Central Asian hoard of avant-garde art from Soviet era draws belated attention, just as its visionar
2024-09-01
Savitsky’s collection at the museum runs to tens of thousands of objects, and comprise archaeological artefacts dug up in the neighbouring desert, Karakalpak folk art, and 20th century avant-garde paintings despised by the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, whose creators he often sent to the gulags, or simply had shot.
In attempting to preserve this last category, Savitsky risked the same fate. Yet here, astonishingly, is the largest collection of the Soviet-era avant-garde to be found outside St Petersburg in Russia, much of it rescued during Stalin’s lifetime.
I'd rather lose my own money than someone else's.
In the realm of entrepreneurship and risk-taking, there exists a quote by Dean Kamen that encapsulates the essence of responsible business management: 'I'd rather lose my own money than someone else's.' This statement reflects an honorable mindset prioritizing accountability and integrity in the financial realm. It underscores the importance of taking personal ownership and responsibility over the resources entrusted to our care.
Ticketmaster To Refund Fees In Settlement With Maryland AG Over Hippodrome Theatre Sales Snafu
2024-09-01
BALTIMORE, MD (CelebrityAccess) — Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced his office has reached a settlement with Ticketmaster over services fees the company was alleged to have improperly charged consumers for tickets at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland.
According to the Attorney General’s office, Ticketmaster continued adding service fees on top of the listed price for event tickets, after the Hippodrome Theatre switched to a sales model that required all fees to be included in the up-front pricing.
Both Davenport and Bettendorf will have road closures ahead through the weekend.
Some streets and trails in Davenport will be closed for Sunday, September 24’s TBK Bank Quad Cities Marathon. Anyone who goes to the Freight House Farmers’ Market will need to access the market from Ripley St. The American Serenade will dock at River Heritage Park. Parking will not be available at that park for anyone planning to watch the marathon.
I am admittedly sort-of obsessed with the naked nail bed look. I’d rather put my effort into nail shape than nail color. But I’d also be remiss to deny that some celebrity nail art makes me want to get just a little extra in the name of innovative design. Because while my hands are shaky and totally ill-equipped to craft blinged-out manicures a la Cardi B., there are ways to up the ante without feeling as though an intricate look will keep you from doing the most basic things, like unbuttoning your jeans.
For sale! Fixer Upper alum Jimmy Don Holmes has officially put his Valley Mills, Texas, home on the market. The metal artist shared the news of his real estate venture with his Instagram followers on Wednesday, July 12.
The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom estate sits on a 123-acre ranch. The large kitchen, ample storage space, pool and pool house are just a few of the many highlights of the residence. The outdoor entertainment area boasts a breathtaking view of the Middle Bosque River.
Funchal Design Hotel Review, Madeira
2024-08-31
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BALTIMORE, MD (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Maryland’s attorney general is investigating several complaints against Baltimore-based Baci Management, alleging failure to refund money paid for tickets to cancelled shows it had booked at the city’s Lyric Opera House.
Four of the five touring shows booked by Baci since October have been cancelled, resulting in a loss of revenue for the 112-year-old theater.
The attorney general’s office has nine open complaints against Baci Management, all filed in the past three weeks, according to the Baltimore Sun.