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The Society of the Four Arts is a celebrated destination for art, music, drama and literature. We offer hundreds of cultural programs, including children's programs, films, workshops, concerts, exhibitions, lectures and more. The Four Arts campus includes a library and children's library, an exhibition gallery, 700-seat auditorium, botanical and sculpture gardens, and a state-of-art lifelong learn
ing facility for classes on painting, opera, cooking and living well. Learn more about the events offered at The Society of the Four Arts by visiting us at www.fourarts.org.
Thank you Palm Beach Daily News for covering The Society of the Four Arts' upcoming art exhibitions and programs for the 2023-2024 season!
The Palm Beach cultural powerhouse offers a huge menu of lectures, concerts, films, classes and art exhibits for its 2023-24 season.
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Reservations are now open for King Library book discussions, teen workshops, and Color Create Craft classes for the 2023-24 season. Visit fourarts.org/kinglibraryprograms to learn more and reserve your space!
What a perfect day on the Island! Have you ever wandered the sculpture gardens at The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach?
âThe Society of the Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of cultural programming, including art exhibitions, notable speakers, concerts, films, and educational programs. Home to beautiful gardens and two libraries, The Four Arts is one of Palm Beachâs oldest and most respected cultural destinations.â
Talk of Kings Book Discussion: "The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story Of The Telegraph And The Nineteenth Centuryâs On-Line Pioneers"
by Tom Standage
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
at The Society of the Four Arts
Facilitator: Dr. Richard DâElia
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the King Library
The Victorian Internet tells the colorful story of the telegraphâs creation and remarkable impact, and of the visionaries, oddballs, and eccentrics who pioneered it, from the eighteenth-century French scientist Jean-Antoine Nollet to Samuel F. B. Morse and Thomas Edison. The electric telegraph nullified distance and shrank the world quicker and further than ever before or since, and its story mirrors and predicts that of the Internet in numerous ways.
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Talk of Kings - Tuesday, September 19, 2023
This summer, The Society of the Four Arts King Library is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Join us for Mini Masterpiece at King Library this August. You can create a mini masterpiece on a 4x4 canvas and see it displayed in the libraryâs Mini Art Show. You can use markers, crayons, pencils, or magazine images to create your masterpiece. Come to the 2nd floor of the library when staff is available between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get started.
You may also pick up a Grab & Go bag with canvas and supplies to make your art at home or elsewhere. Bring it back by September 1st be part of the library's Mini Art Show.
Summer Book Discussion: "The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything" by Matthew Ball at The Society of the Four Arts
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
Facilitator: Matthew Kiernan
Tuesday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the King Library
From the leading theorist of the Metaverse comes the definitive account of the next internet: what the Metaverse is, what it will take to build it, and what it means for all of us.
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Summer Book Discussion - July 18, 2023 at 5:30 pm
The Society of the Four Arts will be closed on Fourth of July in observance of the holiday.
Summer Book Discussion: "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng
at The Society of the Four Arts
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
Facilitator: Lesley Hogan
Wednesday, July 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the King Library
Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, of the ways supposedly civilized communities can ignore the most searing injustice. Itâs a story about the powerâand limitationsâof art to create change, the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children, and how any of us can survive a broken world with our hearts intact.
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Summer Book Discussion - July 12, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Summer Book Discussion at The Society of the Four Arts:
'The Scandalous Hamiltons: A Gilded Age Grifter, a Founding Fathers Disgraced Descendant, and a Trial At The Dawn Of Tabloid Journalism' by Bill Shaffer
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
An Alexander Hamilton heir, a beautiful female con artist, an abandoned baby, and the shocking courtroom drama that was splashed across front pages from coast to coastâthis is the fascinating true story behind one of the greatest scandals of the Gilded Age, and the story that gave rise to the sensational tabloid journalism still driving so much of the news cycle in the 21st century. There is no charge to attend, however reservations are required.
Facilitator: Ed Lamont
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Summer Book Discussion - June 27, 2023 at 5:30 pm
Florida Voices Summer Book Discussion:
'The Measure' with Nikki Erlick
Wednesday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. at The Society of the Four Arts
Join debut author Nikki Erlick as she discusses her New York Times best-selling novel, 'The Measure', an enchanting story about family, friendship, hope, and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest. Please note: this program takes place in the Dixon Education Building.
