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Art stolen from British Columbia’s UBC Museum of Anthropology has been recovered, but the culprits may still be at large. Although three people were arrested, they were also released.

In total, 12 Bill Reid pieces were stolen during the overnight break-in, as well as three Mexican pieces of art. Most pieces were made of gold. Police say the Mexican art pieces were disassembled sometime during or after... Read more

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Facebook hasn’t just inspired millions of pre-teens and procrastinators, it’s even managed to stir up artistic drive!

A New York based artist Paul Campbell looks at why and how profile pictures are chosen and displays his work in Yorkville, Toronto.

"They're essentially self-portraits that I project, and the projection itself distorts them, but it turns them into this painted object... Read more

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Handmade carpets are an enduring craft in the middle east. In Turkmenistan, carpet weaving is a matter of national pride, and has been accorded the rank of high art.

So it's no surprise to anyone that a large exhibition has been kicked off in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan to coincide with Turkmen Carpet Day . No dirty jokes, please! :)

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Fed up with high gas prices and looking to send a message, local artist Jennifer Marsh decided to make a statement that encouraged other artists to follow suit.

She has wrapped an empty gas station at the corner of Nottingham Rd. and East Colvin St. in Syracuse, New York. Interestingly, she has received fabric pieces from all over the world for the wrapping. Many people were using recycled materials.... Read more

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The Ontario government surprised the arts sector by announcing a $75 million bonus spread amongst museums and arts programs, like the Royal Ontario Museum, Science North, Luminato Festival, and others. It’s a feast for starving artists!

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Fashion crafting isn’t just about turning old clothes into something new – you can turn a profit too! This environmentally friendly fashion trend has reported $180 billion in US sales , dubbing it “Crafting Couture”. Has crafting gone Hollywood? Read more

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Heathrow Airport is unveiling a new wing that will be full of high-end expensive boutiques. Although airport terminals used to be known mainly for their bars, they’ve wised up and realized that people can spend hours AND money while waiting for flights!

Don’t get rid of the bars though… market research reveals drunk people love to shop.

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The Delaware Arts Museum is presenting an exhibition called the Bridge of Hope : Iraqi/US Art Initiative. It will involve 9 Iraqi and 9 American artists and the pieces will be mostly abstract, hoping to send a message about the impact of the war from both sides. Read more

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Jaime Debbah and his brother own one of the most successful shops housing African arts and crafts , which the brothers largely collected themselves. However, they’ve been scaling back in recent years as Jaime finds it harder and more dangerous to travel to Africa in his winter years. If New York is this comfortable for seniors, maybe Florida will have to take a backseat as the retirement home champion of... Read more

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The market for pottery is still going strong, as evidenced by a recent sale of a Newcomb College vase for over $40,000 in New Jersey.

These pottery pieces have only recently emerged and bare witness to the innovative pottery program that began in New Orleans in the late 19th century when being a pothead had a whole different meaning. Read more

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