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Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary art grows out of modern art gallery
The sixth installment of the APT at the Queensland Art Gallery, the only major exhibition to exclusively showcase contemporary art hailing from Asia, the Pacific and Australia, will now encompass the region's modern art gallery and several other galleries, including the watermall. .
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Art Barter: Artists and Artisans
Sunday, 29 November 2009
You can swap almost anything for a painting, photo, or sculpture.
Paris ballet 'flashmob' hits Louvre pyramid
Sunday, 29 November 2009
Fifty dancers from the Paris Opera Ballet astounded museum-goers Sunday when they suddenly emerged from the crowd under the Louvre's glass pyramid entrance and started strutting their stuff.
French artist sells work in 'game' with the devil
Saturday, 28 November 2009
A French artist has struck an unusual deal to sell his latest work: instead of paying up front, the buyer will hand over a regular fee until the artist dies.
Weekly global art events agenda: Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Miami
Friday, 27 November 2009
Miami will become the center for contemporary and modern art during the week of November 30. Art Basel Miami Beach will take place from December 3 to 6 and will run parallel to many other large satellite shows based in Miami including Art Miami and Photo Miami.
Scarlett Johansson, Catherine Zeta-Jones join Hollywood lineup on Broadway
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Lately it seems the New York theater world cannot stage a show without Hollywood stars attached, and the trend continues as this season's new plays and musicals launch. Certainly Jude Law's marquee value helps keep Hamlet alive and it signals a big name can fill the house.
Julie Andrews to return to London stage
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Julie Andrews, the star of "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music", is returning to the London stage for the first time in 30 years with a one-off show in May, the organisers announced Wednesday.
Blitzed Paul Delaroche artwork restored for show
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
A canvas by the artist peppered with shrapnel damage during a bombing raid is to go on public display.
Weekly art websites: graffiti
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
This week's selection includes five art websites that feature graffiti.
Postcard art: Having a cool time. Wish you were here
Sunday, 22 November 2009
A Slice of Britain: At the annual lucky dip for postcards by famous and emerging artists, the sharp-eyed and patient scoop up bargain masterpieces.
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