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• How a Canadian Chain Is Reinventing Book Selling

  01-05-2019 23:54 via nytimes.com
  Indigo is expanding to the United States with its new model for how a big bookstore chain can thrive in the era of online retail.
  
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• The Temperature on the Island: Frieze New York Opens With Sales, Some Veteran Exhibitors Missing

  01-05-2019 23:51 via artnews.com
  The air-conditioner was working well under the big tent, unlike at the 2018 edition. Read More
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• ‘Game of Thrones’: The Night King Speaks

  01-05-2019 23:46 via nytimes.com
  The actor Vladimir Furdik talked about filming Sunday’s big climax and about that gaze with Bran that everyone is wondering about.
  
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• Move Over, Richard Prince. Here Comes Bootleg Art From ‘Christy’s’

  01-05-2019 23:30 via nytimes.com
  An artist knocks off Christie’s Post War and Contemporary evening sale — Koons, Warhol, Thiebaud — and get a thumb’s up from the real auction house.
  
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• 450-plus artists will take part in Arts in the Park show this weekend - WTVR CBS 6 News

  01-05-2019 23:28 via wtvr.com
  450-plus artists will take part in Arts in the Park show this weekend  WTVR CBS 6 NewsThe 48th annual arts and craft show Saturday from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m..
  
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• Chad Herzog to leave as artistic director of Arts & Ideas Festival - New Haven Register

  01-05-2019 23:08 via nhregister.com
  Chad Herzog to leave as artistic director of Arts & Ideas Festival  New Haven RegisterA month before the latest International Festival of Arts & Ideas, it was announced Wednesday that Chad Herzog is leaving as director of programming and one of ...
  
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• Revisiting a British Artist Whose Vision Was Shaped by War

  01-05-2019 23:07 via nytimes.com
  Paul Nash’s career began with idyllic English landscapes, but two world wars changed him and his work.
  
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• With Sculpture, Frieze Expands to Manhattan

  01-05-2019 23:00 via nytimes.com
  Its first display at Rockefeller Center features 20 works, most of them small, by 14 artists.
  
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• An All-Latino Cast? Hollywood Passed, but ‘El Chicano’ Is Coming

  01-05-2019 22:23 via nytimes.com
  Filmmakers had to get financing from Canada to make the Mexican-American superhero movie.
  
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• Proposal: Shift tourism tax money from Brevard Cultural Alliance to arts grants - Florida Today

  01-05-2019 22:20 via floridatoday.com
  Proposal: Shift tourism tax money from Brevard Cultural Alliance to arts grants  Florida TodayAn advisory board is recommending that Brevard County slash its financial support of the Brevard Cultural Alliance for the next budget year, and redirect the tax ...
  
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• Summer in the City is back

  01-05-2019 22:01 via nytimes.com
  Well, not quite yet. But soon. In the meantime, here are a few ideas for how to make the most of May, courtesy of the Culture Calendar.
  
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• Growing Up: Linda Goode Bryant and Project EATS Bring a Garden to Frieze New York

  01-05-2019 22:01 via artnews.com
  Goode Bryant's Just Above Midtown gallery is the subject of a section at the fair. Read More
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• Frieze New York Addresses the Heat and Expands the Kitchen

  01-05-2019 22:00 via nytimes.com
  There will be more Asian and Latino offerings, and a sculpture element will add public art. And if it gets too hot, organizers will be ready.
  
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• Fiction: A Novel That’s Equals Parts Murder Mystery, Courtroom Drama and Immigration Tale

  01-05-2019 22:00 via nytimes.com
  In her debut, “Miracle Creek,” Angie Kim explores just how far people will go to protect their families.
  
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• Critic’s Notebook: #MeToo Is All Too Real. But to Better Understand It, Turn to Fiction.

  01-05-2019 21:33 via nytimes.com
  A recent wave of remarkably various books reminds us of the kind of touchy ethical explorations the novel makes possible.
  
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• Album Review: Vampire Weekend Wraps Breakdowns in Musical Smiles on ‘Father of the Bride’

  01-05-2019 21:30 via nytimes.com
  The band’s fourth album is filled with perky tempos and sunny choruses, but its 18 songs grapple with personal breakups and global meltdowns.
  
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• Quentin Fiore, Who Made the Medium His Message, Dies at 99

  01-05-2019 21:20 via nytimes.com
  A graphic designer, he interpreted Marshall McLuhan’s famous phrase in a visual way, amplifying its message.
  
