The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes
New problems are plaguing old reels, putting decades of history at risk. One man, armed with hair dryers and a love of tinkering, is leading the charge to rescue them.
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The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Legends’ Decaying Tapes
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On the Eve of Art Basel Miami Beach, a Case of the Jitters
Fourteen galleries pulled out of the fair this year, while others chose to stay and embrace the art fray. “It’s a good opportunity to be bold,” says one dealer.
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On the Eve of Art Basel Miami Beach, a Case of the Jitters
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Miami Beach’s New Art Installation Frolics With the Fishes
Our critic explores “Reefline,” an underwater public sculpture park that hopes to be a haven for art and corals. But some skeptics question the scientific benefits.
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Miami Beach’s New Art Installation Frolics With the Fishes
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Demands Netflix Drop 50 Cent Series, Citing New Footage
The mogul’s lawyers told the streaming service to withdraw a documentary because it was produced by his rival and uses footage they say was “illicitly” acquired.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Demands Netflix Drop 50 Cent Series, Citing New Footage
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‘The Artist’ Blends Degas and Dollars, Murder and Mandy Patinkin
Created by Aram Rappaport for his streaming service, the Network, the historical drama explores the tensions, sometimes deadly, between art and commerce.
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‘The Artist’ Blends Degas and Dollars, Murder and Mandy Patinkin
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It’s a Homophobic Slur. What’s It Doing in So Much Theater?
“Prince Faggot,” “Figaro/Faggots” and other productions use the word to shock, provoke, reclaim it for gay men or all of the above. Does that make it OK?
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It’s a Homophobic Slur. What’s It Doing in So Much Theater?
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San Francisco Opera has a hit with Huang Ruo's spectacular 'Monkey King'
"The Monkey King," a new opera by Huang Ruo and David Henry Hwang based on a popular Chinese folktale, has proved a major hit for San Francisco Opera.
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San Francisco Opera has a hit with Huang Ruo's spectacular 'Monkey King'
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Column: L.A. exploded into a world art capital. I was lucky to be here to witness it
Los Angeles' ascension coincided with the 46-year career of art critic Christopher Knight. In his final column for The Times, he cites three important factors in that rise.
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Column: L.A. exploded into a world art capital. I was lucky to be here to witness it
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Appreciation: Tom Stoppard reinvigorated the comedy of ideas
An appreciation of playwright Tom Stoppard, known for such plays as 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,' 'Travesties,' 'The Real Thing' and the trilogy 'The Coast of Utopia'
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Appreciation: Tom Stoppard reinvigorated the comedy of ideas
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9 essential plays by Tom Stoppard
Starting with "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" in 1966, through his final full-length play "Leopoldstadt" in 2020, playwright Tom Stoppard crafted a body of work that would be the envy of most countries, let alone one writer.