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Record $6.3 million for painting
NEW YORK - A kaleidoscopic 1915 Marsden Hartley painting, seized during World War II and cloistered for 54 years in a German museum, sold for a record $6.3 million yesterday at Christie's International in New York.
The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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this weekend / minneapolis sculpture garden
Walker Art Center begins a summerlong celebration of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden's 20th anniversary.
Pioneer Press |
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Lots of 'horsing' around at this exhibit
A new exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York focuses on the horse, the animal's bond with humans and its influence on everything from transportation to sports.
The Star-Ledger |
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Museum unveils expansion
In what has to be the biggest and quietest capital campaign in its 102-year history, the Evansville Musuem has raised more than $9 million for a $15 million building project.
Evansville Courier & Press |
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Henson show charges
NSW police have seized 20 of 41 photographs from the exhibition with the intention of launching criminal proceedings under the Child Protection Act.
Collie Mail |
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Middle East's biggest painting gets under way
Sharjah: Residents will be able to witness the making of the Middle East's largest painting over a period of ten days, the unique artwork will be auctioned off once completed.
Zawya |
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Smart design for people who need it
A new exhibition opening at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis this weekend shows that cheap and simple designs can change, and even save, lives.
Minnesota Public Radio |
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I paint my masterpiece with a green thumb
There are many different canvasses. The painter transforms vision and beauty to cloth. The sculpture may use stone, or iron as a means of expression. The architect uses bricks and mortar to bring a concept to life.
Hamilton Mountain News |
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I paint my masterpiece with a green thumb
There are many different canvases. The painter transforms vision and beauty to cloth. The sculptor may use stone or iron as a means of expression. The architect uses bricks and mortar to bring a concept to life.
Stoney Creek News |
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Abramovich Buys $120M In Paintings
LONDON — The Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich is the mystery buyer of two paintings by Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud that sold for record prices at auction this week, The Art Newspaper said on its website.
St. Petersburg Times |
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A City Celebration
On December 12, in the Aquarel Restaurant, the Celebratory Present charity evening was held. The Organizers of the event were The St. Petersburg Times newspaper, the AFK group of companies, Aquarel Restaurant and the Anna Akhmatova Museum in Fontanny Dom.
St. Petersburg Times |
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Charges 'likely' over naked teen shots
New South Wales Police say they will probably lay charges over Bill Henson's controversial art exhibition in Sydney.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Breaking ground
EVANSVILLE -- The Evansville Museum hopes to break ground next year on a 9,000-square-foot expansion that will include a planetarium and a theater.
The Gleaner |
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Plein Air Painting to Preserve a Memory
Plein air painters are all too familiar with the threat commercial development poses on some of the most pristine prairies, farmland, ranches, and parks in the country. It hits a little closer to home, however, when that expansion reaches your own backyard.
American Artist |
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DINING GUIDE
Cafe Idiot — Great Russian and vegetarian food served all day. Jazz, cappuccino, fresh juice, specialty teas. Happy hour from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Weekend brunch. Used English-language books and magazines, plus an art gallery. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
St. Petersburg Times |
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Youth asked to submit their artwork
The call has been put out for local youth to submit artwork for an upcoming outdoor festival and walk-a-thon. Youth aged 13-20 are asked to submit their work May 29 and 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 760 King St. E. (Grand Health Academy).
Ancaster News |
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Industrious photographers
Gas tanks, winding towers, coal tipples and blast furnaces -- these are the subjects of Bernd and Hilla Becher's black-and-white photography, which through Aug. 25 will be celebrated in a show on the third floor of the Museum of Modern Art called "Landscape/Typology."
The Star-Ledger |
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Something for everyone for Sunday's Memorial Day festivities
CALCUTTA - The Calcutta Travel & Tourism Bureau have been hard at at work preparing for the "All-American Salute" Memorial Day festivities on Sunday. Prizes, contests, good food, live entertainment and, of course, the fireworks will be some of the highlights at Ogilvie Square. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m., with a special introduction by State Senator Jason Wilson.
The East Liverpool Review |
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Museum and Gallery Listings
Selective listings from art critics of The New York Times.
New York Times |
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As Koons Prices Balloon, His Dallas ?Flower? Will Be Sold
A signature sculpture from Mr. Koons?s ?Celebration? series has appreciated to such an extent that the owners have decided to sell it at Christie?s in London on June 30.
New York Times |
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A Businessman?s View of Mid-American Life
Bill Wood Jr.?s curiously affecting images are the subject of a fascinating, compact exhibition at the International Center of Photography.
New York Times |
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Giants Amid the Blooms
The New York Botanical Garden brings the museum outdoors with its exhibit of Henry Moore?s big, beloved bronze sculptures.
New York Times |
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Rudd nephew's artwork rejected
Council rejects burning monk painting by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's nephew.
Sydney Morning Herald |
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Tickets
-- Tickets for Spoleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto are available at Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through June 7 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 8.
The Post and Courier |
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Charges likely over nude child photos
POLICE expect to lay charges after seizing more than 20 photographs from a controversial photo exhibition featuring naked images of young girls.
Adelaide Now |
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