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Why More People Are Choosing to Hold Onto Things Longer

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It’s becoming increasingly common to see people holding onto their belongings for much longer instead of replacing them the moment something newer appears. Whether it’s cars, furniture, phones, or even homes, many people are focusing less on constant upgrades and more on making the most of what they already have. Rising costs certainly play a role, but there are also bigger lifestyle and cultural shifts influencing this change in mindset.
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Contagious Unemployment By Josh Kline

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Unemployment (2016), another chapter of Josh Klein’s ongoing cycle, is a stark series of installations set in the 2030s or 2040s – a vision of a near-future in which automation has replaced the majority of administrative office jobs.

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Modern Art Monday Presents: Jeff Koons, Pink Panther

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Pink Panther (1988) depicts a 1950s pin–up, modeled on the American B–movie actress Jayne Mansfield, with one hand covering a breast bared by a garment that has slipped down—a predicament for which Mansfield was notorious. The stuffed Pink Panther she clutches with her other hand is cheekily extending his tail toward the waistband of her skirt. Continue reading Modern Art Monday Presents: Jeff Koons, Pink Panther