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A new sculpture collection called "Aunties," is honoring the women of Harlem, including female leaders, builders, caretakers and change-makers in the community. "From the moment we installed the ...

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Over the course of three nights in 1422, the woman had visions of aggressive pets and insatiable worms tormenting a beloved friend.

Who were the women who loved Picasso? A new biography reveals their stories and the ways in which they influenced the famous painter.