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Framing the view: six artists reveal how they choose landscapes

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ArtFrom glimpses of Concorde to the sea seen through a lighthouse prism – artists such as Wolfgang Tillmans and Tacita Dean describe how they select and crop landscapesWolfgang Tillmans Concorde GridWhen I embarked on making these pictures, I didn't ask BA or Heathrow airport for special access because it was important to me that I maintain a democratic perspective about this super exclusive airliner. I was more interested in how it functioned for thousands of people, who were surprised by its presence in the sky (and its roar) every day, who could project their personal ideas and dreams of a better future, of technology overcoming time and space on to it. Read More...

The 20 Teams That Have Donated The Most To The Presidential Election

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The country is ramping up for the November election, and there is a good chance your favorite sports teams have donated money to one of the national parties. And WNYC.org has broken down which owners have donated the most and to which parties. Overall, owners of teams have donated nearly $2 million to the 2012 national election, either directly to the campaigns, or to party committees or political action committees. Read More...