudit Place. $3. Friends of the Arboretum 7th Annual Birdhouse Exhibit and Silent Auction. 8:30 a.m. Aug. 15. Bid on hand-crafted and hand-decorated bird houses for charity. The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. Free. (859) 257-6955. ...
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Valley artists draw inspiration from reading newspapers
An old folk riddle using a homophone is the inspiration for the art show now in progress at the King Library at San Jose State University.
San Jose Mercury News |
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Pinoy photographer beats 172 others to win British contest
British Ambassador Peter Beckingham, ever the champion of world-class Filipino talent, was delighted when he learned that another Filipino was off to London to accept a prestigious international award.
ABS-CBNNEWS.com |
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Madison County
Sell at pottery event Vendors are being sought for the annual Pottery Festival in Richmond. The festival will take place Sept. 5 through 7 in Irvine McDowell Park on Lancaster Avenue. The festival will feature pottery, arts and crafts from across the state, free live entertainment, free Kids Fest and more. Potters, artists, crafters and food vendors should call (859) 626-8474 with ...
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The Heart of it All Jazz and Blues Heritage Festival brings the music back to the neighborhood
While it has been encouraging to see the arts community expand and grow, at times it's almost a bit disheartening when it seems like a piece of the local legacy is left behind. Don't get me wrong -- it's not something that happens intentionally. Take, for instance, the Jazz Hall of Fame's move to t... By Gary Hizer.
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Stage Reviews: Modern messages found in Shaw fest trio
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, Ontario -- There's a note on the Shaw Festival Web site connecting Terrence Rattigan with Oscar Wilde, Somerset Maugham and Noel Coward. ...
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Artists win awards at Batavia festival
Awards for the Outdoor Fine Art Show and the City Hall Exhibit were recently announced for the Art In Your Eye Festival in Batavia.
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Gaye honor is what's going on at jazz fest
Motown fans are in for a special treat on Aug. 29, the opening night of this year's Detroit International Jazz Festival: a musical tribute to Marvin Gaye, led by Christian McBride.
Detroit News |
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Pink genitals stir sculpture debate
A vandal attack which painted the genitals on a female sculpture a bright pink colour was the reason for its removal from a park near Brisbane, not prudishness, the local mayor says.
Otago Daily Times |
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I just don't get modern art, says Italy's culture minister
Italy's culture minister has enraged members of the country's arts community with an attack on modern architecture and an admission that he is completely mystified by contemporary art.
Guardian Unlimited |
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'Stolen art uncovered, is it yours?' appeals FBI
Wanted: the owners of 137 artworks discovered in an apartment in Manhattan, suspected stolen.
Guardian Unlimited |
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New Oklahoma license plate draws criticism from all directions
I'm taking a controversial stand: I like the new license plate. The new design features a picture of "Sacred Rain Arrow,” a sculpture by Oklahoma artist Allan Houser on display at the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. The new license plate design was released the morning of Aug. 1, so complaining began the afternoon of Aug. 1. The colors are ugly. The design is lame. The angle of the statue is bad. ...
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Detecting masterpieces from fakes
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Vincent van Gogh's masterpieces have inspired both young artists and prospective forgers seeking to recreate his vivid landscapes and portraits.
Sentinel & Enterprise |
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'Friends of Art' hosting silent benefit auction for students
The Yolo County Fair's "Friends of Art" is hosting its annual "Silent Benefit Auction" at Waite Hall for four days, beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Sunday.
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University donates funds for public art in Redlands
REDLANDS - A hoped-for public-art program just got a shot in the arm, courtesy of the University of Redlands.
San Bernardino Sun |
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Garden club promising a blooming good time
JAZZ music, flowers, stalls and sculptors will draw hundreds to the Ulladulla and District Garden Club’s extravaganza at Ulladulla Civic Centre later this month.
Milton Ulladulla Times |
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CONTEST: News announces 2009 photography calendar contest
The Tonawanda News is soliciting readers’ photos for its 2009 amateur photography calendar contest.
Tonawanda News |
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Culture drive: improving access to arts
THERE are 118 bus stops and four railway stations within one mile of the Burrell Collection in Glasgow, but Spanish tourist Rosario Perez Lopez still decided to visit the museum by taxi.
The Herald |
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Tang's Dynasty
For many, Tang Da Wu, artist and founder of The Artists Village, is a mystery. The 65-year-old Singaporean is very media-shy, and even eluded journalists when he was one of four artists representing Singapore in the Venice Biennale last year, a biennial contemporary art event in Italy.
Sin Chew Jit Poh |
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