ARTE FIERA 2013

International exhibition of contemporary art

25–28 January 2013

Bologna Exhibition Center

A “new ARTE FIERA” to further strengthen the national and international leadership of the largest Italian fair devoted to modern and contemporary art. A strategy that begins with the appointment of two new artistic directors for the exhibition, Italian art experts Giorgio Verzotti for contemporary art and Giorgio Verzotti for modern art.

ARTE FIERA 2013, International exhibition of contemporary art, will offer a complete panorama of artwork thanks to the presence of distinguished modern and contemporary art galleries and to the creation of even stronger synergy with Bologna and its cultural institutions.

ARTE FIERA 2013 Events

ARTE FIERA Conversations – The 2013 edition will host Arte Fiera Conversations, panels, talks and debates all gathering in two new frames. Talks of “In the Spotlight” will be focused on personalities speaking about their direct or professional art-related experience. Those of “Looking forward” will have the purpose to present peculiar patterns for artistic and cultural expression.

Italian Stories Exhibition – Curated by Laura Cherubini and Lea Mattarella
The exhibition features around eighty selected works by artists represented by the galleries participating in Arte Fiera 2013. It spans the twentieth century through the younger generations, concentrating not just on the most important characteristics of Italian art but also on the way in which our country’s culture has served as a stimulus and source of inspiration for artists outside Italy. It is a story in images of the way we are, the way we see ourselves and the way others see us.

A New Section: SOLO SHOW – Among the announced initiatives, supplementing the sections devoted to modern and contemporary art, is the new SOLO SHOW section for galleries that intend to present exhibits focusing exclusively on the works of a single artist. The artists who take part in this new ARTE FIERA initiative will be selected by the Artistic Committee from among the proposals submitted by exhibiting galleries.

Award Euromobil Under 30 – The seventh edition of the Euromobil Group Award is addressed to the under 30 Italian and foreign artists whose works are exhibited at Arte Fiera 2013. The Award will be assigned by a jury of experts and critics. The prize will be presented during Arte Fiera on Saturday, January 26th at 16.00 at the Euromobil Group Space “I luoghi dell’arte, i luoghi del design.” The winner will be invited to “interact” with the Collectons of Euromobil Group, main sponsor of Arte Fiera.

ART CITY Bologna 2013
Museums, exhibitions, events in town – ART CITY Bologna represents the programme of exhibitions and institutional initiatives proposed, on the occasion of Arte Fiera, through museums and public places in town. Giorgio De Chirico at the Archeological Museum, Marino Marini at the Archiginnasio Library, Bas Jan Ader at Villa delle Rose give you a small anticipation on the over twenty exhibitions that will be a further chance to discover Bologna.

Art White Night – Saturday January 26th, night will come alive and enlighten the Bologna city centre during the Arte Fiera’s White Night. An extraordinary event that will involve museums, exhibitions, art galleries and shops open to public until midnight and many other initiatives all over the town.

Opening times
Preview by invitation: Thursday 24 January, 12–9pm
Opening to visitors: Friday 25–Monday 28 January
Opening hours: Friday 25–Sunday 27 January, 11–7pm; Monday 28 January, 11–5pm

Daily ticket: 20.00 EUR
Pass for 4 days: 35.00 EUR
Sectors: Modern and contemporary art; publishing houses, bookstores, institutions;
Entrances: Costituzione Ovest entrance and Nord entrance

Organisation: Arte Fiera – BolognaFiere
Viale della Fiera, 20, 40127 Bologna, Italy
T 39 051 282 111 / artefiera@bolognafiere.it

www.artefiera.bolognafiere.it

Het Carré-debat nadert. Dit zijn de politieke gevoeligheden en valkuilen CampaignWatch Verkiezingen 2012

                                               Carré wordt vanavond omgetoverd in politieke arena. Foto Hollandse Hoogte / Wim Ruigrok

Door Marije Willems

Vanavond staat het Carré-debat op het programma. Het debat waar Job Cohen zich in 2010 al hakkelend en stotterend liet overrompelen door zijn politieke tegenstanders en waar Jan Peter Balkenende onderuit ging met zijn opmerking ‘U kijkt zo lief’ in antwoord op een lastige vraag van presentator Mariëlle Tweebeke (video). Wat zal na het debat van vanavond beklijven en wie richt zijn pijlen op wie?

De leiders van de acht grootste partijen (VVD, CDA, PVV, PvdA, D66, GroenLinks, SP en ChristenUnie) gaan met elkaar in debat over de economie. Daarbij ligt het voor de hand dat de zorg, de sociale zekerheid en de overheidsfinanciën in crisistijd aan bod gaan komen.

