Race on to Discover New Banksy

" Described variously as street, urban or graffiti artists, few have had a traditional fine-art education and most have their roots in graphic design or are simply self-taught. Although they have made the...

UK Considers Anti File Sharing Laws

Well, let's see how this pans out. I don't think its going to work, anyway."Speaking to the BBC, Lord Triesman (above) - parliamentary Under Secretary for Innovation, Universities and Skills - has admitted that...

Madonna, the glitzy pop master of self-reinvention

"From kinky virgin to Christian devotee, cowgirl to disco queen, bisexual exhibitionist to anti-war activist and beyond, the risque and border-pushing images Madonna has inhabited are countless. The dancer and singer, who came from working-class origins in the northern state...

Beyonce, Justin Timberlake,... Nominated For American Musical Awards

"Pop star Justin Timberlake, R&B singer Beyonce and rock bands Linkin Park and Daughtry led nominations for the 35th annual American Music Awards, which for the first time will allow members of the public to pick the winners. The four leading acts each garnered three...

Herzog and de Meuron win Praemium Imperiale prize

"The partners of Swiss architectural practice Herzog & de Meuron – whose works include the National Stadium in Beijing and the Laban Centre for Movement & Dance in London — will receive £90,000 prize money for the prestigious Praemium Imperiale award. The awards,...

‘Beyond Borders: An MTV Tr3s immigration forum’ premieres september 29th

"MTV Tr3s is giving voice to Latino youth who are ready to go beyond the politics and rhetoric of the immigration debate when it broadcasts “Beyond Borders: An MTV Tr3s Immigration Forum,” a historic, first-ever of its kind on network TV event, on Saturday, September 29th...

Artists gear up for Mobo Awards

"Singer Amy Winehouse and British rapper Dizzee Rascal lead the nominations for this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards, to be held later. Winehouse, who recently performed at the Mercury Music Prize show...

CBGB's is dead but bluegrass lives

NEW YORK CITY, Sept 16 - Deep in the heart of Washington Square park bluegrass music lives? Or so it would seem to an unwitting passerby. Today The Folk Music Society of New York a 501c3 non profit group gathered...

SoundExchange, large music webcasters reach deal to cap royalty fees

"SoundExchange Inc., the group set up by the Recording Industry Association of America to collect royalties for performers and record companies, said it has reached an agreement with the Digital Media Association whose members include large music webcasters, to cap royalty...

ARTSingapore 2007 to boost visual arts market in region

Southeast Asia's Largest Contemporary Art Fair to Showcase Best and New Works from Asia And the WorldSingapore (ANTARA News/PRNewswire-AsiaNet) - ARTSingapore, Southeast Asia's only major contemporary art fair is...

Artists Fight to Save Section of Berlin Wall

The day the Berlin Wall fell was a major day in the world's history. An icon of the Cold War, the Wall stood for tragedy, family separation, and as a reminder of a gallant U.S. airlift to feed hungry people.No one...

Friday’s First Amendment rally at Union Square

New Yorkers are fighting for their rights to photograph their city.  If you're around you may want to join the party:"Please join the Filmmaker/Photographer contingent at this Friday’s First Amendment rally...

Orangutan finds therapy in art

Evidently art therapy isn't just for humans."An orangutan is holding his first solo exhibition of his paintings in a zoo in Germany. Like many artists, he knows the therapeutic value of art: He took up painting after his partner died."

Illuminares Lantern Festival in Vancouver

The Illuminares Lantern Festival is taking place this Saturday, July 28th, 2007 at Trout Lake park in Vancouver. Presented by the Public Dreams Society, the event draws thousands annually and is a local tradition....
 

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