Dear Readers,

As the year draws to a close, once again we suggest you stop to warm yourselves up in museums, galleries and foundations, where you will find wonderful exhibitions. And while you are waiting for Father Christmas, we invite you to discover the colours of Hungary, the power of the line and the magic of the moment, by reading the last issue of Artguardian.news.

This is indeed the last issue of the magazine, as we have decided to freeze our activities. Economic difficulties have been evident this year, particularly for young companies in our sector, and they mean that we are unable to continue as we are.

We are convinced of the validity of our project and of the clear benefits it brings. We will therefore make every effort to revive this concept, and in so-doing, offer the art world the security it needs so much.

On your behalf, I would like to pay tribute to the entire Artguardian team, and particularly to Celia Clavien who has been responsible for the 15 issues of this magazine.

Over the last two years we have been spurred on by our enthusiasm and also by the interest and friendship shown by you, the professionals and the private individuals, all lovers of art. For this, I thank you.

Goodbye for now... and Merry Christmas!

Thierry Liebaut
CEO

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[ART AND INTERNET]

[A MUSEUM, AN EXHIBITION]

PARIS - BARCELONA. FROM GAUDI TO MIRÓ
As part of a series of exhibitions retracing the history of the cultural and artistic links between Paris and other cities, this time Barcelona is the guest of the City of Light.
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LUMIERES MAGYARES - THE COLOURS OF HUNGARY
The colourist trend in Hungarian painting between 1870 and 1914. Organised as part of the Hungarian cultural season, this exhibition allows us to discover works that are rarely exhibited in France even though they are not so far removed from us.
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RACHEL WHITEREAD: 'TRANSIENT SPACES' FROM 27 OCTOBER 2001 TO 13 JANUARY 2002 AT THE DEUTSCHE GUGGENHEIM BERLIN
Whiteread has created two new sculptures of large proportions for the Deutsche Guggenheim Berlin: Untitled (Apartment) and Untitled (Basement).
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AUX FRONTIERES DE L'ART BRUT II
This is the second exhibition dedicated to artists who are self-taught, and yet possessed by a creative spirit.
Source: Urbuz - Pascale Orellana
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NOIR SUR BLANC, MONDES INTERIEURS
The power of the line.
As soon as visitors enter, they find themselves at heart of the exhibition. They wander around the circular corridor, which is punctuated by decorative screens, which in turn surround another space. The works on display sometimes look like rolls of paper of several metres in length, unwound and stuck to the wall. Using large-scale formats or smaller samples behind glass, these eight artists develop an unquestionable savoir faire.
Source: Urbuz - Pascale Orellana
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[A FOUNDATION, AN HOMAGE]

MARIUS BORGEAUD REVISITED
From 16 November 2001 to 20 January 2002, the Fondation Gianadda pays an important tribute to the painter Marius Borgeaud.
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[AN ARTIST, A WORK]

LAM METIS - MULTICULTURAL PAINTING
Reopened with a flourish at the end of last year, the Musée Dapper has not only changed its look. Its programme has also experienced some significant alterations, in particular the inclusion of 20th century art. The new programme, opening with the Lam métis exhibition, bears witness to 'the creativity shown by those artists for whom the arts and the cultures of sub-Saharan Africa have played a part in stimulating the imagination'.
Source: Urbuz - Isabelle Yaouanc
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[VIRTUAL VISIT]

THE ART OF ARABIC BOOKS
Discover an entire tradition by visiting this virtual exhibition.
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VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE CANADIAN FINE ART MUSEUM
The internationally renowned Canadian Fine Art Museum holds its art collections in trust for the Canadian people. The museum now offers a virtual tour for web surfers from Canada and elsewhere.
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[PROTECTION AND PREVENTION]

[CULTURAL HERITAGE]

THE REHABILITATION OF HUMID ZONES IN LUANG PRABANG, LAOS.
Since 1995, Luang Prabang has been recognised by UNESCO for the quality of its natural and urban architectural heritage. Take a moment to imagine almost 180 ponds in the heart of an urban area!
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[ADVICE FROM AN RESTORER]

ADVICE FROM A WINDOW RESTORER
Is there a place for modern technology in the window restoration business ? Especially in our present time, where energy prices are raising and security is a new and current issue.
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[SUBSCRIBERS' GUIDE]

[DIGITAL PHOTO]

DIGITAL CAMERA STORAGE SYSTEMS
In the field of digital photography, the data saving system is all-important. The capacity needed for storing data in the memory will mostly depend on how the digital camera is put to use.
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[ARTGUARDIAN CORNER]

[CULTURAL WEEKEND]

A WEEKEND IN STOKHOLM
A magical city on water...
Source : Travelprice
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We wish you a happy reading,
a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Image: Aristide Maillol "La Méditerranée" 1923-27, Marbre. H. 1,105 ; L. 1,175 ; P. 0,685 m. (c) R.M.N. - Musée d'Orsay. SESAM-ADAGP, Paris, 2000. All rights reserved.