DIT ZIJN MOGELIJK DE ONDERWERPEN VANAVOND

Roelf Jan Duin, politiek verslaggever van Novum Nieuws, twitterde alvast de mogelijke debatonderwerpen van vanavond door:

EN ZO KAN HET UITPAKKEN: DE GEVOELIGHEDEN PER DEBAT

Ervan uitgaande dat dit best weleens de onderwerpen van vanavond kunnen zijn, bespreekt NRC’s politiek-financieel redacteur Erik van der Walle de politiek-inhoudelijke gevoeligheden per debat.

Debat 1: Europa. Nederland moet zijn uiterste best doen om de eurozone bijeen te houden.

Van der Walle:

“Bij dit item komt zonder twijfel de uitspraak van demissionair premier Mark Rutte aan de orde dat er geen cent extra meer naar Griekenland mag. Samsom en ook Pechtold hebben direct afstand van dit standpunt genomen: de kans bestaat dat Griekenland het tempo van bezuinigen wil verlagen, waardoor het land extra krediet nodig heeft. De consequentie om Griekenland nieuw krediet te weigeren, waar PVV-lijsttrekker Geert Wilders ongetwijfeld voor zal zijn, kan groot zijn.

“De afgelopen tijd werd Rutte met name door het CDA aangevallen op zijn behoudende pro-Europese koers. Ten opzichte van Sybrand Buma kon hij dat steeds gemakkelijk counteren door te wijzen op de belangrijke rol van minister De Jager van Financiën en staatssecretaris Knapen voor Europese Zaken, beiden CDA-bewindslieden. Ook Pechtold en Samsom brengen dit mogelijk naar voren, maar hun pro-Europese koers is in de ogen van Wilders juist onverdedigbaar.”

Debat 2: Zorg. Alle patiënten moeten meer zelf gaan betalen aan hun eigen zorg.

“Dit kan voor de SP een belangrijk onderwerp worden om zich op te profileren ten opzichte van de PvdA. De SP wil nauwelijks op zorg bezuinigen; zonder ingrijpen zijn er in 2017 in de zorg 140.000 mensen extra aan het werk. De SP wil dat aantal met 25.000 personen terugbrengen, de PvdA en ChristenUnie minimaal het dubbele. In geld uitgedrukt: de PvdA wil 4,5 miljard euro op de zorg bezuinigen, de SP 750 miljoen.”

Debat 3: AOW/Pensioen. Het is eerlijk om de AOW-leeftijd nu al te verhogen.

“Deze discussie heeft sinds de doorrekening van het Centraal Planbureau een nieuwe dimensie gekregen. Ook de SP blijkt nu bereid te zijn om de AOW-leeftijd te verhogen – te beginnen met de rijkere AOW’ers – waardoor de PVV alleen is komen te staan in het debat. Deze partij wil 65 jaar als AOW-leeftijd handhaven. Probleem voor Wilders hierbij is wel dat hij deze keiharde voorwaarde aan het begin van de formatie in 2010 inleverde. De leeftijd zou toen naar 66 jaar gaan in 2020. Inmiddels is door de Kunduz-alliantie afgesproken de leeftijd eerder te verhogen, te beginnen in 2013. De drie partijen waarin de PVV zich bij dit debat geconfronteerd ziet, hebben alle het zogeheten Lenteakkoord ondertekend.”

Debat 4: Crisis. Het is nu beter om de economie te stimuleren dan fors te bezuinigen.

“Deze discussie is ook al grotendeels binnen het Lenteakkoord gevoerd. CDA, GroenLinks en VVD hebben ervoor getekend dat het tekort komend jaar op maximaal 3 procent zal uitkomen. Door wat meevallers komt het tekort volgens de laatste prognose uit op 2,7 procent. Dat biedt volgens bijvoorbeeld GroenLinks de mogelijkheid om korte metten te maken met de langstudeerboete. Ook kan de voorgenomen forenzentaks worden beperkt, bijvoorbeeld door die belasting voor gebruikers van openbaar vervoer niet in te voeren. VVD en CDA zullen er minder snel mee instemmen het tekort direct weer tot 3 procent ‘aan te vullen’.

