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The Museo Soumaya - Mexico City

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The Museo Soumaya - Mexico City

The Museo Soumaya is a private museum in Mexico City with free admission and contains an extensive collection of art. The majority of the art consists of European works from the 15th to...
by Hector Aiza Ramirez, on 16th of May 2012
Annual race 'Jerusalem is Ours' is held on Nakba Day

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Annual race 'Jerusalem is Ours' is held on Nakba Day

Three thousand contestants from all over the West Bank and Jerusalem take part in the Third International Jerusalem is Ours race in the town of Abu Dis, on the occasion of the commemora...
by Mahmoud illean, on 15th of May 2012
New work from graffiti artist Banksy in London

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New work from graffiti artist Banksy in London

A new work from the graffiti artist banksy has appeared overnight on the wall of a shop in Wood Green North London. The piece depicts a young child using an old fashioned singer sewing ...
by Brendan_Bell, on 15th of May 2012
New Banksy work discovered in London

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New Banksy work discovered in London

Banksy stencil appeared in Turnpike Lane of a little boy on a sewing machine. The work had bunting draped across the top of the wall (which you can still see traces of) but this was rem...
by Heard InLondon, on 15th of May 2012
Graffiti and Street art in Nairobi

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Graffiti and Street art in Nairobi

Graffiti and Street art seen painted or sprayed on to the walls of building in various parts of Nairobi City.
by David Mbiyu, on 14th of May 2012
Exhibition of work by Oliverio Martínez: Modernity and Revolution

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Exhibition of work by Oliverio Martínez: Modernity and ...

The Mexican government's culture secretary presented an exhibition of work by the artist and sculptor Oliver Martinez entitled 'Modernity and Revolution'.
by Aaron Rubio Manuel, on 15th of May 2012
Oliverio Martinez: Modernity and Revolution

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Oliverio Martinez: Modernity and Revolution

Sketches, documents, maps, photographs, and more than 20 sculptures make up a temporary exhibition that the National Museum of the Revolution has to reassess the work of the sculptor an...
by manuel castillo gonzalez, on 15th of May 2012
Le Francais Printemps at IFI Surabaya

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Le Francais Printemps at IFI Surabaya

As part of the Printemps Français festival at the Institut Français d'Indonesie, an exhibition of work by Agus Koecink and Jenny Lee entitled 'Paris et Moi' was held in S...
by dJoko Kristiono, on 14th of May 2012
El campo de la cebada: A community area for residents of Madrid

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El campo de la cebada: A community area for residents o...

First anniversary of the Campo de la cebada. 5.000 m2 space is set up for residents in Madrid at la Latina district, one year after.
by Nathalie Paco, on 14th of May 2012
Palestinians fly kites over Israeli wall to commemorate Nakba Day

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Palestinians fly kites over Israeli wall to commemorate...

The evening before the May 15 commemoration of Nakba Day, the day after the Gregorian calendar date for Israeli independence day. Children from the Aida Refugee Camp flew homemade kites...
by Ryan Rodrick Beiler, on 14th of May 2012
Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Valletta

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Somali migrants rescued at sea by Maltese military - Va...

Seventy-three migrants were rescued off Malta after their drifting dinghy was intercepted earlier this morning. The group was recovered by a military patrol boat after being located by ...
by Ivan M. Consiglio, on 14th of May 2012
Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi's live performance

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Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Gopi's live performance

Famous Kathakali artist Kalamandalam Gopi performed on stage at the Sri Vallabha temple in Kerala, Thiruvalla.
by Aji Jayachandran, on 14th of May 2012
Grammy nominated singer Denise Donatelli jazzes up Hampton Roads

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Grammy nominated singer Denise Donatelli jazzes up Hamp...

Denise Donatelli enlightened a Hampton Roads audience with her voice, validating why audiences throughtout the country are always drawn in by her talent as a Jazz vocalist.
by Abhi Ahmadadeen, on 12th of May 2012
World Textile Fair - Bisley

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World Textile Fair - Bisley

People gather to show off textiles and artefacts from their travels. Collectors include John Gillow, Jenny Balfour-Paul, Tigermoth, Martin Conlan among others.
by Sarah Dixon, on 14th of May 2012
"Passport to Taiwan" festival draws large crowds and VIP's in NYC

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"Passport to Taiwan" festival draws large crowds and VI...

The “Passport to Taiwan” event in New York City is the largest Taiwanese American festival in the US to celebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Week! This year music, arts & crafts dr...
by Andre Spatz, on 13th of May 2012
The Spring Festival - Jerusalem

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The Spring Festival - Jerusalem

Festival kicks off spring - Maqdisi's first shopping mall in the house popular and official demonstration in the heart of Jerusalem with the announcement of the draft Housing Nusse...
by Mahmoud illean, on 13th of May 2012
London symphony orchestra performs free at Trafalgar Square- London

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London symphony orchestra performs free at Trafalgar Sq...

London symphony orchestra performs in Trafalgar square under the guidance of it's principal conductor, Valery Gergiev. The free concert is part of the open air classics series.
by Yanice Idir, on 12th of May 2012
National Heritage Days celebrate Judeo-Tunisian art and culture

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National Heritage Days celebrate Judeo-Tunisian art and...

An exhibit at Tahar Haddad in Medina showcases pieces that demonstrate the art and culture of the Jews of Tunisia as part of the National Days of Judeo-Tunisian Heritage from 11 May to ...
by KAMOUN Karim, on 11th of May 2012
Sicilian Pupo art weaves history and folklore together

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Sicilian Pupo art weaves history and folklore together

Sicilian Puppets - a unique kind of large and heavy marionette covered with knightly armor - are the traditional form of epic popular theatre that developed in Sicily in the early 1800’...
by Dapress Photoagency, on 21st of April 2012
'Altar of the Nations' mounted in Kiev

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'Altar of the Nations' mounted in Kiev

In Sophia Square in Kiev the mounting of Oksana Mas, a 22-meter art installation, has been completed. The structure is made of wooden eggs, hand-painted by people from 42 countries.
by Sergii Kharchenko, on 11th of May 2012

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