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In an undated note bequeathed to the Tate Archive in 1992, Eileen Agar (1899–1991) writes of her admiration for the author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: “Lewis Carroll is a mysterious master of time and imagination, the Herald of Sur-Realism and freedom, a prophet of the Future and an uprooter of the Past, with a literary and visual sense of the Present.” The same could be said of Agar, whose long career as an artist spanned most of the twentieth century and intersected with some of the prevailing movements of the time, including Cubism and surrealism. Her timeless work—including the...

While it’s nice that Joe and Otto take the time to make the day extra special I truly enjoy reflecting back on my journey to becoming a mom. Even with all of the struggles and heartbreak it has been truly the greatest gift of my life. Typically Mother’s Day around the farm is pretty low key. I love spending the day with my guys and we typically go out for brunch or a walk somewhere like Meijer Gardens. Spending time together is really all I want that day but you know, I never turn down a gift. Otto is to...

Whether your mom held your hand through uncertain job prospects and long lockdowns or organized countless family Zooms from miles away, Mother’s Day (May 9) is the perfect opportunity to say thank you. She always claims she just wants a card, but a gift doesn’t hurt either. From entertaining goodies to active accessories, Team Domino found the best products on the market for all types of moms. Read on for our Mother’s Day gift guide.  For the Mom Who Calls You When She’s Watering the Plants No doubt this year of solitude gave Mom a chance to flex her budding...

The following serves as the foreword to Other Worlds: Peasants, Pilgrims, Spirits, Saints, a newly translated selection of the Russian writer Teffi’s stories, which was published earlier this week by New York Review Books. Teffi. Photo courtesy of New York Review Books. There are writers who muddy their own water, to make it seem deeper. Teffi could not be more different: the water is entirely transparent, yet the bottom is barely visible. —Georgy Adamovich It is not unusual for a writer to be pigeonholed, but few great writers have suffered from this more than Teffi. Several of her finest works...

That can be harder to quantify, but oftentimes, the answer is that memory is priceless. On the other hand, a material thing fades in value, loses its shine, and frequently ends up unused. Think about the happiest times of your life. Whether it was an amazing first date, a career milestone, or something else, it’s always the experience you’ll cherish the most. According to a San Francisco State University study, people who spent money on experiences instead of material items were happier and more satisfied with their purchasing decisions. “76 percent of all consumers would rather spend their money on...