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Two Lalanne marble bird chairs, a sinister fusion of human and avian forms, displayed under dramatic lighting at an art fair.
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Lalanne's sinister marble birds: Influential design

At TEFAF, a pair of marble-bird chairs, two of only twelve ever made, unveiled a sinister fusion of human and avian forms.

Mateo Castillo·May 31, 2026
A dimly lit, grand hall of the New-York Historical Society showcasing a collection of Black dolls, with light filtering in from above.
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New-York Historical Society Celebrates Betye Saar's Promised Gift

Betye Saar's mixed-media work 'ABCD Education' recently sold for $81,900 at Sotheby's, nearly tripling its high estimate.

Mateo Castillo·May 25, 2026