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Emma Stebbins was the toast of 19th-century Rome and an art-world trailblazer. Her work is still being celebrated today.

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A singular genius, Gehry redefined architecture with joyful buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and ...

Besides the famed Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Frank Gehry's portfolio includes captivating projects that range from private ...

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