He made cinéma vérité movies — 160 in all — about musicians (Thelonious Monk), architects (Frank Gehry), composers (Philip Glass) and sculptors (Isamu Noguchi).
Category: Art
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Michael Blackwood, Who Captured 20th-Century Artists on Film, Dies at 88
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Gego: Drawing in Space at the Guggenheim
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:In “Measuring Infinity,” the kinetic constructions of the Venezuelan sculptor Gertrud Goldschmidt climb, twist, dangle — and dazzle.
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Ryder Ripps Is Calling Out Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for Antisemitism.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Ryder Ripps built a career as a digital art troll, and now he’s calling out his former boss Kanye West and Bored Ape Yacht Club for bigotry. Is his crusade real?
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A Silversmith Who ‘Wields That Hammer Like a Magic Wand’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:With thousands of strikes from tools of various sizes, Ndidi Ekubia shapes highly textured yet functional cups, bowls and vases.
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Emily Fisher Landau, Patron of Contemporary Art, Dies at 102
The New York Times – Business:A jewelry heist in her Manhattan home spurred her to start one of America’s premier collections, shown in a private Queens museum and much of it donated to the Whitney.
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A Sibling Rivalry Divides Harry Bertoia’s Legacy
The New York Times – Music:At an auction, 20 of Harry Bertoia’s “sounding sculptures” sold for millions. But his children can’t agree on the future of his work.
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In the Basque Region of Spain: Art, Culture and a Puppy That Blooms
The New York Times – Travel:Does a culture-centric family trip have to be boring for the kids? Our writer finds the perfect balance of contemporary art, scary medieval weapons, Gothic cloisters and wide-open space.
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8 Places Near Palm Beach to Keep the Grandchildren Busy
The New York Times – Travel:Arm yourself with this list of child-friendly activities in the Palm Beach area and never hear the dreaded words “I’m so bored” again.
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The Artist Crafting Fantastical Headpieces From Watches, Seashells and Stuffed Animals
The New York Times – Travel:Plus: Roberto Lugo’s Afrocentric ceramics, wooden accessories and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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The Black Artists Claiming More Space Than Ever Before
The New York Times – T Magazine:New monumental works are filling landscapes and galleries, where they argue for the freedom and power to play.
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The Designer Marco De Vincenzo’s Inspirations, and Obsessions, in Pictures
The New York Times – T Magazine:The new creative director of Etro shares his favorite flea-market finds, and a few creations of his own.