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March 8, 2010

The New Yorker cover for March 8, 2010: “Ten Nominees,” by Mark Ulriksen.

“Ten Nominees,” by Mark Ulriksen.

Featured Pick

profiles

Walking Through Walls

Judith Thurman

Marina Abramović’s performance art.

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