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A Berkeley Museum Wrapped in Honeycomb
The University of California?s proposed new art museum, designed by the Japanese architect Toyo Ito, would be a magical place to view art.
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Xanadu reborn: new Museum of Islamic Art
A new Xanadu was born on Saturday night, the stark geometry of its form backlit in the soft, warm air by hundreds of fireworks whose seething pointillism lit the faces of more than 200 people ensconced in velveteen divans to witness the moment. Two hundred metres away, at the end of a causeway jutting into the bay of Doha on the Arabian Gulf, Citizen Kane has become Citizen World, and Kane's ...
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Museum announces staffing changes
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park Director Dennis Kois has announced several changes in the structure and focus of the museum’s curatorial program.
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NASA's Astrobiology Origins
By Leslie Mullen Moffett Field CA (SPX) Nov 25, 2008 Recently in Washington DC, a portrait was unveiled at NASA Headquarters. The painting depicts Dan Goldin, NASA's Administrator from April 1992 to November 2001, with his hands resting on Earth, while a number of planets orbit in the background.
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All News... Turner gallery work starts - but it won't open until 2011
Work on the eagerly anticipated Turner Contemporary finally gets underway today, but councillors have admitted the completion date has slipped back another year.
The Kent Messenger |
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Minnesota Museum of American Art to close -- for now
Facing rising deficits and the imminent loss of its home, St. Paul's art museum will pack up its collection in January with no plans for a new site.
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Heavy metal sculpture explores landscapes
HAMILTON — For the past 12 years, Brett Hunter has explored the relationship between biography and geography through welded-steel sculptures.
The Hamilton Journal News |
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Please finish the pool
THE Cooma Festival Swimming Pool is due to undergo a facelift in March next year, which will see the upgrade and relocation of the amenities block and the pool partially enclosed.
Cooma-Monaro Express |
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Art League announces top artists in fall show
The Art League of Plainville recently held the 48th Annual Fall Exhibit and Sale. The show was judged by Sheri Schwartz and Brie McDonald. Winners were: ManLi Luo, best in show; Emma Amodio, excellence in art; Warren E. read more
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Eyesore at museum topic of controversy
The city is hoping to come up with a new project to replace a big hole outside of the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. The pool was supposed to become a reflecting pool, but it currently remains empty.
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Playing rarely heard masterpieces
THE Malaysian Classical Guitar Society of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur presents Gubahanku at the Malaysia Tourism Centre in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur at 8.30pm on Dec 9 and 11.
The New Straits Times |
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Stars give Goa film festival a miss
PANAJI: The Indian Panorama section at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2008 seems to have taken a great leap by bridging the so-called gap between art and commercial cinema.
The Times of India |
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Special Exhibit: Artwork by Tracys Kids at Carroll Square Gallery
WASHINGTON----Akridge and Seaton Benkowski & Partners, in collaboration with Hemphill Fine Arts, are pleased to announce a very special exhibit of Artwork by Tracy’s Kids to open at the Carroll Square Art Gallery on December 1, 2008 and remain on view through January 2, 2009.
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NOW ONLINE: Nonpareil's Holiday Happenings 2008 Web site
In addition to the Holiday Happenings calendar, CLICK HERE to view our new 2008 Holiday Happenings Web site, which contains more detailed information on area events such as concerts and exhibits.
Southwest Iowa News |
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Stolen Matisse painting finds new home
PARIS — Finally, justice for Henri Matisse's "Le Mur Rose."
Honolulu Advertiser |
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Deadline Nears for County Poster Contest
If you're artistic and interested in making a little extra cash and getting your work out there, check out this press release from Flathead County: Flathead County Fairgrounds needs a mascot and a poster design to promote all the fun planned for the 2009 Northwest Montana Fair. The art will be used on the cover of the magazine-style premium book, on posters, brochures, billboards and T-shirts. ...
Flathead Beacon |
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Putting parents in their kids’ shoes
SOME larger-than-life objects – a pencil, shirt and book, among other things – are among the exhibits at the Dutch Lady World of Effective Learning exhibition, and it is all for a good reason.
The Star |
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Right Stuf's Anime Today Talks Toward The Terra TV with Bandai Entertainment
Gintama , girugamesh, reviews, contests & more in episode 80! GRIMES, IA, November 21, 2008 – Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome the team responsible for Bandai Entertainment 's release of the Toward the Terra television series to episode 80 of ANIME TODAY.
Anime News Network |
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Ironmen Head To Liberty State Park For Holiday Decorating Contest
Newark, N.J. (Monday, November 24, 2008) - Representatives from the New Jersey Ironmen are heading to Liberty State Park in Jersey City tomorrow for Liberty House Restaurant's 5th Annual Snowflakes Awards Contest.
OurSports Central |
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Students show art in online gallery
WILLIAMSBURG - Thanks to one teacher, Williamsburg Elementary students have moved beyond the refrigerator to display their artwork with family and friends.
Community Press & Recorder |
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A Meal to Remember
AMeal to Remember is the gourmet-style inspiration that springs from KOIN Local 6’s recipe contest. KOIN Local 6 viewers submitted recipes for consideration in the appetizer/side, main, and dessert dish categories.
KOIN News 6 Portland |
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Emir attends symposium at MIA
HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and HH Sheikha Mozah Nasser al-Misnad attended yesterday evening a symposium at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) moderated by HE Sheikha al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani as part of the activities of Conference of Beyond Boundaries, Islamic Art Across Culture.
Gulf Times |
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“Antique Roadshow” comes to Strathbogie Tableland Summer Festival
A highly qualified valuer and auctioneer with twenty years experience as a professional valuer, David is a member of the Auctioneers and Valuers Associations of Australia (AVAA).
Euroa Gazette |
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AM Doha Time
By Fran Gillespie A PANEL discussion on ‘Islamic Art and Architecture between Tradition and Modernity’ was held at the Museum of Islamic Art on Sunday in honour of I M Pei, the Chinese-American who was the architect for the museum.
Gulf Times |
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Rythum of the night
It was an eclectic mix, Thursday, Nov 21, as a hundred or so teens packed the Utata Gallery and Art Centre for pizza, music and art, all part of Street Punk Thursdays official kick-off...
The Hants Journal |
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