Christie's to offer Indian artworks in Sep Aug 25, 2008
The Indian and Southeast Asian art will find a selection from the collection of Mr and Mrs Paul E Manheim ... Paul E Manheim, a former partner at Lehman Brothers and trustee of the Brooklyn Museum, was one of those rare early collectors who developed a great appreciation of Asian art. (India Times)
S-E Asian art at auctions Aug 25, 2008
CONTEMPORARY South-East Asian art is currently undervalued in the international art market and global collectors have begun to show increasing interest at major auctions. According to Sothebys Southeast Asia Paintings department head Mok Kim Chuan, contemporary works are getting more than fair attention worldwide. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
September's offerings Aug 24, 2008
Mahjong: Contemporary Chinese Art From the Sigg Collection: A 40-year survey of changes in Chinese art from Europe's largest private collection of contemporary Asian art. Sept. 10-Jan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Fall Arts Preview Aug 24, 2008
"Afghanistan," at the Asian Art Museum (Oct. 24-Jan. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Indo-American Fair Aug 20, 2008
Thousands of people are expected to attend the celebration of South Asian art, food, music and cul ture, sponsored by Shirdi Sai Dham, a nonprofit religious and cultural association based in Princeton Junction. "The Indo-American Fair is about fostering friend ship between the peoples of America and India and promoting understanding and appreciation of India's rich crafts, culture and culinary arts with our American friends," said Rajesh Anand of Princeton Junc tion, event chairman. (NJ.com -- Times)
Leading 17th Century Chinese Painte... Aug 15, 2008
Maxwell K. Hearn, the Douglas Dillon Curator of the museum's Department of Asian Art , describes Wang Hui as being the most revered painter of his day. "Wang Hui played a key role in reinvigorating past traditions of landscape painting and in establishing the stylistic foundations for the imperially sponsored art of the Manchu Qing court," Hearn said. (Suite101.com)
Art review: 'Spared From the Storm' Aug 15, 2008
Collection: 40,000 objects encompassing European and Asian Art; prints and drawings; arts of the Americas, Africa and Oceania; photography; contemporary art; and Louisiana art. Exhibition space: 130,850 square feet, plus a 5-acre sculpture garden. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Smithsonian tries cell phone ads to draw tourists Aug 12, 2008
The museums are promoting the Asian art exhibit "Garden and Cosmos: The Royal Paintings of Jodhpur," which opens Oct. 11 and runs to early January. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Read more... Aug 11, 2008
This exhibition in Beijing is organized by the Center of International Cultural Exchange and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in collaboration with the National Art Museum of China, and is curated by Thomas Krens, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, and Alexandra Munroe, Senior Curator of Asian Art ... In 2006, the Guggenheim appointed its first curator of Asian art, Alexandra Munroe, and formalized its commitment to Asian art which began in the 1990s with several... (PNN Online)
Beijing Olympics open with dazzling display Aug 9, 2008
Scattered Clouds, 80. 01:23 AM CDT on Saturday, August 9, 2008. (Dallas Morning News)
Harkrader loans Chinese items during XXIX Summer Olympics Aug 9, 2008
Harkrader s private collection of Asian artistic items numbers about 1,000 pieces. He has been collecting Asian art and other items since 1953, when he visited Tokyo, Japan. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Watching the eclipse Jul 26, 2008
-- 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Hands-on activities exploring astronomy and Central Asian art, including percussion instrument making, tile painting, telescope building, calligraphy lessons and more. -- 3 a.m.: Dragon Dancers wake-up performance. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Eek a mouse and other points of order Jul 26, 2008
" (Thomas Christensen is director of publications at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.) -- Foster-Gwin Antiques, which occupies an 1880 brick stable in Jackson Square, is owned by Victoria and Collier Gwin, who have decided to build an apartment for themselves on the top floor. So they're selling off 200 items - estimated to be worth at least $4 million, at Sotheby's in New York this fall. -- On Sunday, the periodicals Meatpaper and Gastronomica had a sold-out celebration of their summer... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Connecting film with other art forms Jul 23, 2008
A special festival presentation was The Osian Asian II, a remarkable exhibition held at the India Habitat Centres Visual Arts Gallery showcasing a selection of rare Indian and Asian art works from the Osians Archive and Library Collection. It included Asian art works from Japan, China, Tibet, Nepal, Cambodia and India spanning artistic traditions from the B.C. period to the 20th century. (Screen Weekly)
Is investment in art a good option when markets are volatile? Jul 20, 2008
Asian art that went under the hammer at Christies in this period is worth around 139 million, making it the third biggest sales category after Impressionist and modern art worth 497 million and Post-war and contemporary art worth 408 million. According to artdaily. (India Times)
Joan Aragone column: Congressional vote may signal change Jul 19, 2008
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Bush, Dems Bicker Over Energy Prices Jul 14, 2008
" Bush repeated his call for Congress to lift the restrictions, including a ban on offshore drilling. A succession of presidents from George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton to the current president have sided against drilling in these waters as has Congress each year for 27 years, seeking to protect beaches and coastal states' tourism economies. (This version CORRECTS that Bush and allies think Americans `more willing to allow' drilling. Moving on general news and financial services. AP Video.)... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jul 14, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Jul 14, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Jul 14, 2008
