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Old South Meets New, in Living Color
In ?William Eggleston: Democratic Camera, Photographs and Video, 1961-2008,? a retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Mr. Eggleston?s images look like influential classics.
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No buyer for Russian masterpiece
NEW YORK - On Day 2 of the fall auction season, a Russian masterpiece expected to sell for up to $3 million did not find a buyer yesterday, further underscoring the impact of the global financial crisis on the art market.
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Fort Worth Greek Festival features food, music, shopping and more
Greek Fest Get your Greek on this weekend at the Fort Worth Greek Festival. It’s the 41st fest for the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, and it’s a three-day celebration with folk dancing, live music, shopping and lots of authentic food. It also includes a children’s activity center and church sanctuary tours. Eat at the festival (menus and times are on the Web site) or take home some ...
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Faces & The JFK Paintings
Leslie Lanzotti records the faces of her Fort Worth artist friends very large. She crops their heads top and bottom so their features fill the canvas like faces through a front door’s peephole. Lately, she has turned her attention to salient moments from the films that recorded President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, creating 12 canvases of that fateful day. Her show of new faces and new ...
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Fort Myers artists enjoy the Union Street ambience
Open the creaky orange wooden gate. Inside lies an enchanting garden with twinkling lights, whimsical sculptures, benches and wind chimes.
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In pursuit of smallmouth bass with expert assistance
We all have heroes, and my fishing buddy Harry Rogers is no exception. Duane Hada is a wildlife artist and fishing guide whose studio, Rivertown Gallery, is located in downtown Cotter, Ark. Although Harry admires his art, it’s Duane’s notoriety as a smallmouth guide that really impresses him. The annual fly fishing conclave was going on in nearby Mountain Home and a group of us were going down ...
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Snap up a view to value
A cute little bunny. • A street scene from a medieval walled city. • Fierce pirates from “Treasure Island.” • They’re all pieces of art the Wyoming Valley Art League will put up for bid during “Art Under the Sun,” an auction set for tonight at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Plains Township.
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Art masterpieces flop at auction
NEW YORK, (AFP) - A major auction of masterpieces found few buyers, confirming that the global financial crisis is wreaking havoc on the art market.
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Art masterpieces flop at auction
A major auction of masterpieces found few buyers, confirming that the global financial crisis is wreaking havoc on the art market.
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Art masterpieces flop at auction
A major auction of masterpieces has found few buyers, confirming that the global financial crisis is wreaking havoc in the art market. The auction room at Christie’s in New York was unusually subdued
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Sharing his creation, dream
The photographer's spotlight shines on Bob Sonntag as he nestles the wooden sculpture in his hands.
The Florida Times-Union |
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This Weekend: Mediterranean fare and Monet
Cold, rainy weather getting you down? Then imagine this: the salty air of the Mediterranean Sea, with the smooth sounds of a classical guitar and a robust voice in the background. Add in some of the world's most renowned works of art, and opa! You have the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Friday affair.
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Emerging percussionists Blade, Sanchez and Wilson take charge at Monterey Jazz Festival
Like legendary jazz percussionists Buddy Rich, Art Blakey and Tony Williams, three of today's top Generation X drummers lead vibrant bands of their own. Antonio Sanchez, Brian Blade and Matt Wilson will be featured this weekend at the Monterey Jazz Festival, and '” good news for those who can't make it to Monterey '” all three will later return to the Bay Area to play in notable groups led by ...
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NYC museum unveils Michelle Obama portrait
NEW YORK – An oil painting of Michelle Obama and her daughter Sasha was unveiled Wednesday as part of an exhibition by artist Elizabeth Peyton, best known for her images of diverse historical figures and celebrities such as Napoleon and Kurt Cobain.
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Kicks! Culture guide
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 2501 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, hosts the Flip Flop Ball Fundraiser at 8 p.m. Nov. 22, Grande Dunes Members Club. $150. There will be a silent auction, live music and food. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with extended hours until 6 p.m. Thursdays. $7 ages 2 and older. 946-9469 or www.cmsckids.org . THE FRANKLIN G. BURROUGHS-SIMEON B. CHAPIN ART ...
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Local News
Not all artists’ best work comes after hours of painting or drawing. Sometimes the greatest art is a picture that captures the beauty of one single moment in time.
Leduc Representative |
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Evergreen house showcases student's It's a Man's World
With giddy eyes and a quick tongue, junior Matt Turtoro explains his exhibit It's a Man's World.
Johns Hopkins News-Letter |
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International star Franz West graces BMA exhibit
The newest exhibit at the BMA, featuring the work of Austrian artist Franz West, challenges the pristine, formal museum experience with a colorful, interactive experience.
Johns Hopkins News-Letter |
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Whittier Art Gallery holding third annual 3D show
WHITTIER - The Whittier Art Gallery is moving beyond the two-dimensional. Twenty-five artists will introduce their works in varying media at the 3D Artists Group Reception from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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In the U.S., painter Diego Rivera may be remembered more for his stormy marriage to fellow artist Frida Kahlo than for his work, but he's revered as one of Mexico's most celebrated modern artists. The Joslyn Art Museum will feature a collection of his artwork on display now through Jan.
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
Auctioneer Christopher Burge consults with Guy Bennett (left), Christie's international co-head of Impressionist/modern art, before last night's auction.
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Main Street Art Contest reception set
The works of more than 100 area artists now grace the walls and exhibit areas as the Marshall Visual Art Center readies for the third annual Main Street Art Contest Awards Reception at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Gresham's mayor wants outside living room gone
And Mayor Shane Bemis is not alone in his thinking - neighborhood associations, business owners who don't like the look of the artwork and police who say it draws a bad element are all in agreement.
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Museum and Gallery Listings
Selective listings from art critics of The New York Times.
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Third wobbly night for Impressionist art auctions
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Impressionist and modern art stumbled again on Thursday when Christie's $147 million auction fell well short of estimates, most of which were set before the crisis gripping world financial markets.
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