“Niet alleen door het Lenteakkoord heeft dit debat zijn scherpste kantjes verloren: uit de doorrekening van het CPB bleek ook de SP de stimulering van de economie beperkt te houden. In 2013 komt de partij van Emile Roemer uit op een tekort van 3,1 procent. Door enkele meevallers is de kans groot dat dit tekort zelfs onder de 3 procent uitkomt. De PvdA heeft in dit opzicht de SP links ingehaald: de plannen van de PvdA zouden in 2013 leiden tot een tekort van 2013.

“Wellicht komt ook het begrotingstekort in de doorrekening bij de VVD in dit item nog aan de orde. Een beetje onderbelicht, maar uit de CPB-berekeningen blijkt het tekort als gevolg van de plannen van de VVD later weer te stijgen, waardoor het in 2015 zelfs op 3 procent komt. De SP wil dan op 2,1 procent zitten, de PvdA 2,3 procent.” – Erik van der Walle

EN DAN POLITIEK-STRATEGISCH: DE UITDAGINGEN EN VALKUILEN

NRC-redacteuren Herman Staal en Freek Staps schrijven vandaag in NRC Handelsblad dat de opmars van de PvdA de andere partijen dwingt hun campagnes aan te passen. Wat zijn de uitdagingen voor de VVD, PvdA en de SP en wat zijn hun valkuilen:

VVD:

• De opdracht voor de VVD in het laatste deel van de campagne is duidelijk: de grootste partij blijven.
• De uitdaging is Mark Rutte als redelijke rechtse leider neer te zetten, maar ook als premier. Het studentikoze moet er af; zijn debattrucjes werken minder dan in 2010.
• De grootste valkuil is een felle machtsstrijd tussen Rutte en Samsom.

PVDA:

• Samsom kan zich – vrij van afspraken met electorale concurrenten – positioneren als redelijk in het midden. En de kiezer staat dat blijkbaar wel aan.
• De uitdaging voor de PvdA is dit vol te houden. Op de achtergrond speelt dat Samsoms succesformule niet oneindig houdbaar is. Hoe groter zijn populariteit, hoe meer hij betrokken raakt bij het spel, hoe moeilijker het is om de verstandige buitenstaander te blijven.
• De valkuil is in eerste instantie Samsom zelf. Voordat de campagne begon stond hij bekend als ruziemaker en niet altijd even diplomatiek. Kiezers houden er niet van als passie omslaat in agressie.

SP:

• Roemer kreeg in 2010 nog de lachers op zijn hand met: ‘U kunt mij niet verwijten dat ik te vroeg piek.’ Nu is precies dat gebeurd.
• De grote uitdaging voor Roemer is die spiraal te doorbreken. Dat is een week voor de verkiezingen eigenlijk nog nooit gelukt.
• De valkuil voor Roemer is dat hij blijft praten over zijn eigen falen en fouten. Dat bevestigt het beeld dat het nu tussen Samsom en Rutte gaat, en dat hij niet is opgewassen tegen de hitte van de verkiezingsstrijd.

Exhibiting at IBC September 6 – 11 2012 Rai Amsterdam

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Cedia Expo 2012 Indianapolis

 

CEDIA EXPO is the show to attend if you are working with technology in the home. Re-energize your revenue at this year’s CEDIA EXPO 2012 where every overlapping technology within the integrated home connects.

The leading tradeshow in the residential electronic systems industry, CEDIA EXPO is the only show that serves every home technology professional, no matter their service focus.

Attending CEDIA EXPO gives you an advantage over the competition by providing:

• Exposure to up and coming technologies
• Exclusive FREE training on the latest product lines
• The industry’s most comprehensive education with CEDIA University courses

IFA Newsticker 3 September 2012

IFA International Keynote: Noel Lee on the fusion of entertainment, sport and fashion

LG with OLED and the largest 4K televisions
NewTV app offers sightseeing flights around 6,000 coastal hotels

Cuckoo wristwatch provides wireless contact to smartphone
Sennheiser gets sporty

United Navigation puts emphasis on innovations

Intenso with new tablets and a turbo hard drive

Developed for Nokia and which have active noise suppression and Bluetooth to provide the best possible enjoyment of music from a mobile phone.

Television sets are becoming intelligent, along with refrigerators and washing machines. Yesterday’s branchenforum@IFA at IFA t also the Smart Home , all the components of which are now available
Homes that are networked and can therefore be described as ‘smart’ now start with the television sets, which are acquiring growing internet capabilities and are capable of providing and distributing more programmes than ever before from a variety of sources. technology.

