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1890 Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh dies at the age of 47, two days after shooting himself.
1856 German composer Robert Schumann dies
1930 Paul Taylor dancer & choreographer was born
1983 Spanish filmmaker Luis Buñuel dies at 83

http://www.bos17.com/
The 17th Biennale of Sydney will take place in venues and sites around Sydney Harbour, including: Cockatoo Island, Pier 2/3, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Artspace and the Art Gallery of New South Wales (Grand Court)Australia
The 2010 Biennale of Sydney THE BEAUTY OF DISTANCE (songs of survival in a precarious age) opens May 12 to August 1, 2010
http://www.melbourneartfair.com/
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens Melbourne, Australia
Hours during the Exhibition ( August 2-6): Thursday and Saturday 11am-7pm /
Friday 11am-9pm / Sunday 11am-5pm
Admissions: AU$22 Adult / AU$16 Concessions
Melbourne International Arts Festival is one of Australia’s leading international arts festivals and has an outstanding reputation for presenting unique international and Australian events in the fields of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia, free and outdoor events over 17 days each October.

>Sculpture by the Sea is an major annual event of open air contemporary sculpture held along the coastal walk from Bondi to Tunnamurara in Sydney and also in Perth. For three weeks the open air fair features sculpture designed by artists from all around the world.
http://www.sculpturebythesea.com
Suite 302, Surry Hills 61 Marlborough Street NSW 2010 Surry Hills Australia
Held annualy in Bondi Beach (NSW) and Cottlesloe (Perth)
Sydney's annual festival of design, presented by the Powerhouse Museum. Find out what design means to you through a 17-day program encompassing exhibitions and events at the Museum and satellite venues all over Sydney.
http://www.sydneydesign.com.au/sd08/
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris Street Ultimo, Sydney NSW 1238 Australia
http://www.asiapacifictriennial.com/
Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane, Australia
Bringing together Melbourne’s vibrant art scene, The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne offers collectors and newcomers to the art market the opportunity to view and choose from an enormous variety of art styles, mediums and content.
Featuring 100 leading Australian galleries presenting new artwork from 800 established and emerging artists, the fair will include paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, indigenous works, art objects and works on paper including limited edition prints, from the affordable to the collectable.
http://www.artmelbourne08.com.au
The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne 08 will take place at the Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton from Friday 18 - Sunday 20 April 2008.
Dates and Opening Times:
Thursday 17 April 2008 - First Night, 6pm – 9pm
Friday 18 April 2008, 11am – 9pm - Including Friday Night Live
Saturday 19 April 2008, 10am – 6pm
Sunday 20 April 2008, 10am – 5pm
Ticket Prices First Night - $50
Includes access to the exclusive preview of the fair, complimentary drinks and live entertainment.
Friday, including Friday Night Live - $20 Saturday - $20 Sunday - $20