Monthly Archives: April 2011

North Korean life like Truman Show: Photography by Back Seung Woo

Posted on April 13, 2011

It is difficult to get a view of North Korea that isn’t pre-approved by the country’s authorities. South Korean Back Seung Woo’s photographs offer an alternative.

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Islamic tradition reworked by 10 Jameel Prize finalists – artwork and artists

Posted on April 13, 2011

The 10 finalists for the 2011 Jameel Prize have been announced. To qualify for this V&A-administered prize, all artists must seek influence from Islamic art.

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What happened at Hong Kong Ai Weiwei rally? Art Radar breaking coverage

Posted on April 10, 2011

Art Radar was at the Hong Kong Ai Weiwei rally and brings you video and images of the event as well as insights from attendees.

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Hong Kong activist group hold Ai Weiwei rally Sunday – event alert

Posted on April 9, 2011

PROTEST RALLY SOCIAL ACTIVISM HONG KONG Many protest rallies are occurring around the world this weekend, of of which are calling for the release of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, taken into custody by Chinese police last week. A Hong Kong … Continue reading →

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Sotheby’s Hong Kong sale results: Offering of Ullens Collection sets record for single-owner sale

Posted on April 6, 2011

The controversial Ullens Collection went on sale at Sotheby’s in Hong Kong on 3 April, 2011. Part of the spring auction season, what did the sale contribute to the 2011 total?

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Sotheby’s Hong Kong Spring 2011 Asian contemporary art sales – results

Posted on April 6, 2011

Did Sotheby mirror their autumn 2010 auction success in their 2011 spring sales? Take a look at the results from the Asian Contemporary Art and Southeast Asian sales.

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Modern Mumbai art spaces show up New Delhi “house conversions” – CNNGo

Posted on April 6, 2011

Mumbai is trumping New Dehli with its unique developing art scene, according to CNNGo writer Deepika Sorabjee. Read on for the galleries behind it.

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Emerging contemporary art markets for 2011 revealed at ArtInsight seminar

Posted on April 6, 2011

Want to know which art markets are set to emerge? The third ArtInsight market seminar for 2011 gathers professionals to discuss Russia, India, Brazil, Africa and others.

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