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September 4th, 2010
Times editorial cartoonist Paul Conrad dies at 86
His fiercely confrontational cartoons made him one of the leading political provocateurs of the second half of the 20th century and helped push the Times to national prominence.
His fiercely confrontational cartoons made him one of the leading political provocateurs of the second half of the 20th century and helped push the Times to national prominence.


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September 2nd, 2010
It's a masterpiece, whatever that means
The inaugural exhibition at the new Centre Pompidou-Metz revives a long-standing debate about what, if anything, deserves the lofty label.
"Chefs-d'Oeuvre?"


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September 5th, 2010
Critic's Notebook: CD releases show that some forgotten composers are worth a listen
Lodovico Giustini da Pistoia, Asger Hamerick, Nicola Porpora and George Onslow are among little-known composers being explored in recently issued recordings.
When it comes to the arts, summer in the city is a time for timidity, especially when we venture out of doors. Classical music audiences are expected to go to places like the Hollywood Bowl to hear what we already know, always the same composers and their most familiar pieces. If picnickers on the grounds are not necessarily unadventurous in trying a new dish or wine, might not we be served a sampling of new music as well?


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September 4th, 2010
Museum of Contemporary Art might try to run Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery
MOCA officials have toured the gallery and are expected to submit a proposal. Some municipal gallery supporters worry that lesser-known artists might lose a forum for their work.
MOCA officials have toured the gallery and are expected to submit a proposal. Some municipal gallery supporters worry that lesser-known artists might lose a forum for their work.


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September 2nd, 2010
Drinking with Tom Marioni, Ed Ruscha and friends at the Hammer Museum
The San Francisco artist Tom Marioni has a motto that has served him well: The act of drinking beer with friends is the highest form of art.
The San Francisco artist Tom Marioni has a motto that has served him well: The act of drinking beer with friends is the highest form of art.


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