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Friday, November 14, 2008

Johan Lorbeer

Johan Lorbeer is a well-known German street performer. His still-life performances - part street illusion, part art installation @ http://www.moillusions.com/2006/06/still-life-preformance-by-johan.html was brilliant.

Useful link:
www.johanlorbeer.com

Helmut Lang Art

Helmut Lang + Absolut Vodka = http://absolut.com/helmutlang

Useful link:
www.hl-art.net

Georgian Treasures

The Economist report on a collection of ancient gold jewels in the hilly area of Vani, in what is now the Republic of Georgia @ http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12591022 was educational and insightful.

Useful links:
www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
www.benaki.gr
www.getty.edu

Heard On The Street

State of the Business report = It's like a London bus - you've been waiting for one for ages and suddenly four come along at once.

Art Update

Souren Melikian's report on contemporary art sale at Christies @ http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/14/arts/melik14.php was interesting. A must read.

Useful link:
www.christies.com

Is there a financial crisis? The raw figures tell a different story, really.

One Planet @ BBC

Mark Whittaker's report on one eco-town in Sweden + the impact @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/one_planet.shtml was educational and insightful.

Useful link:
www.hammarbysjostad.se

Polished Diamond Price List

Ken Gassman's opinion piece in IDEXOnline on credible diamond price lists @ http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?SID=&id=31484 was brilliant. Thanks Ken for the info.

Useful link:
www.kennethgassman.com