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...Although the debt owed to Islamic art by painters like Henri Matisse and Paul Klee is well documented, Muslim influence on Western aesthetics began far earlier, says the curator of "Beyond Orientalism," Lucien de Guise. The Muslim domination of Spain between the 8th and 15th centuries enabled the transmission of advanced artistic and architectural techniques - as well as great accomplishments in music, science, philosophy and even cuisine. Until the industrial era, when interest in Islamic arts declined in the West, "Europeans were totally in awe of Islamic art," argues de Guise. "They couldn't get enough...
When surgeon, lecturer and author Sharad Paul first approached Auckland's prestigious Rialto Centre to rent space for a café-bookshop, the managers were far from convinced. Renting to someone with no retail or catering experience seemed unduly risky. But after a year of persistence and persuasion, Paul's vision finally won them over, and the result is Baci Lounge (a name derived from "books, art, coffee inc."), www.baci.co.nz. The fashionably designed space is now a hub for Auckland's literati - a place to shop for unusual reading and to enjoy good wine, food and coffee (the latter given...
...Characterized by lustrous deep-red décor (apt, as baci means kisses in Italian), the shop is run by young writer types and boasts comfy tables and booths hidden among bookshelves, creating secluded spaces to wile away the hours. The diverse range of literature, which Paul describes as one "for real booklovers to come and discover," includes many works relating to India, where Paul grew up. Among them is Paul's own novel Cool Cut, which tells the story of three kite-flying friends in Chennai, delves into the politics of the Tamil community and examines the shadowy world...
...attorneys in St. Paul have also raised concerns about their protest area, which is set to line a city street, culminating in a triangular space facing the convention hall. While the tip of the triangle is close to the arena, the design of the space risks a possible crush of people vying for the same space, say advocates for the protesters. "What if you have different groups with different political aims and desires?" asks Chris Sur, an attorney with the Maslon law firm who is representing protesters in negotiations with the city. "What if they are all fighting...
...difficult to predict the size of protest crowds, but organizers in both St. Paul and Denver expect as many as 50,000 to protest at each of the conventions, with specific marches spread out over several days. The Democratic convention will be held from Aug. 25-28, while the Republican convention is scheduled for Sept. 1-4, with a major march planned for the first day of the event, Labor...