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Public art
A painting of a lounging woman, crafted in bold colors reminiscent of Henri Matisse, hangs on one wall of an art exhibit.
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From Baroque to tattoos, new museum celebrates art
It was a fortuitous circumstance: An aging medium-sized city was the right place at the right time for a bequest of coveted art that led to its new avant-garde museum.
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From Baroque to tattoos, new museum celebrates art
It was a fortuitous circumstance: An aging medium-sized city was the right place at the right time for a bequest of coveted art that led to its new avant-garde museum. American realist Thomas Eakins did most of his work in Philadelphia, but his last living heir lived in Roanoke and had some of his portraits and personal effects. Museums elsewhere had designs on the 19th century ...
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From Baroque to tattoos, new museum celebrates art
It was a fortuitous circumstance: An aging medium-sized city was the right place at the right time for a bequest of coveted art that led to its new avant-garde museum. American realist Thomas Eakins did most of his work in Philadelphia, but his last living heir lived in Roanoke and had some of his portraits and personal effects. Museums elsewhere had designs on the 19th century ...
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Day of the Dead brings art to life
PORTAGE The halls of Portage High School are a little more colorful, with vibrant artwork celebrating the traditional Hispanic celebration of the Day of the Dead.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Met director gets an appropriate send-off
When Philippe de Montebello announced his retirement earlier this year, the curators at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art quickly came up with the perfect going-away gift for their long-serving director.
Miami Herald |
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Politics, war, scandal: Memories of Yaddo
Iron gates from the Yaddo artist colony, with the Yaddo logo and its muscular, musical ''Y'' spelled out in script, have been installed inside the New York Public Library for a four-month exhibit, allowing you to imagine the same rustic grounds entered by James Baldwin, Leonard Bernstein and so many others.
Miami Herald |
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Free art exhibition and lecture set
East Columbia Briefs The Oakland Mills Community Association's Music and Arts Committee will sponsor a free exhibition, lecture and reception featuring collages and prints by artist George Sakkal from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 at The Other Barn, 5851 Robert Oliver Place, in Oakland Mills Village Center.
Baltimore Sun |
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`Main Street Meltdown'
NEW YORK (AP) -- The economy is melting -- literally. On Wednesday, two artists installed a 1,500-pound ice sculpture carved to spell the word ''Economy'' in Manhattan's financial district. The ''Main Street Meltdown'' remained in Foley Square until it puddled away -- about 24 hours later.
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Weekly entertainment calendar
"Born Yesterday": A comedy by the Community Circle Players at Riverwalk Theatre, final performance 2 p.m. Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive, Lansing. 517-482-5700. $10-$14. Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band: 7 p.m. Royal Oak Music Theatre, 318 W. Fourth, Royal Oak. 248-399-2980. $22.50.
Detroit Free Press |
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Annual arts and culture showcase draws record crowd
Hundreds of community members gathered at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure recently to celebrate art and culture, Weston-style. The free evening of art and entertainment was an annual showcase hosted by the Arts Council of Greater Weston to kick off the group's season of cultural events. The Oct. 22 festivities began with a wine and champagne dessert reception, art and culture exhibits, live music ...
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Fallbrook Community News briefs for Sunday, Nov. 2
Art Association plans meeting, workshop FALLBROOK ---- The Fallbrook Art Association will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Hilltop Center, 331 E. Elder St. The meeting will feature a painting demonstration by Escondido watercolor artist Tom Tiedeman.
North County Times |
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Stefek's Auctioneers and Appraisers blooms into thriving auction house
The housing market might be sour and the global economy might be in a funk, but business is hopping at Lori Stefek's new auction and appraisal house in Grosse Pointe Farms.
Detroit Free Press |
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First Harvest Craft Show draws crowd in Laconia
Ray Mongeau/Citizen photo Donald Poirier of Belmont displays his art and works on a painting Saturday at the Harvest Fair Craft Show at the Opechee Conference Center.
The Citizen of Laconia |
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Artist and psychiatrist David Moskovitz was 63
Dr. David Allen Moskovitz, whose paintings have been shown in more than 40 solo and juried exhibitions, died Oct. 7. He was 63. Dr. Moscovitz's artwork was featured in New York; Connecticut; Massachusetts; Louisiana; Ohio; Washington, D.C.; and in Oslo, Norway.
Cleveland Jewish News |
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Religious symbols from the Romanov era are on display at Memorial Art Gallery
Three centuries of Russian Orthodox icons, including royal treasures and mass-produced images, are touring Rochester from Marjorie Merriweather Post's former estate.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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Give your wallet a break at Corning Museum of Glass
Free holiday open house and other programs give you more day-tripping bang for the buck.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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Art behind bars
At the entrance to the Stedman Gallery at Rutgers-Camden, there is a puzzling steady drone, a kind of cacophony of muffled voices. A visitor's first impression might be that some audio system is malfunctioning.
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Clarke Museum kicks off Native American Heritage Month
Category: Local News Topics: Community Mel Stokes makes jewelry out of cut and polished abalone shells and pine nuts.
The Eureka Reporter |
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Artrageous marks 21st year with glitz and glam, '20s style
Artrageous, the annual benefit for Nashville CARES, is also one of the city's signature — and biggest — parties, a night of gallery-hopping for a good cause. This year's event takes place Saturday.
The Tennessean |
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Sculptors LeQuire and Randolph honor their fathers
Alan LeQuire and Somers Randolph have a lot in common.
The Tennessean |
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Pottery festival returns to Townsend June 6: State grant helps fund festival's second year
After a successful first year, the Smoky Mountain Pottery Festival will return to the Townsend Visitors Center for year two with help from a state-funded grant for $2,100.
The Maryville Daily Times |
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Met director gets an appropriate send-off
When Philippe de Montebello announced his retirement earlier this year, the curators at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art quickly came up with the perfect going-away gift for their long-serving director.
Miami Herald |
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Private tour of the Vatican will take your breath away
VATICAN CITY – Pass by the entrance to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums during open hours, and you’ll see patrons waiting in an agonizingly long line that snakes along the city’s stone wall.
Tacoma News Tribune |
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Gulf Star Property Developer joins the local property exhibition show in Ajman
Gulf Star will be on Stand No. 27 in the exhibition presenting the Parkview Palace in Park View City.
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