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# Art Attack

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2022
# wait...what?
Jimmy Carr may destroy a Hitler painting with a flamethrower in a new Channel 4 show
The station has bought artworks created by “problematic” artists such as convicted sex offenders Rolf Harris and Eric Gill, the Guardian reports.
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Oct 13th 2022, 9:11 AM
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# Banksy
Former Art Attack presenter denies he is Banksy after being 'inundated' with queries
A rumour on social media suggested Banksy’s art had popped up in locations where Neil Buchanan had performed music.
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Sep 7th 2020, 9:28 PM
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6 events coming up this month for kids who love arts and crafts
Here’s what’s on around Ireland for the mini Monet in your house.
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Oct 16th 2018, 5:07 PM
# family event guide
Have a mini Picasso at home? 6 kid-friendly art events happening this weekend
If your little one loves painting, sketching or doodling, check one of these activities out.
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Mar 20th 2018, 4:28 PM
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These are the best pieces of art in the country by young artists
Seriously impressive work.
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Apr 11th 2017, 3:04 PM
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How to save artworks in Iraq and Syria? Put them in the Louvre
French president Francois Hollande says it could help save a lot of artworks.
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Nov 6th 2016, 7:15 AM
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Eddie Howe laments Harry Arter's lack of discipline after West Ham defeat
Harry Arter drew the criticism of Eddie Howe after his red card proved pivotal in Bournemouth’s loss to West Ham.
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Aug 21st 2016, 8:50 PM
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Photo apps are in a rut, but these two might shake things up a bit
And one of them is from Polaroid (remember it?)
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Jul 13th 2016, 8:15 PM
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Kim Kardashian just shared an Irish illustrator’s drawings with her 48 million followers
Kimmy K loves Irish artists, dontcha know?
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Oct 12th 2015, 9:25 PM
# Art Attack
Kim Kardashian just shared this Irish illustrator's drawing with her 48 million followers
Kimmy K loves Irish artists, dontcha know?
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Oct 12th 2015, 8:03 PM
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This artist's paintings of Conor McGregor have gone viral
Geo Thomson talks to The42 about his career and how his Notorious artwork went viral.
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Jul 15th 2015, 4:02 PM
# Art Attack
Cleaning graffiti in Dublin has cost over €1.2 million since 2010
That’s a lot of scribbles.
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Jun 12th 2015, 10:42 AM
# Derry
Paint bombs were thrown at Martin McGuinness's home last night
“The people behind these attacks have nothing to offer the community.”
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May 4th 2015, 12:39 PM
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10 questionable works of art every Irish person made in primary school
“Look, mam! LOOK WHAT I MADE.”
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Apr 2nd 2015, 9:30 PM
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Staff realise painting stolen after frame discovered in a toilet
Police say the thieves are likely to try and sell the valuable painting.
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Oct 18th 2014, 7:30 AM
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Sopranos actor discovers long-lost artwork worth millions
He paid $140,000 at auction for the painting, which turned out to be by Italian artist Guercino. Handy.
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Sep 29th 2014, 8:01 PM
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These prints show how artists reacted to World War I
And you can see them in Dublin.
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Sep 25th 2014, 7:15 AM
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Creative mum turns kid's wall scribble into a work of art
There’s making the best of a bad situation, and then there’s this.
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Aug 16th 2014, 4:06 PM
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Kid uses dad's passport as a colouring book, gets them stuck in South Korea
Great job, Picasso.
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May 30th 2014, 2:51 PM
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7 surprisingly creative acts of election poster vandalism
These folks take the well-worn “fake moustache” idea and throw it out the window.
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May 20th 2014, 6:00 PM
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Artist turns homophobic tweets sent to Tom Daley into beautiful portrait
The Olympic diver endured homophobic abuse after he came out last December.
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Apr 23rd 2014, 3:07 PM
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George W Bush has turned his hand to painting. Here's his portrait of Putin
Should he give up the day job?
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Apr 7th 2014, 8:30 PM
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National Gallery to give out new €20,000 portrait prize
The winner will get to have their work exhibited at the National Gallery.
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Mar 12th 2014, 8:58 AM
# Art Attack
Why are there disco balls appearing on Dublin road signs?
It’s not because the Gardaí want you to yield for errant partygoers.
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Mar 7th 2014, 12:08 PM
# Art Attack
Man and teenager arrested over damage of valuable paintings at Shelbourne Hotel
The men are due to be charged in relation to the incident in court tomorrow.
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Jan 31st 2014, 10:18 PM
# Art Attack
8 reasons you're not a famous artist
Here’s a clue: it’s because of lollipop sticks. And PVA glue.
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Oct 28th 2013, 9:30 AM
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Monet painting to remain under wraps during Garda investigation
The Claude Monet painting damaged in an incident at the National Gallery last month will be kept in reserve for now.
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Jul 18th 2012, 3:29 PM
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Man charged over damage to Monet painting
The 1874 painting was seriously damaged in the attack.
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Jun 30th 2012, 8:53 PM
# need to know
The Evening Fix: Saturday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
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Jun 30th 2012, 8:04 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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Jun 29th 2012, 4:53 PM
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Monet painting damaged during incident at National Gallery
Gardaí have detained one man in relation to the incident.
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Jun 29th 2012, 4:33 PM
# Art Attack
Kilkenny Arts Festival kicks off
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Aug 6th 2010, 4:36 PM