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PARK CITY '08 INTERVIEW "The Guitar" Director Amy Redford
EDITORS NOTE: This interview was first published in January profiling first-time feature directors who had films screening at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Amy Redford's "The Guitar" opens in limited edition via Lightning Media November 7.
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'Unseen' paints Kurt Cobain's mental state in last days as far from Nirvana
"Cobain Unseen" is a deeply personal, tactile, even visceral examination of the late, troubled Seattle rock star Kurt Cobain. Through his artwork and writing,...
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Seat display open at Dobson
The public is invited to visit the Dobson Museum in Miami and view the artwork of Miamian Ron Seat. His art will be on display through the end of November.
Miami News-Record |
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Montreal photographer wins Canada Council prize
Montreal artist Catherine Bodmer is the latest winner of the Canada Council's Duke and Duchess of York Prize in Photography.
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Museums, venues preserving collections digitally
The keepers of history aren't all about looking back in time.
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North Star Yacht Club to host Habitat fund raisers
North Star Yacht Club has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for two major fund-raising efforts. The first is to host Habitat’s premier fund-raising event of the season — a wine tasting and live auction featuring fine art, jewelry and sports memorabilia.
North Fort Myers Neighbor |
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Foodsday Tuesday: Time to Start Wining
You've heard of a glass ceiling, but what about a cork ceiling? Gender isn't just an issue in the corporate and political worlds: apparently, it's important in the wine world, too. And so to conclude their yearlong "Art of Remarkable Women Series," the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts will be teaming with LocalWineEvents.com to present a panel discussion called “ Breaking through the Cork ...
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Tyler Green's modern & contemporary art blog
James Karales. The Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March, 1965. Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library. For introduction, click here.
Arts Journal |
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Italian tourism struggling
Drawing visitors to a land boasting Roman ruins, Venetian canals and Renaissance art ought to be a breeze, but Italy's new tourism chief is instead battling funding cuts, vested interests and a slowing economy.
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Ground Level: A Soldierâ€s Photos
In debates between peace-niks and war-hawks, there is always a vacuum of emptiness that sucks away the voices and experiences of the men and women who fill our combat boots. Operation Enduring Freedom veteran Jeremiah Ridgeway’s photography shows our soldiers’ day to day life, both fighting the Taliban and forming relationships with the people of Afghanistan. It doesn’t matter if a ...
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Alan Alda - Alda Auctions Off Mash Memorabilia For Troops
Legendary TV star ALAN ALDA is helping the families of wounded U.S. troops, by auctioning off two pieces of military memorabilia from the set of his hit 1970s show ...
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Reeves is the November Artist of the Month
Sweetwater resident Marceal Reeves is the County-City Library's November's Artist of the Month. Her paintings — which range from still-lifes, portraits and landscapes — are on display in the community room for the entire month. Many of her exhibits are for sale to the public.
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Kumble to focus on photography
Bangalore: After focusing on ways to getting batsmen out, the retired Anil Kumble wants to devote his attention to photography. “I am looking at photography. I will take some time off to take photographs. I will challenge myself in ...
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The case of the clock heist
Israeli police finally crack a legendary 25-year-old museum theft
The Hindu |
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Tyler Green's modern & contemporary art blog
Spider Martin. Hosea Williams and John Lewis confront troopers on Bloody Sunday. For introduction, click here. Election day VI was the previous entry in this blog.
Arts Journal |
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Danville's CAC invites entries for 'Home for the Holidays' open invitation exhibit
The Community Arts Center announces a call for entries for its open invitation holiday exhibit to be on display throughout the month of December.
The Danville Advocate-Messenger |
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Len Slesick talks art at HCHM
Local artist Len Slesick talks about his new book “The Keeper of Time” during a special Friends of the Hutchinson County Historical Museum presentation.
Borger News-Herald |
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City shines spotlight on artist Paul Wong
The City of Mississauga is collaborating with the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival and University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) to feature Canadian video artist Paul Wong.
Mississauga News |
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SPORTS - Norwalk Hall of Fame Banquet takes place Nov. 15
The Norwalk High School Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Art Gallery at Norwalk High School. The evening will consist of dinner by Blue Ribbon Catering and the induction of the 2008 class of the Norwalk Academic, Athletic, and Distinguished Citizen Hall of Fame.
Norwalk Reflector |
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Bode wins People’s Choice Award
Loading multimedia... Ashley Bode of Hannibal received the People’s Choice Award for her artwork entitled, “The Three Little Pigs House.” Rooster’s Crow Art Center hosted the People’s Choice Award in combination with an Artist Trading Card Swap during the month of October.
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Art market 'corrects' as Sotheby's fail to sell a third of the lot
Sotheby’s failed to sell a third of the lots at its Impressionist and modern art auction last night in New York, the latest sign that worldwide financial distress is undermining demand for trophy paintings and sculpture.
Business Standard India |
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YSL exhibit displays the art of fashion
Yves Saint Laurent is remembered as a fashion revolutionary who drew inspiration for his clothing from a variety of places.
KFTY TV50 Santa Rosa |
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Robert Rauschenberg Remembered at Annual ArtWalk: 'It's Like He's Here With Us'
Last night, on the eve of the election, artists and philanthropists gathered for the 14th Annual Artwalk benefit auction for the Coalition for the Homeless. The event was in honor of the late abstract expressionist artist Robert Rauschenberg , a longtime supporter. "Bob was of grand generosity, of of the most generous men I ever knew--he gave away so much!" said Darryl Pottorf , ...
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PHOTOS: At the polls
The Times Leader photography team is out at the polls today. Here's what they're seeing.
Times Leader |
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Black Panther: Emory Douglas and the Art of Revolution
The outstanding Emory Douglas exhibition at the Urbis in Manchester is much more than an art show. Visitors can feel the atmosphere the Black Panthers developed in and the outrage that made the party grow.
Socialist Worker |
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