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Rereading history
Under the title of " Memory of Modern Egypt" and "Alexandria: an Italian Itinerary", the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, last month, launched a project and exhibition to unveil some new pages in the history of Egypt.
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Exhibitors showcase tattoos in Ventura
Tattoo artists from across Southern California have gathered for a Body Art Expo in Ventura this weekend. Exhibitors are showing off their work at Ventura County Fairgrounds in an event that also features contests, body piercing jewelry and clothing.
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A monumental moment
Utterly transforming the Art Gallery of Ontario, Frank Gehry has created an exhilarating work of architecture that honours the art it houses, gives new life to Toronto's downtown, and confirms Gehry's stature as one of the world's great creative geniuses
The Globe and Mail |
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Seeing the payoff
Utah State University’s printmaking instructor says art students will sometimes wait until the last few semesters of their schooling to take her courses — but at that point, they’re usually hooked.
The Logan Herald Journal |
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Quick takes on home and garden: Staying warm; fall garden chores; gift ideas
Folk artist Jim Shore visits Rochester. Tips on using your space heater safely. Now is the time to plan ahead for spring gardening.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle |
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State's voters are full of surprises
Homeless artist Scott Jacobs painted a portrait of Barack Obama that is hanging in a fancy art gallery and being reproduced on shirts. Connie Katz of Simi Valley said she voted for Barack Obama because "I strongly believe that women have the right to choose." Ramiro Victorio of Oxnard, a working-class community on the Pacific Ocean, broke ranks with family and his party ...
The Sacramento Bee |
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Thomas Kinkade to sign prints to help Hemet group raise money
Visitors to the Hemet Museum the day after Thanksgiving can be reminded of turn-of-the-century Hemet as artist Thomas Kinkade autographs prints of his painting "Florida Avenue at Dusk, Hemet 1915" from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Press-Enterprise |
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MormonTimes.com: LDS artist paints deity with reverence
LDS artist Brian Kershisnik approaches painting deity with caution and a reverence for his responsibility, he told an audience Friday at a Brigham Young University Museum of Art symposium.
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Exhibit depicts historic Utah march
One of the greatest crowds ever gathered on the streets of downtown Salt Lake City is being showcased in a collection of photos at Weber State University. The exhibit has particular meaning to Ogden communities, which share a common diversity.
Deseret Morning News |
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Delta blues duo Po' Henry, Tookie visit Ferriday
Delta blues duo Po' Henry and Tookie will help celebrate the Smithsonian Institution's "New Harmonies" exhibit in Ferriday with a performance tonight at the Delta Music Museum.
The News-Star |
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8th Annual Mayer Center Symposium -- 11/08/08 at Denver Art Museum
8th Annual Mayer Center Symposium -- 11/08/08 at Denver Art Museum
Rocky Mountain News |
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Pat's Picks
• The mother of all area art shows takes place this weekend. The 29th annual Harvest Time Festival arts and crafts show, a fundraiser for College of Southern Idaho DEX students, will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at CSI's Eldon Evans Expo Center. Admission is $1. For more holiday shopping go to the African Art Sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Eighth Street ...
The Times-News |
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Museum prepares for produce-crate labels exhibits
PALMETTO — Folks at the Palmetto Historical Park and Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. W., are gearing up for Farm-City Week starting Nov. 15 with a special exhibit of produce-crate labels.
Bradenton Herald |
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Holiday Art Sale -- 11/08/08 at Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
Holiday Art Sale -- 11/08/08 at Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
Rocky Mountain News |
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Brunswick Art Works seeks artist for city hall mural
BRUNSWICK — Brunswick Art Works is sponsoring a contest to commission an artist to paint a mural on an interior wall in the lobby of city hall. The winning artist will be awarded $5,000 after the mural is completed.
The Medina County Gazette |
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Spanish Market to feature work of Cave Creek painter
The painting crew at the house in Mexico City could hardly get any work done for the 7-year-old who was constantly underfoot. The child followed the painters everywhere, prompting his mother to finally ask, "Why don't you leave them alone?"
East Valley Tribune |
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The guide to local arts and exhibitions
MERKAVA Gary Israeli artist Granite Amit has a political/theological exhibit on display at the IUN Gallery for Contemporary Art through Dec. 5. Juxtaposing the powerful text of Ezekiel 1 to the reality of today in a multidisciplinary installation, Granite is exploring beyond the conflict of today. Merkava, an ancient Hebrew spiritual enlightenment, is being contrast by the Israeli army tank ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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New South Shore Arts photo exhibit gets up close and personal with icons
Marilyn Monroe, Hitch and James Dean are in the building.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Navy Pier becomes a giant gallery for 15th annual SOFA show
You needn't be intimidated by the numbers. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, SOFA Chicago 2008 displays contemporary and historic sculpture art from nearly 100 international galleries this weekend on Chicago's Navy Pier. About 400 artists are on the floor of Festival Hall at any given time, and more than 35,000 people are expected to attend.
The Times of Northwest Indiana |
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Photo Pros Selected by the San Diego Padres for Photography at PETCO Park
Photo Pros has been selected by the San Diego Padres for photography services at the 115th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police "Host Chief's Night" to be held at PETCO Park on November 10th.
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Learn To Control Light Effectively And Make All Of Your Images Come To Life With This New Book From Amherst Media
Despite the many advances of digital imaging, lighting problems remain a type of photographic flaw that can't easily be corrected in postproduction. Therefore, lighting skills remain just as critical as ever when capturing great digital images.
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Events calendar
U.S. Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors will perform at 7 p.m. at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium. The free concert is sponsored by the Times-News and CSI. All tickets have been distributed.
The Times-News |
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Art festival kicks off under gloomy skies
Art festival kicks off in downtown Pensacola
Pensacola News Journal |
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Art museum garners praise - roanoke.com
The gala drew attendees from Roanoke's art-loving society, as well as curious visitors from outside the region. Men in tuxedos and women in designer gowns nibbled sushi, sipped wine and danced to music by Big Ray and the Kool Kats at Friday night's opening gala for the $66 million Taubman Museum of Art. The new museum was packed for the sold-out event, for which people paid $250 apiece. ...
Roanoke Times |
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Kudos
HadenStanziale won three awards from the N.C. chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Two projects received an Honor Award for outstanding, imaginative and well-resolved solutions: Minnie Evans Sculpture Garden at Airlie Gardens in W
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