Upshot: 10-minute challenge, Greenland version

Upshot: 10-minute challenge, Greenland version

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The Upshot

January 8, 2026

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10-Minute Challenge: An Artist in Greenland

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

By Larry Buchanan

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