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Two Women Who Kept the Art World at Arm’s Length
Agnes Martin and Jay De Feo spent a lifetime searching for clarity of thought. Their works glow in these two shows.
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Tate Museums Are in Choppy Waters. Now, Their Director Is Leaving.
Maria Balshaw, the director of the British museum group that includes Tate Modern and Tate Britain, is stepping down next spring after nine years in the role.
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In ‘Sunday Without Love,’ Ragnar Kjartansson Plays With Sentiment
Paradox is at the heart of a new video by the Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson, “Sunday Without Love,” which has its romantic side and undercuts it, too.
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Smithsonian Returns Three Khmer Artifacts Thought Looted to Cambodia
Museum and Cambodian officials said they jointly investigated the provenance of the objects and found sufficient evidence to suggest they had been stolen.
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History Colorado Center Rejects Painting, Citing Campaign Finance Law
A Colorado museum cited state law while rejecting an artwork with unflattering depictions of politicians. Free speech groups called the decision censorship.
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This Squid Is Playing Peekaboo at the Bottom of the Ocean
Perhaps it was hiding from predators. Or trying to catch food. Then again, maybe it just wanted to be left alone.
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How to Watch the Geminids Meteor Shower Reach Its Peak
The moon will be about one-third full as one of the year’s last meteor showers becomes most visible.
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The Best Holiday Party Is a Dessert Party
Set up a table of stunning pies, cakes and pastries for the most wonderful time of year.
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The Perfect Persimmon Cake Recipe
The juicy fruit shines when baked into a bouncy, tender batter from Eric Kim.
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Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws
Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.