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'Railing (Fitzroy Square, London)' — Francis Alÿs (2004)

This Belgian-born artist has lived and worked in Mexico City since 1968.

I've long been an admirer of his performance pieces.

A 2011 New York Times appreciation and interview in conjunction with a career retrospective offered a look into his world.

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Experts' Expert: Chef Michael White, "Prince of Pasta," on his one indispensable kitchen gadget

From a Wall Street Journal interview: "My indispensable gadget is my gold-plated truffle slicer (above and below) from Urbani Truffles in Umbria. Remember the Salad Shooter commercials? My truffle slicer is my Salad Shooter. Besides truffles, I use it for carrots, radishes, cucumbers, Parmigiano shavings." 

Maybe you can't cook like Michael White but you can slice truffles with his tool.

$245 (drawstring carrying pouch included).

FYI, the finest white truffles currently sell for up to $4,000/pound.