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Marcel Breuer: From Bauhaus Visionary to Furniture Design Icon

Invaluable

Gropius s idea was to bridge the gap between craftsmanship and the fine arts, and the Bauhaus taught students both theory and applied crafts, so that they were capable of creating objects that were both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Coming to auction on 20 Jan 2025 via Setdart Auction House (Est: 2,200 EUR – 2,500 EUR).

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THE MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN’S JACK C. TAYLOR VISITOR CENTER TO BE HONORED AS 2025 BUILDY AWARD WINNER

The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association

The Gardens leadership will accept the Buildy award on March 7, 2025, during MAAMs 20th Building Museums Symposium. The many sustainable design features of the project include a reduction of energy costs of 45% from a LEEDv4 baseline, use of healthy, sustainably sourced materials, and reduced water consumption.

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IMLS Public Access Policy Guidance Explained

Association of Research Libraries

For instance, when sharing research data, determining the appropriate levels of sharing or forms of access for sensitive materials will become more concrete as best practices are established. Researchers should also consider how their data can be shared, even when working with sensitive or qualitative materials.

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S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff) with Amy Moyer: Stuffed Animals

WorthPoint

The answer lies in their primary function as objects of comfort and security, features that are highly coveted in todays tumultuous world. This Rushton bear sold for $80 in March 2025. Similarly, their outer fur is frequently stiff and made of old-fashioned mohair compared to todays artificial materials.

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AI Is Reigniting Decades-Old Questions Over Digital Rights, but Fair Use Prevails

Association of Research Libraries

ARL and other library associations explained how restrictive licensing terms and pay-per-use models force institutions to accept limiting conditions to provide essential resources for faculty and students, or pay to perform certain functions with content that has already been licensed and paid for.