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An aesthetic desert

The disappearance of the Van Gogh painting -- often referred to erroneously as Poppy Flower -- from the Mahmoud Khalil Museum is not the first theft of its kind. Two years ago, in September 2008, two paintings by Hamed Nada were stolen from the Cairo Opera House, although they were later restored.

Wilson alumnae's work subject of exhibit

CHAMBERSBURG - Wilson College will hold a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday alumnae Artist Showcase," an exhibit of recent paintings by Wilson College alumnae Brenda Ashton Aiken, Class of 1957, and Pamela Cochrane Tisdale, Class of 1968.

Egyptian officials sent to court in Van Gogh theft

CAIRO, Sept 6 – Egypt’s general prosecutor said today he had referred 11 officials from the Culture Ministry to a Cairo court to be charged with negligence that led to the theft of a Van Gogh painting worth an estimated US$55 million (RM171.38 million). The painting, known in Egypt as “Poppy Flower” and listed on art websites as Vase with ...

âHidden treasureâ cafes loved by Seoulites

01 DROPPA fiesta of tastes Café DROPP, loved not only by Koreans but also by Europeans and Japanese in Korea, always marks the roasting date on its coffee bean canisters. Roasted beans are stored f .....

From the Netherlands, with love

Longtime friends and Netherlands natives Rita Meadows and Hanneke Gast team up this month to share the September featured exhibit at the Ocean Springs Art House .