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prototypes of ashtrays by Noguchi

Isamu Noguchi’s Quest for the Perfect Ashtray

“The Sculptor and the Ashtray'' presents a curiously succinct introduction to the artist. The cigarette, with its intersectional twentieth century identity—sex and war, sensuality and violence, indigenous tradition and manufactured experience—is proffered as a token of Noguchi’s materials, aesthetics, and concerns. 
By John Reed
Delegates arrive for the election of the new president of China during the 12th National People's Congress (NPC) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 14, 2013. China's parliament named Xi Jinping as president on March 14, four months after he took charge of the Communist Party with pledges of reform that have raised hopes but so far yielded little change. AFP PHOTO/Mark RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images)

Beijing Takes Extreme Measures to Ban Smoking, Should NYC Do the Same?

By David B. Samadi
Investigators found that city retailers did not ID underage minors before selling them cigarettes.

Afternoon Bulletin: Selling Cigarettes to ‘Minors,’ a Fuming Firefighter and More

By John Bonazzo
Smokers in 1944, back when cigarettes were cheap. (Photo via Getty Images)

New York’s Most Prominent Smokers Weigh in on Bumming Culture

By Matthew Kassel
New York City's smoking rate has gone up, but e-cigarettes might not be the answer. (Getty)

Bloomberg-Era Reforms Haven’t Stopped New Yorkers From Smoking

By John Bonazzo
A woman smokes a cigarette.

Despite Those Horrible Ad Campaigns, New York City Is Smoking More

By Jaclyn Gallucci
Is quitting smoking worth being this nerdy? You be the judge. (Screengrab: YouTube)

This 'Smart' E-Cigarette Tracks Your Vital Signs With Every Puff

By Jordyn Taylor
Up in smoke. (Getty Images)

Smoke ‘Em While You Got ‘Em: NYC Becomes First City/State to Raise Smoking Age to 21

By Drew Grant
New York City's smoking rate has gone up, but e-cigarettes might not be the answer. (Getty)

Popularity of E-Cigarette Trend Stories Surpasses Popularity of E-Cigarettes

By Drew Grant
(Getty)

What a Drag: Major Landlord Tells All Smokers to Give Up or Get Out

By Rebecca Hiscott
Former New Jersey Governor Richard Codey today at City Hall. (Photo: Jill Colvin)

New Jersey Lawmakers Announce Smoking Age-Boosting Bill in New York

By Jill Colvin
Smokers lose even more places to light up. (needoptic, flickr)

So Much For Enjoying the Nice Weather With a Cigarette

By Kim Velsey

Tobacco Retailers Rage Against ‘Houdini’ Mayor Michael Bloomberg

By Ross Barkan
Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he was also skeptical about raising the age on cigarette sales. (Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Conde Nast)

Bloomberg Credits Britain for Inspiring Him to Raise Smoking Age

By Jill Colvin
(Photo: Getty)

Convenience Store Group Slams City’s Move to Raise Smoking Age

By Colin Campbell

Mayor Bloomberg: ‘We Interfere With Free Enterprise All the Time’

By Ross Barkan
Meet Stephen Dwarf (YouTube)

E-Cigs Are Now Being Peddled by Both Stephen Dorff <em>and</em> Stephen Dwarf (Video)

By Drew Grant
Your nic-fix just got high-tech (Getty)

Butting Out: New Yorkers Vaping Up a Storm With E-Cigs

By Drew Grant
Tensions over smoking light up.

What? An Heiress Can’t Chain Smoke In Her Own Apartment Anymore?

By Kim Velsey
NYC Anti-Smoking Ad (Getty Images).

Phillip Morris USA Celebrates Freedom from the Oppressing of Death Stick Merchants

By Foster Kamer
One smoker can take up the torch again (Dale M. Moore, flickr)

Man Wins Bid To Continue Smoking In His Own Apartment

By Kim Velsey

David Hockney Still Really Loves Smoking

By Michael H. Miller
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