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Latin America art exhibit at museum through Saturday
A confluence of vibrant colors, strong emotions and lifelong experiences converge onto canvas during the 2nd annual Art Expressions of Latin America Art Exhibit now at the Southwest Florida Museum of History in downtown Fort Myers.
Lehigh Acres Citizen |
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A Long Exposure: A century of turbulence caught by the camera
Once a vital part of the industrial north west of England, then a post-industrial wasteland, the Salford Quays are now the epitome of “regeneration”. From the Lowry Centre gallery the view across the area is of half-built luxury apartment blocks and the beginnings of a development called media:city.
Socialist Worker |
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Tyler Green's modern & contemporary art blog
This can't be real: Ed Winkleman says that Linda Yablonsky has penned an Artinfo essay about cults of personality. Well, I guess Yablonsky, who wrote one infamous GawkerForum article that was so leaden with bold-type references that one out of seven words was someone's name, should know.
Arts Journal |
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Lee Rosenbaum's cultural commentary
In one of the more puzzling turns by an architecture critic, Nicolai Ouroussoff in yesterday's NY Times published a 640-word dispatch from Qatar, in which he described but never really evaluated the much anticipated new Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar, opening to the public next Monday.
Arts Journal |
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Economy has students putting college plans on hold
Joe Perri had big college dreams. He wanted to pursue a degree in photography from an arts school.
The Sentinel |
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Emo statue is sad...
Emo statue is sad... by the_heliodromus photographers description: "Time to dial Whine-One-One for a whambulance!" ________________________________________________________________ If you have a passion for Houston and photography, consider joining a whole bunch of Houston's best photographers in the Houstonist Flickr Photo Group . Each day, Houstonist chooses a Photo of ...
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Miracle oil fights diseases
s doctors have said, time and again, prevention is the number one factor for good health, and it can start right in our kitchen. It all begins in the food that we consume, and it definitely helps if olive oil is a staple ingredient in our cooking and a mainstay in our grocery list.
Manila Bulletin |
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Matt Neuman's busy paintings, with beavers
ASPEN - A few weeks ago, as he hand-crafted his full-size Iron Man Halloween costume, Matt Neuman's Hunter Creek apartment was in total chaos mode.
The Aspen Times |
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Rivo show opens at New Providence Memorial Library
AUTUMN SONATA -- Shirley Rivo's acrylic painting, Autumn Sonata, measures 37" by 47." It is one in the the Murray Hill artist's exhibit, on the walls of the New Providence Memorial Library through January. Says the painter, "I hope my...
Independent Press |
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Vocaloid: Hatsune Miku Art Contest Entries
These are the entries in our Vocaloid: Hatsune Miku Fan-art Contest . The fife winners will be announced on Friday, while the winners of the random draw will be announced later today.
Anime News Network |
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Breakfast before the game
The Wakefield High School Alumni Foundation extends an invitation to join them on Thanksgiving Day from 7:30-9:30 a.m. before the traditional Turkey Day contest between Wakefield and Melrose. The Alumni Foundation will host a Thanksgiving Day pancake breakfast, serving pancakes, eggs, sausage and coffee cake. There will be face painting, raffle prizes, and more.
Wakefield Observer |
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Australian museum believes painting may be of Lucrezia Borgia
A painting owned by the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne has been identified as a portrait of Lucrezia Borgia, an infamous figure of the Italian Renaissance.
CBC |
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Kinkade replaces Hammonds at GABBF helm
A changing of the guard has occurred at the Great American Brass Band Festival. Elaine Hammonds, who served as executive director of the festival for the last two years, has resigned and has been replaced by Niki Kinkade, founder and operator of a popular children's arts program in Danville and an avid booster of the local arts community.
The Danville Advocate-Messenger |
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Business news, Nov. 26
BEST IN THE BUSINESS Gallery hosts 7th annual Bagels and Art Relax over a cup of coffee and bagels, and start your holiday shopping at the same time on Sunday, Nov. 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Margot's Gallery at 52 Wingate Street in Haverhill.
The Haverhill Gazette |
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SCAA 38th holiday show
Crystaline glazed pottery by Jan Anthony will be on exhibit and for sale at the South County Art Association's 38th Annual Holiday Pottery and Art Sale which runs November 28 through Dec. 14.
Westerly Sun |
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Photo of the Day: November 25, 2008
The light in this shot by andertho is really quite beautiful. The 1/8 second exposure was just perfect to get the National Archives in the background, the streetlamps reflecting off of the ice, and the skaters moving gracefully (as far as we can tell) around the rink. The ice skating rink at the National Museum of Art is open every day; check their web site for hours and admission ...
DCist |
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Early Kandinsky painting goes for $184,000 at London auction
LONDON, November 25 (RIA Novosti) - One of the most important early paintings by the renowned Russian abstract painter, Wassily Kandinsky, was sold in London on Tuesday for $184,000, the Bonhams auction house said on its website.
Russian Information Agency Novosti |
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Editing And Impact In "Big" Photography Blogs
If you follow the big-format photo blogs like the Boston Globe 's "The Big Picture," the Wall Street Journal 's "Photo Journal," or the Denver Post ’s "Captured," you've probably noticed a difference in how they are edited.
PDNonline |
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School news
Art Club sponsors holiday fair The Haverhill High School Art Club sponsors its third annual Dickens Fair in conjunction with the Fine Arts Department's production of "A Christmas Carol" during matinee and evening performances on Saturday, Dec. 13.
The Haverhill Gazette |
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Mystery portrait is Lucrezia Borgia, claims gallery
A mysterious Renaissance portrait that has hung in an Australian art gallery for 43 years - its artist and subject unknown - has been identified as potentially the world's only painting of the infamous Lucrezia Borgia.
Guardian Unlimited |
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Calling Artists, Entertainers, Patrons of the Arts, Organizers
Craig is looking for you. An open call for information to post on Craig's To Do List! Your Arts. Your Entertainment Events. Your Festivals.
WWNY - WNYF Watertown |
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'Mona Lisa' good enough to eat
The pepper eyes of the "Mona Tofu" gaze out from beneath flowing noodle hair in a contemporary art exhibition in Beijing.
News 24 South Africa |
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Collectors donate relics to Hue historical museum
VietNamNet Bridge – Private collectors donated 133 valuable relics to Hue's Museum of History and revolution last Saturday.
Vietnam Net |
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Museum of American History Reopens as Smithsonian Rebuilds Its Image
Recent outrage over management practices tarnished the the Smithsonian's image. Days after its National Museum of American History reopened in Washington, Jeffrey Brown reports on cultural and scientific giant's efforts to address recent problems.
The Online NewsHour |
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Local News
Greg Pyra has been a teacher in Alberta for 18 years, but it’s just one of his facets that make up Pyra’s character. An artist as well as a teacher, Pyra has taken the art world by storm with his dark and sometimes edgy paintings of Hanna, and other Alberta communities.
The Hanna Herald |
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