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Canadian Sculpture Centre opens in new home
Though they have lost the benefit of an outdoor space in which they can exhibit their works of art, Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) members have plenty to look forward to now that they have settled ...
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Girl cut up puppy for school project
A high school student in Baton Rouge, La., dissected a dead puppy allegedly as part of an assignment from her biology class, a police report says.An East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office report said after a photography lab worker reported pictures of the girl cutting up the small animal, the girl's mother alleged the dissection was assigned to the unidentified Woodlawn High School student, ...
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“My dream is to acquire a Nurse painting by Richard Prince”
For 45 years, the Italian designer Valentino (full name Valentino Garavani) has dressed some of the world’s most famous women from Jackie Kennedy, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn to Marella Agnelli, the Princess of Wales and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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Canadian Sculpture Centre opens in new home
Though they have lost the benefit of an outdoor space in which they can exhibit their works of art, Sculptors Society of Canada (SSC) members have plenty to look forward to now that they have settled into their new home.
Scarborough Mirror |
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Nawal Al Zoghbi fires up “Timqyad and Al Kazif” stages
Lebanese artist Nawal Al Zoghbi hosted two live concerts at the “Timqyad Festival” last week, her fifth appearance in Algeria. She attracted a large number of fans making the fourth night of the “Timqyad Festival” the most successful.
Al Bawaba |
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Griffin: Midland's Poulos wins stamp design competition
"I said, 'Mom, let's go. I'm so embarrassed,'" said Midlander Lorna Poulos, of viewing her painting among the 28 entered in the Michigan Waterfowl Hunting Stamp competition at Bay City State Recreation Area.
Midland Daily News |
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Architect: Unisys sign would mar Liberty Place
An architect involved with the design of Two Liberty Place said this morning that putting a large corporate sign on the landmark Center City skyscraper would be "like a vandal going into an art museum and splashing paint on a sculpture."
Philly.com |
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Prominent new acquisitions add to McNayâ€s collection
The addition of the new Jane Arhtur Stieren Center for Exhibitions at the McNay Art Museum allows the...
ClickitSA.com |
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Meet China’s top collector of contemporary art
Guan Yi, 42, has assembled the most important holdings of contemporary art in China. He comes from a family which made huge sums of money in chemical manufacturing in Qingdao but in 1997 ceded management of the family business to his brother to concentrate entirely on collecting.
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How to break into the photo industry in today's digital age
Whether someone wants to take up photography for fun or to establish a career, there are several new factors that person must now consider, since the world has become digital. A concept all new photographers must grasp is that digital has become the new film.
The Pine Log |
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FAU galleries present display of election paraphernalia
The University Galleries in Florida Atlantic University’s School of the Arts in the Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters presents “ Political Circus: A Three-Ring Reflection on the 2008 Election Campaigns,” an exhibition presenting election campaign paraphernalia and contemporary artworks examining the current presidential campaign.
Boca Raton News |
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Justin Elbert bids farewell
To the SFA community: I want to thank you for letting me share my photography with you over the past seven semesters. When I came to work at The Pine Log I started as contributing photographer. I leave having served as photo editor for the newspaper and editor in chief for the Stone Fort yearbook.
The Pine Log |
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FWB jeweler's sculpture to grace Northwest Florida State College
FORT WALTON BEACH - For the last four months, Richard Bauer's sculpture has been rising in a graceful arc of rusted steel from the concrete floor of his workshop.
Northwest Florida Daily News |
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Children across Asia draw out happiness
VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of ASEAN children’s happy drawings called What Makes Me Happy is displayed at an exhibition in Singapore which was an initiative of young Singaporean artist Peter Zhuo Ying Wei (Peter Draw), who made a five-week journey across 10 ASEAN countries and drew "happiness" with over 10,000 children in primary schools, city streets and homes in the region.
Vietnam Net |
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Pirates of the Colosseum?
Rome - With the ruins of ancient Rome, the splendour of Vatican City and countless Renaissance art treasures, what does Italy's capital lack to attract tourists?
Pretoria News |
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Festival of the Arts: Barns and Bridges of the Mad River Valley
For many, the classic Vermont postcard holds images of barns on the hillside or bridges above rushing streams. The Mad River Valley has a good collection of both. As part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts, this is an invitation to appreciate these structures as an art form.
Valley Reporter |
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Help wanted
For 16 years, beginning with its induction back in 1993, the Black Swamp Arts Festival has relied on the kindness...
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Performers busk a move in Port Credit
Grab your loonies and toonies if you're heading down near the lake this weekend because an army of stilt-walkers, fire-breathers and acrobats is in town for the third annual Port Credit Busker Fest. The festival, which used to be a two-day event, runs Friday through Sunday at various locations along Lakeshore Rd.
Mississauga News |
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Studio Gallery celebrates 14 years in Grayton Beach
It's a small world. At the beginning of the summer, I was invited to Burnt Pine's Golf Club. A delightful young man opened the door for me and then came to my table. He asked if I was Debbie.
Walton Sun News |
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Wild Duck, Daisey, Gatz, the break/s Will Play MCA in Chicago
Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art has announced eclectic programming for its 2008-09 performance season, which will welcome writer-monologist Mike Daisey, Elevator Repair Service's version of "The Great Gatsby" and more.
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"A LITTLE WOODSTOCK"
The 33rd annual Clearwater Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sunset Park, between Frith and Sunset avenues in Asbury Park.
Asbury Park Press |
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Tree carvings draw attention, good and bad
Artist Steven Tustison said he thought the two 60-foot-tall palms in front of his Oceanside house belonged to him when he cut tiki faces into them earlier this month.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Tiki artist in hot water with city over carvings
OCEANSIDE: Artist Steven Tustison said he thought the two 60-foot-tall palms in front of his Oceanside house belonged to him when he cut tiki faces into them last month.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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Pirates of the Colosseum? Rome plans theme park
ROME (Reuters) - With the ruins of ancient Rome, the splendor of Vatican City and countless Renaissance art treasures, what does Italy's capital lack to attract tourists?
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Purses are her bag
On Tuesday, Denise Tjarks was contemplating her flight to Oahu for the Made in Hawaii Festival. "My flight leaves at 1; I'll probably be sewing until noon," she said. "I'm telling my regular customers to come the first day. I don't think I'll have enough to last the whole weekend."
Honolulu Star-Bulletin |
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