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‘Demon with Bowl’: Psychotropic drugs were all the rage in ancient times. For a hot second this drug called "the demon" was making the rounds, and it was a common site to see mostly nude waiters and nightclubs offering patrons the substance in large fruit bowls. While most feelings of euphoria were the drugs most common side effect, some users reported seeing the nude waiters transform into demons. This sculpture commemorates the disco age of the second century.
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Georgia O'Keeffe's Series 1, No. 8, 1919.
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François Pinault Plans Video Show for Palazzo Grassi

The next Venice Biennale may still be a year away, but The Art Newspaper reports today that billionaire super-collector François
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