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October 2010

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11 "Inept" Museum Officials Jailed in Egypt's $50-Million Museum Robbery

Oct 12, 2010  |   Contributor: James Rothaar

Arts & Culture: The theft of the $50-million-plus Van Gogh painting, "Poppy Flowers," from the Mahmoud Khalil Museum in Cairo, has resulted in 11 museum officials receiving three-year jail sentences. The staffers have been convicted of negligence for apparent security blunders, which led to the aforementioned work of the Dutch artist being stolen in "broad daylight." None of the sentenced museum officials have been charged with the theft of the painting, which is valued at more than $50 million.... Read More

A Legacy of Art - La Posada de Santa Fe

Oct 4, 2010  |   Contributor: Ruth Mitchell

Arts & Culture: For some people becoming the art curator of a fabulous historic hotel in Santa Fe is a dream come true. Just so, for artist Sara Eyestone formerly of San Antonio who has returned to her native New Mexico to light the walls of the historic and beautiful La Posada Hotel with amazing painted images... Read More

Buying Art - The Basics: Part XIII - More Show NOTS!

Oct 4, 2010  |   Contributor: Howard L. Rehs

Arts & Culture: In two of my previous articles I covered many things one should not do, or say, to a dealer when visiting a show — and to be honest, I thought I had actually covered them all.... Read More