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Master of The year of walls and wonders
schopenhauer Jenny Holzer at the Guggenheim
Flashing red and green, her scrolling words wrap the spiral ramps of the Guggenheim.
schopenhauer A debut novel about Chinese-American families became a massive bestseller, opening doors for diverse literary voices.
schopenhauer A futuristic glass entrance in the heart of Paris sparked fierce debate before becoming a beloved global landmark.
schopenhauer Sort retro toys and trivia to discover the music, movies, and news that defined 1989.
Louvre Pyramid: The glass pyramid of the Louvre was initially hated by French critics, who called it an architectural mismatch in historic Paris.
An information system on the internet that allows documents to be connected by hypertext links. In March 1989, Tim Berners-Lee proposed the system, creating a virtual public square for digital pages.
Which author wrote the 1989 bestselling novel 'The Joy Luck Club,' exploring the complex relationships between Chinese-American daughters and their immigrant mothers?
Which legendary video game designer created the city-building simulation game 'SimCity,' which was first released for personal computers in February 1989?
Who was the Chinese-American architect who designed the controversial glass-and-metal pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, which opened in March 1989?
Which spiritual leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in December 1989 for his consistent opposition to the use of violence in his struggle for the liberation of Tibet?
Which author wrote the acclaimed dark fantasy comic book series 'The Sandman,' which made its debut with DC Comics in January 1989?
In 1989, which British-Indian author was placed under a fatwa (death decree) by Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini due to his controversial novel 'The Satanic Verses'?
Which major North American city opened the world's first stadium with a fully functional retractable roof, then called the SkyDome, in June 1989?
In 1989, the United Nations adopted which historic international treaty, which became the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history?