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• Books of The Times: In ‘The Paris Diversion,’ a Spy Stumbles in a Belated Sequel

  01-05-2019 21:18 via nytimes.com
  Chris Pavone’s fourth novel is a sequel to his debut, “The Expats,” and it sets the spy Kate Moore’s adventures against touristy backdrops.
  
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• Natalia Goncharova Ballet Backdrop to Preside Over TEFAF New York 2019

  01-05-2019 21:07 via artnews.com
  Galerie Gmurzynska will suspend the massive work from the ceiling of the Park Avenue Armory.Read More
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• Art Historian and Curator Maika Pollack to Lead University of Hawaii’s Art Spaces

  01-05-2019 20:56 via artnews.com
  The veteran exhibition maker will also take up a professorship in the school's department of art and art history. Read More
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• A Protest Dance of Everyday Moves and Volunteer Nudes

  01-05-2019 20:36 via nytimes.com
  Mia Habib’s work uses walking and running — and ordinary people — to ask the question: What is the power of bodies meeting together in a public space?
  
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• ‘Non-Fiction’ Review: Sex Comedy Disguised as Tech Treatise, or Vice Versa?

  01-05-2019 20:26 via nytimes.com
  Olivier Assayas’s new film surveys the appetites and arguments of a group of Parisian intellectuals.
  
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• Critic’s Notebook: 50 Years On, the Art Ensemble of Chicago Is Still Transforming

  01-05-2019 19:54 via nytimes.com
  Once a quintet known for challenging the expectations of Western ears, it has grown into a 17-piece group that just released a triumphant double album.
  
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• With Woodstock 50 in Peril, Michael Lang Is Defiant: ‘We’re Not Stopping Now’

  01-05-2019 19:40 via nytimes.com
  The lone investor dropped out of the anniversary festival, but its promoter insists it will go on as planned in August.
  
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• The Best Movies and TV Shows New to Netflix, Amazon and More in May

  01-05-2019 19:15 via nytimes.com
  Every month, subscription streaming services add a new batch of titles to their libraries. Here are the ones we think are most interesting for May.
  
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• Nonfiction: In ‘The Second Mountain,’ David Brooks Chronicles His Journey Toward Faith

  01-05-2019 19:15 via nytimes.com
  Surrender of self, the Op-Ed columnist says, can awaken love and connection and lead to a life of deep commitment.
  
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• The Best Movies and TV Shows New on Netflix Canada in May

  01-05-2019 18:51 via nytimes.com
  Every month, Netflix Canada adds a batch of movies and TV shows to its library. Here are the titles we think are most interesting for May.
  
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• ‘Game of Thrones’: Carice van Houten on Melisandre’s Final Act

  01-05-2019 18:19 via nytimes.com
  Her actions proved critical in the Battle of Winterfell. The actress who played her spoke about the character’s journey and the meaning of that final scene.
  
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• Fiction: Love, Sex and Robots Collide in a New Ian McEwan Novel

  01-05-2019 18:05 via nytimes.com
  “Machines Like Me” asks if synthetic humans could spark enlightenment or ease pain — and whether it’s a good idea to invent stuff that could eat your lunch.
  
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• Up Next: Patti Harrison Bucks Transgender Stereotypes, One Joke at a Time

  01-05-2019 18:00 via nytimes.com
  Her appearance on “The Tonight Snow,” skewering President Trump’s transgender military ban, led to a role on “Shrill” and writing duties on “Big Mouth.”
  
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• ‘Step Up’ Is One of Pop Culture’s Most Enduring Franchises. How Did That Happen?

  01-05-2019 18:00 via nytimes.com
  The YouTube Premium series, inspired by the surprisingly durable film series, has become a hit in its own right.
  
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• Barcelona's Best Seaside Resort: The Hotel Arts - Forbes

  01-05-2019 17:51 via forbes.com
  Barcelona's Best Seaside Resort: The Hotel Arts  ForbesStay at The Hotel Arts in Barcelona for the ultimate big city meets beach resort experience.
  
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• Who Is Ruth Asawa, the Artist in Today’s Google Doodle?

  01-05-2019 17:50 via nytimes.com
  Asawa, who died at 87 in 2013, was known for her intricate wire sculptures. She learned to draw in a World War II internment camp for Japanese-Americans.
  