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
S.F. mayor shifts policy on illegal offenders Jul 14, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008. S.F. Shielding Immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Feds probe S.F.'s migrant-offender shield Jul 14, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008. S.F. Shielding Immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Bush, Democrats spar on gas prices, oil drilling Jul 14, 2008
Open virgin territory, or dig on federal land with existing leases. Terence Hunt, Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cold cases get fresh look on playing cards Jul 14, 2008
Decks distributed to inmates in hopes of yielding new info. William Kates, Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jul 14, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Davis calls energy crisis over Jul 14, 2008
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Shooter Who Killed Friend Gets 24 Years Jul 13, 2008
" Syren said his client will appeal the sentence. E-mail Christopher Heredia at . This article appeared on page B - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: Angelina Jolie's doctor says the actress has given birth to twins. Friendships forged at the International Children's Games held in S.F. The warm weather made the beach a popular spot. Through the Lens. SFMOMA showed foresight in this Asian art collection. Kenneth Baker. Rebuilding houses with flair after the 1991 Oakland... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Pollock Road Jul 13, 2008
Artist's sculptures exhibit interest in Asian art forms. BOOTH P-34. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Inspectors find "deficiencies" at Burbank hospital Jul 13, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008. (07-13) 06:12 PDT Burbank, CA (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Four A's prospects play today in Futures Game Jul 13, 2008
" Briefly: Manager Bob Geren said he is still kicking around options for the post-break rotation, and he will announce it today. Justin Duchscherer's selection to the All-Star Game shouldn't factor one way or another; if he does appear Tuesday, Duchscherer will be limited to one inning. ... Reliever Joey Devine (elbow strain) said he's close to throwing off the mound. He is still hopeful of being back soon after the break. - Susan Slusser This article appeared on page D - 5 of the San Francisco... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Youngsters will keep watching vets for now Jul 13, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008. (07-13) 04:00 PDT Chicago. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bobby Murcer Dies At 62 Jul 13, 2008
By BEN WALKER, AP Baseball Writer. Sunday, July 13, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Lifelong Love Story Jul 13, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008. There are number of remarkable things about the documentary "Chris A Love Story," not the least of which is the film's 16mm footage of two gay men proudly showing their affection for each other in public - in the early 1950s. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
A Sentimental Journey Jul 13, 2008
Filming "Elsa scenes in Rome was especially sentimental for both Carnevale and Zorilla. To make matters more intense, they arrived on the same day that Pope John Paul II died and found the entire country in a frenzy. "The whole experience was certainly an adventure," Zorilla says of both being in Rome and of playing Elsa. But it was nothing a woman in her 80s with a young heart couldn't handle. ELSA (PG) opens Friday at Bay Area theaters. E-mail Delfn Vigil at . This article appeared on page N... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Mamma's' Boy Jul 13, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008. Dominic Cooper has a short resume in theater and film but it is nonetheless impressive, and with his brooding good looks, he just may be the next British heartthrob to make it big in United States. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Bush, Democrats spar on gas prices, oil drilling Open virgin territory, or... Jul 13, 2008
" Bush repeated his call for Congress to lift the restrictions, including a ban on offshore drilling. A succession of presidents from George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton to the current president have sided against drilling in these waters, as has Congress each year for 27 years, seeking to protect beaches and coastal states' tourism economies. This article appeared on page A - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: Ray Ratto has some ideas on how to attract A's fans. Angelina... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jul 13, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Jul 13, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Scientific sub surfs undersea currents to Spain Jul 13, 2008
Remote-controlled glider dives, soars through Atlantic. Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Feds probe S.F.'s migrant-offender shield Jul 13, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008. S.F. Shielding Immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
S.F. mayor shifts policy on illegal offenders Jul 13, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008. S.F. Shielding Immigrants. (Yahoo News -- Immigration)
Innovative, fire-resistant Oakland hills homes Jul 13, 2008
Friendships forged at the International Children's Games held in S.F. SFMOMA showed foresight in this Asian art collection. Kenneth Baker. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jul 13, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Davis calls energy crisis over Jul 13, 2008
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Courtly art that reflects modern life Jul 6, 2008
