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In a recent MORI poll, on behalf of Pentax Vision Europe, when asked what describes people who wear glasses (38%) said intelligent, (25%) stylish, (24%) studious, (7%) attractive and (8%) sexy. Only (6%) said boring. Twenty seven per cent said none of these possibly an indication that glasses wearers can no longer be pigeon-holed as a particular type.

A survey for KPMGs European Football Unit has revealed that by the year 2002, football experts believe a European Super League (ESL) will have been established.

When it comes to taste in visual art, the British public does not like sharp angles, religious icons or the colours grey, white and fuchsia. Most people like wild animals but hardly anyone wants a naked woman. The favoured size of painting is as large as a dishwasher - and preferably the colour blue. Can these views, generated by an opinion poll especially for "Close Up", create a work of art?

The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Business Survey has revealed ...

A recent MORI survey shows that 91% of the visitors to the 'Sensation' exhibition at the Royal Academy felt that the
gallery has a responsibility to present art of all types even if it shocks and causes offence.

Research on Millennium celebrations

The Tate Gallery is one of the most popular arts venues in London among Captains of Industry and MPs for private functions. Half of all Captains have been to the Tate as guests of corporate sponsors while three in ten MPs have done so during the last twelve months.