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Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Hank Willis Thomas, A Suspension of Hostilities

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Hank Willis Thomas frequently repurposes imagery from popular culture, especially as it pertains to race and representation. A Suspension of Hostilities (2019 ) faithfully replicate the iconic muscle car from the 1980’s hit TV show The Dukes of Hazzard. Named the General Lee after Robert E. Lee, the car was famous for its airborne leaps along the hilly Georgia back roads, with the characters of Bo and Luke Duke at the wheel, typically in flight from the local law.
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Books and Periodicals, Pop Culture

Marvel and Star Wars Mark Black History Month With New Variant Covers

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Lando Calrissian Cover By Ken Lasley

To honor Black History Month, Marvel Comics and Lucasfilm return with a new set of Star Wars Black History Month variant covers, arriving on select titles throughout February.

This year’s collection features four striking covers by acclaimed Marvel artists Karen S. Darboe, Ken Lashley, Mateus Manhanini, and Ernanda Souza. Together, the works spotlight Black characters from across the Star Wars universe, spanning classic cinema, recent Disney+ series, and interactive storytelling. The release also coincides with the 10th anniversary of Star Wars’ return to Marvel Comics, underscoring a decade of renewed visual and narrative expansion.
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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Holiday Gift Idea: Jasmine Tea Sampler from iTeaworld — A Fragrant Journey for the Senses

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Winter has officially arrived in New York City, and as temperatures drop, the simple pleasure of warming your hands around a steaming mug becomes irresistible. If you’re someone who appreciates a delicious cup of tea — or you’re searching for a thoughtful, unique holiday gift — the new Jasmine Tea Discovery: Six Styles Sampler from iTeaworld deserves your attention. Freshly scented with 2025 jasmine blossoms and beautifully presented, this limited-edition collection transforms a familiar ritual into an extraordinary aromatic experience.
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Design and Innovation

Best Diamond Studs for a Black Dress

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Photo by Lê Minh Hải on Pexels.com

When you put on a black dress, you already have one of the most powerful style tools in your wardrobe. Black is slimming, timeless, and works for almost any occasion. But to make it truly shine, you need the right accessories — and few pieces do this better than diamond stud earrings.
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Arts and Culture

Modern Art Monday Presents: Lee Bul, Monster: Black

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Monsters are usually pictured as scary creatures that represent the unknown. They stoke our deepest fears. Lee Bul’s version, Monster: Black (1998 – 2011) , harnesses sequence, crystals, dried flowers, and glass beads to create a defiant figure of social liberation.
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