As one can see from the artifacts on view in "Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty," through Sept. 21 at the Asian Art Museum, there are similarities between court life from the 14th to 17th centuries and our life today. Take golf, for example, which court ladies in the inner palace are shown playing in a 15th century silk handscroll attributed to Du Jin. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Municipal Market's `Fire in the Disco' Burns Hospitals, Schools, Cities Jul 4, 2008
In San Francisco, the Asian Art Museum's rate on $120 million of bonds jumped as high as 9 percent from 1. 75 percent at the start of June before sliding back to 7. (Bloomberg)
Read Indepth Article Jul 1, 2008
Tsang has been awarded the Tokyo TDC Prize 2007, Sovereign Asian Art Prize 2005 and the Prize of Excellence, Hong Kong Biennial 2001. What are you looking. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Feds Probe S.F.'s Migrant-Offender Shield Jun 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008. San Francisco juvenile probation officials - citing the city's immigrant sanctuary status - are protecting Honduran youths caught dealing crack cocaine from possible federal deportation and have given some offenders a city-paid flight home with carte blanche to return. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
A's notebook: Chavez return? Jun 30, 2008
" Geren said with a smile. Briefly: Mark Ellis is hitting .193 at home, lowest in the American League. ... Kurt Suzuki hit .389 with 10 RBIs in 15 interleague games. ... The A's had a winning record in interleague play (10-8) for the 10th time in the 12 seasons. This article appeared on page C - 5 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: S.F. event organized by Slow Food Nation hopes to change the way people eat. How having a stroke led Jill Bolte Taylor to nirvana. Finding My... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Rebranding the name Hussein Obama's online backers counter belittling... Jun 30, 2008
Some said they were inspired by movies, including "Spartacus," the 1960 epic about a Roman slave whose peers protect him by calling out "I am Spartacus!" to Roman soldiers, and "In a 1997 comedy about a gay high school teacher whose students protest his firing by proclaiming that they are all gay as well. Miller and her fellow new Husseins are embracing the traditionally Muslim name even as the Obama campaign shies away from Muslim associations. Campaign workers ushered two women in head scarves... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Mugabe looks for support at African summit Jun 30, 2008
By PAUL SCHEMM, Associated Press Writer. Monday, June 30, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jun 30, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Jun 30, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Jun 30, 2008
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Feds probe S.F.'s migrant-offender shield Jun 30, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008. San Francisco juvenile probation officials - citing the city's immigrant sanctuary status - are protecting Honduran youths caught dealing crack cocaine from possible federal deportation and have given some offenders a city-paid flight home with carte blanche to return. (San Francisco Chronicle)
People have questions about where Amtrak goes and why. Doras Briggs can answer them Jun 30, 2008
People have questions about where Amtrak goes and why. Doras Briggs can answer them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jun 30, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Judge dismisses suit charging VA with shoddy mental health care Jun 30, 2008
" Likewise, he said, the law allows the VA to set the timetable for implementing the five-year mental health plan it issued in 2004, which includes a suicide-prevention program. Conti also rejected the plaintiffs' request to shake up the VA's system of approving medical benefits and handling appeals. They argued that their rights are violated by a system that denies them the right to have a lawyer in pressing initial claims, takes an average of 4.4 years to decide appeals, and allows a VA office... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jun 29, 2008
Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. DTL Article:JACK PAAR / 1918-2004 / Affable, emotional TV host turn:/c/a/2004/01/28/MNGQ04JDB91. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Rocket fuel found in milk in California Jun 29, 2008
Not clear if amount imperils children. Tuesday, June 22, 2004. (Yahoo News -- Food Safety)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends Jun 29, 2008
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Asian showcases 'Power and Glory' of Ming era Jun 29, 2008
As all eyes turn toward Beijing with the 2008 Olympic Games approaching, the Asian Art Museum led a chain of China-related events in Bay Area institutions with the opening Friday of "Power and Glory: Court Arts of China's Ming Dynasty." ... Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St., San Francisco ... "Power and Glory" contains some excellent examples, none more striking than a tray that belongs to the Asian Art Museum. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Teens' abuse of cough medications soaring Jun 29, 2008
Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. DTL Article:SAN FRANCISCO / Teens' abuse of cough medications soari:/c/a/2006/12/06/BAGK6MQA271. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Judge dismisses suit charging VA with shoddy mental health care Jun 29, 2008
" Likewise, he said, the law allows the VA to set the timetable for implementing the five-year mental health plan it issued in 2004, which includes a suicide-prevention program. Conti also rejected the plaintiffs' request to shake up the VA's system of approving medical benefits and handling appeals. They argued that their rights are violated by a system that denies them the right to have a lawyer in pressing initial claims, takes an average of 4.4 years to decide appeals, and allows a VA office... (Yahoo News -- U.S. Military)
Davis calls energy crisis over Jun 29, 2008
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)