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Dan Flavin’s Grids at David Zwirner Gallery

untitled (in honor of leo at the 30th anniversary of his gallery) 1987 photo by gail worley
Untitled (in Honor of Leo at the 30th Anniversary of his Gallery), 1987 (All Photos by Gail )

In these uncertain times, I find myself drawn more and more to the comfort of nostalgia — especially the kind tied to art and the people I experienced it with. For me, that means thinking back to when my close friend, artist Geoffrey Dicker, was still living in New York and we were inseparable. For years, Thursdays meant gallery-hopping through Chelsea — sometimes a dozen openings in a night —and weekends were reserved for museums. Art wasn’t just something we looked at. It was everything.
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When a Multi-Zone Mini Split AC Makes More Sense Than Central Air

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The right air conditioning system can keep the household comfortable and the monthly energy bill manageable. Central air vs. mini-split systems: each option has its set of features, but at times, a mini-split AC that covers multiple zones becomes the better investment. This technique helps families maximize the best of both worlds, comfort and savings, by understanding when these systems are a good fit.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Thomas Schütte, Melonely

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All Photos By Gail

For many artists working in the 1960s and ’70s, ideas often superseded the physical making of art. These ideas were typically ideological, structural, and philosophical in nature and conveyed in the form of words, grids, and graphs. By the 1980s, Thomas Schütte and other artists ushered in a return to representation, which some critics described as a response to a “hunger for images.“ Around this time, cherries, watermelon, and other kinds of comestibles became motifs in his work.
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Everything A UK DIYer Needs to Know About Fitting a Heavy Cast Iron Radiator

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If your old heater barely warms the room or rattles like a bag of spanners, a heavy cast iron upgrade can change the game. Traditional radiators hold heat for ages, so rooms stay warm even after the boiler stops. They feel different from standard radiators or flat panel radiators, and they suit period homes as well as modern spaces.
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Signs Your Old Windows Need Replacement and Energy Efficiency Solutions

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Windows frame light, bring in air, and protect the home from the outside world, but they often go unnoticed until they stop working as they should.  As windows age, they begin to send signals that something is wrong.

Small cracks, drafts, or even a cloudy view can be signs that change is needed. Ignoring these warnings can cost more over time, both in comfort and in money. Learning the signs early can help you protect your home and make it more efficient.
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