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Two Exhibitions of Chinese Art

It's clear that in recent years the Chinese contemporary art market (like the rest of the art market) has experienced an explosion of prosperity. This Thursday, 10 May 2007, two openings in …

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The Sticks

Gaining massive acclaim since their inception just over two years ago, Aussie band, The Sticks are well on their way to finding fame, fortune and a whole lot of fun. Sourcing inspiration …

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Luxury Printing

One quick flip through São Paulo-based Luxury Printing magazine is all it takes to realize this is a different type of publication. High-quality and lacking any hints at pretentiousness, the first issue …

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Maker Faire 2007 Ticket Giveaway

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We're proud sponsors of Make magazine's second annual Maker Faire taking place this 19-20 May in San Mateo, CA. With a workshop on electro-mechanical Blinkybugs that respond to outside stimulus with blinking …

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Urs Fischer at Cockatoo Island

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Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour has a fascinating—if checkered—history. A former convict prison, a shipyard and a reformatory for wayward girls, the island also has a fascinating present as the site of …

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Don’t Do That!

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A group show of six contemporary urban artists, "Don't Do That!" opens today, Friday, 4 May 2007, at Elms Lesters Painting Rooms. The show includes new constructivist pieces (pictured) and collages by …

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Richard Caldicott

In his earlier work, Richard Caldicott used Tupperware containers as the subject for his photographs, elevating these common household objects to objects of beauty. Piling vibrantly colored plastic cups and bowls, he …