CULTURE

The White House Has That Sinking Feeling (Thanks to an Artist)

Kiyan Williams, for their Whitney Biennial commission, recreated the column-lined facade from soil. Viewers can watch as it crumbles, sprouts plants and births insects.Kiyan Williams, for their Whitney Biennial commission, recreated the column-lined facade from soil. Viewers can watch as it crumbles, sprouts plants and births insects. Read More

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Court Tells Sotheby’s to Reveal Its Auction Clients in ‘Nazi-Loot’ Case

The ruling comes amid criticism that the art market needs to be more transparent, but the directive may be moot because talks to possibly resolve claims are under way.The ruling comes amid criticism that the art market needs to be more transparent, but the directive may be moot because talks to possibly resolve claims are

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Joan Jonas on Cape Breton, Her Island of Wonder and Inspiration

For 50 years the artist has found inspiration for storytelling videos and installations on Cape Breton Island. Her nephew Toby Coulson set out to capture the magic.For 50 years the artist has found inspiration for storytelling videos and installations on Cape Breton Island. Her nephew Toby Coulson set out to capture the magic. Read More

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Amnon Weinstein, Who Restored Violins From the Holocaust, Dies at 84

Many had been left behind by victims of the gas chambers. He let the instruments be heard again in melodic tributes through his organization, Violins of Hope. ​Many had been left behind by victims of the gas chambers. He let the instruments be heard again in melodic tributes through his organization, Violins of Hope. Read More

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