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Philadelphia Orchestra to visit Mongolia, first step to a residency

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The Philadelphia Orchestra has seen many firsts, but few could have imagined this one.

8th Asia Pacific Triennial Q&A: Mongolia’s Gerelkhuu Ganbold

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The Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT) is Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art’s (QAGOMA) flagship international contemporary art event, and the only major exhibition series in the world to focus exclusively on the contemporary art of Asia, the Pacific, and Australia.

Statue Sold for $4.3 Million Despite Mongolia’s Move to Block Sale

A 17th century Mongolian bronze figure was sold for 3.46 million euros ($4.3 million) at an auction in Paris today despite the Mongolian government’s efforts to block the sale.

G.Oyuntungalag: I waited for fellow Mongolians to visit French museums for two years

The following is an interview with G.Oyuntungalag, the first Mongolian to acquire the status of a museum docent approved to serve as a guide and educator for all monuments in France, such as the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles.

Shingetsu Shikandai brings his work to Mongolia

Japanese artist Shingetsu Shikandai is exhibiting his artwork at Best Art Gallery from August 25 to 31, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of cultural relations between Mongolia and Japan.

’108 Faces of Mongolia’ shares a rare history

The “108 Faces of Mongolia” exhibition opened at Zanabazar Fine Art Museum on August 13 and is on view through the end of this month.

Emerging talents fly solo at 976 Art Gallery

Mongolia’s leading contemporary art hub, 976 Art Gallery, moved to Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel, and opened with solo shows from emerging talents B.Nomin and B.Baatarzorig. The exhibitions are on view through August 14.

Charlotte's "Buddy Bear" Celebrates The Area's Connections To Germany

Uptown Charlotte got a new piece of public art this week.

Mallika Chopra; The Art of Thoughtful Connections within Intent.com

On his program, One World for Newswire.fm, Deepak Chopra has had the opportunity to sit down with a variety of guests from a multitude of fields to discuss their successes and the projects they support.

Two Mongolian intangible cultural heritages officially inscribed by UNESCO

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO L.Bold handed over the official Conventions for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage to Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Ts.Oyungerel on Wednesday.

Kansas City artist gains support from Kickstarter to fund film and book project

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City artist is receiving help from all over the world to fund a special project.

Old Grey Goose to perform in Mongolia

The U.S. Embassy in Ulaanbaatar and Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State announced that they will introduce an arts envoy to Mongolia, Old Grey Goose International.

Boy from Mongolia wins FIA Young Artists Contest

Mongolian boy O.Dulguun won a gold medal at the 2014 FAI Young Artists Contest themed “Flying to Save Lives.”

Horikawa Mahiro wins 4th International Festival of Morin Khuur

The fourth International Festival of Morin Khuur organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism in collaboration with the World Morin Khuur Association concluded on May 1.

‘Heritage of Horse Warriors of the Steppe’ exhibition opens

The 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the Federal Republic of Germany are being organized through a series of events.

Illustrated book depicts painter's oeuvre

The book presenting 270 sketches and paintings was printed by Vietnam News Agency's Publishing House.

Albert J. Repicci's HONOR BOUND Begins Performances 4/18 at St. Luke's Theatre

Albert J. Repicci's new drama HONOR BOUND will begin previews on Friday, April 18th at St. Luke 's Theatre, 308 West 46th Street, west of 8th Avenue in NYC, and open on Wednesday, May 14th at 8 PM.

Museum Hosts Portraits of Pastoralism

The Campbell County Rockpile Museum is pleased to announce the opening of a traveling exhibit from Wyoming rancher, author, and photographer Cat Urbigkit.

The ‘Perfect Qualities’ of Mongolia’s women

An exhibition named “Perfect Qualities” opened at 976 Art Gallery on March 3.

Wax museum opens in Mongolia

Everyone has heard of Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, where visitors can pose for photos with wax renditions of historical icons, Hollywood stars and famous athletes.