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France turns over Matisse painting seized by Nazis
The Henri Matisse painting "Le Mur Rose" was once seized by Nazis. As of Thursday, it belongs to a charity that supports Israeli ambulances.
Miami Herald |
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Gallery seeks Karsh stories
The Portrait Gallery of Canada is looking for content for celebrations marking the photographer's 100th birthday
The Globe and Mail |
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Say Yes! To K-OS Mix Contest
K-OS is looking for help for his forthcoming album. The artist is inviting people to mix the stems for the 11 songs on Yes! , which is slated for an early 2009 release through K-OS' Crown Loyalist Recordings imprint and Universal Music Canada.
ChartAttack.com |
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In Mexico, an Ownership Fight Sends an Art Collection Into Hiding
A legal battle is unfolding over the rightful ownership of a collection of 20th-century Mexican art.
New York Times |
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France turns over Matisse painting seized by Nazis
PARIS—The Henri Matisse painting "Le Mur Rose" was once seized by Nazis. As of Thursday, it belongs to a charity that supports Israeli ambulances. "It is a moment of justice, a moment of memory," French Culture Minister Christine Albanel said.
Las Cruces Sun-News |
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France turns over Matisse painting seized by Nazis
The Henri Matisse painting "Le Mur Rose" was once seized by Nazis.
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Houstonist Flickr Photo of the Day - Varigated maize at an angle
Varigated maize at an angle by Saveena (AKA LHDugger) The colors of the season as interpreted by Houstonist Flickr contributor, Saveena. ________________________________________________________________ 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 ...
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Carl Cartee concert, Festival of Lights highlight GWU Christmas events
The following is a schedule of upcoming holiday events at Gardner-Webb University.
The Shelby Star |
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Her brother's keeper
Janet Parker quickly answers the Biblical question, am I my brother's keeper? "Yes, I am," she said firmly, and without hesitation. Two years ago, Parker was an art teacher at Cross County High School in Cherry Valley, a job she loved and worked for nine years.
Paragould Daily Press |
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Audi Q7 Coastline: Avant-garde contribution at Design Miami/ 2008
MIAMI, Florida, 27 November, 2008 - Audi will be the exclusive automotive sponsor and exhibitor of innovative design for the third year running at the leading global forum for high-end design in Miami.
The Auto Channel |
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Briefly - community happenings
“Tis the Season” to decorate your home exterior for the Blue Springs Holiday Home contest. Do you or someone you know go all out decorating their home and lawn with holiday lights, wreaths, and/or figurines, if so, nominate them for the new “Spirit of the Week” Holiday Decorating Contest.
The Examiner |
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Fact File: Andy Warhol
Born: Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, USA in 1928, the child of East European immigrants. Remained close to his mother Julia for the rest of his life.
RainbowNetwork.com |
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Memories of radio times welcome
An oral history session will take place between 10am and 12noon on Tuesday, 2 December, at Aberdeen's Maritime Museum, Shiprow. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council News |
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Features: Adrian Belew
Rock journeyman Adrian Belew talks about his career and his upcoming slot on the Adelaide International Guitar Festival.
Faster Louder |
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Holman Hunt
The first major Holman Hunt exhibition in over 40 years attempts to paint the co-founder of the pre-Raphaelite brotherhood as the Damien Hirst of his day - a rebellious outsider determined to rid British art of parochialism and complacency.
Guardian Unlimited |
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My heart is in the Highlands
My Heart is in the Highlands is the subject of a free talk by Jennifer Melville, keeper (Fine Art) at Aberdeen's Art Gallery, Schoolhill at 12.30pm on Friday, 28 November. 2008/11/27 00:00:00
Aberdeen City Council News |
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When Polish troupe won hearts with Punjabi artistes in Ludhiana
By Karan Kapoor, Ludhiana, Nov.27 : A Polish folk troupe recently visited Punjab for four days to participate in a multi-cultural festival hosted in Punjab, as part of its cultural exchange programme with Poland.
New Kerala |
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Cowboys on the Kalispell Skyline
Yes, that is a cowboy scaling the side of a building on Main Street in downtown Kalispell. His name is Kal and he’s trying to climb back up to his horse. Only his horse isn’t there yet. But it will be, and Marshall Noice hopes it will happen soon. “Kalispell Kal” is a life-sized fiberglass sculpture made by local artist Kay Lynn. Nearly a decade ago, Noice bought the sculpture to dangle from the ...
Flathead Beacon |
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MOCA Update: Where are we now? What next?
Nearly a week ago, Eli Broad dropped a $30 million bombshell on MOCA. So far, MOCA has not publicly responded, no trustee has made a public pledge of dollars, and, remarkably, MOCA's director failed to show up for what was effectively a 'save MOCA' (and his own job) rally at his own museum.
Arts Journal |
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Louis Riel poems return to Manitoba
The Manitoba Métis Federation will return four poems written by the late Métis leader Louis Riel to the province after winning an auction for the items this week in Toronto.
CBC Saskatchewan |
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Christie’s Girds for ‘Tough’ Hong Kong Art Sale as Rout Lingers
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Christie’s International’s Asia President Andy Foster says the company’s Hong Kong art auction that starts this weekend will feature “the finest selection in years” of antiques, paintings and gems. Top collectors like Robert Chang agree -- but say they probably won’t buy.
Bloomberg |
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Oil Refineries Notifies on Report Issued by IPE Relating to the Carmel Olefins Transaction
Oil Refineries Ltd. , Israel's largest oil refiner, announced that Israel Petrochemical Enterprises published a transaction report with respect to the Company's Agreement to purchase the balance of shares in Carmel Olefins, in exchange for the allocation of the Company's shares to IPE .
PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance |
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Meet the student who danced her PhD to victory!
Melbourne, Nov 27 : In a rather innovative collaboration between science and art, a PhD student from University of Sydney has won an international dance contest, where participants had to actually dance their thesis.
New Kerala |
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The Roman art of relaxation
"Pompeii and the Roman Villa", an exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, inspires Adrian Higgins of The Washington Post.
Otago Daily Times |
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Sotheby’s withdraws “fake” buckle from next week’s sculpture sale
LONDON. Sotheby’s has withdrawn an important “13th century” belt buckle from its 2 December old ...
The Art Newspaper |
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