Biography: Nikki Erlick is a writer and editor. Her debut novel, 'The Measure', was an instant New York Times best-seller, with translations forthcoming in 20 languages. The Measure was selected as Jenna Bush Hager and The TODAY Showâs Book Club Pick, as well as the Barnes & Noble Discover Pick. Her writing has also appeared online with New York Magazine, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, Literary Hub, and Vox Media. She graduated Harvard University summa cm laude and was an editor of The Harvard Crimson. She earned her masterâs degree in Global Thought from Columbia University.
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Florida Voices - Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Summer Book Discussion: "One Italian Summer"
by Rebecca Searle
Wednesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the King Library
A powerful novel about the transformational love between mothers and daughters set on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
Facilitator: Mary Calhoun
Biography: Mary Calhoun spent 46 years teaching, 23 years at Palm Beach Day Academy, having retired in 2011. Since then, Mary has tutored students and does her best to indulge in endless reading.
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Summer Book Discussion - June 14, 2023 at 1:30 pm
FINAL WEEKEND! The 2022 Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition runs through Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Society of the Four Arts.
Out of Africa: Stunning photos of wildlife at Four Arts May 31, 2023 By Jan Engoren Leave a Comment shares Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Print Email Mountain Gorilla, by Michelle Kranz. Taken in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. (Courtesy Natureâs Best Photography) Greeting visitors both on the...
Palm Beachâs Society of the Four Arts has some big news, and it comes in the form of a distinctive Henry Moore sculpture purchased at a London auction in March and poised to be installed this fall at the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden at the Four Arts. The English artist is regarded as one of the...
Summer Book Discussion, âIn A French Kitchen: Tales And Traditions Of Everyday Home Cooking In Franceâ on Thursday, May 25 at 1:30 p.m. is part of the series, âLiterary Tour De Franceâ, hosted by Roberta Sabban.
"In A French Kitchen" is delightful celebration of everyday life in France told through the lens of the kitchens and the food prepared by the authorâs neighbors who, while busy and accomplished, still manage to make every meal a sumptuous occasion.
These programs are designed to encourage lively discussions on food and wine while offering an opportunity to explore hidden gems in the Four Arts King Libraryâs extensive cookbook collection. The series continues with programs on June 1 and June 8 in the King Library at The Society of the Four Arts. Visit fourarts.org to learn more.
Summer Book Discussion - May 18, 2023 at 1:30 pm
The 2022 Benjamin Mkapa African Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition runs through Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Society of the Four Arts. Mention "MOSAIC" in May for 50% off admission.
Spots, stripes, interlocking horns and sharp teeth are some attributes visitors can expect to find in a candid photography exhibition celebrating the rich textures and pigments of African wildlife. This is photography at its finest and nature at its raw- est. At turns tender, playful and grounding,....
Friday Film Series: "Downfall: The Case Against Boeing" (2022)
Friday, May 19, 2023 5:30 p.m. only at The Society of the Four Arts
Investigators reveal how Boeingâs alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of each other in 2019, causing the deaths of 346 people. As a result, the Boeing 737 MAX passenger airliner was grounded and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration quickly discovered evidence of similar accidents.
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Friday, May 19, 2023 No charge 5:30 p.m. screening only Reserve tickets Released 2022 PG-13 1 hour, 29 minutes Investigators reveal how Boeingâs alleged priority of profit over safety could have contributed to two catastrophic crashes within months of each other in 2019, causing the deaths of 346 ...
Summer Book Discussion, âA Bite-Sized History of France: Gastronomic Tales of Revolution, War, and Enlightenmentâ on Thursday May 18 at 1:30 p.m. is part of the new series, âLiterary Tour De Franceâ, hosted by Roberta Sabban. These programs are designed to encourage lively discussions on food and wine while offering an opportunity to explore hidden gems in the Four Arts King Libraryâs extensive cookbook collection. The series continues with programs on May 25, June 1 and June 8 in the King Library at The Society of the Four Arts. Visit https://fourarts.org/event/a-bite-sized-history-of-france-gastronomic-tales-of-revolution-war-and-enlightenment/ to learn more.
New work was on view at theater companies, dance programs and orchestral concerts, a sign of new strength following years abbreviated by COVID.
The second season of The Four Arts Revisited Podcast continues with an episode on late prolific composer and conductor André Previn.
