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Contemporary art held in the Tower

An exhibition of works by established and emerging contemporary artists opens today, 13 May, at one of London's most historic sites, the Tower of London. Works in a variety of media by 19 artists go... MORE

Published online: 13 May 2013

 
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Jean Tinguely in motion

This week the Museum Tinguely, Basel, takes a fresh look at the kinetic artist's work and ideas, launching a catalogue of its collection alongside the show "Tinguely@Tinguely" (7 November-30 September 2013). A short and highly animated film about the artist made in 1960.