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Art for Bank Workers
Tucked away in a soulless building in Islington’s Upper Street is the unexceptionally named Business Design Centre – home to the 21st London Art Fair. Look on it as the Ideal Home Show for the art world. Not as slick … Continue reading
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Smoke For Free, Die For Nothing
Publicity surrounding the link to cancer has left US tobacco firms so desperate to recruit new customers they have started giving their products away. I was “hit up” by one of Chicago’s “cigarette fairies” – a promotional vendor who has … Continue reading
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Banksy Sets Up Shop In Big Apple
Banksy, the Scarlet Pimpernel of the art world, is in New York. Or was. Whoever Banksy may be, he’s opened the Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill in New York’s West Village. It features animatronics developed by “some Hollywoodish company”. … Continue reading
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Rape As War In Burma
Burmese soldiers gang-raped and mutilated a 15-year-old girl, fryingpanfire sources have said. Schoolgirl Nhkum Hkawn Din was set upon and killed on her way to delivering rice to her brother, who was working in a paddy field in July. “We … Continue reading
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Frolicsome Foals at Dour Festival
“Bonjour!” A hearty French greeting delivered in a Flemish accent. With stages like “Le Petit Maison dans la Prairie” and notice boards in French, Flemish and English, you’re a long way from Glastonbury. Punters, bands, staff and food vendors deftly … Continue reading
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Mexican Hitmen Offer Services Online
Police in Mexico City are investigating online classified ads posted by people selling their services as assassins for as little as £3,000. Between listings offering gas fitters and modelling agencies, a post reads: “Gun for Hire – $6,000. Professional. International. … Continue reading
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Life In Gaza
The first impression a foreigner gets upon entry into Gaza via the Erez crossing to the north is the smell of a desolate landscape. Following that is the stark contrast between the lush greenery and ever-constant agribusiness on the Israeli … Continue reading
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Bring Your Mind (Open Your Wallet)
From LS Lowry’s bleak northern landscapes to pieces by Pete Doherty featuring syringes, crack spoons and his own blood, the London Art Fair feels like an upmarket boot sale for 20th Century art. It’s white paint and money-scented floors can … Continue reading
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