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A Life of Melting the Status Quo

By HILARIE M. SHEETS

Lynda Benglis, who has challenged the art establishment for decades, remains in the avant-garde. A retrospective of her work is being shown at the New Museum in New York through June 19.

First-Time Queen's Double Demands

By JULIE BLOOM

As Natalie Portman continues to slash across movie screens as a ballerina playing the Swan Queen for the first time, four real women are preparing for the role.

Lots of Beats, but No Drum in Sight

By JON CARAMANICA

The MPC, or music production center, is now a must-have machine for D.J.'s and hip-hop musicians.