Frida Kahlo | The Two Fridas

Frida Kahlo | The Two Fridas

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TLDR Nan Madol

Nan Madol is an ancient archaeological site situated off the eastern shore of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. Constructed between 1200 and 1600 CE, the city served as the administrative and ceremonial seat of the Saudeleur Dynasty, which unified the island’s popula ...  Show more

Charles and Ray Eames | Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (encore)

Charles and Ray Eames were an iconic husband-and-wife design team who became leaders of the Mid-Century Modern movement. Their partnership began at the Cranbrook Academy of Art, merging Charles's architectural and structural background with Ray's keen artistic eye for color and f ...  Show more

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