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Reflections

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On revisiting the works of the British mystery writer.

Reconsiderations

A sergeant abroad

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On the American socialite and expatriate Stuart Preston.

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On a key work from Jackson Pollock’s early career.

Exhibition note

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On “Jordan Casteel: Within Reach” at the New Museum, New York.

Exhibition note

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On “George Bellows: Sport, Leisure, and Lithography” at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.

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A review of recent livestreams from the “Met Stars Live in Concert” series.

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On the media’s view of “manners” in the presidential debate.

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The Critic’s Notebook

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Week in review

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In the shadow of the big house

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October 23, 2020

On James Monroe’s Highlands.

Poll-axed

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October 22, 2020

On opinion polls and the Great Barrington Declaration.

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