The Arts

Read the Fine Print from these London Designers

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A serendipitous discovery of an antique printing press led this graphic design duo from London to create a small letterpress shop that mixes old-world charms with a modern flair.

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FILM FLASHBACK: How Wonderful is Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland”?

Some movies stay with you forever, either as fond memories or Hollywood’s latest revival project. In this new column, we’ll look back at old movies in the shadow of their new remakes. Last weekend, director Tim Burton smashed box office records with the release of his take on a classic fairytale.

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Portrait of a Lady (on Facebook)

EVERYDAY HEIRLOOMS 2110
Stuff today, antiques tomorrow

Serving as a declaration of status and record of history, portraiture was typically reserved for the likes of a princess, a monk, or an eldest son. Oh how things have changed…

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“Avatar” Director James Cameron Always Takes Home a Piece of His Films

CELEBRITY COLLECTIONS Writer/director James Cameron (the man behind two of the highest-grossing films of all time, “Titanic” and “Avatar”) never fails to leave any of his movie sets without grabbing a memento to add to his personal movie memorabilia collection.

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The Epic Journey of A Single Pearl Worn By Some of the World’s Most Famous Women

LIFE IMITATES ART Named the “La Peregrina,” or the pilgrim, for its epic journey since its discovery in Panama 500 years ago, the grandiose pearl has adorned both real-life and Hollywood royalty.

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A Collector’s Journey

SEE IT THEIR WAY Nuggets of wisdom, how-to advice, and inspiring ideas from our experts Collectors are born, not made. Curators are made, not born. I’m lucky enough to be equal parts collector and curator. The first part was a gift from my parents. The second was courtesy of a strong education and a voracious appetite for reading.

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It’s Your 60th Anniversary, Charlie Brown

THE ARTS Ten years ago this month, cartoonist Charles M. Schulz published the last Peanuts comic strip of his 50-year-career before passing away. Once called the “longest story ever told by one human being”, Peanuts, with its timeless characters and universal sense of humor, continues to touch our hearts and make us laugh today.

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A Very Brief History of Turntablism

MUSIC While vinyl can be traced back to the late 1800s with the development of the phonograph, the art of turntablism is a whole other story…

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December 2009

TOP 10 COLLECTIBLES See what prized collectibles and heirlooms sold on eBay last month Recently purchased items include an antique French Doll, a 14K Tiffany Bracelet from 1950, and a vintage Gibson guitar.

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Long Live the King—Elvis Presley, that is!

MUSIC More than 30 years after his death, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll remains a beloved figure and major cultural force. Hence, all the birthday festivities marking what would have been his 75th starting on Friday, January 8th.

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