leAD  The last major survey of Orientalist painting dates back to 1984, with the Royal Academy/National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC exhibition “Orientalism in Art”. Since then there have been more focused shows (for instance, Tate’s 2008 “The Lure of the East: British Orientalist Painting”) but no general overviews. This is, of course, a controversial field, which took a considerable battering at the hands of Edward Said. And, in general, 19th-century academic painting is still deeply unfashionable, dismissed as sterile, pompous and pompier. READ MORE
articles On loan to the NPG for five years, the work will go on view in Doha in 2013 and may tour the UK New arrangement allows over 60 paintings loaned by family of late artist José Guerrero to remain at museum Xavier Hufkens, Belgium’s most successful contemporary art dealer admits he's always been a bit lucky Safety improved after reports of thefts in neighbouring town, possibly owing to rise in price of bronze His former fabricator is planning two conferences to “put the record straight” Dealers say collectors' worries over the economy are "loosening", so fairs and auction to include some high-end works all articles
video  Lithuanian artist Zilvinas Kempinas created a stir at Art Basel 41 with his floating tape sculpture Oasis generating an odd calm in the busy fair. Kempinas has been fascinated by such delicate sculptures from an early age and was encouraged by his parents who didn't seem to mind his penchant for interior re-decorating. Interview by Jean Wainwright.
 Annika Ström unsettled the crowds at this year's Frieze Art Fair with her Ten Embarrassed Men, a performance piece which saw ten actors employed to wander the fair in a permanent state of embarrassment. Interview by Jean Wainwright.
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exhibitions  Tasmania is the unlikely setting for the most exciting museum opening of the year. On 21 January professional gambler David Walsh unveils his Museum of Old and New Art (MoNA) in an underground building hewn out of a limestone cliff north of Hobart. It will show Walsh’s collection of antiquities, Australian modernist paintings and international contemporary art. MoNA is a museum building of stunning ambition with 6,000 sq. m of display space over three floors.
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reader offer Now in its 23rd year, London Art Fair presents over one-hundred galleries featuring the great names of the 20th Century British art and exceptional contemporary work from leading figures and emerging talent. The Fair provides a uniquely welcoming atmosphere in a spectacular venue in the heart of Islington and each year attracts visitors with a genuine passion for art, from experienced collectors to those buying their first original work. London Art Fair is offering The Art Newspaper subscribers two tickets for the price of one, when booked before 14th January*. The advance ticket price is £11 plus £1.50 booking fee. Call 08448 480 141 or book online at www.londonartfair.co.uk quoting LAF25 in either case. This offer may not be used in conjunction with any other promotion and is offered subject to availability. | 
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