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...away within the Rose Art Museum, at Brandeis University. The Rose Art Museum is a haven for contemporary art in New England. A water fountain in the next room provides a constant sonic backdrop for the exhibit, which unfolds in a single room. We begin with Deichmanske Bibliothek Oslo III (2000), which, like three of the other photographs in the exhibit, is taken from Hšfers series on libraries. 80 of these pictures were exhibited recently in the Kunsthalle in Basel, Switzerlandthe selection here only begins to give us a sense for Hšfers perception of space...
...images confirms Hofer's documentary aim. In several of the library photographs, we can almost make out the titles on the sides of the books, but not quite. The size almost seems to have been chosen with this aim in mind. This aim crystallizes when "Deichmanske Bibliothek Oslo III" is juxtaposed with "Wikingsmuseum Oslo I," which portrays an old Norse ship that leaps out of the frame, prow-forward. The singularity of purpose in this image, taken with the well-composed light streaming in from windows, imparts a striking ecclesiastical quality to the work. Hofer refrains, however, from photographing places...
Like several controversial pardons by President Clinton, the Cox clemency featured last-minute maneuvering at the Justice Department and lobbying by influential allies. Former Texas governor Bill Clements called Bush's chief of staff, James A. Baker III, asking if the President would consider a pardon for Cox. Baker jotted a note to the White House counsel on Nov. 24, 1992 - copied to Bush - passing along Clements' inquiry and referring to the elder Cox as "a longtime supporter of the President...
...Working Group III Report," which has not yet been approved, will discuss strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change...
...Hugh's fumblings deal a blow to Hillary's quest for legitimacy, sure, and are redeolent of bad judgment, but probably aren't cause for a criminal investigation. The same goes for the case of the senator's campaign treasurer, William Cunningham III, who apparently helped two pardon seekers prepare their applications. He was paid about $4,000 for his work, and denies any wrongdoing or impropriety...