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When Tennis’s Greatest Champions Turn a Competitive Eye Toward Art

John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, the Williams sisters and many other talented pros have built collections spanning Basquiat, Mucha, Warhol and beyond after leaving the tour behind.

By Dian Parker

Conversations with Sam Pollard and Lyle Ashton Harris on HBO’s ‘Black Art’

Sam Pollard’s newest documentary, "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" highlights the late David Driskell’s legacy as an artist and curator.

By Nia Tucker

Tennis Pro Serena Williams Shows Off the Contemporary Art Gallery in Her New Home

The tennis superstar favors fuzzy Kaws Elmo chairs and a huge work by Radcliffe Bailey that has a real moon rock in it.

By Helen Holmes

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