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Obsessed with movement, this artist brings wiry sculptures to life
Sculptor Loren Doner's wiry wonders attempt to capture movement you see in nature. Each sculpture could be thousands of small levers, gears and simple machines woven together to create realistic movement, like that of an octopus.
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Winslow Homer’s long love affair with the sea
Renowned 19th century American artist Winslow Homer began his journey in marine painting with a trip to Europe, following his well-known work documenting the frontlines of the Civil War as an illustrator. But it was back in the U.S., and…
‘Lemonade’ by Beyoncé is named the AP’s album of the decade
At the beginning of this decade, Beyoncé was already the greatest singer of her generation. But somehow Superwoman -- shoot, she's Superman, too! -- found a way to do more.
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Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86
Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in "Fort Apache, the Bronx," "The…
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‘Parasite’ and ‘Bombshell’ get a boost with SAG nominations
The SAG Awards are one of the most closely watched Academy Awards bellwethers because, historically, a best ensemble nomination from…
Discussion questions for ‘Circe’
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Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on "Sesame…
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A photographer’s take on analog documentation in a digital world
Uldus Bakhtiozina is an award-winning photographer who avoids the digital manipulation of images so common in her field, adhering instead…
‘Circe’ is our December book club pick
The novel that reimagines the story of Circe, a lesser-known and yet much-reviled goddess and witch from the Greek epic…
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‘The Overstory’ author Richard Powers answers your questions
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Mac DeMarco is surviving as an indie artist in a digital age
Digital disruption has upended the traditional music industry business model, making it harder for most musicians to make a living…
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What new film ‘The Report’ says about the CIA and post-9/11 torture tactics
Five years ago, a report was released on the torture tactics used against suspects of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Now,…
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Adrienne C. Moore’s Brief But Spectacular take on the characters in her life
Adrienne C. Moore is an actress best known for her role in the Netflix TV series "Orange is the New…
Director, filmmaker and comedian Jonathan Miller dies at 85
One of the country's most important and wide-ranging arts figures, Miller had a decades-long career that encompassed theater, television and…
Apps are changing how people give. What that means for donors and charities
In a world where convenience is king, app developers and charitable organizations have been teaming up to make donating as…
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