LONDON — Britain’s National Portrait Gallery said Tuesday that it was not accepting a long-discussed $1.3 million donation from a charitable arm of the Sackler family. The decision, reached by mutual agreement between the gallery and the Britain-based Sackler Trust, is the latest sign of the changing climate in the art world toward the family,…
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7 Women and 3,000 Men We met in 1968, when he was Dartmouth’s hockey captain and I was one of seven women on Dartmouth’s testosterone-fueled campus of 3,000 men. I joined Denis’s fraternity to be his brother but fell for him instead. He nicknamed us “Romes and Jules” after the Zeffirelli movie. Even though I…
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Matthew Sprout Niche brands and direct-to-consumer drops might have a buzz factor, but nothing compares to finding a gem from a trusted-and-true retailer. We studied Banana Republic’s spring collection and found all sorts of apparel and accessories perfect for spring. With 40 years under its belt, the brand knows a thing or two about mastering…
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The 52 Places Traveler Huntsville, Ala., and the state of Wyoming are gearing up for anniversaries. One will be an outright celebration, the other, a call to action. March 19, 2019 Image «No Turning Back,» a statue by Veryl Goodnight, outside the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, is a tribute to the early pioneer…
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Most couples choose to serve wine at their wedding. A glass or two not only shows hospitality and enhances the culinary experience of their guests, but can also act as a sort of social lubricant, especially on the reception dance floor. The process of picking wedding wines, though, can be challenging. Brides and grooms want…
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Whether you’ve been crushing your New Year’s fitness goals or need extra motivation to hit the gym, a stylish pair of workout leggings will make you want to break a sweat in no time. Or at least help with your intention to break a sweat…which is equally as important sometimes. With ultra-cool (and well-made!) designs…
DetailsAlmost everyone has experienced a headache, which is pain in part or all of the head. If a headache occurs with or causes blurred vision, it may be due to an underlying condition or medical emergency. Causes of a headache and blurred vision will usually have additional symptoms. Some of these conditions can have serious…
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Headliner Crown Shy The name is odd. But James Kent, who was a chef de cuisine at Eleven Madison Park and the executive chef at the NoMad, and Jeff Katz, the former manager of Del Posto, said it referred to a phenomenon in the forest in which the tops of trees do not meet. “It’s…
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SAN JUAN, P. R. — Before Hurricanes Irma and Maria plowed through Puerto Rico in late 2017, Natalia Quiles Deya was a full-time lawyer with a new hobby: growing papayas and root vegetables on land she rented in the island’s green, fertile interior. But once the storms passed and the extraordinary level of devastation became…
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Before I tell you about the seasonally attuned courses the chef Hiroki Odo prepares at his new and virtuosic kaiseki restaurant, Odo, I want to tell you about some that he does not prepare. At two points during the March menu, a person who is not Mr. Odo faces you across the thick plank of…
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