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Claes Oldenburg, Who Transformed Everyday Objects Into Towering Sculptures, Dies at 93
The Pop Art pioneer’s radical, scaled-up depictions of familiar items democratized art
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Inside Lou Reed’s Archives
Newly discovered recordings and songs are now on display at the New York Public Library
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Can Casinos Be Art Galleries?
Hoping to grow their audiences, gambling halls are luring new visitors with old masterpieces
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You Can Now Play 'EmilyBlaster,' a Video Game Inspired by Emily Dickinson's Poetry
Players assemble poems by shooting at words in the '80s-style adventure
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