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France’s National Library wants to buy Sade’s sadistic manuscript
The National Library of France is eager to get its hands on Marquis de Sade’s ‘The 120 Days of Sodom’,…
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…
Canadian author paints dark portrait of Vancouver
A book of short stories by Canadian author Zsuzsi Gartner presents a dark and satirical portrait of Vancouver’s future.
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.
Rapper kicked off stage for anti-Obama rant
Rapper Lupe Fiasco lived up to his namesake this week by being thrown off stage during a pre-inauguration event after…
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…