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A series of gray pillars at the Haus der Kunst. The museum sign board is near the center of the picture between a pillar and the wall. On it, "HAUS DER KUNST" is printed in green against a white background, with each alphabet overlapping the previous one(s). There is a woman dressed in green and white sitting against the other side of the same pillar.

November 7, 2024
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Gwen Bradford on Haus der Kunst

University of Toronto philosopher Gwen Bradford discusses Haus der Kunst, a Nazi era building commission-turned-modern art museum. Continue reading →

Two images Monroe's dress. One before worn by Kardashian, the other after with some crystals missing and stretching around the zipper. An overlayed Tweet reads "Everyone's poling on Kim Kardashian for ruining the Marilyn Monroe dress, but no one said a word when Nic Cage stole the Declaration of Independence."

December 2, 2022
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Lizzo Playing Madison’s Flute and Kim Wearing Monroe’s Dress Are Not the Same

Lizzo playing James Madison’s crystal flute is a success story for preservationists. Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn Monroe’s dress is not. Continue reading →

December 26, 2013
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“Aestheticians and Museums” by Shen-yi Liao

Philosopher Shen-yi Liao ponders on why aestheticians don’t often interact with museums. Continue reading →

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Gwen Bradford on Haus der Kunst

Lizzo Playing Madison’s Flute and Kim Wearing Monroe’s Dress Are Not the Same

“Aestheticians and Museums” by Shen-yi Liao