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In Extremis by Howard Brenton This season's first New Work at London's Globe is actually a revisit by a 2006 hit, and it continues to intrigue the audience. howard brenton • in extremis • shakespeare's globe • dominic dromgoole • romans in britain
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MMA's de Montebello to Join NYU Philippe de Montebello, retiring Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, has accepted an appointment to teach at New York University's Institute of Fine Arts. art museums • philippe de montebello • the metropolitan museum of art • new york university • institute of fine arts
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