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Koolhaas’ Exodus and Thomson’s Divided Kingdom

Museum-going tends to happen when Max and I have visitors, and with A. in town the past week has been a whirlwind of white corridors, polished floors, and hushed galleries. At the MOMA, I was finally able to see Rem Koolhaas’ 1972 architectural thesis, Exodus, or The Voluntary Prisoners of Architecture, in full. In this project, the Dutch architect envisons . . .

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Hynes’ 15 minutes

“It doesn’t take much to make a midlist writer happy.” James Hynes on his unholy glee at The Lecturer’s Tale‘s inclusion in 1000 novels everyone must read.

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2009 Inaugural writings

Writers praise Obama’s inaugural address. Also, Elizabeth Alexander’s poem is available in chapbook form. (Thanks, S.)

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