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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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Brazilian workers receive $25 a month to spend on culture

Brazilian workers are set to receive a cultural stipend of $25 a month.

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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…

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Chilean creativity honoured at 2012 National Prize

A host of creatives have been honoured as winners of the 2012 Chilean National Prize.

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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…

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Japanese Literature awards split between generations

This year Japan's two highest literary honours were given to the oldest and youngest recipients.

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