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Saturday, August 8, 2026

How One of the Last Ventriloquists in the Country Brings Dummies to Life by Cornelia Channing and Sasha Arutyunova

From his studio in Maine, one of the last full-time ventriloquist puppet makers in the country combines mechanics, painting and performance to create one-of-a-kind characters.

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

How Lisa Laurén's Artsy Childhood Inspires Her Sought-After Animal Heads by Valeriya Safronova and Sasha Arutyunova

A sought-after textile artist applies a can-do spirit from her artsy childhood in a Swedish commune to creating animal costume heads for performers. They cost from $2,500 to $3,500.

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 12:12AM[SHARE]

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