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The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London have created an exhibition to accompany the launch of JAINpedia (until 31 December) – an ambitious project digitizing Jain manuscripts in the UK. Read here the article of the Asian Art Newspaper.

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The Asia-Europe Foundation organizes the fourth Connecting Civil Society meeting (2-3 October 2010, Brussels) on the occasion of the 8th ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Summit. Read here the description of the conference.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:08:30 GMT

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The National Museum of Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar) joined the VCM. Founded in 1924, it holds around 50,000 historical, archaeological and ethnographic objects, and presents the history of Mongolia from the beginnings of human occupation up to the present day. 10 masterpieces of its collection are on display in the VCM.

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. 10 masterpieces of its collection are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:02:43 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures.
10 masterpieces of its collection are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:48:23 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. It is one of the world’s newest museums.
10 masterpieces of its collection are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:46:16 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. is one of the world’s newest museums.
10 masterpieces of its collection are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:21:22 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. is one of the world’s newest museums.
10 masterpieces of its collections are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:21:15 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. is one of the world’s newest museums.
10 masterpieces of its collections are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:21:02 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. is one of the world’s newest museums.
10 masterpieces of its collections are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:20:50 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. is one of the world’s newest museums. 10 masterpieces of its collections are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:20:43 GMT

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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) joined the VCM. This museum is one of the few institutions in Asia committed to giving this level of exposure to different Islamic cultures. is one of the world’s newest museums. 10 masterpieces of its collections are on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:47:43 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM.
Both of them have 10 masterpieces of their collections on display in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:35:38 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM.
Respectively 10 and 10 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:35:09 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM. Respectively 10 and 10 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:34:42 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM. Respectively 10 and 10 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:34:28 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum and the Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM. Respectively 10 and 10 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:00:50 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM last week. Opened in 1991, the museum presents the performing art’s history through photos, scenographic sketches and models, posters, costumes, puppets, paintings, documents, etc. 10 masterpieces of its collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:59:21 GMT

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The Mongolian Theatre Museum in Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) joined the VCM last week. 10 masterpieces of its collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:43:38 GMT

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The University Museum and Art Gallery in Hong Kong and the World Jewellery Museum in Seoul joined the VCM last week. Respectively 17 and 14 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:43:10 GMT

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The University Museum and Art Gallery in Hong Kong and the World Jewellery Museum in Seoul joined the VCM last week. Respectively 17 and 14 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:35:19 GMT

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The University Museum and Art Gallery in Hong Kong and the World Jewellery Museum in Seoul joined the VCM last week. Respectively 17 and 14 masterpieces of their collections are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:15:27 GMT

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The next ASEMUS General Conference will take place at the musée du quai Branly in Paris from the 8th to the 10th September 2010. Click here to have a look at the programme.

Click on the image to see the Musée du quai Branly masterpieces

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:15:03 GMT

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The next ASEMUS General Conference will take place at the musée du quai Branly in Paris from the 8th to the 10th September 2010. Click here to have a look at the programme.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:14:53 GMT

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The next ASEMUS General Conference will take place at the musée du quai Branly in Paris from the 8th to the 10th September 2010. Click here to have a look at the programme.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:14:45 GMT

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The next ASEMUS General Conference will take place at the musée du quai Branly in Paris from the 8th to the 10th September 2010. Click here to have a look at the programme.

Click on the image to see the Musée du quai Branly masterpieces

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:31:20 GMT

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The French Ministry of Culture and Communication offered Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Văn Huy, the former Director of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (VME), a noble reward: the Arts and Literature Medal (Chevalier de l'Ordre des Art et des Lettres). Read the VME article.

Click on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the VME

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:30:44 GMT

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Click on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:30:28 GMT

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Click on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:30:04 GMT

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Clik on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:29:58 GMT

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Clik on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:29:49 GMT

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Clik on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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Clik on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:29:27 GMT

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French Reward for the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology’s Former Director
The French Ministry of Culture and Communication offered Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Văn Huy, the former Director of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (VME), a noble reward: the Arts and Literature Medal (Chevalier de l'Ordre des Art et des Lettres). Read the VME article.

Clik on the image to see all the VCM's masterpieces of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:10:48 GMT

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The Kyung Hee University Hye-Jung Museum (Korea) joined the VCM last week. This museum is the first and largest museum exclusively established for the collection and display of antique maps in Korea. Have a look at its 10 masterpieces.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:08:55 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:54:22 GMT

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The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art (Korea) joined the VCM last week. Opened in October 2004, this museum is a complex that brings traditional Korean art and modern and contemporary art to one location. Have a look at its 25 masterpieces.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:07:35 GMT

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The Samsung Museum of Art in Leeum (Korea) joined the VCM last week. Opened in October 2004, this museum is a complex that brings traditional Korean art and modern and contemporary art to one location. Have a look at its 25 masterpieces.

