Category: exhibitions
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Faking it at the National Gallery
One of the summer exhibitions at the National Gallery, London explores scientific examination of paintings and what it can reveal. Close Examination: Fakes, Mistakes and Discoveries showcases works from the museum’s permanent collection that have been scientifically examined and some discoveries meant re-attribution, refutation or reappraisal. The show runs until 12 September but, if you…
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Paintings displayed in Iraq mosque a first
Paintings depicting scenes from the life of Imam Hussein (grandson of the Prophet Muhammad) are on display at a mosque in a Shiite area of Sadr City, Iraq. Under Saddam Hussein such displays were forbidden, but a gradual increase in religious freedom has resulted in the approval and acceptance of these paintings. A total of…
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Saturday event at the Fowler Museum
If you’re going to be in Los Angeles this Saturday, try to go to the Fowler Museum at UCLA between 8 and 11pm. The Fowler will is teaming up with KCRW to present “Soundsuits after Dark”, a live presentation of Nick Cave’s soundsuits to the accompaniment of music courtesy KCRW DJs Garth Trinidad and…