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The Art of Love
A new show at the Metropolitan Museum promises romance, desire, expensive gift items and possible sex in the land of Romeo and Juliet, and delivers on all counts.
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Eternal Objects of Desire
?Art and Love in Renaissance Italy? at the Metropolitan Museum promises romance, desire, expensive gift items and possible sex in the land of Romeo and Juliet and delivers on all counts.
New York Times |
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Endowment Drying Up, a Museum Seeks Help
Faced with a severe financial crisis, officials of the Museum of Contemporary Art have had talks about a possible joint venture or merger with several other Los Angeles institutions.
New York Times |
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Honors for life written in stone
National Medal of Arts awarded to area sculptor Moroles
Corpus Christi Caller-Times |
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MOCA Considers Selling Itself To LACMA Christopher Knight of the
L.A. Times hears that the board of the citys Museum of Contemporary Art, facing a catastrophic fiscal crisis, is prepared to propose a formal merger with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Arts Journal |
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Man shot dead at Taco Bell in Lantana
He was a young man with a promising future, a soon-to-be college graduate who had started his own photography business.
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Arts: Artist’s off-kilter paintings reflect his new life
IF YOU GO “Millbank,” paintings by Brian Rego WHEN: Through Dec. 13 WHERE: City Art Gallery, 1224 Lincoln St. COST: Free. Paintings range from $350 to $3,800.
The State |
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Cooper-Hewitt's Director Steps Down
"Paul W. Thompson, the director of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, is stepping down to become the new rector, or president, of the Royal College of Art, London, the museum is expected to announce on Friday." The museum, though located in Manhattan, is part of the Smithsonian Institution.
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S.F. auto show to feature Fremont native's hot rod
Owner of Hayward's Corvette Factory bought car at Fremont auction
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Otter Tail Power seeks rate hikes
BISMARCK - Otter Tail Power is seeking a 5 percent electric rate increase for its North Dakota customers, who Advertisement: BIG E AUCTION SERVICE November 23rd, 2008 ~ Art & Violette Dobler Estate Real Estate Auction November 23rd, 2008 ~ Art & Violette Dobler Estate Real Estate, Antiques, household, appliances, yard (T-Rex)
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MUSEUMS
BROOKGREEN GARDENS, U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island presents the 10th anniversary of "Nights of a Thousand Candles" Dec. 5-6, 12-13 and 18-20 from 3-10 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and older, $6 for children ages 6-12 and free for children 5 and younger. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. 235-6000 or 800-849-1931, or www.brookgreen.org . THE COUNTRY FARM ...
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Construction on Ketchum building delayed
The developers of the proposed Gallery 260 building, which would be located at the corner of Sun Valley Road and First Avenue in Ketchum, are now looking to break ground next spring.
Idaho Mountain Express and Guide |
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Through centuries, George Washington's words guide artist's hand
A painting of the future first president at the Point was researched with painstaking care.
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Tomato labels recall important part of Manatee's past
PALMETTO — Among the fruit and produce labels displayed at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum are well-known brands Harllee Packing and West Coast Tomato along with not-so-familiar names like Red Tom-brand tomatoes.
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Music: Tony Rich’s smooth R&B evolves with ‘Exist’
IF YOU GO Kindred The Family Soul, The Tony Rich Project, Rio Negro and Rico Tyler WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Saturday WHERE: State Museum, 301 Gervais St. TICKETS: $20, $35 and $50
The State |
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Gallery showcases Midlands artworks
Turning a blank canvas into a work of art is a skill Tommie Toner takes pride in. So it’s no surprise she jumped at the chance to help transform a long-empty storefront at Village at Sandhill into a gallery showcasing local artists. Toner is one of 26 area artists displaying their work at Village Artists, a new gallery dedicated to bringing attention to some of the Midlands’ most talented ...
The State |
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Artistic Award Winners
Art browsers and buyers weren't the only ones who walked among the exhibitors at the 35th annual Fall Festival of Art last weekend.
Hernando Today |
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Student Art Association hosts art sale fundraiser
The Student Art Association is holding an art sale 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Gallery West in the Studio Art Center, 810 S. Davis St.
The Shorthorn |
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Performance art ramps up
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery will stay open around the clock while a gruelling performance is underway.
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Cleveland Museum To Return Antiquities To Italy
"The Cleveland Museum of Art has agreed to hand over 13 ancient artifacts and an early Renaissance cross to Italy after long negotiations, the museum and Italian officials announced here on Wednesday."
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Auction items for TECH Holiday Festival raise spirits
It's that time of year, so dust off your tuxedo or evening gown and get ready for the 26th annual TE ...
Hutchinson News |
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Artwork Like A Castle Made Of Sand
This week, west Pasco has been offered a glimpse of an ancient culture and its art and religion.
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ARTS 3 p.m. — Kie Suscuico photo synthesis exhibit at Bank of Guam
3 p.m., Nov. 21 — The Bank of Guam and the Chamorro Artists Association, in collaboration with The Guam Gallery of Art at the Chamorro Village, and in culmination with Arts and Humanities Month, will hold its one-artist photographic synthesis exhibit of Kie Susuico at the bank's Hagåtña branch headquarters.
Pacific Daily News |
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Local art gallery to host holiday event
The Maye River Gallery will hold a Holiday Treats Reception from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the gallery in old town Bluffton. In addition to the artwork of local artists -- including pastel, oil, watercolor, mixed media and collage paintings, pottery, jewelry, fiber, pottery, tile, glass and pine needle basketry -- each artist has created special gift items for the holiday season. Refreshments ...
Island Packet |
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Museums showcase fancy Christmas trees
Macon may have found a worthy counterpart to its beloved Yoshino cherry tree.
Macon Telegraph |
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