World debut for the Philips Homecooker from Jamie Oliver

Video robots and musical light bulbs from Hong Kong

Last year Germany was the largest European importer of electronic goods from Hong Kong, with a value of 4.44 billion US dollars, and is the sixth largest market in the world for these products. A total of 41 companies are represented this year at IFA 2012, 24 of them under the auspices of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council . A variety of products are on display, including the prototype of a miniature robot from iReach Technology , whose built-in video camera with zoom and night viewing capability can transmit images to the screen of the cordless remote control unit and store them on an SD card. Introduced two years ago, the “Singing Bulb” is now in regular production. It is being exhibited by Sensor Industries and consists of an LED lamp with a conventional E-27 screw fitting and built-in loudspeaker, which is supplied with a signal by a mini-transmitter connected to a smartphone or music player.
LG with OLED and the largest 4K televisions

The display by LG at this year’s IFA offers some fascinating technology. One of the main exhibits is the 55 inch OLED television, which is due to be launched onto the market this year at a cost of less than 10,000 euros. The technology is based on WOLED s, i.e. white OLEDs, generating brightness by using four identical, white, organic light diodes. The colour is produced by a filter known as the Colour Refiner.t passive 3D. It is also possible to screen two programmes simultan-eously.
NewTV app offers sightseeing flights around 6,000 coastal hotels
Sennheiser is exhibiting its new range of sports headphones at IFA 2012. These five models have been developed in collaboration with the sports goods manufacturer adidas and have been tested by professional athletes. The new sports models can be worn in the ear canal, in-ear, with an ear hook, with a neckband or with a headband. All of them have been designed to be highly resistant to water, perspiration and cold. Three of the five new models are also provided with a control unit and microphone built into the cable. After completing one’s training session the headphones can be simply rinsed under a tap.

IBC2012, the premier annual conference and exhibition for professionals engaged in the creation, management and delivery of electronic media and entertainment content worldwide

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Between 6 – 11 September you can mix with over 50,000 of the industry’s finest minds and wisest investors from across the international electronic media spectrum to do business, debate, share insight, network and lead.

World-leading speakers and analysis provides essential context to understanding the industry.

IBC2012 is the place to do business, cultivate relationships and communicate with the world.

US analyst sees IFA as the world’s leading electronics trade show

Berlin (dapd). According to US blogger and analyst Michael Gartenberg, when IFA opens on Friday the big-name manufacturers and retailers from the US and Asia will also be in Berlin. “IFA gives the US market a good indication of what will soon be on the market here”, said Gartenberg in an interview with dapd. IFA already sets the pace worldwide and lays down the topics for other shows such as CES in January in Las Vegas.

“Nowadays a press release from Berlin is picked up and discussed immediately in the US”, said Gartenberg, commenting on the growing attention that IFA commands. Gartenberg is an IT industry observer for market analysts Gartner. IFA’s importance will continue to grow: “We have not yet reached the point where trade shows such as IFA are becoming less important or irrelevant”, said Gartenberg.

CES, its competitor, is still more important in North America. However, globally speaking “IFA’s influence is big, in the US as well as in South America and Asia”. According to Gartenberg IFA’s success has less to do with its timing, shortly before Christmas trading begins, but more to do with Berlin: the show benefits from the city and its location at the heart of Europe. What is more the exhibition grounds are bigger than in Las Vegas, allowing IFA to display an even wider range of products.

Gartenberg sees no signs of the industry’s major players shunning electronics trade shows. The decision whether to exhibit or not depends on each individual company’s situation. Apple is a special case anyway: “They know that everybody will be talking about them even if they are not exhibiting at IFA “, said Gartenberg.

Snapshots from the opening of “Paparazzing” by Raul Marroquin at Witzenhausen Gallery

D-TOOLS TO DISPLAY LATEST VERSION OF SYSTEM INTEGRATOR™AT NATIONWIDE PRIMETIME SHOW

CONCORD, CA – JULY 24, 2012 — D-Tools, Inc., the worldwide leader in system integration software, recently announced that they will be demonstrating their award-winning System Integrator software at Nationwide’s PrimeTime! 2012, held in Washington D.C, from August 19-22. D-Tools provides solutions that help security and audio/video integrators streamline their estimation, system design, and project management processes.

PrimeTime offers three days filled with intensive workshops, specialized seminars, one-on-one vendor meetings, social networking events and the most competitive deals in the industry. It will be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center and attendees can view demos of D-Tools latest version of System Integrator, SIX, during the open floor hours of the show on August 19-22 at D-Tools Booth #537.

D-Tools System Integrator is currently used by over 4,400 companies to streamline the design, estimation, and documentation processes associated with the installation and integration of low voltage systems. SI helps residential and commercial AV, Networking, and Security system integrators streamline the design, documentation, and integration of low voltage systems.

