See planned images for Trump's Washington triumphal arch
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Beyond the Canvas: Visionaries of the Arts
What does it take to make it to the top? In this episode of "Beyond the CANVAS," we speak to visionaries recognized at the highest levels in their fields. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, and others share what it takes to achieve excellence.
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