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A leap in the dark

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The 1997 Video Positive festival of international video and electronic art is made up of more than 20 installations at 12 locations in Manchester and Liverpool, England. The theme of Escaping Gravity is designed to highlight both the attractions and dangers of new technology as the 21st century approaches. Exhibitors include leading Australian computer-animation artist Jon McCormack, English artist Graham Gussin, Amsterdam-based Jaap de Jonge and Australia Lyndal Jones.

Author: Guerrero, Victoria
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
Fairs and festivals, Video art

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Pride from prejudice

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Lowery Sims, associate curator of 20th century art at Manhattan's Metropolitan Museum of Art, collects memorabilia that stereotyped blacks throughout American history. Her collection includes an Aunt Jemima cookie jar, dolls, and 'mammy' salt and pepper shakers.

Author: Lida, David
Publisher: Hachette Filipacchi Magazines, Inc.
Publication Name: Metropolitan Home
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 0273-2858
Year: 1992
Biography, African Americans, Portrayals, Art, Collections and collecting, Racism, Figurines, Racism in art, Sims, Lowery

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The final farewell

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Funeral options in Australia include burial in a cemetery or cremation. A ceremony is often arranged before or after committal and may include a cortege. Information on coffins, funeral costs and prepaid funerals is included.

Publisher: Australian Consumers' Association
Publication Name: Choice (Chippendale, Australia)
Subject: Consumer news and advice
ISSN: 0009-496X
Year: 1997
Planning, Australia, Funerals, Funeral industry

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