| Wednesday, January 30, 2008 | |
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André Breton Nine Exceptional Autograph Manuscripts Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the sale in Paris on May 20, 2008 of an exceptional collection of nine manuscripts by the French writer André Breton. The group, which is being sold by the family of Breton’s first wife, Simone Collinet, has until now never come to the market. (view more...) |
| Friday, January 25, 2008 | |
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NPG Hosts UK Premiere Of Anna May Wong Documentary As part of this year's Chinese New Year celebrations and the CHINA NOW festival, the National Portrait Gallery will be hosting the UK premiere of the first documentary film about the pioneering Asian American film star, Anna May Wong. Directed by Elaine Mae Woo, the film profiles a rare talent who defied racist attitudes in 1920s Hollywood to become an international success feted in Europe and America. (view more...) |
| Thursday, January 24, 2008 | |
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High Commissions Two Iconic Dutch Designs For Atlanta The High Museum of Art has commissioned two major pieces by Dutch artists Jurgen Bey and Tejo Remy to be completed and installed during the spring of 2008. Both artists are associated with the Amsterdam-based Droog Collective, a group that has creatively challenged traditional design concepts for nearly 15 years. These two commissions of serialized works will be the first by each artist in the High’s collection and will have unique ties to the Atlanta community. Bey will create his "Tree Trunk Bench" from a tree recently removed from the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Remy will repurpose pre-existing drawers donated by individuals in the Atlanta and greater Georgia community. (view more...) |
| Monday, January 21, 2008 | |
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Missouri Botanical Garden Presents "Niki" The passionate, imaginative fine art of Niki de Saint Phalle is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis in 2008! From Apr. 27 through Oct. 31, Niki will present 39 mosaic and painted sculptures gathered from around the world, placed throughout the lovely 79-acre botanical garden. (view more...) |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 | |
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Louis Stern Honored Chevalier De La Legion D'Honneur In a ceremony at the French residence in Beverly Hills, home of Consul General Philippe Larrieu, noted gallerist and advisor Louis Stern was presented with France's highest decoration, the Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur ("Knight of the Legion of Honor"). Created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, it is awarded for gallantry in military action or civilian life for work that enhances the reputation of France through scholarship, arts, sciences and politics. (view more...) |
| Monday, January 14, 2008 | |
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Artfest International Acquires Art Channel Inc. Artfest International, Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Art Channel, Inc., (ACI) a privately held Direct Marketing Company for Fine Art reproductions and Collectibles. Art Channel Galleries (ACI) and Art Channel TV is an Internet and Broadcasting Corporation offers a comprehensive Internet Based Business Opportunity that is unparallel in the industry. The Art Channel plus its syndicated television programming provide an exclusive dynamic Business Opportunity. The members receive leads that are generated from several elements including the upcoming Art Channel Television Network, Internet optimization, and syndicated commercials nationally. The Art Channel members are supported with marketing promotions of Art Collectibles through wide-ranging Internet and Television campaigns. (view more...) |
| Friday, January 11, 2008 | |
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Japanese Guru Shu Uemura Dies World-renowned Japanese make-up artist and cosmetics guru, Shu Uemura, died December 29 of acute pneumonia at the age of 79. He became famous working as a makeup assistant on the Japanese shoot of the 1957 Universal comedy "Joe Butterfly". Then, he worked with Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball, Frank Sinatra and Edward G. Robinson. Uemura's famed eyelash curler was mentioned in the more recent film "The Devil Wears Prada." (view more...) |
| Thursday, January 10, 2008 | |
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The Arts Center Receives US$1 Million Grant from Bank of America Bernie Craig, Pinellas County Market President for Bank of America, today presented a US$1 million donation from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation to support expansion and redevelopment at The Arts Center. Craig made the presentation at a reception celebrating The Arts Center's plans to break ground on their new facility in September 2008. (view more...) |
| Monday, January 07, 2008 | |
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Motorola To Buy Asian Online Music Retailer Soundbuzz Motorola, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Soundbuzz Pte. Ltd., a privately held, leading pan-Asian music provider. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition, which is subject to customary conditions, is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008. (view more...) |
| Sunday, January 06, 2008 | |
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Gap hires top designer for Banana Republic Gap Inc. announced that Simon Kneen, a fashion leader with more than 25 years of experience in key design roles for apparel brands in the United States and Europe, will become executive vice president of design and creative director for Banana Republic, effective Jan. 9. In this role, Mr. Kneen will set the product direction for Banana Republic apparel and accessories, as well as set the overall creative direction for the brand. (view more...) |
| Friday, January 04, 2008 | |
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LG And Netflix Announce Plan to Stream Movies From The Internet To The TV Netflix Inc., the world's largest online movie rental service, and LG Electronics, a global consumer electronics leader, today announced they are joining forces to develop a set-top box for consumers to stream movies and other programming from the Internet to HDTVs, bypassing the need to use a personal computer. (view more...) |