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Western myths about the Islamic world mirrored at auction
Western politicians who take the longer view sometimes wonder why they get it so wrong with the "Islamic world." They might learn a thing or two by glancing at what happens on the auction scene.
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art Till April 19 at Chemould Art Gallery, 12F Park Street:
An exhibition of paintings by Kanchanmala Ghosh. Till April 19 at Gallery Kolkata, 41 Shakespeare Sarani, 2nd floor, #22873377/88; 11 am - 7 pm: Image of One’s Own Self — Paintings and sculptures curated by Pranab Ranjan Ray. Participating artists: Chandrima Bhattacharya, Chhatrapati Dutta, Prasanta Sahu, Kazi Nasir, P. Bardhan, Debanjan Roy and others.
The Telegraph |
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Fight the blaze
Exhibition of fire-fighting and blaze protection equipment at Academy of Fine Arts, 2pm to 8pm. Sit-and-draw competition for children and essay competition for women at Canal West Road Fire Station, 4pm.
The Telegraph |
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Divergent Strokes
Divergent Discourses, an art show put together in the City recently, was a blend of abstract and figurative art, tastefully chosen and hand-picked from works of some well-known artists from across the country.
Deccan Herald |
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Designers at home inside MMOCA
Architect Dominique Davison is a longtime fan of the work of contemporary artist Chuck Close. So when Davison was invited to apply for a spot in Design MMOCA, a showcase for home design happening at the Downtown Madison museum this week, she had a pretty good idea whose artwork she 'd turn to for inspiration. For her, it was "Robert Manipulated, " a 2-D portrait that Close constructed from torn ...
Wisconsin State Journal |
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MJF 2nd Annual Jazz Legends Gala Honors Gerald Wilson
The Monterey Jazz Festival will honor the legendary artist and composer, Gerald Wilson, with the 2nd MJF Jazz Legends Award on May 2. The black-tie galaco-chaired by Clint & Dina Eastwoodis being held at the exclusive Tehama Golf Club in Carmel. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m.
The Monterey County Herald |
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ART REVIEW
The World as One is a vast exhibition curated by Ulf Erdmann Ziegler from works by 19 German photographers done after the country's reunification (CKP, April 6 to 19).
Deccan Herald |
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Shoebox sculpture exhibition celebrates art in miniature
A highly detailed dress made from Starburst wrappers, small bronze smiley-face hands and a bubble-eyed goldfish ... these small sculptures and 79 more can be found at the ninth International Shoebox Sculpture Exhibition at Wright State University.
Dayton Daily News |
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Cleveland Hts.: Schreckengost-designed plate sells for $55,000
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS -- A Danse Moderne Plate designed by Viktor Schreckengost recently sold at an auction for $55,000, his stepson, Chip Nowacek, said. The online auction was sponsored by Rago Arts and Auction Center, one of the nation's leading auction...
The Sun Press |
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All kinds of artwork up for sale at auction
Q When is a fern more than just a fern?
Dayton Daily News |
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6 year old featured in art exhibit for his red wagon
One day during his month-long stay after surgery at Children’s Medical Center last summer, Nicholas Arispe painted a watercolor red wagon. Now, it will be on display Saturday.
Coppell Gazette |
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Valuable art collection left to charity
A lawyer for a recently deceased Norwegian art dealer said his client has left his art collection, valued at about $40 million, to Doctors Without Borders.The lawyer said Haaken Christensen had no close family members and often donated to the Norwegian branch of the humanitarian organization, Aftenposten reported Friday.He expressed great respect for this organization, the lawyer ...
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Artwork seen at the launch for 'Art Melbourne 08' at the Royal Exhibition Building on April 17, 2008 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kristian Dowling/Getty Images)
Tiscali |
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Record Store Day
, and with it comes all manner of free swag, contests, red hot exclusive releases, in-store performances, DJ sets, signings, meet-and-greets, and other assorted hoopla.
Pitchfork |
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Church art gallery features faces of foster children
When people hear the term “foster child,” they might think of emotional baggage or hardship, but what they might not think about is the number of children there are in the United States without homes.
Coppell Gazette |
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Auction, Casino Night set for April 5
A night of food, auction shopping and gaming fun all for a good cause has highlighted spring in Rowlett for two decades.
The Rowlett Lakeshore Times |
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Flower Power Festival to create Frisco's largest garden
Despite last week's snowy weather, spring is in full bloom in Frisco, at least at Frisco Square. The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco began placing pansies and petunias last week in the Frisco Square area to prepare for the Flower Power Festival on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Musicians play 'Papalpalooza' for Benedict
NASHVILLE (Billboard) - In a convergence of religious experience and rock festival, some of the top acts in Christian music will perform at a youth rally on Saturday as part of Pope Benedict XVI's U.S. visit.
Reuters via Yahoo!7 Music News |
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Webb Elementary fifth grader wins Arbor Day Poster Contest
For the young artists at Webb Elementary School, the phrase “three’s a charm” definitely rings true. The city of McKinney has had an Arbor Day Poster Contest for elementary school students in McKinney ISD for the past three years.
McKinney Courier-Gazette |
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Volunteer opportunities around the city include:
Art and Jazz Festival.
McKinney Courier-Gazette |
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Museum becomes muse
Writer Michael Chabon captivates readers by creating places where they want to get lost, as he did in The Yiddish Policemen's Union.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Student's bizarre abortion claims were hoax
An art student's claim that she induced repeated abortions on herself and used the blood for her senior project is false
ABC 13 Houston |
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Arts fest to feature photo essay
The results of the "My Home Town" Photography Project will be displayed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Moorpark Civic Center, 799 Moorpark Ave., during the Moorpark Arts Festival on Sun., May 4. The project features photographs taken by Moorpark students and adults who answered a list of questions about the city with pictures.
Moorpark Acorn |
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Valuable art collection left to charity
A lawyer for a recently deceased Norwegian art dealer said his client has left his art collection, valued at about $40 million, to Doctors Without Borders.
UPI |
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University Medical Center at Princeton Art vs. Illness: The Redefining of Disability
“CARNEGIE LAKE SUNRISE, FALL”: This photographic work by Leigha Emma Cohen, who received third prize in Photography, can be seen in the ArtFirst! exhibition currently at University Medical Center at Princeton (UMCP). The Auxiliary has pledged to use the proceeds to support Maternal Child Health at UMCP. The exhibit will continue through May 9, daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, ...
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