Monthly Archives: August 2011

World Premier of Adriana Naveh’s Documentary 9/1

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Tune in this Thursday, September 1st, at 8pm EST / 5pm PST for the world premier release of Adriana Naveh’s documentary, “Reflections of Naveh”. Barry will be featuring stunning originals that are showcased within the documentary. Barry will also have … Continue reading  

U.S. Mint To Release 2011 September 11 National Medal

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On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. – across the river from Washington, D.C. – and in a thwarted attack and … Continue reading  

Bonhams Fall Auction To Feature A Diverse Selection Of Jewelry

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Bonhams auction of Salon Jewelry and Watches on September 19 in San Francisco will feature a diverse collection of jewels, sure to appeal to a wide variety of buyers. The sale is simulcast to Los Angeles and is timed to … Continue reading  

German Artist Anton Henning’s First Solo Show In Scotland

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In his first solo show in Scotland, German artist Anton Henning created a Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art) within Talbot Rice Gallery. Bright painted walls transformed the space providing a backdrop for the exhibition, which brings together furniture, lighting, easel … Continue reading  

5Pointz Arts Center, “Graffiti Mecca”, To Be Demolished

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The other-worldly 5Pointz Arts Center, a tribute to urban culture that is housed at a decrepit warehouse in Long Island City, Queens, has been a legal mecca and exhibition space for graffiti artists for more than a decade. But the … Continue reading  

National Gallery of Australia Announces Acquisition of Hans Heysen’s Morning

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The painting depicts two monumental gum trees before a sweeping pastoral vista. The grand old tree in the foreground is said to have been a favorite of Heysen’s. He was particularly enamoured of mornings light and was always up before … Continue reading  

Fotofever: Inaugural Art Fair In Paris This November

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Aug
2011
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More than ever, in November 2011, Paris will be the world’s main stage of photography. Visitors, professionals, collectors, and journalists and photographers will gather for an incredible week dedicated to photography. Enthusiastic with the effervescent market of photography, Paris is … Continue reading  

Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Launches Scathing Attack on the Chinese Government

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Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has launched his first scathing attack on the Chinese government since his release from secretive detention in late June, accusing officials of denying citizens their basic rights. In a strongly worded commentary published late on … Continue reading  

Russian’s Central Bank To Offer Gold-Backed Loans At 7 Pct

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Russia’s central bank will offer gold-backed loans for up to 90 days at an interest rate of 7 percent, it said in a statement on Friday, expanding its lending facilities for dealing with any future liquidity crunch in the banking … Continue reading  

The Mystery of the 1933 Gold Double Eagle

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1933 Gold Double Eagle The most valuable coin in the world sits in the lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in lower Manhattan. It’s Exhibit 18E, secured in a bulletproof glass case with an alarm system and … Continue reading