Kylie Minogue exhibition opens at Victoria and Albert museum

The career of petite "PET-EAT" Australian sex symbol Kylie Minogue is well and truly back on the road. Having overcomer a recent brush with cancer, and now planing a new series of concerts, she has just received the ultimate in style endorsements, an exhibition dedicated to her at London's shrine to fashion and design, the Victoria and Albert museum. The exhibition tracks the pint sized singer's rise to fame through fashion. Among the earliest items unearthed in this "Kylie-ology" are the overalls she wore in the Australian TV soap series "Neighbours," the show that gave her first big break. Alongside the overalls, sits the white muslin cotton dress Kylie wore in the video for her early smash hit "I Should Be So Lucky," -- the single recorded with Stock, Aitken and Waterman that rocketed her to pop stardom.

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The gloves are off on ‘Roadshow’ FINE ART & ANTIQUES DR. LORI ...

PBS STATIONS, INCLUDING WVIA, are carrying episodes of "Antiques Roadshow" with object appraisals from the Philadelphia area. Taped in August 2006 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the shows display a variety of regional objects, such as autographed baseballs, Pennsylvania Impressionist paintings and a colonial spice cabinet. In the Philadelphia episodes, the PBS appraisers comment on the work of Philadelphia sculptor and master of the mobile Alexander Calder. Yet, while discussing the sculptor's process and other antiques topics, the "Roadshow" appraisers simultaneously ignore a standard museum practice that can help you to protect the valuable objects, both old and new, in your home: the wearing of protective gloves. I'm sure I'm not the first to note the missing gloves.

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Three-day photo exhibition on Kashmir Day

RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Arts Council will arrange a photographic exhibition depicting human rights violations in Indian-held Kashmir on Kashmir Solidarity Day. Culture District Officer Naheed Manzoor said that the basic purpose of the exhibition was to show solidarity with our Kashmiri brethren and make the public aware of their sufferings. Pakistani and Kashmiri children will deliver speeches, sing national songs and will distribute posters, badges and publicity material in the exhibition, she said. The exhibition will continue for three days from February 5 to 8 without any entry fee for the general public, she added. The Rawalpindi Arts Council is also organising an exhibition of Iranian handicrafts in line with Irans National Day celebrations on February 9.

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Charlton Art Gallery Photography Exhibit

A free art exhibit is open now through Feb. 22 at the Gretchen Charlton Art Gallery located within Provena Heritage Village, 901 N. Entrance Ave., Kankakee. The Seventh Annual Juried Photography Exhibit officially opened Thursday evening and features 64 works of art from area artists. Many of the works are available for purchase. The exhibit is open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scott Dombrowski, professor of art and digital media in the photography concentration at Olivet Nazarene University, was the juror for this year's exhibit. Prior to teaching at Olivet, Dombrowski worked in the largest photography studio in Savannah, Ga., as a photographer and digital media specialist. The gallery's purpose is to benefit the needs of residents of Provena Heritage Village and to encourage people of all ages everywhere to gain an appreciation of the arts.

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Lucilda Dassardo Cooper: On art and life

Jamaican-born fine artist, Lucilda Dassardo Cooper, is dedicated to bringing her art and vision to the global community by creating images that uplift the heart and nurture the psyche. Cooper, 51, who recently visited the island from Boston, invited all woman to her cosy little studio in Portmore, St Catherine, where she spoke about her craft, her journey as an artist and the road ahead. ASK acclaimed Jamaican-born US artist Lucilda Dassardo Cooper what she has been working on lately, and she will tell you she is just trying to "pull images from her subconscious". She says this even before she tells you that her oil on canvas piece Cosmic Dancer was recently selected by the city of Boston for use as the backdrop for the logo of the city's New Year celebrations (dubbed First Lights), or that her work is still being featured in art houses and publications all over the globe.

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Pugster Da Vinci Picture Cinderella Art Drawing Ever After Italian Charm

Show off your personality, hobbies, or significant affiliations with this Pugster Da Vinci Picture Italian charm. This photo charm features Leonardo Da Vinci?s famous sketch of the mythological figure Leda. Crafted of the finest stainless steel with soldered faces (as opposed to less durable glue), these charms are sure to be a hit as you build your Italian charm bracelet or anklet. You can build your bracelet all at once, or gradually over the years. Either way, these bracelets are a great way to express your enduring values and style. Also a great gift for the person interested in classical mythology and the art of Leonardo Da Vinci. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster (TM) Inc., these Da Vinci Picture Italian charms are available for both retail and wholesale purchase in our store.

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Educational activities at the Malta Maritime Museum

Heritage Malta will bring to life the Maltese sailor under the Order of St John and in the Royal Navy at the Malta Maritime Museum, in Vittoriosa, on Sunday 28 January between 2pm and 4.30pm. Visitors to the museum will learn more about life on naval vessels during the late 18th Century and early 19th Century. Historical interpreters will depict various roles including sailors, gunners and soldiers on the gallery battalions. They will give information about the weapons and the fighting techniques used. They will also talk about daily life on board, such as the typical daily menu and how sailors spent their free time. The historical interpreters will also perform a musketry drill and fire a naval cannon. Two guided tours, in Maltese, incorporating the above displays will take place at 2pm and 3.30pm.

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The Paper Mill Store .com Adds Schoellershammer Fine Art Papers

(openPR) - The Paper Mill Store .com is pleased to offer its customers a leading brand in the Fine Arts Paper category ― Papierfabrik Schoellershammer. Whether you're a graphic designer who dashes out sketches of your next big idea, or an artist on the verge of creating the next Mona Lisa, you'll find the fine art paper you need at thepapermillstore.com. Not only is Papierfabrik Schoellershammer a leader in the production of fine art and tracing paper, it also has a history of strong environmental commitment. Two of the Schoellershammer fine art papers are tree free ― Watercolor Esparto Grass Paper and Watercolor Torchon Paper. In addition, The Paper Mill Store offers 4G Illustration Board, Acrylic Painting Paper, Airbrush Painting Paper, Bleed Proof Marker Paper, Duria Drawing Paper and Oil Painting Paper.

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