“We are excited to exhibit at PrimeTime in Washington D.C. this year. It’s a venue that will allow us to demonstrate the value of our solution to a great audience of system integrators,” said Tim Bigoness, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for D-Tools.

About D-Tools, Inc.
D-Tools, founded in 1998 and based in Concord, California, is a worldwide leader in accessible, highly accurate system design and documentation software. The company’s flagship product, System Integrator™ (SI), is a total design solution that utilizes Autodesk® AutoCAD and Microsoft® Visio for comprehensive system design, documentation and project management. D-Tools SI allows residential and commercial integrators to streamline their business processes to increase overall revenues while reducing the time and costs associated with the installation and integration of low-voltage systems. Over 4,400 leading companies use D-Tools software to reduce time and costs and streamline the system integration process. D-Tools is a three time recipient of the Consumer Electronics Association’s Mark of Excellence Award, multiple recipient of Custom Retailer’s Excite Award (2007,2008,2009,2010,2011), winner of the 2011 Commercial Integrator BEST Award in the Dealer Installer Aids category, Multi-Room Audio Video Awards – Best Installation Aid, National Systems Contractors Association, Sound and Video Contractor’s Innovations in Technology for Business Productivity Award and CE Pro’s High Impact Award for Design Software.

Google Joins Global Innovators at CommunicAsia2012

SINGAPORE, 29 MAY 2012 – Industry giant Google, is set to join a host of industry experts and thought leaders at the Marina Bay Sands next month for the leading global event in converging broadcast and telecommunications. CommunicAsia2012 organisers have announced that Ms. Aliza Knox, Managing Director of Commerce for Google Asia Pacific, will deliver the Visionary Address on Wednesday 20 June, at the CommunicAsia2012 Summit, focusing on how ‘Asia defines the Internet’ by following the trajectory of the smartphone across Asia and how it can lead to a better understanding of the region’s current and future growth.

Until recently mobile-internet innovations in one Asian country had little impact on its immediate neighbours, which effectively meant the region was growing apart. Now that’s changing and Asia is growing together. Ms. Knox, who joined Google in 2007, has been responsible for creating a major brand presence in Singapore and for driving the company’s strategy and growth across APAC.

Ms. Knox comments, “CommunicAsia2012 Summit is an exciting space to discuss the latest technological developments taking place in the Asia Pacific region. It is my great pleasure to present the Visionary Address at this international platform. I am excited to share my views on these developments, especially of the smartphone, with fellow colleagues from the industry, and how technology has changed and enabled businesses in Asia to grow.”

Delegates at the CommunicAsia2012 Summit can look forward to over 170 conference sessions, workshops, and panel discussions that will foster dialogue among industry and government leaders, and provide executive insights and analysis on the exciting ICT developments across the globe.

A wide range of topics from cloud computing to mobile marketing will be presented by prominent speakers such as Mr. Simone Brunozzi, Technology Evangelist, Asia Pacific, Amazon Web Services; Mr. Dan Scoffer, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, VeriFone; Mr. Vivek Jhamb, Senior Vice-President, Vodafone Global Enterprise, India; Mr. Christian Geissendoerfer, CEO of Yoose; Mr. Wayne Purboo, President, CEO & Co-Founder, QuickPlay Media; Mr. Rodrigo Donazzolo, Head of IP Interoperability, BT Global Telecom Markets Asia Pacific, and many more.

 

Mobile technology will be a key focus at the CommunicAsia2012 Summit and will feature dedicated workshops on mobile marketing strategies and mobile security. Other tracks include next-generation broadband, satellite communications, cloud computing, over the top technologies (OTT), customer experience management and augmented reality strategies.

“As mobile technologies transform the ICT landscape and revolutionise business models and marketing approaches, understanding this small but powerful device is vital to manoeuvring through the future ICT landscape. CommunicAsia2012 Summit brings together industry thought leaders, government ministries and international industry associations to generate in-depth discussion and knowledge sharing of strategies and solutions,” says Ms. Lindy Wee, Director of PR and Conferences from event organiser, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).

Delegates at the Summit can also experience these technologies first hand at the exhibition hall, where more than 200 debut exhibitors will be located. These exhibitors will be sharing their expertise and showcasing their newest and latest products and solutions at CommunicAsia2012.

To view the full event programme and register for the CommunicAsia2012 Summit, please visit

http://www.communicasia.com/conference-programme.html. Alternatively, keep up to date with the event via Twitter by following @communicasia