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Crystal studded glove of Michael Jackson on auction

Crystal studded glove of Michael Jackson on auctionA rare black, bejeweled glove worn by pop icon Michael Jackson is considered to fetch as much as $50,000 when it goes under the hammer as part of an auction in China later this year.

The stage accessory was worn by Michael during his promotional tour for the 1995 ‘History’ tour, as reported by Contactmusic.

From Hindustantimes.com:

Collectibles from the careers of fellow pop legends Madonna and Elvis Presley will also be going up for auction, as well as pieces from Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Lee and late British royal, Diana, Princess of Wales.

A burgundy velvet dress worn by the Princess to a 1989 event at the French Embassy is another sale highlight, the ball gown, worn during a ceremony honouring the then-French ambassador, Viscount Luc de La Barr de Nanteuil, is expected to sell for between USD 80,000 and USD 100,000.

Film memorabilia from Hollywood blockbusters ‘Batman’,‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘The Last Samurai’ are also among the lots on offer.

The bejeweled glove will be auctioned off alongside a selection of other Michael Jackson memorabilia that include stage costumes, handwritten notes, and original paintings by the singer himself.

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Commonwealth Games merchandise hit market

Commonwealth Games merchandise hit marketDays after raids were carried out by a local commissioner of the Delhi high court on outlets dealing in counterfeit Delhi Games 2010 merchandise, the organizing committee (OC) has asked the company, Premier Brands, selected to manufacture and sell Games merchandise to bring out the products by the end of this week.

Premier Brands is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compact Disc India Ltd and an organized brand licensing and merchandising company.

From Timesofindia.indiatimes.com:

The merchandising and licensing function is expected to be one of the main sources of revenue for the OC, which has got a loan of Rs 1,620 crore from the Central government for the Games. The OC expects to repay the loan with revenue earned from sponsorship deals and TV rights. However, up to now, few big deals have been signed apart from with Bajaj, Coca Cola and a handful of others. Said a senior OC official, “The licenses for Delhi Games merchandise should go a long way towards raking in the revenue.”

Apart from products like caps and clothing accessories, the organising committee is also going to allow the manufacturer to put the Games logo on wrist bands, umbrellas, key chains and generic items including stationery, collectibles, sportswear, casual wear, apparel for kids and infants, toys, lifestyle and luxury products and even cultural and handicraft items.

OC sources said it will also look into branding art work, so that it can be part of the merchandise that will be on offer.

The organising committee is also planning to tie up with individual groups or organisations for art work that will be linked to the Games theme, added officials.

Lalit Bhanot, spokesperson for the organizing committee, said that the latest incident of fake Commonwealth Games merchandise has promoted the organizing committee to come out with public notices regarding copyright infringement on a regular basis.

Exhibition at Irish Museum of Modern Art

Exhibition at Irish Museum of Modern Art
A unique exhibition aimed to stimulate visual arts by people with disabilities was open to the public at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Thursday 17 June 2010.

This exhibition had works from the collections of South Tipperary County Council, Mayo County Council, and the Irish Museum of Modern Art.

From Artdaily.com:

The idea that a visual art exhibition should be accessible to all is not a new one, most museums and galleries have an access programme that enables people with disabilities to experience art works. However, the idea of selecting an entire exhibition with an emphasis on accessibility in a multi-dimensional way is relatively new in Ireland. The exhibition aims to enhance people’s engagement with the works through the tactility of relief models, by listening to the audio and artist’s descriptions and by viewing the sign language interpretation by Amanda Coogan.

Altered Images works on many levels. The selected works all make reference to classical or art historical sources either in the method of depiction or their subject matter. While each of the partner organisations has very different Collections in terms of capacity and the period of time they have been collecting, it was agreed at the outset that each would be represented equally. Each art work is accompanied by a multi-sensory display in order to provide meaningful access. In addition, an audio CD and Braille documentation of the large-print exhibition catalogue are available on request. Sign language tours are available by arrangement and an accessible website for the project can be found at www.alteredimages.ie

Altered images will continue at IIMA till 15 August 2010 and admission is free.