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Warhol nephew auctions two early works by pop art visionary

Two early Andy Warhol paintings were sold at auction in New York on Tuesday by the family of the pop art visionary, the first in a series of little-known works that will reach the art market, his nephew told AFP. The 1948 self-portrait "Nosepicker 1: Why Pick on Me" went for $491,400 including fees, while "Living Room," also from 1948, sold for $315,000 at a sale organized by New York's Phillips.. According to his nephew Warhola, who kept the "a" in the family name, the works sold on Tuesday may interest collectors "who own a lot of Warhol, and they have to fill out their collection with something very early."

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 1 mins read
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Praised abroad, controversial Pakistani movie 'Joyland' banned at home

The local screening of a Pakistan-produced movie portraying a love affair between a married man and a transgender woman hangs in the balance after the film was cleared by censors, then banned by the government under pressure from Islamists.. The movie was cleared by Pakistan's board of censors in August, but the ministry of information banned it last week following objections from right-wing Islamist groups and individuals.

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 2 mins read
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A bluffer's guide to Proust 100 years after his death

France's Marcel Proust, who died 100 years ago on Friday, is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time -- but few can truthfully claim to have read his 2,400-page masterpiece "In Search of Lost Time".. For the protagonist, Marcel, tasting the little cake releases a flurry of vivid memories, giving him access to the "lost time" he is searching for.

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 3 mins read
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Chagall painting stolen by Nazis sells for $7.4 mn at US auction

A painting by Marc Chagall, which was among 15 works stolen by Nazis and eventually returned by France to the heirs of the affected families, sold for $7.4 million at auction in New York Tuesday. . The French parliament unanimously adopted a law at the beginning of the year to return 15 works of Jewish families looted by the Nazis.

Wed, Nov 16, 2022 2 mins read
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Hong Kong films defy warnings with strong Golden Horse presence

Crime thriller "Limbo" leads the pack at the Golden Horse Film Awards in a strong showing for Hong Kong despite veiled warnings from Chinese authorities against joining the prestigious Taiwan-based event.. Dubbed the Chinese-language Oscars, this Saturday's Golden Horse awards are now in the fourth straight year without any mainstream Chinese films due to political tensions between Beijing and Taipei.

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 3 mins read
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Estee Lauder agrees to buy Tom Ford brand for $2.3 bn

Luxury beauty brand Estee Lauder said in a statement Tuesday it had agreed to buy designer Tom Ford's company for $2.3 billion. . Bringing the brand under the "stewardship" of Estee Lauder Companies (ELC) "will allow for continuity and the further evolution of the Tom Ford brand as one of the preeminent global luxury brands of the twenty-first century," New York-based ELC said in its statement.

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 2 mins read
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Grammy nominations: snubs, surprises and twists

It wouldn't be the Grammys without a healthy dose of surprises, snubs and head-scratchers, and the slate of nominees for the February 2023 gala did not disappoint.. The 2023 gala will see Adele and Beyonce square off once more -- and the Beyhive is waiting with bated breath to see if it's finally their Queen's year.

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 3 mins read
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Key nominees for the 2023 Grammy Awards

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles.. Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are now tied as the most nominated artists in Grammys history, with 88 each.

Tue, Nov 15, 2022 3 mins read
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