Sofia Maduro is joined by Grammy Award winning cellist David Finckel to discuss his accomplished career and personal relationship with AndrĂ© Previn as they revisit Previnâs 2010 lecture at the Society of The Four Arts.
https://fourarts.org/event/revisited-no-minor-chords-andre-previn/
Since its inception in 2015, Four Arts Chief Programs Officer Sofia Vollmer Maduro has served on the curatorial committee of the Photo London fair, held in the magnificent setting of Somerset House on the Strand in London. She returns as part of the Jury for the Nikon Emerging Photographer Award, the winner will be announced at the fair, and last yearâs winner will be featured. This yearâs fair promises to be the best yet, with over 125 art galleries showing some of the worldâs best photography.
Summer Book Discussion at The Society of the Four Arts
Wednesday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m.
'Her Hidden Genius' by Marie Benedict is a powerful novel that shines a light on a woman who sacrificed her life to discover the nature of our very DNA, a woman whose world-changing contributions were hidden by the men around her but whose relentless drive advanced our understanding of humankind.
Please note this is a book discussion without the author present.
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Summer Book Discussion - May 10, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Images from the 2022 Benjamin Mkapa Wildlife Photography Awards plainly reveal animalsâ extraordinary humanity.
The 2022 Benjamin Mkapa Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition runs through June 4 at The Society of the Four Arts.
The 48 images in the show were chosen from more than 9,500 entries in the Benjamin Mkapa wildlife photography competition.
FRIDAY FILM SERIES: "The Dig" (2021)
Screening May 5, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at The Society of the Four Arts
In the late 1930s, a British widow (Carey Mulligan) hires a self-taught archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to dig up mysterious formations on her land, leading to a staggering find. Based on the real-life excavation of Sutton Hoo.
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Friday, May 5, 2023 Tickets $10 No charge for Four Arts Members 5:30 p.m. screening only Reserve tickets Released 2021 PG-13 1 hour, 52 minutes In the late 1930s, a British widow (Carey Mulligan) hires a self-taught archaeologist (Ralph Fiennes) to dig up mysterious formations on her land, leading t...
FLORIDA VOICES BOOK DISCUSSION: Rebecca A. Fannin, "Silicon Heartland: Transforming The Midwest From Rust Belt To Tech Belt"
on Wednesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m.
in the King Library at The Society of the Four Arts
Rebecca A. Fannin is a CNBC contributor, an author of four books, and an entrepreneur who grew up in the Ohio town of Lancaster.
After graduating from Ohio University and working at Daytonâs morning newspaper, she left the Appalachian foothills for new horizons in New York City, Silicon Valley, and Asia.
Her latest book, "Silicon Heartland", explores the 21st century transformation of the Rust Belt into a Tech Belt. A heartlander herself, she brings readers on an investigative tour of this comeback, putting hard miles on her Honda Element as she visits change-makers who are building the latest version of the American Dream.
Florida Voices - Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 1:30 pm
Guests were treated to a screening of four short documentaries.
The Wand'ring Minstrels are hitting the road to Palm Beach one month from today! Join them for The Pirates of Penzance in One Act & Afternoon of G&S Favorites at The Society of the Four Arts on April 30th.
More info: https://nygasp.org/ontour
The Metropolitan Opera HD Screening: "Medea"
on Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. at The Society of the Four Arts
Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythical sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance in the Met-premiere production of Cherubiniâs rarely performed masterpiece. Featuring tenor Matthew Polenzani as Medeaâs husband, soprano Janai Brugger as her rival for his love; and bass Michele Pertusi as Medeaâs father.
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Saturday, April 29, 2023 1:00PM Reserve tickets Tickets are $30 $25 for Four Arts Members $15 for students with ID or ages 15 & under Luigi Cherubini 3 hours, 6 minutes with one intermission Sondra Radvanovsky stars as the mythical sorceress who will stop at nothing in her quest for vengeance in the...
Ahoy, me hearties!! Grab your pirate garb and join us for the annual preschool story time pirate party to celebrate the end of the 2022-23 season tomorrow, April 27th at 10:30 a.m. inside the Children's Library at The Society of the Four Arts!
FRIDAY FILM SERIES: Argo (2012)
on April 28 at 5:30 p.m. only
at The Society of the Four Arts
Oscar winner for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, and Film Editing
Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction film, a CIA agent launches a dangerous operation to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1979.
