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Venus of Willendorf still hot at ripe old age of 25,000
- 2008-08-19
VIENNA AFP — Plump and 25,000 years old, this lady remains a mystery even after 100 years in the limelight. The Venus of Willendorf, a small ochre-coloured figurine from the Paleolithic period, takes her name from the village in northern Austria where she was excavated on August 7, 1908...
Indian Thai artist signals new direction in comic art show
- 2008-08-05
BANGKOK AFP — Modern art is exploding across Thailand's capital Bangkok, surplanting the sober, self-contemplative style it had been known for with a riot of colour and more worldly themes. One artist at the forefront of this change is Thai Indian artist Navin Rawanchaikul, who spends most of his...
Brazil wins pre-Olympics exhibition match in Singapore
- 2008-07-28
SINGAPORE AFP — Led by AC Milan star Ronaldinho, Brazil's pre-Olympics preparations were off to a smooth start as the samba kings defeated a stubborn Singapore Selection side 3-0 in an exhibition match Monday. The Brazilians dominated possession for most of the first half of the match but failed...
London Hadrian exhibition shows another side to Roman emperor
- 2008-07-24
LONDON AFP — Roman emperor Hadrian may be best known for the wall in Britain which bears his name and his love of culture -- but a London exhibition which opened Thursday shows another, ruthless side to him. "Hadrian: Empire And Conflict", which runs at the British Museum until...
London gallery previews major Byzantine exhibition
- 2008-07-04
LONDON AFP — A major exhibition on the Byzantine Empire featuring icons, wall paintings and mosaics dating back to the fourth century AD was unveiled by a London gallery Friday. "Byzantium 330-1453" is going on show at the Royal Academy of Arts from October 25 to March 22 next...
Exhibition on last days of Tsar Nicholas II opens in Moscow
- 2008-07-01
MOSCOW AFP — A telegram to Vladimir Lenin announcing the execution of Russia's last tsar and the bayonets used to finish off the victims are among items going on display in Moscow on Wednesday, almost 90 years after the massacre of Nicholas II and his family. The exhibition, entitled...
Britain's mythical King Arthur rides in France
- 2008-06-27
RENNES, France AFP — The legend of Britain's King Arthur will take hold of the city of Rennes next month for a series of events on the mythical hero once said to have roamed the wild, western French region of Brittany. A major exhibition on the Arthurian tales, which...
Major Cezanne expo to leave an impression in London
- 2008-06-25
LONDON AFP — Britain's biggest single collection of paintings by the French artist Paul Cezanne is to go on display in its entirety for the first time from Thursday at London's Courtauld Gallery. "The Courtauld Cezannes" runs until October 5, allowing visitors to see many works that are not...
Exhibit slamming eight years under Bush begins US tour
- 2008-06-24
WASHINGTON AFP — An exhibition slamming the legacy of US President George W. Bush was unveiled Tuesday in Washington in a 45-foot (15 meters) long, 28-ton bus parked just steps from the White House. Emblazoned on the side of the bio-diesel powered bus are the words "The Bush Legacy,"...
Folk art: Bob Dylan paintings go on show in London
- 2008-06-09
LONDON AFP — An exhibition of Bob Dylan's paintings went on show in London on Monday, revealing the artistic talents of the legendary singer long revered for his musical and poetic output. The Drawn Blank Series, unveiled at one of London's most prestigious galleries, comprises some 300 colourful canvases...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| David Guiraud | Vice President |
| Claude Perret | Director, HR |
| Denis Hiault | Director, Info |
| Jean-Pierre Vignolle | Director General |
| Jocelyne Bulke | Assistant Director |
| Michel Tourmen | Director, Finance |
| Yves de Saint Jacob | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications |
| Luke Hunt | |
| Michael Mainville | Correspondent |
| Dan Jung | Multimedia Editor |
| Peter Wutherich | Editor |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Pierre Louette | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Info | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director General | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Assistant Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Director, Multimedia Business Development & Communications | Current |
Luke Hunt has worked as a journalist for 20 years, primarily with Agence France-Presse, and is a routine contributor to World Politics Review. In addition to covering the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he has extensive experience in Asia and the Middle East. He served as AFP bureau chief in Phnom Penh and Kabul. Currently based in Hong Kong, Hunt's work has appeared in many international newspapers and on international networks including CNN, the BBC and ABC in his native Australia. He has an academic background in military studies and economics.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Agence France-Presse | Correspondent | Current |
| Global Radio News Ltd. | Current | |
| San Francisco Chronicle | Moscow-Based Freelance Correspondent | Former |
| The Gazette | Reporter | Former |
| The Prague Post | Reporter | Former |
Array
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Jung | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Center for Journalists | Master | Current |
| Agence France-Presse | Editor | Current |
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