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Arrests made in Rotterdam art heist
Romanian police have arrested three men suspected of stealing seven masterpieces from a Rotterdam art museum last year.
Russian ballet star in acid attack
Sergei Filin, the artistic director of Russia’s Bolshoi Theatre, is recovering in hospital after a masked man threw acid in…
Artists call for human rights overhaul at Abu Dhabi Louvre site
Construction of the new branch of the Louvre museum and the Guggenheim museum draw negative responses from artists, curators and…
New female director in residence for the Malthouse
The Malthouse Theatre has appointed Roslyn Oades its new female Director-in-Residence in 2013.
Art not only for the 1% says Christie’s chief
Christie’s chief Steven Murphy has boldly declared that the future of art will not be limited to those 1% rich…
Brazilian workers receive $25 a month to spend on culture
Brazilian workers are set to receive a cultural stipend of $25 a month.
NZ dance to get a lift from Berlin-based choreographer
A new show by Footnote Dance with New Zealand choreographer Lisa Densem and music by Andrew Thomas released as part…
Chilean creativity honoured at 2012 National Prize
A host of creatives have been honoured as winners of the 2012 Chilean National Prize.
Rare opportunity as Writers Victoria seeks new Director
Writers Victoria seeks a new director to step up to the plate after previous director Roderick Poole has completed his…
Jaipur literary festival told to snub Rushdie supporters
A group of Muslim clerics have asked the Jaipur literary festival to cancel talks by speakers who were previously involved…