Archive for May, 2009
"Batak Sculpture:"A journey to unveil the richness of Batak homelands - Jakarta Post
"Batak Sculpture:"A journey to unveil the richness of Batak homelandsJakarta Post, IndonesiaUnlike Javanese and Balinese art and culture, which were widely exposed through various scholarly and popular works; books, exhibitions, performances and other promotional activities, there is little record of the life and culture of indigenous Batak. …
Posted: May 30th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Massive exhibition unfolds across Freo - The West Australian
Massive exhibition unfolds across FreoThe West Australian, Australia“I think people will be very curious and, if anything, it will inspire discussion,” organiser and senior lecturer Nancy Spanbroek said. “It might make people start to become more involved in their city and have more of a voice and allow them to …
Posted: May 29th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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48 hours for shoppers in Phnom Penh - Canada.com
48 hours for shoppers in Phnom PenhCanada.com, Canada1.30 pm - It may not have the same buzz or variety of stalls, but the art deco Central Market (Psar Thmei) is one of the city's landmarks. The souvenir stalls around the entrance hawking T-shirts and other curios are worth a visit while inside is an …
Posted: May 26th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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As art auction season begins, a sense of caution prevails - Globe and Mail
As art auction season begins, a sense of caution prevailsGlobe and Mail, CanadaIt held its first auction of Canadian art, antiques and curios a year ago and on Monday evening it has 90 lots for sale. Of greatest interest are a collection of nine medals, including a Victoria Cross, awarded during the First World War to […]
Posted: May 22nd, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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Art in Review - New York Times
New York Times
Art in ReviewNew York Times, United StatesMissing from the floor are some of the high-end European dealers in African art, and the English textile dealers, but there is still the usual bounty of lavish textiles, sculpture and statuary, exotic curios and jewelry. An emphasis on extraordinary …
Posted: May 14th, 2009 under Uncategorized.
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