Chapman brothers unveil diabolical art in Hong Kong

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Culture

The Chapman brothers stand inside one of their sculptures at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, on June 6, 2007
The Chapman brothers stand inside one of their sculptures at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, on June 6, 2007
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The Chapman brothers presented their latest epic installation featuring thousands of little figures in violent conflict Tuesday at the sidelines of Art Basel in Hong Kong, but dismissed the renowned fair as a “shop”.

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Coen brothers comedy, Chinese shocker lead Cannes pack

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Film

Leonardo DiCaprio arrives for the screening of "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes on May 15, 2013
Leonardo DiCaprio arrives for the screening of "The Great Gatsby" in Cannes on May 15, 2013
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A Coen brothers comedy, a daring Chinese expose of exploitation and moral rot, and a divorce drama by an Iranian Oscar winner emerged as the breakout favourites as the Cannes Film Festival hit the halfway mark Tuesday.

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Armani, D&G struck off Milan fashion week roster

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Fashion

Italian designers Stefano Gabbana (L) and Domenico Dolce, on February 24, 2013, during Women's Fashion Week in Milan
Italian designers Stefano Gabbana (L) and Domenico Dolce, on February 24, 2013, during Women's Fashion Week in Milan
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Top Italian designers Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana can no longer be on the official programme of Milan Fashion Week because they are not due-paying members of the national fashion chamber, the head of the association said Monday.

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Cheers for Palestinian film of love and betrayal

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Film

Hany Abu-Assad (2ndL) waves on May 19, 2013 as he arrives with the cast of his film "Omar" for a screening at Cannes
Hany Abu-Assad (2ndL) waves on May 19, 2013 as he arrives with the cast of his film "Omar" for a screening at Cannes
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The tensions of Palestinian life under Israeli occupation exploded onto the screen at Cannes on Monday, where a tale of love and betrayal won a five-minute standing ovation.

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Japanese thriller gets biggest boos in Cannes race

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Film

Takashi Miike attends a press conference for his film "Wara No Tate" (Shield of Straw) in Cannes on May 20, 2013
Takashi Miike attends a press conference for his film "Wara No Tate" (Shield of Straw) in Cannes on May 20, 2013
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A blood-soaked vengeance tale from Japan drew the biggest boos in the race for the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize Monday, with critics savaging a “risible” parade of cliches.

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All-star crime thriller flops at Cannes

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Film

Marion Cotillard gives a press conference on May 20, 2013 for the film "Blood Ties" at Cannes
Marion Cotillard gives a press conference on May 20, 2013 for the film "Blood Ties" at Cannes
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Oscar winner Marion Cotillard and her partner, French actor and director Guillaume Canet, teamed up for the all-star “Blood Ties” premiering Monday in Cannes but faced audiences’ stony silence after high hopes for the picture.

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Israel cancels UNESCO mission to Jerusalem

Posted on May 20, 2013 in Culture

View of the Al-Aqsa mosque and the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on January 10, 2013
View of the Al-Aqsa mosque and the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on January 10, 2013
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Israel on Monday announced it was cancelling a United Nations delegation scheduled to begin an investigative mission in Jerusalem’s Old City, due to Palestinian “politicisation” of the mission.

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