An exhibition of works by the artist Zhang Huan, right, was canceled by Shanghai?s local government just before it was to open this week at the Shanghai Art Museum. The Shanghai Cultural Bureau, which oversees the museum, declined to comment on Friday, as did museum officials and Mr. Zhang. But people in Shanghai closely involved with the exhibition said government officials seemed to be
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Artist Robert Rauschenberg has filed lawsuits against a Florida artist and art gallery that give new meaning to the phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure."
Anyone wondering about the unusually subdued, almost contemplative wait-and-see response in Cuba following the news of Fidel Castro's resignation might do well to visit "Cuba! Art and History from 1868 to Today" at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Plays, art events, music and many other entertainment selections are available this weekend."PRIDE AND PREJUDICE" is performed by students at Harrison Arts Center in Lakeland.Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday.Admission is $8 seniors/students, $10 adults; 499-2939.
On sledging: Clearly, the Australians are targeting certain players in our team, those who they think are likely to be provoked. And if you get provoked, then there are ways in which you can reply. So, you have to be careful about it. We have youngsters in the side who will learn this art.