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:06:51 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:05:06 GMT

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The Samsung Museum of Art in Leeum (Korea) joined the VCM last week. 25 masterpieces of its collection are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:49:20 GMT

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Bujang Valley site to be developed into heritage site. Read the Bernama article.

Lembah Bujang

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:48:55 GMT

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Bujang Valley site to be developed into heritage site. Read the Bernama article.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:48:45 GMT

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Bujang Valley site to be developed into heritage site. Read the Bernama article.

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 25 May 2010 10:48:30 GMT

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Bujang Valley site to be developed into heritage site. The state and federal governments in Malaysia have agreed to jointly developed the Sungei Batu Archaeological Site in Bujang Valley, Kedah into a heritage site. Read the Bernama article.

Lembah Bujang

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:23:04 GMT

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114 Terracotta Warriors discovered at museum pit. Read the China Daily article.

The terracotta warriors in pit one - The Museum of Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an, China

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:22:35 GMT

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114 Terracotta Warriors discovered at museum pit. Read the China Daily article.

The terracotta warriors in pit one - The Museum of Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an, China

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:22:23 GMT

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114 Terracotta Warriors discovered at museum pit. Read the China Daily article.

The terracotta warriors in pit one - The Museum of Qin Shi Huang Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Xi'an, China

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:56:27 GMT

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UNESCO voices concern at proposed auction of Indonesian artefacts. Read the UNESCO News article.

Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:55:44 GMT

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UNESCO voices concern at proposed auction of Indonesian artefacts. Read the UNESCO News article.

Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:55:37 GMT

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UNESCO voices concern at proposed auction of Indonesian artefacts. Read the UNESCO News article.

Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:02:45 GMT

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Museums gear up for Shanghai World Expo. As preparations for the World Expo in Shanghai (1 May-31 October) reach fever pitch, several new museums and cultural spaces are opening in readiness to welcome some of the 100 million visitors. Read the Art Newspaper article.

The Rockbund Art Museum, part of Shanghai's building boom

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VCM news reporter — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:28:47 GMT

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The National Folk Museum in Seoul (Korea) joined the VCM. The NFMK was established in 1945 and has remained dedicated to historical investigation and research as well as the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts related to Korean folk ways. Have a look at its 27 masterpieces.

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VCM news reporter — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:26:43 GMT

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Tao, Another Path of Being. Paris- Grand Palais.
From 31 March 2010 to 5 July 2010
First exhibition in Europe dedicated to exploring Taoism, "La Voix du Tao" presents the philosophical, poetic, religious and scientific approaches that make Taoism “another way of living”.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:48:57 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:47:41 GMT

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Tao, Another Path of Being. Paris- Grand Palais. From 31 March 2010 to 5 July 2010
First exhibition in Europe dedicated to exploring Taoism, "La Voix du Tao" presents the philosophical, poetic, religious and scientific approaches that make Taoism “another way of living”.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:17:29 GMT

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Vietnam: National relics to be digitized. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is choosing outstanding relics and antiques to digitize, including the Dong Son bronze drums, ancient statues, Co Loa ancient citadel and Chua Thay pagoda. Read the Vietnam Net Bridge article.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:16:58 GMT

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Visitors touch the heads of stone-made turtoises at Hanoi's Temple of Literature.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:44:46 GMT

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The National Gallery in Prague is now a participant of the VCM. The Gallery is a central state institution for collecting, conserving, researching and presenting artistic relics from all ages and all parts of the world in the Czech Republic. 25 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM.

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:44:31 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:43:40 GMT

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The National Gallery in Prague is a central state institution for collecting, conserving, researching and presenting artistic relics from all ages and all parts of the world in the Czech Republic. It was founded 1794 and since then it has assembled about 350 thousand artefacts of superior artistic quality. (Herrnhut, Germany) is now a participant of the VCM. 25 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM:

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:46:01 GMT

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The Völkerkunde Museum (Herrnhut, Germany) is now a participant of the VCM. The museum is part of the three Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (Staatliche Ethnographische Sammlungen Sachsen) with one of the biggest ethnographic collections in the world. 10 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM:

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:44:29 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:54:46 GMT

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The Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (Herrnhut, Germany) is now a participant of the VCM. The museum is part of the three Saxonian State Collections of Ethnography (Staatliche Ethnographische Sammlungen Sachsen) with one of the biggest ethnographic collections in the world. 10 of its masterpieces are displayed in the VCM:

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VCM news reporter — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:54:27 GMT

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VCM news reporter — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:44:52 GMT

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Cambodia has published a red list of artefacts aimed at stemming the looting of artefacts from the country, to be distributed to museums, auction houses and border checkpoints. Read the VOA News article.