Arts and Entertainment

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel Made Oral History Studs Terkel Made Oral History

Ten years after his death, Terkel’s voice is still a vivid part of our shared experience.

Oct 29, 2018 / Peter Dreier

In Praise of Underdogs

In Praise of Underdogs In Praise of Underdogs

Three recent New York gallery shows offer a glimpse into the wonderful work happening in the shadows of the mainstream art market.

Oct 29, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess

Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Suspiria’ Is a Thrilling Mess

His remake of the 1977 horror classic is stylish and intriguing despite its flaws.

Oct 29, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Gees Bend quilt

Can You Copyright a Quilt? Can You Copyright a Quilt?

Long after their iconic American quilts caught the art world's attention, the Gee's Bend artisans are taking control of their legacy.

Oct 29, 2018 / Alexandra Marvar

Robyn’s Radical Return

Robyn’s Radical Return Robyn’s Radical Return

Honey, the Swedish artist’s first solo album in eight years, is a triumph of cerebral pop music. 

Oct 26, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Natasha Lewis

Puzzle No. 3481

Puzzle No. 3481 Puzzle No. 3481

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  8 Corporate practice I’d reflected about has an exciting quality (10)  9 A biblical brother nearly produces a faddish…

Oct 25, 2018 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Alfonso Cuarón’s Worldly Approach

Alfonso Cuarón’s Worldly Approach Alfonso Cuarón’s Worldly Approach

Alfonso Cuarón’s Roma and other highlights from this year’s New York Film Festival. 

Oct 23, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans

Debora Barrios-Vasquez Took Sanctuary in a Manhattan Church to Avoid Deportation

Debora Barrios-Vasquez Took Sanctuary in a Manhattan Church to Avoid Deportation Debora Barrios-Vasquez Took Sanctuary in a Manhattan Church to Avoid Deportation

Then she wrote a play about it—and gave the story a happier ending.

Oct 22, 2018 / Laura Gottesdiener

Jason Lutes’s ‘Berlin’ Sets a New Standard for Graphic Novels

Jason Lutes’s ‘Berlin’ Sets a New Standard for Graphic Novels Jason Lutes’s ‘Berlin’ Sets a New Standard for Graphic Novels

This expansive work follows a cast of characters caught up in the massive upheavals happening in Germany between the world wars. 

Oct 19, 2018 / Books & the Arts / David Hajdu

A History of Salvage

A History of Salvage A History of Salvage

The Met’s “History Refused to Die” exhibition rewrites the art history of the American South through a group of self-taught practitioners.

Oct 18, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

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