Culture / Art

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Why Does Arthur Jafa’s Most Famous Work Feel Like an Afterthought?
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Inside the Sultry, Bejeweled, Spectacular World of Company XIV

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Does Not Compute: Software Firm Stages Broadway Musical

B2B SaaS platform Ramp staged a one-night-only Broadway show starring Billy Porter, Jessica Vosk and Billy Zane, to mixed results

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Loose Tooth Press Subverts the Age-Old Literary Model

If a recent standing-room-only reading in Brooklyn is any indication, Maggie Kennedy and August Lamm's experiment is working

Black and white, Duncan Sheik in a plaid shirt sits in a theater, chin on hand, looking thoughtfully to the right.

Duncan Sheik’s Final Gift

The singer-songwriter and composer, who died this month at the age of 56, pushed Broadway into the 21st century. Now, his works are set to reignite off-Broadway.

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Your Apartment Called. It Wants a Better Rug.

Rugs USA is having a BOGO Labor Day sale that you don't want to miss

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Take It From a Woman: These Simple Decor Upgrades Will Transform Your Stereotypically Male Space

Featuring design-forward coasters, serving trays, art prints and more

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Everything You Need for a Cooler, Less Sweaty Night of Sleep

All product-testing done by an honest-to-goodness sweaty sleeper

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The Best Flower Delivery Services on the Internet

Anniversary, birthday, holiday or just because, these online florists each offer up something unique in their bouquets

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A Very Personal Keith Haring Show Opens in New York

Sotheby's is hosting a show of work from the collection of Haring's oldest friend

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Marina Abramović Designed Labels for This Italian Winemaker

She's the latest acclaimed artist to collaborate with Ornellaia

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My Couch Kicked the Bucket. BenchMade Modern Saved the Day.

The company’s American-made furniture is built to last

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Could Recycled Plastic Lead to More Housing?

MIT scientists are on the case

All the cookware you need for less.

Sur La Table’s Winter Sale Ends Today. Take Up to 50% Off Top-Rated Cookware.

Dutch ovens, skillets and other cookware, now up to 50% off

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Save Up to 35% on Home Furniture at Burrow

Upgrade your sofa, side table, bed frame, desk and more during the brand's Winter Sale

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An Ignoble Fate Awaits Osaka's Record-Setting Grand Ring

Most of it, anyway

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Frank Gehry, Architect Behind Iconic Buildings, Dead at 96

He created buildings with a distinctive visual style

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Pleats For Your iPhone? Apple and Issey Miyake Say Yes, Please.

Issey Miyake and Apple are collaborating on a pouch for your phone. It's been a long time coming.