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Exclusive: "Irrevocable bid" revoked
London. The unknown investor who had agreed to place an “irrevocable bid” on Edvard Munch’s painting Vampire, 1894, at Sotheby’s sale of Impressionist and Modern art in New York today has pulled out of the deal.
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Artist John strikes gold with his oils
DELPH artist John McCombs has four works in the annual exhibition of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters at the Mall Galleries, London. He is pictured (right) with former BBC newsreader and Channel 4 “Treasure Hunt” presenter Kenneth Kendal, who opened the exhibition.
Oldham Chronicle |
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Center needs funds to land Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit
With the Big Read, a tribute to air conditioning, a Faberge and Vivian Alexander exhibit and the annual Festival of Trees already scheduled for 2009, the Hardin Center's cup runneth over.
The Gadsden Times |
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Questions arise over buried sculpture
Is Sarnia's soon-to-be buried bust a controversial political statement? Alberta-based artist Peter von Tiesenhausen, who created the $10,000 iron sculpture called "Mooring", said the act [...]
Sarnia Observer |
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Yash Chopra inaugurates Indian Film Festival
The Indian Film Festival at Abu Dhabi got off to a glorious start yesterday. And who is better to inaugurate the festival than the person who perhaps embodies Indian cinema better than anyone else: Yash Chopra.
IndiaGlitz |
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November 3
ON this day in history, November 3... ...2006, teenage supermodel Lily Cole was immortalised for the National Portrait Gallery's Exceptional Youth exhibition alongside footballer Theo Walcott and Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe...
British Vogue |
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Internet auction for famous Diana blouse
A pink chiffon blouse worn by Princess Diana is to go on sale through an online auction.
ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News |
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North Philadelphia Street Showcases Murals, Public Art
The city of Philadelphia's Mural Arts program has taken a higher turn - the Restored Places program - which doesn't stop at a wall mural, but a whole city block, the Hartranft School on the 700 block of West Cumberland Street.
KYW News Radio 1060 |
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LACMA Muse Costume Ball
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosted its glamorous costume ball on November 1. Click through for the most creative costumes.
LA Weekly |
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Exhibit to honor Southeastern Ohioans' commitment to serving our country
ZANESVILLE - The community is invited to explore an exhibit celebrating our areas veterans and soldiers who continue to serve their country.
Zanesville Times Recorder |
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The overlooked great in the history of modern art: an artist who found new levels of meaning
It was the first decade of the 20th century and Paris was buzzing with astonishing creativity.
Guardian Unlimited |
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Museum gives brush-off to old art storage methods
OVER the next three years, Euan Upston will be focused on his pet project, bringing the works at the Museum of Contemporary Art to the online world.
Australian IT |
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Region's only dedicated travel catering services exhibition opens today
H.E. Khalid Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Director General, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing and senior officials from Dubai World Trade Centre today opened ITCA Dubai 2008, the only dedicated travel catering services exhibition for the Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent region.
AME Info |
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Event of the Week: Point to the East, Point to the West
From the Erró collection, the exhibition presents paintings, prints and collages that are composed of visual elements taken specifically from eastern and western cultures.
Iceland Review |
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Italian painting thought long lost turns up in Texas
DALLAS – A painting by Italian master Sebastiano Ricci, long presumed to be lost, has turned up in Texas after a 300-year journey from the hands of a European nobleman playboy to a fur trader and finally through generations of one family.
San Diego Union-Tribune |
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D.C. gears up for Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday
Happy 200th Birthday, Honest Abe! The nation is preparing to throw you a party. The celebration will be focused in the nation's capital, where museums, theaters and other attractions announced plans last week for more than 80 exhibits and programs in the coming months to celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
Honolulu Advertiser |
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Italian painting turns up in Texas
DALLAS A painting by Italian master Sebastiano Ricci, long presumed to be lost, has turned up in Texas after a 300-year journey from the hands of a European nobleman playboy to a fur trader and finally through generations of one family.
The Washington Times |
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In Appreciation
Many thanks to James at United Rental for the use of a 40-foot boom-lift to facilitate painting the block letter “N” on the back of the Needles High School auditorium in time for its Oct. 17 Homecoming weekend.
Mohave Valley Daily News |
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Winston Churchill, Sophia Loren iconic portraits to go on display in UK
London, Nov 3 : A 1941 iconic portrait of British PM Sir Winston Churchill is all set go on display in an exhibition of works by the legendary photographer Yousuf Karsh.
New Kerala |
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Local artist paints St. Mother Pauline
MOUNT CARMEL — A vibrantly colored painting depicting St. Mother Pauline of the Agonizing Heart of Jesus, Patroness of Diabetics, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, was unveiled at the benefit dinner for the St. Pauline Visintainer Religious Foundation Saturday evening.
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ITALIAN MASTERPIECE SURFACES IN TEXAS AFTER 300 YRS.
DALLAS - A painting by Italian master Sebastiano Ricci, long presumed to be lost, has turned up in Texas after a 300-year journey from the hands of a European nobleman playboy to a fur trader and finally through generations of one family. Ricci's...
New York Post |
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Most people don't know what 'socialism' is
In a syndicated column this week, Tom Teepen wrote on that income tax itself is socialist, painting McCain equal to Obama in that instance. Maybe we should all understand what socialism is.
The Cincinnati Enquirer |
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SA artworks rake in millions
Artworks by South Africa's old masters are still raking in a fortune despite the current global economic turbulence, say auctioneers. A two-day auction of decorative and fine artworks held at Stephan Welz and Co in Cape Town, in association with Sotheby's, brought in R43-million.
Pretoria News |
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Genoa's Main Street Inc. has successful year
Genoa Main Street Inc. had a very busy year in 2008. There was a Chocolate Walk, a beach party, Red Hat Day, six open-air markets, plus quite a few festivals, dinners and movie events. Main Street Inc. -- which has been nominated for two state awards -- is evaluating its programs this year as the organization gets ready for its annual dinner meeting Thursday and gearing up for next year.
The Courier News |
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A Fine Way to Help the Arts
The North Syracuse school district's arts advocacy group, ArtStars, is hosting its second annual "An Evening with Arts" Wednesday to raise money for scholarships for students pursuing an education in fine arts.
The Post-Standard |
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