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Friday, April 28, 2023 Tickets $10 No charge for Four Arts Members 5:30 p.m. screening only Reserve tickets Released 2012 R (for language, violence) 2 hours Oscar winner for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, and Film Editing Acting under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a sc...
The second season of The Four Arts Revisited Podcast continues with a two-part discussion centered on world-renowned ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin.
As an ethnobotanistâa scientist who studies how, and why, societies have come to use plants for different purposesâDr. Plotkin carried out the majority of his research with the Trio Indians of southern Suriname, a small rainforest country in northeastern South America, but has also worked with shamans from Mexico to Brazil.
In the first episode, Sofia Maduro is joined by Dr. Hilary Swain, executive director of Archibold Biological Station to discuss Dr. Plotkinâs 1995 lecture at The Society of the Four Arts. In the second episode, Dr. Swain and Sofia Maduro are joined by Dr. Plotkin, himself to discuss Dr. Plotkinâs lecture at the Four Arts as well as the current state of ethnobotany.
https://fourarts.org/podcasts/
The Metropolitan Opera HD Screening: "Der Rosenkavalier"
Saturday, April 22 at noon at The Society of the Four Arts
Mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey will make her Met role debut singing Octavian in Straussâs Der Rosenkavalier, replacing Isabel Leonard, who has withdrawn for the April 15 performance.
Der Rosenkavalier opens on March 27 with soprano Lise Davidsen as the Marschallin, soprano Erin Morley as Sophie, mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner as Annina, tenor RenĂ© Barbera as the Italian Singer, tenor Thomas Ebenstein as Valzacchi, baritone Markus BrĂŒck as Faninal, and bass GĂŒnther Groissböck as Baron Ochs. Simone Young conducts Robert Carsenâs production.
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Saturday, April 22, 2023 12:00PM Reserve tickets Tickets are $30 $25 for Four Arts Members $15 for students with ID or ages 15 & under Richard Strauss 4 hours, 42 minutes with two intermissions Mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey will make her Met role debut singing Octavian in Straussâs Der Rosenkavali...
Sundance Film Festival Documentary: "Navalny"
at The Society of the Four Arts
2022
Rated R
Friday, April 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. only
$10
No charge for Four Arts Members or Contemporaries
Post film discussion with Christo Grozev and Geralyn Dreyfous
Enjoy a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary, Navalny, from The Sundance Film Festival, established by Robert Redford. Following the film, Christo Grozev with Bellingcat will be interviewed by Geralyn Dreyfous.
Navalny is a 2022 documentary film directed by Daniel Roher. The film tells about the events related to the 2020 poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and the subsequent investigation into the poisoning. It was produced by HBO Max and CNN Films. The film premiered on January 25, 2022 at the Sundance Film Festival, where it received critical and audience acclaim and won the Audience Award in the US Documentary competition and the Festival Favorite Award. It received the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature at the 95th Academy Awards, won the award for Best Political Documentary at the 7th Criticsâ Choice Documentary Awards and picked up best documentary at the 76th BAFTA awards ceremony.
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Friday, April 21, 2023 Tickets $10 No charge for Four Arts Members Post film discussion with Christo Grozev and Geralyn Dreyfous. 5:30 p.m. screening only Reserve tickets 2022 Rated R Enjoy a screening of the Oscar-winning documentary, Navalny, from The Sundance Film Festival, established by Robert....
The two-day event drew 3,500 people to the The Society of the Four Arts' Esther B. OâKeeffe building.
The show is April 15 and 16 at Society of the Four Arts
LECTURE: "Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Music Legend" with Taylor Hagood at The Society of the Four Arts
on Monday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m.
David âStringbeanâ Akeman found nationwide fame as a cast member of Hee Haw. His instrumental savvy and old-time singing style drew upon a deep love for traditional country music and won him the reverence of younger artists. The 1973 murder of Stringbean and his wife forever changed the way of life that country music had long represented. Taylor Hagood merges the story of Stringbeanâs life with an account of murder and courtroom drama.
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Monday, April 17, 2023 5:30PM Reserve Tickets $20 No charge for Four Arts members Book signing to follow Stringbean: The Life and Murder of a Country Music Legend with Taylor Hagood David âStringbeanâ Akeman found nationwide fame as a cast member of Hee Haw. His instrumental savvy and old-time s...
