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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Kishore Singh: Art's no mirage here

My son has a list of people he wants me to meet in Dubai, friends of his, or family of friends, or friends of friends clearly, his social skills are better honed than mine. I dont know anyone in Dubai I can go cold-calling on, besides its not Dubai Im
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:40:00 GMT

Art collector finds Galileo's lost tooth, fingers (Reuters)

ROME (Reuters) - An art collector has found a tooth, thumb and finger of the renowned Italian scientist Galileo Galilei who died in the 17th century, Florence's History of Science museum said on Friday.The body parts, along with another finger and a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:00 GMT

Art investments can add color to a portfolio (Reuters)

TORONTO (Reuters) - Collecting fine art is more than just a hobby for savvy investors who see the art world as a $50 billion vehicle for generating wealth, storing it and passing on to their heirs.Earlier this month, a Greek shipping family based in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:00 GMT

Delhi College of Art Convocation held

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday said the Delhi Government was committed to developing the Delhi College of Art into an institute of international repute. Delivering the Convocation address, Ms. Dikshit lauded the students of the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:00 GMT

Wealth Manager - Art investments can add color to a portfolio

TORONTO (Reuters) - Collecting fine art is more than just a hobby for savvy investors who see the art world as a $50 billion vehicle for generating wealth, storing it and passing on to their heirs. Earlier this month, a Greek shipping family based in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:29:00 GMT

Galileo's fingers and a tooth found, Italian museum says

Museum finds astronomer Galileo's lost body parts Two fingers and a tooth belonging to famed astronomer Galileo Galilei have been found more than 100 years after going missing, a museum in Italy says. A collector bought the items, lost since 1905, at
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Dancer leaps from Stuttgart Ballet to Toronto

Ballet dancer Jiri Jelinek is trading in Stuttgart, Germany, for Toronto, the National Ballet of Canada announced on Friday. Jelinek, who was born in Prague, will join the National Ballet as a principal dancer starting in January. "Jiri's strong,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:22:00 GMT

British musician Billy Bragg belted out labour songs on a cold, rainy picket line outside the Canadian Museum of Civilization Friday, bringing some cheer to workers who have been on strike for nearly two months.

Billy Bragg gave a free solo, acoustic concert on the picket line outside the Museum of Civilization Friday. (Kate Porter/CBC) 'I'm very, very proud to have the public service workers union here,' Bragg said during the acoustic concert on the sidewalk in
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT

Painting camp concludes

Advts: Retail Plus | Classifieds | Jobs | Obituary | Other States- Orissa Correspondent BHUBANESWAR: The regional painting camp and art exhibition hosted by the Regional Centre of Lalit Kala Akademi in its gallery here since November 8 concluded on
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:18:00 GMT

Marilyn and Ella: the odd friendship

A year or so ago, I found myself at No 6 on a list of improbable couples. This happened because, on one of Andrew Marrs first programmes, Brian Eno and I were doing the paper review. Towards the end of the programme, Brian and I, off camera, gave one
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:16:00 GMT

Deutsche Bank props up local art scene

Hong Kong - Deutsche Bank has signed up as the lead sponsor of the annual international art fair, ART HK, for an initial period of up to five years.    Michael West, head of communications for Deutsche Bank Asia Pacific, said the sponsorship of ART HK
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT

Wealth Manager-Art investments can add color to a portfolio

By John McCrank TORONTO, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Collecting fine art is more than just a hobby for savvy investors who see the art world as a $50 billion vehicle for generating wealth, storing it and passing on to their heirs. Earlier this month, a Greek
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT

British Museum hosts LGBT History Month pre-launch

The on-going row about the on-going shape of Brighton Pride has been thrown into further confusion by a private company announcing a bid to run the park element of the event. The future of Brighton Pride has been up in the air since organisers announced
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Narrative Arts Club: Adventures and Misadventures

Fur Free Friday Protests Arts and Media The Hat in 'An Apple a Day' 16:13 Oct 26 0 comments December Seeds 00:55 Oct 25 0 comments Weekly Worker Cyber Attack -Archives Still Down 15:23 Sep 27 0 comments Second Feis Teamhra- Hill of Tara 09 15:53 Aug 31 5
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Cohen donates $1M to establish endowment for Nerman Museum

