Art and science to converge on deserted island - Weekly Newsletter

February 23, 2011 Dear mike, In this week's newsletter, we explore a groundbreaking expedition of artists and scientists to the Pacific Ocean Island of Clipperton. Also, you can watch a clip about Felix Gonzalez-Torres' major exhibition in Germany and discover artists whose work he has influenced. Enjoy! What's new with your favorite artists and venues?  - Modify your preferences here. Your Artists (0) - you have no recommendations, please select your preferred artists Your Venues (0) - you have no recommendations, please select your preferred Venues Your Categories (0) - you have no recommendations, please select your preferred categories

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Art and science to converge on deserted Clipperton Island 7 scientists and 7 artists will embark next month on an unprecedented exploration of Clipperton's biosphere, delving into the island's complex past through these two different yet converging fields. The participants will produce works inspired by the island, which will later be displayed at a variety of science and cultural institutions across the globe.   more...

Things to See, Places to Be

Feb 1, 2011-Feb 26, 2011 Exhibition Asaf Ben Zvi: Vally of the Cross Gordon Gallery Israel / Tel Aviv		Feb 17, 2011-Mar 23, 2011 Exhibition Sweat Shops Contemporary by Golconda Israel / Tel Aviv
Feb 17, 2011-Mar 26, 2011 Exhibition Ben Hagari Rosenfeld Gallery, Tel Aviv Israel / Tel Aviv		Feb 19, 2011-Mar 26, 2011 Exhibition Sam Durant: Laissez Faire et Laissez Passer, Le Monde Vade Lui Meme Blum & Poe USA / California / Los Angeles

State of the Art - New and Newsworthy in the World of Art

This Week's Major Exhibition Openings Richter, Gossaert, Gauguin, Baldessari, Lewitt, Haring, Philpsz, LaChapelle and more.

News & Market Round-Up of the Week that Was Contemporary London sales produce many records; quake may delay NZ biennial and more.

Featured Video

Life's fragility during the AIDS epidemic: The Art of Felix Gonzalez-Torres Including both rarely seen and more known paintings, sculptures, photographic works, and public projects, this major exhibition reflects the full scope of the artist's short but prolific career.    More About the Exhibition

Artists influenced by Felix Gonzalez-Torres

Elmgreen/Dragset		Carol Bove		Do-Ho Suh		Dario Robleto

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Featured news & articles

	Recyclers Turn Rio 'Waste Land' Into High Art National Public Radio Published: Feb 21, 2011 Director Lucy Walker documented the pickers and Brooklyn-based artist Vik Muniz, who returned to his home country to collaborate with the trash workers.    more...
	How crime manifests itself in the contemporary art world Varsity Published: Feb 21, 2011 Stealing is a slippery notion in the art world however as 'vandalism is a recognized form of art practice; theft has yet to obtain such status.'    more...

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Selected Auction Results

Romare Bearden Tidings Sold for 96,000 USD Swann Auction Galleries Feb 17, 2011		Dan Colen Wouldn't it be Nice Sold for 85,250 GBP Phillips de Pury & Company London Feb 17, 2011
Takashi Murakami Cherries Sold for 301,250 GBP Christie's King Street Feb 17, 2011		Angela de la Cruz Knackered Sold for 28,750 GBP Phillips de Pury & Company London Feb 18, 2011

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Art world headlines

US art sleuth claims new Michelangelo find AFP / February 2011		Banksy refused Oscars disguise request The Guardian / February 2011
Getty's new $45 million Turner masterpiece to go on display March 8 Los Angeles Times / February 2011		Bacon, Warhol, New Buyers Boost Auctions as Sales Increase 56% Bloomberg / February 2011
Quake may delay New Zealand biennial The Art Newspaper / February 2011		Asian Art Museum Restructures Debt The Bay Citizen / February 2011
Egypt re-opens museums and sites to draw back tourists BBC News / February 2011		Idea to force Iowa to sell its $150 million Jackson Pollock painting dies Des Moines Register / February 2011

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