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• Frieze Week 2019: Affordable Alternatives to the Main Fairs

  01-05-2019 17:38 via nytimes.com
  Frieze New York and TEFAF are a bit pricey, but looking is free (or nearly) at Frieze Sculpture at Rockefeller Center and alternative fairs in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
  
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• Frieze Week 2019: Want to Check Out Frieze? All You Need Is an App and a Headset

  01-05-2019 17:35 via nytimes.com
  The art fair introduces virtual reality so the curious can view some works from afar.
  
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• High Hopes Music and Arts Festival coming to MGM Springfield - MassLive.com

  01-05-2019 16:34 via masslive.com
  High Hopes Music and Arts Festival coming to MGM Springfield  MassLive.comPaddle Out Productions is partnering with MGM Springfield for the event at the outdoor plaza.
  
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• ‘UglyDolls’ Review: Stay Ugly, Friends

  01-05-2019 16:00 via nytimes.com
  Voiced by the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Janelle Monáe, singing plush toys populate this a neon-colored fable of self-love.
  
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• Nick Hornby on Marriage: For Better, for Worse, for 10 Minutes at a Time

  01-05-2019 16:00 via nytimes.com
  The novelist’s new 10-episode comedy for Sundance TV, “State of the Union,” is a portrait of conjugal crisis and a challenge to television conventions.
  
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• Rapper Wins Fans With a Snarling Critique of Brexit Britain

  01-05-2019 15:47 via nytimes.com
  Through his subversive lyrics and the punk ethos of his performances, Slowthai has tapped political disaffection among the young to grow a cult following.
  
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• Artists Space Names Miriam Katzeff Deputy Director

  01-05-2019 15:45 via artnews.com
  Hana Tran, a project manager for artist Jenny Holzer, is also joining as exhibitions manager and producer.Read More
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• Will Electronic Arts' (EA) Game Releases Boost Q4 Earnings? - Yahoo Finance

  01-05-2019 15:27 via finance.yahoo.com
  Will Electronic Arts' (EA) Game Releases Boost Q4 Earnings?  Yahoo FinanceElectronic Arts EA is scheduled to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2019 results on May 7. Notably, the company's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all ...
  
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• Morning Links: Self-Reflections on a Self-Portrait Edition

  01-05-2019 15:00 via artnews.com
  Here's what we're reading this morning. Read More
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• Turner Prize Shortlist Revealed for 2019, With Four Artists Up for Prestigious Award

  01-05-2019 14:59 via artnews.com
  The winner to be announced in December gets £25,000 (about $32,700). Read More
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• Chris Burden Estate Names Yayoi Shionoiri Executive Director

  01-05-2019 14:18 via artnews.com
  She will also be in charge of overseeing Nancy Rubins's studio. Read More
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• ARTS Pick: How-to Festival - C-VILLE Weekly

  01-05-2019 14:01 via c-ville.com
  ARTS Pick: How-to Festival  C-VILLE WeeklyLearning IRL: Want to learn how to build a robot? Would you like to jazz up your cooking prep with chef-level knife skills? Or maybe you're interested in the ...
  
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• Turner Prize Shortlist Promotes Political Artists

  01-05-2019 13:54 via nytimes.com
  The shortlist for this year’s prize included an artist who creates fantasy worlds “beyond patriarchal limits” and one who recreated a Syrian prison using sound.
  
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• SouthSide Arts & Music Festival changes its tune for third year - Allentown Morning Call

  01-05-2019 13:04 via mcall.com
  SouthSide Arts & Music Festival changes its tune for third year  Allentown Morning CallSouthSide Arts & Music Festival, the walking venue-based event that ArtsQuest started two years ago to draw visitors to South Bethlehem, will return with a later ...
  
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• How to Move a Masterpiece? If It’s This Big, Very Carefully

  01-05-2019 12:00 via nytimes.com
  A gigantic painting by William-Adolphe Bouguereau travels from Paris to New York for a sale at Sotheby’s.
  
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• Past Tense: Same Pictures. Same Places. 68 Years Apart.

  01-05-2019 11:00 via nytimes.com
  In iconic locations, we recreated New York Times photos from 1951.
  
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• Nonfiction: Karl Ove Knausgaard Reflects on the Man Who Gave Us ‘The Scream’

  01-05-2019 11:00 via nytimes.com
  Siri Hustvedt reviews “So Much Longing in So Little Space: The Art of Edvard Munch.”
  
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