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Tag: Art
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The Magnificent Poem Jars of David Drake, Center Stage at the Met
Before the Civil War, an enslaved artisan from South Carolina created storage vessels that transcend ceramic traditions.
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Three Ancient Sculptures Will Be Returned to Italy
Three statues were returned to Italy after the J. Paul Getty Museum discovered they had been looted. They will be displayed temporarily in Rome before heading to Taranto, Italy, their permanent home.
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The Eyes Have It in Hew Locke’s Power-Challenging Show
Over the entrance to the Met are medallion portraits of white, male art heroes. Enter Hew Locke with a timely and pointed message about “Gilt” (or “Guilt”).