F.N. Souza’s London years by Ida Kar in Delhi
October 5th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) He struggled to make ends meet and battled demons in his head... But Goa-born artist F.N. Souza, the founder of the Progressive Artists' Group of ... Read more...
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Indian-born artist makes it big, eyes India
July 25th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 25 (IANS) Indian-origin Gary (Gaurav) Taxali, who has made a big impact in the art scene in the US, Canada and Europe, says showcasing his works in ... Read more...
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Scottish artist wins Turner Prize for sound installation
December 7th, 2010 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 07 (ANI): Susan Philipsz, a Scottish artist, has become the first person to win Turner Prize for sound installation.Philipsz records herself singing 16th century laments and plays them in unusual ... Read more...
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Mark David Chapman denied parole for the sixth time
September 8th, 2010 - 3:18 pm ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) – Mark David Chapman, the killer of musician John Lennon, was denied parole for the sixth time by the New York state's Parole Board Commission, the New ... Read more...
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Wyclef Jean files for Haiti presidency
August 6th, 2010 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 6 (IANS) Hip hop star Wyclef Jean has officially filed papers to contest presidential elections in Haiti.
The Haitian-born artist told a crowd of young supporters: "The United States has ... Read more...
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Indian-born artist Anish Kapoor’s design chosen for landmark 2012 sculpture
April 1st, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.1 (ANI): Indian-born artist Anish Kapoor's award-winning design has been chosen for a London 2012 Olympic Games monument.The 115-meter tall piece, named the ArcelorMittal Orbit, will be placed in ... Read more...
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Zoffany’s painting titled ‘Last Supper’ being restored in Kolkata
February 27th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Feb 27 (ANI): Max Mueller Bhavan and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) are engaged in restoring Johann Zoffany's painting titled 'Last Supper', which is around two ... Read more...
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Polish-born artist completes 40-metre picture of late pope
February 9th, 2010 - 2:48 am ICT by IANS
Muenster, Feb 9 (DPA) A Polish-born artist has completed a 40-metre-long painting depicting Pope John Paul II, and said she believes it is the largest oil painting ever of the late pope.
Made ... Read more...
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Indian-born artist sculpts his way to Britain rich list
January 31st, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 31 (IANS) Indian-born sculptor Anish Kapoor, famous for his massive installations around the world, has joined the ranks of Britain's super-rich artists and is now considering buying a five ... Read more...
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Yoko Ono set to pen tell-all book on John Lennon
January 5th, 2010 - 1:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Yoko Ono, widow of John Lennon, is finally ready to pen her memoirs.The late Beatles' first wife Cynthia has penned two autobiographies about her life with Lennon ... Read more...
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Olamide Faison is dating Natalie Nunn
December 9th, 2009 - 8:43 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York City, Dec 9 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Miles Robison of the Sesame Street fame is played by Olamide Aladejobi Patrick Alexander Faison who is in the news for dating Natalie Nunn, ... Read more...
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Delhi-born artist launches first painting exhibition in Dubai
March 3rd, 2009 - 6:00 pm ICT by ANI
Dubai, March 3 (ANI): A Delhi-born artist has launched her first major painting exhibition in Dubai.
Titled Expressions, the exhibition features paintings by Archie Sharma, which hold and document the authenticity of ... Read more...
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European artist’s toilet attracts tourists to New Zealand town
February 4th, 2009 - 10:47 am ICT by IANS
Kawakawa (New Zealand), Feb 4 (DPA) Kawakawa could be described as an inconspicuous backwater New Zealand town. It has a long main street, a butcher, a cafe, a supermarket and a pub.But ... Read more...
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Bush, Obama struck the same note in their Christmas radio addresses
December 26th, 2008 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 26 (ANI): President Bush and President-elect Barack Obama may differ markedly on policies, but both struck the same note in their Christmas weekend radio addresses -- right down to ... Read more...
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Tilda Swinton reveals secret of her marriage and her lover
October 20th, 2008 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): English actress Tilda Swinton, 48, has finally decided to put an end to the rumours about her being in a relationship with two men.Swinton had revealed in ... Read more...
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Estelle Swaray, Leona Lewis dominate MOBOs 2008
October 16th, 2008 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 16 (ANI): British singers Estelle Swaray and Leona Lewis leaded the way at the annual Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards after each scooping two gongs at the function.The ... Read more...
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Damien Hirst thirst rakes in £70m at Sotheby’s auction
September 16th, 2008 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 16 (IANS) Monday saw global investment giant Lehmann Brothers file for bankruptcy, but by night there wasn't even a whiff of the credit crunch at Sotheby's in London where a ... Read more...
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Anish Kapoor sculpture attracts $3.87 mn at Sotheby’s sale
July 2nd, 2008 - 11:10 am ICT by IANS
London, July 2 (IANS) An untitled 2003 sculpture by Anish Kapoor sold for 1,945,250 pounds ($3.87 million) after being hotly contested by three bidders on the telephone at Sotheby's auction of contemporary ... Read more...
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Shortlist for Turner Prize dominated by women
May 14th, 2008 - 3:09 pm ICT by admin
London, May 14 (ANI): In a span of 24 years of the Turner prize, only three women have won. But now, looks like things are changing with the announcement that three ... Read more...
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India to get first taste of German Fluxus art
May 14th, 2008 - 2:14 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Take a sheet of paper. Shake it, rumple it and tear it. Place the act in the context of creative art, installations, short texts and theatre. You ... Read more...
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Aroused Jesus sculpture leaves Christian group livid
January 12th, 2008 - 3:29 pm ICT by admin
London, Jan 11 (ANI): A controversial sculpture in the UK featuring a visibly aroused Jesus has left a Christian group livid.The artwork, by Chinese-born artist Terence Koh, is on display in 'Gone, ... Read more...
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Akon charged for hurling fan off stage
December 1st, 2007 - 4:46 pm ICT by admin
London, Dec1 (ANI): Rapper Akon has been charged after he allegedly chucked a fan off stage during one of his concerts held in June.It all started when the Smack That singer ... Read more...
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