Ana Mendieta’s 1983 sculpture “Untitled” from the Serie Mujer de Arena (Sandwoman Series) is among the works in the de la Cruz collection that will be offered at Christie’s. (images courtesy Christie’s unless otherwise noted) MIAMI — Last month, the Cuban-born, Miami-based art collector and philanthropist Rosa de la Cruz died at the age of […]
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Sikhs and Scientologists combine efforts to raise the bar on human rights Every April, Sikh communities around the world celebrate the Sikh faith festival of Vaisakhi with a procession known as Nagar Kirtan. The event not only brings the Sikh community together but also promotes Sikh beliefs and community activism to the wider society. Human
On the night of May 6, between dress adjustments, pearl placements, and camera flashes at the controversial Met Gala, 27 protesters were arrested on the Upper East Side during a pro-Palestine demonstration while Israeli forces seized the Rafah crossing that displaced Palestinians relied on for their evacuation to Egypt. In response to the celebrity silence
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By Praveen Arivazhagan and Chris Stutzman More corporate leaders than ever are sharpening their focus internally to build their next big business. But to make their venture-building investments turbocharge market cap growth, many need to radically change their company’s mindset. Business leaders directed an average of 15% of their operating budget toward venture building in
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Every May 15 for the last 76 years, Palestinians around the world commemorate the Nakba (Arabic for “the catastrophe”), during which 750,000 Palestinians were permanently displaced from their homelands as a result of the establishment of the State of Israel. During this mass exodus, the ancient embroidery practice known as taṭrīz or tatreez became an
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We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from Liar’s Test by Ambelin Kwaymullina, out from Knopf Books for Young Readers on May 21st. I didn’t want to rule the Risen. Wreak a little havoc upon them, though? That was something else entirely. Bell Silverleaf is a liar. It’s how she’s survived. It’s how all Treesingers have
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CURT NICKISCH: Welcome to the HBR IdeaCast from Harvard Business Review. I’m Curt Nickisch. A few years ago, companies, managers and workers all had to adapt to a new reality thanks to COVID-19. The pandemic created a huge shift in how and where we work that has endured. But there’s another lasting effect that many
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WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina — As far as I know, Wake Forest University is the only American institution of higher education to establish a collection of student-acquired art. Once every four years, a small group of students, along with faculty advisors, travels to New York City to buy art for the Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired
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Last month Twitter became briefly good again because Conan O’Brien went on Hot Ones and fucking crushed it. Gosh that’s a fun sentence to write. This led to a lot of Hot Ones’ younger viewers discovering the joy that is Conan for the first time, seemingly. A swarm of GenX and Elder Millennial people dropped
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Understanding the common mistakes job candidates make on resumes, and how to overcome them, can set you apart from your competitors. The first mistake is including irrelevant work experience. Instead, only add roles that are relevant to the position you’re applying for. The second is customizing your resume. While it’s in your benefit to adjust
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