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Nam June Paik's early art
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In Zen for Head (1962), Nam June Paik used his body as an instrument in the performance.
How Julia Alvarez conceived the story for her novel "Afterlife"
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"Afterlife" was Julia Alvarez's way of "[giving] voice to that landscape of aging."
The king and queen of rock 'n' roll—and Sunset Boulevard
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By 1985, Little Richard had abandoned rock 'n' roll and was living in a hotel in L.A.
Blake Edwards: A Love Story in 24 Frames (ASL Trailer)
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Preview the story of filmmaker Blake Edwards, known for his comedies like the "Pink Panther" series.
The true story behind "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents"
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Julia Alvarez recounts the day she had to escape from the Dominican Republic with her family.
Little Richard preaches the gospel
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Little Richard had a fervid relationship with religion.
The origins of "Tutti Frutti"
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Little Richard first originated the famous refrain in "Tutti Frutti" at the Dew Drop Inn.
Denyce Graves and others discuss Marian Anderson's legacy
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Celebrate Marian Anderson in this event with Denyce Graves, George Shirley and others.
Preserving a building's memories through design
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Diller preserved the old building while designing the MIT School of Architecture and Planning.
Designing a museum that embraces the public
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Liz Diller and Ric Scofidio prioritized making the ICA a civic building for the public.
Liz Diller and Ric Scofidio's first major building project
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How Liz and Ric won their bid to design the Institute of Contemporary Arts in Boston.
Merging art and performance with architecture
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Liz and Ric's design studio was a unique, cross-disciplinary blend of art and architecture.
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