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Updated: 28-Aug-08 08:01 AM
Pope angry over crucified green frog sculpture
A modern art sculpture portraying a crucified green frog holding a beer mug and an egg that Pope Benedict has condemned as blasphemous may have its days numbered.
Golden girl: solid gold sculpture of Kate Moss unveiled
A solid gold sculpture of British supermodel Kate Moss worth 1.5 million pounds (2.8 million dollars, 1.9 million euros) was unveiled in London on Thursday
Crucified-Frog Sculpture Troubles the Pope
Pope Benedict XVI has condemned a sculpture of a crucified frog on display at a museum in Bolzano, Italy.
Moss sculpture to go on display
A solid gold sculpture of supermodel Kate Moss is to go on display at the British Museum in London.
Pope Angry At Crucified Frog Sculpture
A modern art sculpture portraying a crucified frog is blasphemous says the Pope.
Pope labels crucified frog sculpture blasphemous
A sculpture in northern Italy depicting a crucified green frog holding a beer mug and an egg could be soon removed from display after Pope Benedict condemned it as blasphemous.
Kate Moss' £1.5 m solid gold sculpture set to be unveiled
London, Aug 28 : Supermodel Kate Moss' 1.5 million pounds worth solid gold sculpture is to be unveiled at the Nereid Gallery of the British Museum. The 50-kg magnificent statue has been created by the famous sculptor Marc Quinn.
Solid gold Moss sculpture unveiled
The first glimpse of a £1.5 million solid gold sculpture of supermodel Kate Moss has been revealed.
Teen’s Eagle Scout sculpture testament to teachers who inspired him
WINDSOR — A Boy Scout’s teacher-inspired, 7-foot-tall sculpture was unveiled Monday in the courtyard of Windsor High School. The artist, Colin Foreman, 16, a junior this year at the high school, built the sculpture as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Corning sculpture damaged
CORNING -- Vandals have ripped apart a sculpture in Riverfront Centennial Park dedicated to the late community leader, athlete and businessman Ted Sprague.
Sugg’s sculpture of Kosciuszko headed to military academy
West Point Military Academy in New York is acquiring a sculpture from Mississippi artist Tracy H. Sugg for their permanent collection. The sculpture is a bust of General Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a volunteer from Poland who fought in the Revolutionary War and designed West Point.
Solid gold Moss sculpture unveiled
Art lovers have been offered a first glimpse of the £1.5 million solid gold sculpture of supermodel Kate Moss.
Whale sculpture funding likely to be reconsidered
A decision by the Juneau Assembly on Monday night on the funding of a bronze whale sculpture is likely to be reconsidered since Assembly member Randy Wanamaker gave notice of reconsideration after the vote.
Assembly approves whale sculpture funds
The Juneau Assembly has approved a proposal to appropriate $500,000 toward a bronze whale sculpture that would be located downtown.
Italian museum defies pope over crucified frog
An Italian museum on Thursday defied Pope Benedict and refused to remove a modern art sculpture portraying a crucified green frog holding a beer mug and an egg that the Vatican had condemned as blasphemous.
Pope labels crucified frog sculpture blasphemous
Italian museum board to decide future of Kippenberger artwork after official went on hunger strike
Monumental Roy Lichtenstein Sculpture Will Be on Display at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Beginning August 27
WASHINGTON, DC.- The monumental sculpture “Modern Head” by Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), a major figure in the pop art movement, will be on public view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum beginning Aug. 27.
Police Say Stolen Sculpture Probably Sold for Scrap
A valuable sculpture honoring a well-known Southern Tier man is missing from a Corning park.
OUT THERE: Pope Outraged by 'Crucified Frog'
A depiction of frogs in a modern art sculpture that would make Kermit blush has also been condemned by Pope Benedict and labeled as blasphemous.
Golden Kate Moss statue unveiled
A £1.5m solid gold sculpture is made of supermodel Kate Moss as part of a British Museum exhibition.
Assembly reviews sculpture proposal
JUNEAU -- The Juneau Assembly is set to review a proposal for a $500,000 bronze whale sculpture that would be located downtown.
Life-sized bronze whale sculpture gets funding
Proponents of a life-sized bronze whale sculpture planned for Marine Park downtown won a victory Monday night as the Juneau Assembly approved $500,000 in sales tax revenue to start the project.
Assembly approve sculpture funding
Associated Press - August 26, 2008 11:54 AM ET JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The Juneau Assembly has approved a proposal to appropriate $500,000 toward a bronze whale sculpture that would be located...
Pictures: See lifesize golden Kate Moss sculpture plus the supermodel in other artful poses
This is the first glimpse of a life-size statue of Kate Moss - carved in gold. The 7st 12lb, £1.5million work, Siren by Marc Quinn, will be at the British Museum in London from October 4.
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pope’s name to Franz Pahl, president of the regional government who opposed the sculpture. Pahl released parts of the letter, which said the work "wounds the religious sentiments of so many people who see in the cross the symbol of God’s love".
Kate Moss - Moss Artwork Is Pure Gold
A solid gold statue of supermodel KATE MOSS is to go on display at the British Museum. The sculpture, valued at $2.8 million (GBP1.5 million), has been crafted by artist ...
Citrus Heights approves art for future community center
Citrus Heights has commissioned a $38,000 sculpture to adorn the entrance of its planned community center.
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New Supersized Sculpture Changes The Scale Of Public Art Antony Gormley's towering
Angel of the North sculpture has spawned a whole family of imitators. Now "the scale of public sculpture is about to be changed. Before this winter's first frosts, a steel monster will creep across the debris around the old Tees Dock in Middlesbrough.
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pope’s name to Franz Pahl, president of the regional government who opposed the sculpture. "Surely this is not a work of art but a blashphemy and a disgusting piece of trash that upsets many people," Pahl told Reuters by telephone as the museum board was meeting.