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The Color of Silence
Two musical works ask us to consider what sound hides and silence reveals.
A Winter’s Tangerine
A short-lived publication, created by an African teenager, left behind a portal to the words and images of a remarkable group of young artists.
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A Poem of the Heavens
In the oldest surviving written work by a female Chinese poet, words become stars by which readers can, and must, chart their own journey.
Art(ist) in the Machine
A new artwork at the MoMA delivers a message about art created with, and by, technology.
Stories of Sand, Cities of Salt
Artists old and new ask questions about what is real and lasting in our world.
Reflections on the In Between
A modern art work in the Aga Khan Museum asks us to consider what parts of our history we carry with us and what parts must be left behind.
Still-Life (Talking)
A 17th century Dutch masterpiece makes a subtle case against the vanities and perils of wealth.
© 2025 Carlos Alvarenga
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