Lifetime collection of prominent Washington, DC lawyer to be sold at Heritage Auctions
20 May 2012, 11:16 am
Joan Miro, Young Gin, 1948. Lithograph, 10-1/4 x 14-3/4 in. Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000. DALLAS, TX.-

Restored 17th century Japanese scrolls go on display at Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle
20 May 2012, 11:11 am
Lady Kayuga’s coming-of-age from The tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Early 17th century, Japan. © The Trustees of the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin. DUBLIN.-

Treasure troves of culture, heritage
20 May 2012, 12:41 am
A number of special events and exhibitions are being held in museums across the emirate until today, to mark the annual International Museums Day.

Phil Reisman: Covering Beach Boys concert was no day at the beach
17 May 2012, 1:33 am
The Beach Boys never won a Grammy. But now they've got the next best thing - a proclamation from Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, declaring in bold, calligraphic glory that Tuesday, May 15, 2012, was, and forever will be known as Beach Boys Day in Westchester. One could only assume from the blank looks on their faces that the Beach Boys were making a Herculean effort to hide their ...

In photos: Artists' murals help mark Havana Biennial
10 May 2012, 12:57 pm
Cuban-American artist Jose Parla and French artist J.R. teamed up to create "Wrinkles Of The City", combining J.R.'s pictures of elderly Cubans with Parla's calligraphic messages, and then pasting them on walls around the city.

In photos: Artist's murals help mark Havana Biennial
10 May 2012, 12:54 pm
Cuban-American artist Jose Parla and French artist J.R. teamed up to create "Wrinkles Of The City", combining J.R.'s pictures of elderly Cubans with Parla's calligraphic messages, and then pasting them on walls around the city.

"Wrinkles of the City" artist J.R. for Havana Biennial
10 May 2012, 12:39 pm
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"Rain Of Love": calligraphic Painting Exhibition by Abol Atighechi at Seyhoun Art Gallery
30 April 2012, 11:13 am
After years of living in France and participating in several international painting exhibitions, Abolghasem Atighechi, also called Abol, came back to Iran due to his interest in creating calligraphic paintings.

Arabic type mysteries
29 April 2012, 7:05 pm
Nadine Chahine is an award-winning type designer specializing in Arabic fonts. Since 2005 she has worked for Linotype combining design with sales and marketing, though as the company’s Arabic type design program has gathered momentum, her role has shifted toward a greater emphasis in font development. Born in Lebanon, she came to a career in type design initially via her graphic design studies ...

Patt Morrison on the joys of reading actual books; a secret clique within the L.A. Sheriff's Department; healthcare ...
25 April 2012, 4:04 am
The future of books