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In Scotland, Jewelry Can Sweep You Back Into the Past

Anna Groundwater, a curator at National Museums Scotland, talked about the particular appeal of pieces related to Mary, Queen of Scots.

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A Curator on the History and Mystery of Jewelry

Helen Molesworth, the senior jewelry curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, talks about her gem-driven travels and her new book.

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7 Days in the Cultural Life of an Artistic Director

Violaine Huisman, who leads programming for the Crossing the Line festival, takes in dance on Little Island, a world premiere at Asia Society and “invigorating” translation projects.

By Annie Armstrong

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Charles R. Cross, Biographer of Cobain and Hendrix, Dies at 67

He tracked the rise of grunge as the editor of the Seattle music magazine The Rocket. He also wrote acclaimed books about two of the city’s most celebrated rock luminaries.

By Alex Williams