the present
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Works from 1968 to the present reveal how the legacy of World War II, the influence of punk music, and changes in political and cultural trends have shaped his artistic vision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
"Dolly is like a mother to everyone who lives here," said 24-year-old local Jonah La Grand, clad in a Dolly Parton t-shirt and speaking of her in the present tense.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
But the present and possibly future Green Lanterns were summoned there for a reason best left unsaid here, and in keeping with HBO’s extensive spoiler embargo.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
"These little red dots seem to be everywhere in the early universe but essentially disappear by the present day," Naidu says.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
“It’s quite enough for the present, as you’ll agree when I tell you where it is.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
