Liz Taylor and Richard Burton in <em>Private Lives</em>
Life imitates mediocre art.
DeCordova Museum
Stylish, excellent exhibitions, and a new commitment to contemporary art. Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA .
The Boston showing of "A New World Masterpieces of American Painting, 1760-1910" at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Box Office Video
A tremendous selection of foreign and art films, and a staff of knowledgeable buffs. 160 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Bicycle Exchange
Tune-up heaven in the city where bicycling is an art form. 3 Bow St., Cambridge, MA .
Samuel Beckett's demand that the ART put an end to its version of Endgame.
Carl Siembab
Tony photographs in a gallery owned by a man passionate about the art form. 162 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
The Cambridge School of Ballet
Focus is on dancing as an art, but for the less coordinated kid, there are pre-ballet basic-rhythm classes. 15 Sellers St., Cambridge, MA .
Lab
Melding art gallery, record shop, and streetwear boutique, Lab's mad scientists have created a retail space with monster potential. 113 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA 2134, .
The Stux Galleries' Enthusiastic Reception in New York for Opening a Branch There
The accolades to the avant-garde representative of Boston's hottest young artists is a solid indication of Boston's growing importance on the national arts scene.
Apogee
Marilyn Riseman has brought an art gallery into her designer-clothing shop. Watch for the Chinese prints. 112 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
The Frame Gallery
From photos to posters to high art of every style, The Frame Gallery's vast selection will get the job done to picture perfection. 2 Summit Ave., Brookline, MA .
Doug and Michael Starn
Even though these identical twins are the toast of the New York art scene, they live right here in Fenway.