The Johnson County College Community Foundation has received a $1 million gift from the charitable trust of Mary Cohen to establish an endowment for the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. The gift to establish the Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Art
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT

Composer, theater go way back

Most Broadway-centric legiters aren't known for making frequent trips uptown to the Apollo Theater. But for 'Dreamgirls' composer Henry Krieger, the current revival of the musical isn't his first time at the fabled music venue. It's been a destination
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:03:00 GMT

Weekly design calendar: World Design Capital, Burj Dubai, Art for Architecture

Coming up the week of November 23 and the following weeks: the announcement of the World Design Capital 2012, the world's tallest building opens some of its areas, Interior Lifestyle kicks off in Japan, and leading architects auction off their works for
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Fine Art Exhibition Celebrates Golden Jubilee of Mansudae Art Studio

A fine art exhibition was opened to mark the golden jubilee of the Mansudae Art Studio. Displayed there are more than 500 art pieces produced by artists there on the occasion. Among them are Korean painting “Leader among Frontrankers of Chollima
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Mansudae Art Studio Greets Its 50 Birthday

The Mansudae Art Studio greets its 50th birthday on November 17. It is a modern and comprehensive base for creating all kinds of art. It has not only creative groups but also units for producing and supplying art equipment and materials. It is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Museum of Civilization's vintage cigar boxes open the lid on award-winning teaching project:

The Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 20 /CNW Telbec/ - An award-winning Calgary schoolteacher credits the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) for inspiring his class to think inside the box - the cigar box, that
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 GMT

Museum of Civilization's vintage cigar boxes open the lid on award-winning teaching project:

Sheldon Posen, Curator of Canadian Folklore at the CMC, was at Rideau Hall today when Neil Stephenson received the Governor General's Award for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Stephenson, who teaches history at the Calgary Science School, a
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

S'pore-based firm to advise Obama portrait artist on private deal

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:00 GMT

Arts & Leisure Preview: 'Fela!,' Robin Williams, 'The Blind Side' and More

Wisdom, insights and random observations from this weekend’s Arts & Leisure section. (Click on links for complete stories.) “I’m not interested in hagiography. Fela Kuti is a sacred monster, and no progressive, democratic-leaning society should be
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT

If Honda's Choir Sung With Helium...

Back in 2006, Wieden + Kennedy created a Honda Civic commercial which had a choir provide the sounds for the car in the ad. It was an amazing feat. Not as amazing as the Honda Cog commercial but much more amazing than for the Alfa Romeo Mito which is
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:00 GMT

Art in motion

We've met loads of people in the UAE who have worked on their cars, but none who used it as a canvas. What inspired you? I'm a visual interaction design specialist by profession and also a BMW fanatic. Living in a region where you're surrounded by exotic
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMT

Artists, NDP ask Ontario gov't to extend film tax credits to live performances

TORONTO - A proposed bill is asking the Ontario government to extend film tax credits to live shows such as dance, theatre and the opera. New Democrat Peter Tabuns says extending existing film credits to live performances will create jobs for actors,
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMT

Where Can I Buy a Ulysse Nardin Michelangelo UTC Bracelet

Just Bought: Michelangelo UTC in 18k Rose Gold... 1) Where can I affordably acquire a Rose Gold Bracelet (5 Link) to replace the Factory Leather with Tang Buckle? 2) Will the Rose Gold Maxi Marine Bracelet (3 Link) fit the Michelangelo? Any insight would
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Upstate artists exhibit work

Face Facts: Contemporary Portraiture and Figuration in the Upstate The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at the Greer campus of Greenville Technical College is pleased to exhibit 6 Upstate Artists in this compelling exhibition that responds to the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT

The Carolina Youth Symphony will showcase all three orchestras

in a delightful seasonal event Sunday, December 13th, 3:00PM at Furman's McAlister Auditorium. The Symphony Orchestra will be performing a holiday favorite the Nutcracker Suite by Peter Tchaikovsky. Special guest artists on the concert will be the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:00 GMT

FDA Approves Intravenous Formulation Of Pfizers Revatio (Sildenafil) For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Pfizer announced today that the FDA has approved Revatio (sildenafil) Injection, an intravenous formulation of Revatio. Revatio is the only FDA-approved phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor available in both tablet and intravenous formulations. Revatio
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:00 GMT