The Developing Trend Of Selling naming Rights To Commercial Interests.

The specific locations may be in Ireland but I am sure that this problem, one of my "pet hates", is not confined to this country alone. In this instance my pet hate is the developing trend of selling naming...

Three Vietnamese artists vie for Asia Pacific award

Three Vietnamese artworks will be among the 34 entries in this year’s inaugural Asia Pacific Breweries (APB) Foundation Signature Art Prize – the most prestigious award in the region. Representing Vietnam are Hoang Duong Cam, Nguyen Quang Huy and Vuong Van Thao. Cam’s...

NowPublic Roundup: Glastonbury 2008

As NowPublic member Zichi reported on Thursday, the Glastonbury Festival has undergone some significant changes in its 36 years of existence.The 2008 edition of the UK's monster music fest featured blistering...

Bali developing into center of international arts conventions

"Denpasar (ANTARA News) - Bali is increasingly developing into a center of meetings and interaction among artists and culturalists from all parts of the world, a lecturer at the Denpasar-based Indonesian Arts Institute (ISI), Prof. Dr. I Wayan Dibia, MA, said here Friday.IAt...

Withdrawn: Govt. to Canadians...

" Update: I apologize for this document and withdraw it. The research needed for this post was not done properly and the resulting material should not have been posted. The media and internet sources that provided...

Prince Sues to Block Tribute Album

For a guy who revolutionized online music distribution, Prince seems to be getting more and more lawsuit-happy, making Lars Ulrich look like Joss Stone."Fifty artists who recorded Prince covers in honor of His...

Next Fundraiser Scheduled for The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space!

"Our next HUGE Yard Sale Fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, June 28th, 2008. Mark your calendars now!   All proceeds benefit The Wooden Cow Gallery and Art Space, a local grassroots creative co-op devoted to promoting arts awareness, while improving the lives and...

BEHIND LENSES ARE THE CRITICS

PHOTOGRAPHY is an art that shows the heart of the one's behind this... There are many issues concerning pictures protraying differnt aspects and styles. In the Philippines, the dilemma begins when...

BRAVE ART show - Vancouver

BRAVE Art is a touring art show exhibiting a diverse collection of contemporary artist who are inspired by their environments.Some information on the Brave Art Show "BRAVE Art was launched in April 2005 in...

Two Picasso Engravings Stolen in Brazil

If you're going to steal valuable artwork, I suppose Picasso is an easy and logical target. Still, one would think that stealing them "in broad daylight, unmasked" might not be the smartest decision. I anticipate the pieces will be recovered shortly. "Armed robbers in Sao...

The BBC throws open its music vaults to EMI

"The BBC throws open its music vaults to EMI Thousands of hours of material are to be made available, including unheard sessions from EMI artists such as Pink Floyd, Kylie and the Beach Boys"

First Friday Fundraiser a Success!

"Our First Friday silent auction fundraiser was a success!Work by 14 talented local artists and craftspeople were up on the auction block and several hundred attendees strolled through the display, bidding on...

Is there a Right way to sing opera?

"Is there a Right way to sing opera?Opera won’t widen its appeal by lurching to the left

Balinese arts troupe to join Ramayana Festival in India

""The Ramayana Festival in India will be attended by arts troupes from a number of countries, including the ISI troupe which will represent Indonesia," Prof. Dr I Wayan Rai S said here on Wednesday.He said that the ISI troupe had been invited by the Indian Council For...

From CDs to Ads: Rock's New Economic Model

Apparently going Platinum isn't what it used to be, and record sales aren't the most accurate measure of a musician's success. This isn't new, as I remember hearing that Mike Patton still couldn't afford a car...

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