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Art Institute's Lichtenstein exhibit enlightens

You might think Roy Lichtenstein loved the stuff of everyday postwar American existence. Swirling washing machines, diamond engagement rings, steaming hot cups of coffee, hi-top sneakers, golf balls and hot dogs covered in mustard are just a few of the familiar subjects portrayed big and bold in his iconic paintings of the early 1960s, paintings that launched a revolution called pop art.

Batman comic book sold for $850,000 at Heritage Auction (Photo)

A copy of a 1940 Batman comic book, as shown in the photo below, was recently sold for $850,000 at Heritage Auction, which was bought by an anonymous partnership of investors. 1940 Batman comic book Image Credit: HA.com According to a press release by Heritage Auction on its official website on Friday, May 11, 2012, [...]

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Let’s get something straight from the get-go: I literally grew up in the shadow of Collinwood. The Rhode Island estate that served as the Collins mansion was just down the road from our somewhat less elaborate New England home.

May 18, 2012

TT: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, R.I.P. Like so many other listeners, I was first awakened to the joys of art song by Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, the great German baritone, who died today.

Theater Listings for May 18-24

A selected guide to theater productions in New York, with a special guide to shows in previews.