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Fine Arts News Archives for May 2008

May 30, 2008 | MassLive.com

D'Amours identified as mystery donors to Springfield Museums

The anonymous donors who gave $4 million to the Springfield Museums Association in November were revealed this afternoon.

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Related Topix: Retail, Grocery, Springfield Metro, Springfield, MA, Arts

Wed May 28, 2008

EKathimerini

Arts & Leisure

Austrian avant-garde artist Valie Export speaks to Kathimerini about her controversial life and work In the 60s and 70s Austrian artist Valie Export challenged Austrian society with her forward-looking art ...

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Related Topix: Photography, Arts, World News, Austria,

Mon May 26, 2008

The Hindu

An exciting world of arts and crafts awaits them

CHENNAI: For around 100 children, it will be a novel experience, learning to put on paper their imagination.

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Related Topix: India, World News, Arts

Sat May 24, 2008

Art Daily

The Scholar's Eye: Contemporary Ceramics at Houston's MFA

Lucio Fontana, Italian, born Argentina, 1899-1968, Concetto Spaziale, 1968. Porcelain. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

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Related Topix: New York, Arts, Libraries

Thu May 22, 2008

Las Cruces Sun-News

Artist irate after Las Cruces Museum of Art removes his collages

Manuel Pena's unique "coming of age" photo collage series helped him get into the master's degree photography program at the prestigious Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Related Topix: Photography, Arts, Painting, Gay/Lesbian, Las Cruces Metro, Las Cruces, NM

Wed May 21, 2008

SETimes news

Culture and Sports: Turkey plans for statue to commemorate journalist

Istanbul plans to erect a statue of a dove dedicated to assassinated journalist Hrant Dink.

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Related Topix: Europe, Macedonia, Greece, World News, Arts

Tue May 20, 2008

KFMB-TV San Diego

Met Director Montebello To Teach At NYU

Philippe de Montebello, who is retiring as director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will teach at New York University's Institute of Fine Arts. via KFMB-TV San Diego

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Related Topix: Arts, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, World News

Sun May 18, 2008

Pharos-Tribune

An artistic experience

“Part of being a great artist is seeing and feeling things at a different level then most people”

World-renowned Mexican artist Lucia Maya had a busy day on Wednesday. She spent the day talking with students at Columbia Elementary School, and at night, she met with community members during a private ... via Pharos-Tribune

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Related Topix: Arts, World News, Mexico, Los Angeles Metro, Long Beach, CA

Fri May 16, 2008

Canoe

Artist covers closed gas station with fabric

“My teacher told us it's about creating a caring community”

Jennifer Marsh was sick of paying high gas prices and bothered by the abandoned gas station that was an eyesore on the drive to her studio each day. via Canoe

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Related Topix: Arts

Thu May 15, 2008

The Herald

Diversions from May 15, 2008

“Black Clay in PA: A Dialogue in Flux”

Ticketmaster events are sold at Macy's and Giant Eagle, both Hermitage; ticketmaster.com; and at 330-747-1212. Art * "Under the Influence of Diverse Cultures," four new perspectives on "ethnic investigation" in ... via The Herald

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Retail, Grocery, Arts

Tue May 13, 2008

Inland Empire California

Information for Riverside and San Bernardino County

“Many people admitted that it was their first visit to any art show”

A premiere fine arts show featuring artists from throughout Southern California will be presented at the upcoming National Orange Show. via Inland Empire California

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Related Topix: San Bernardino County, CA, Arts, Pomona, CA, Los Angeles Metro, Citrus, CA, Riverside Metro

Sun May 11, 2008

Free Republic

Medal of Honor recipient receives diploma

“It's simply amazing. I didn't think I was ever going to get my diploma. I'm very proud to have it.”

Don't let the education office fool you; there are some people out there who have become commissioned officers without having their bachelor's degrees. via Free Republic

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Related Topix: Arts, Riverside Metro

Fri May 09, 2008

Prensa Latina

Exhibition "Word and Brush" in Havana

Havana, May 8 The exhibition "Palabra y pincel" -Word and Brush-, opportune dialogue among Literature and Fine arts in the work of 12 of the most prolific painters of the country, will be inaugurated May 16 at ... via Prensa Latina

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Related Topix: Arts, Literature

Wed May 07, 2008

LEO Weekly

Splatters: Art News

Julien Robson, curator of contemporary art at the Speed Art Museum, is leaving the museum to take the same position at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. via LEO Weekly

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Related Topix: Arts, Louisville, KY

Mon May 05, 2008

San Francisco Chronicle

St. Vincent, Academy of Art fashion shows

“Alice in Wonderland"-inspired "dresses”

New faces in fashion mingled with those who have been around the block a few times at two big fashion events last weekend - from the Academy of Art University and from St. via San Francisco Chronicle

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Related Topix: Life, Hobbies, Knitting, Arts

Sat May 03, 2008

Montgomery Advertiser

Museum to hold Flimp Festival

The 19th annual Flimp Festival will be held Saturday at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. via Montgomery Advertiser

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Related Topix: Montgomery Metro, Montgomery, AL, Arts

Thu May 01, 2008

Herald-Mail

Hagerstown museum showcases student art

“It's nice for people to be able to see my work and for me to be able to see their work”

Washington County Public Schools student artwork will be on display at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts at Hagerstown's City Park through May. via Herald-Mail

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Related Topix: Boonsboro, MD, Arts, Washington County, MD, Hagerstown, MD

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