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Here is a preview of our team installing Lisa Solomanâs âSenninbari {1000 stitch knot belt}â, featured in âA Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguardâ which runs Saturday November 13, 2021 through Sunday, January 30, 2022 in the Esther B. OâKeeffe Building. Visit fourarts.org to learn more. Lisa Solomon, âSenninbari {1000 stitch knot belt}â, 2016, hand-dyed & tied cotton rope, 122 x 299 inches.
Workers in Todi, Italy, including master craftsman Michele Ciribifera, expertly pack 'Crispina Senior II' by Beverly Pepper for its journey to The Four Arts.
Experience one of the best ballet companies in the world as the Bolshoi Ballet presents a spectacular new season on the big screen. Insipired by heroic stories of brave knights, DON QUIXOTE sets out on an adventure to meet his ideal woman. See it here on DECEMBER 2. Tickets & info > http://bit.ly/2zcfr0B
TICKETS ON SALE TODAY! đ¶âšSpellbinding concerts & Performances at the Four Arts. For a complete list of events, plus event programs and other goodies, visit: http://bit.ly/2ybu8Bq
Calling all little bunnies! THURSDAY, join the Children's Library for the annual Pre-School Story Time Event, Peter Cottontail day in the gardens. Celebrate spring during a special story time with childrenâs author Robert L. Forbes in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Pannill Pavilion. Afterward, children age 4 and younger are invited to hunt for thousands of eggs in the sculpture garden. Be sure to bring a basket! THURSDAY at 10:30AM: http://bit.ly/2IT7X5C
OPENS THIS WEEKEND: Five hundred years of fashion are explored in the breathtaking art of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave. Painting and manipulating mere paper, she forms trompe lâoeil masterpieces of elaborate dresses. Each sculpture is inspired by depictions found in early European paintings or fashion collections from around the world. Rarely seen in the U.S., this exhibition presents quintessential examples in the history of fashionâfrom the Renaissance finery of the Medici family and gowns worn by Queen Elizabeth I, to the creations of the grand couturiers of the 20th century such as Frederick Worth and Paul Poiret. Admission is $5 (no charge for children 14 & under). Opens at 10 a.m.
See Bolshoi Principals Yulia Stepanova and Denis Rodkin perform the world-famous adagio from #LeCorsaire in exclusive footage shot at the Bolshoi as we feature it on the big screen, THIS SATURDAY. Each HD production features behind the scenes interviews with the cast and creative teams. Tickets & Info: https://www.fourarts.org/event/le-corsaire/
ON SALE TODAY! Our first nine performances of the season are on sale now. Join us as we present This Wonderful Life, Palm Beach Symphony, Seraphic Fire, Calidore String Quartet, Christina and Michelle Naughton, Cristina Pato, Alon Goldstein and Fine Arts Quartet, Joelle Lurie Quartet, and the New York Philharmonic String Quartet. Tickets & Info > http://bit.ly/2ybu8Bq
It was a magical day in the gardens for the annual Children's Library Preschool Storytime Trick or Treat! âïž
The Metropolitan Opera's Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Live in HD series returns to the big screen with the 2017-18 season. Be inspired! See the full list of dates -->http://bit.ly/2wpCGlj
Special thanks to all the little bunnies who joined us today for the Peter Cottontail Storytime Egg Hunt with the Children's Library!
Brrr, it's chilly in Palm Beach! We're having fun skating on frozen ponds at story time today & Saturday in the Children's Library!
"I think photographers - especially wildlife and conservation photographers - see the world in a more unique way." - Mac Stone Listen as Mac Stone Photography shares a story of how he turned a broken down car in the everglades into something special.
Happy Halloween everyone!
Happy early Mother's Day! This week we spotted these talented elementary students in the Children's Library reading together and singing to their moms. What's your favorite book to read as a family?
What a great way to start the day! Talented drummers in the Sculpture Garden thanks to Discover The Palm Beaches Florida and the annual Travel Rally Day.
South Florida Bounce and Slide
NW 40th Court
Taglialatella Galleries (Palm Beach)
œ Worth Avenue/Via Bice
Gallery Veronica Ruiz de Velasco
Worth Avenue
Nicole McGraw Fine Art Business
Worth Avenue
Samuel Owen Gallery Palm Beach
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