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Category: Culture (Arts)
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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An Italian Villa That Houses 30,000 Beetles and a Flock of Porcelain Birds
The New York Times – T Magazine:Giorgio Taroni’s home overlooking Lake Como has become a cabinet of curiosities, filled with collections of oil paintings, books, ancient coins and vintage postcards.
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A.O. Scott Says Goodbye to Film Criticism
The New York Times – Movies:A.O. Scott conducts his own exit interview as he moves to a new post after more than two decades of reviewing films.
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The Female Artisans Honoring, and Reinventing, Japanese Noh Masks
The New York Times – T Magazine:In taking on the male-dominated theatrical craft, contemporary women carvers are changing the face of a centuries-old tradition.
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A Panorama of Design
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A look at design-world events, products and people.
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‘Phantom’ Ends. For Musicians, So Does the Gig of a Lifetime.
The New York Times – Music:Broadway’s longest running musical, set to close next month, has been a source of stability for orchestra members, many of whom have grown up with the show.
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Putting Black Design in a Spotlight
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:How tastemakers in three world capitals are driving appreciation for Black creators and collectibles.
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A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
The New York Times – Music:Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.
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Why Fashion Can’t Get Enough of the Bloomsbury Group
The New York Times – T Magazine:The circle of artists, writers and intellectuals, which formed in the first half of the 20th century, continues to captivate designers.
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Tom Whitlock, Writer of ‘Top Gun’ Anthem ‘Danger Zone,’ Dies at 68
The New York Times – Music:Mr. Whitlock’s songs, including the chart-topping “Take My Breath Away,” were central to the 1986 movie.
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V&A Museum To Open David Bowie Archive
The New York Times – Music:The London museum will house more than 80,000 items from the star’s music career at a new David Bowie Center for the Study of Performing Arts. It will open in 2025.