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	Artist Mike Kelley found dead in Los Angeles home; appears he committed suicide 02 February '12 Artist Mike Kelley, described by colleagues as an "irresistible force" in contemporary art, has died, police said Wednesday. He was 57.
	Ai Weiwei, China's Most Famous Twitter User, Denounces Its New Censorship Policy 01 February '12 When Ai Weiwei was arrested by the Chinese government in April of 2011, the first question asked was — what will happen to his Twitter account?
	Sotheby’s post strong sales results 01 February '12 SOTHEBY’S have posted $4.9bn in worldwide sales for 2011, marginally up on 2010.
	Greenspan, Tuymans ‘Eyes,’ 1,141 Artists Mark VIP Fair 01 February '12 The online VIP Art Fair is returning for its second cyber outing. The fair, whose initials stand for “viewing in private,” invites visitors to browse the virtual booths of about 130 exhibitors from 36 countries, Feb. 3 through Feb. 8.
	Christie’s Sales Surge 9% on Warhol, Picasso 01 February '12 Christie’s International (CHRS) said there was a surge in demand for contemporary art as an investment, after its sales climbed 9 percent in 2011.
	Earliest copy of Mona Lisa found in Prado 01 February '12 A copy of the Mona Lisa has been discovered in the Prado which was painted in Leonardo’s studio—created side by side with the original that now hangs in the Louvre. This sensational find will transform our understanding of the world’s most famous picture.
	Pablo Picasso is the 'most stolen' artist 30 January '12 Pablo Picasso is the artist who has more works stolen than anyone else. The Spanish master has 1,147 paintings registered as nicked, missing or disputed – twice as many as the next on the Art Loss Register.
	A Venerable Fresh Face Goes on Tour 30 January '12 The No. 1 question from visitors to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, according to Emilie Gordenker, is “Where is ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’?”
	Artes Mundi contemporary art prize shortlist revealed in Cardiff 29 January '12 Seven artists from around the world have been shortlisted for the UK's largest visual arts prize.
	58th Annual Winter Antiques Show in New York finishes first week with strong sales 29 January '12 The Winter Antiques Show finished its first week with strong sales and interest among buyers, including established collectors, design professionals and first-time buyers.
	J.M.W. Turner painting selld for £217,250 in Bonhams 19th century paintings sale 29 January '12 A beautiful watercolour of Kirkby Lonsdale Churchyard by Joseph Mallord William Turner RA (1775-1851), that had not been seen at auction since 1884, sold yesterday (Wednesday 25th January 2012) for £217,250 as part of the 19th Century Paintings sale at Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London. The sale total was £1,871,925.
	Own one of Turner's views - the painting and the property 26 January '12 In a remarkable coincidence, the ‘naturally divine’ Cumbrian view depicted in one of Turner’s paintings is up for sale at the same time as the masterpiece itself.
	Abu Dhabi developer outlines a new timetable for opening of Louvre, Guggenheim 26 January '12 The developer of an ambitious cultural district in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday outlined a new timetable for the stalled project, with its first attraction — a branch of the Louvre — now slated to open in 2015.
	Record numbers attend 24th London Art Fair 26 January '12 London Art Fair today reports a record attendance for the 24th edition of the UK’s largest and longest running fair for contemporary and Modern British art.
	Elizabeth Taylor’s Hals Fetches $2.1 Million at Christie’s 26 January '12 A Frans Hals formerly owned by Elizabeth Taylor fetched $2.1 million at Christie’s Old Masters sale in New York.
	London's Blockbuster Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition Hits the Big Screen 25 January '12 Can Leonardo da Vinci's star power translate to the big screen?
	VIP Art Fair to Return With Online Performances, Virtual Experts, and a Lot More Server Power 25 January '12 VIP2.0, the second outing of the online-only VIP Art Fair, will open to the public on February 3 at 8 a.m. on the dot.
	Paul Klee and Cobra in international exhibition at the Cobra Museum in Amstelveen 25 January '12 From 28 January through 22 April 2012, the Cobra Museum will present Klee and Cobra: A Child's Play.
	Saatchi Gallery likes its online numbers 23 January '12 The Saatchi Gallery cheekily sent out a press release on Thursday that proclaims the gallery is Britain’s Most “Liked” Museum.
	Balkans targeted in hunt for stolen art 23 January '12 This is a prime opportunity for art recovery experts to retrieve works.