contemporary
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"Opera has the potential to be a valid, living, contemporary art form which draws upon so many other different types of art, design, action, other types of music, different types of performance," said Thomas.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
L.A. is so lucky to have Formas, a curated vintage and contemporary design store in the Arts District founded by Natalia Luna and Josh Terris.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
So contemporary L.A. should be present at all times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
He was a contemporary of media industry titan John Malone, who once instructed his team: “If I have a heart attack, call Joe Collins.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“First thing I did was brush up on all the contemporary music. It’s so exciting, all the new music.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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