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Constable's lost location is found, two centuries on
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Elusive site that inspired masterpiece is finally tracked down
Oops, that's torn it – clumsy art student rips £80m Picasso canvas
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Art students who are invited to take a class in the hallowed halls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York know better than to chew gum or chitchat. Nor do they need to be told not to touch. Pity the poor student then who lost her balance, toppled over and fell smack into a Picasso.
Weekly art websites: origami and paper folding
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
This week's selection of art websites includes five websites that show you how to create your own paper art.
First Night review: Exit Through the Gift Shop (Rated 4/ 5 )
Monday, 25 January 2010
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Life beneath the veneer of The Factory
Sunday, 24 January 2010
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Fake Tracey Emin paintings found
Friday, 22 January 2010
The artist Tracey Emin, whose work sells for thousands of pounds a piece, has been inadvertently caught in the centre of a forgery ring specialising in reproducing her art, Scotland Yard revealed today.
Camera-shy Banksy to appear on film at last
Friday, 22 January 2010
Sundance premier for reclusive street artist's film debut
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Friday, 22 January 2010
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Friday, 22 January 2010
The most important international contemporary art event in Italy will be held at the Bologna Exhibition Center in Italy during the week of January 25. A fine selection of works crafted by cutting-edge contemporary and modern Italian artists will be shown alongside works by critically acclaimed foreigners such as David Hockney and Gilbert & George.
Art sales bank on market for masterpieces
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Works not seen in public for decades are expected to fetch record prices
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