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Interpol suspect a small-time New Jersey actor who played Santa
A suspected pedophile arrested in New Jersey following a rare Interpol appeal has been described as a small-time actor who often did gigs such as painting children's faces and dressing up as Santa Claus.
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Silicon Valley Open Studios offers a peek into artists' neighborhood work places
Looking for a dramatic photograph to complete your dining room? A painting to enhance your bedroom? Or a new piece of jewelry? If so, consider visiting some of the local artists opening the doors to their studios on May 10, 11, 17 and 18 as part of the 22nd annual Silicon Valley
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Portrait gallery to commission three new portraits
OTTAWA -- The Portrait Gallery of Canada is calling on Canadians to choose three portrait subjects for its collection. The portrait nominees must be living and must have made a positive impact on their community.
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"Grand Theft Auto IV" is a dark urban masterpiece
With a fictional universe of astonishing cleverness and complexity, this is one of the smartest video games ever created.
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J.K. Rowling wins lawsuit protecing son's privacy
J.K. Rowling wins in court, Joe Montana sues ex-wife, Liv Tyler back on the market, Tom Hanks auctions off role, Madonna will play the Bay, Alec Baldwin pondering politics.
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Things to do 5.9.08
PHOTO EXHIBIT “HIDDEN COSTS OF WAR,” 3 to 7 p.m. today, Bishop Kelley High School Library/Media Center in Tulsa. The exhibit is open to public. It is not recommended to children under 12 years of age.
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Graduate student curates exhibition on American Indian art
Silver jewelry, hand-woven rugs, beaded baskets, a drum and an acrylic on canvas painting are just a few of the items on display at the Sacramento State anthropology museum.
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gulf BID a major success
MANAMA: Exhibitors were already signing up for gulfBID 2009 last night as the third edition of the construction and interiors event came to a close. The show has been voted the best ever by companies, which took space at the show.
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Dale Chisman turns a page
Dale Chisman's new abstract show at Rule Gallery incorporates his familiar iconic symbols and colors with new forms and hues for the most beautiful paintings on view in Denver.
Rocky Mountain News |
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Power Dressing
The Metropolitan Museum offers a playful look at comic book costumes and their influence on radical haute couture.
New York Times |
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Edinburgh Castle and Kelvingrove top visitor attractions in record year
A record number of people were drawn to visitor attractions across Scotland last year with Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Edinburgh Castle being named as the most popular places.
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New Vincent Ward Feature Confirmed For 2008
It is with great pleasure the New Zealand International Film Festivals announce that Vincent Ward’s new feature film Rain of the Children will have its New Zealand premiere in the Auckland Film Festival at the glorious Civic Theatre in July.
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Jess at the Cooley Art Gallery
In a treasure-trove retrospective opening tomorrow at Reed College's Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery , "Jess: To and From the Printed Page," the late San Francisco artist known as Jess is connected through his many collaborations and friendships to the broader literary scene in which he thrived.
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125 years of Chelsea mornings, days and nights
Artists and former residents of the embattled Chelsea Hotel are honoring the landmark as an established Mecca of creative energy in the photo exhibition “Chelsea Hotel Through the Eyes of Photographers.”
The Villager |
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Whitney High Line branch is on track
The Whitney Museum of American Art last week presented the design for a new Whitney branch to be built next year at the foot of the High Line in the Gansevoort Market District.
The Villager |
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Scoopy's Notebook
Lot o’ Keith cash: In its largest gift to date, the Keith Haring Foundation on Sunday — which would have been Haring’s 50th birthday — announced a $1 million endowment grant to the New Museum.
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U-M: US grant allow $320,000 restoration of Pompeii pictures
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A federal grant means a 20th century Italian artist's watercolor recreations of wall paintings from ancient Pompeii will get a $320,000 restoration at the University...
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9:30 a.m. - Take Mom to "Women's Night, Maga Haga Night" tonight at the Guam Gallery of Art
9:30 a.m., May 9 — The Chamorro Artists Association will hold “Women’s Night, Magahaga Night” at the Guam Gallery of Art in the Chamorro village from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday. The exhibit will feature two and three dimensional artwork from female artists.
Pacific Daily News |
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9:55 a.m. - “Colors and Faces” exhibit reception today at Bank of Guam
9:55 a.m., May 9 — The Chamorro Artists Association and the Bank of Guam, in collaboration with The Guam Gallery of Art will hold a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. today for the exhibit “Colors and Faces” by Mar-Vic Cagurangan at the Bank of Guam headquarters in Hagåtña.
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Gallery offers a place for struggling artists to express themselves
ORIGINAL art works need not come with exorbitant price tags and the visual art exhibitions at They Art Studio in Annexe Central Market proves that virtually anyone can become an art collector.
The Star |
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Gluck Summer Camp for the Arts Taking Applications
The third annual series of free workshops will include hip-hop, Renaissance art and Brazilian music.
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Chief Garry statue removed from park
A crumbling concrete sculpture of Chief Garry, which has stood for 29 years in a city park also named for the historic Spokane Indian leader, has been removed by the city.
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Carving out a tribute to history, unity
A collective art project is underway in B.C. and people in Whistler will have a chance to take part, literally putting their names into the history books, when the Spirit Pole tour comes through town next week.
Whistler Question |
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$100-M sports museum launched in New York
NEW YORK: World-renowned for its art museums and galleries, New York on Wednesday launches a museum heralding artistry of the sort that happens on the pitcher’s mound or the tennis court.
Yehey! |
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In praise of ... white horses
Leader: Why Mark Wallinger's proposed sculpture would be the best bet to welcome incoming travellers to Kent
Guardian Unlimited |
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