Culture

Shamir’s Reinvention

Shamir’s Reinvention Shamir’s Reinvention

On Revelations, he trades the glitz and brashness of his early work for a more ruminative and uncertain sound.

Nov 17, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen

Dana Schutz, After the Whitney Biennial

Dana Schutz, After the Whitney Biennial Dana Schutz, After the Whitney Biennial

A recent show of Schutz's work sheds light on a facet of her art that connects Open Casket to the rest of her paintings.

Nov 17, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky

Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke Says #MeToo Should Center Marginalized Communities Tarana Burke Says #MeToo Should Center Marginalized Communities

An interview with the woman who launched the Me Too campaign over a decade ago.

Nov 17, 2017 / Editorial / Elizabeth Adetiba

#MeToo March

Men Have Everything to Gain by Intervening in Sexual Harassment Men Have Everything to Gain by Intervening in Sexual Harassment

An acclaimed sportswriter weighs in on jock culture, masculinity, and the role of the male bystander.

Nov 16, 2017 / Robert Lipsyte

Trump Russia G20

In Meeting With Trump, Putin Denies Meddling In Meeting With Trump, Putin Denies Meddling

Denied it man to man, so Trump Said Putin’s in the clear. Ex-agents of the KGB Are notably sincere.

Nov 16, 2017 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Puzzle No. 3449

Puzzle No. 3449 Puzzle No. 3449

Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS  1 It rules 27 in disarray (7,5)  9 Mostly, talk and smile in embarrassment (7) 10 Massachusetts college included in c…

Nov 16, 2017 / Crossword / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto

Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds

Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds Jennifer Egan’s Shadow Worlds

Manhattan Beach maps the networks of power working just below New York’s surface.

Nov 16, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Katherine Hill

Orhan Pamuk’s Fathers and Sons

Orhan Pamuk’s Fathers and Sons Orhan Pamuk’s Fathers and Sons

In The Red Haired Woman, the Turkish novelist returns to a central theme in much of his work.

Nov 16, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Kaya Genç

Between the News and a Prayer

Between the News and a Prayer Between the News and a Prayer

Danez Smith’s poetry bends language to hope for the possibility of a better world.

Nov 15, 2017 / David B. Hobbs

Bertolt Brecht: Poet of Ill Tidings

Bertolt Brecht: Poet of Ill Tidings Bertolt Brecht: Poet of Ill Tidings

In his poetry, Brecht captured a world torn apart by war and depression.

Nov 15, 2017 / Books & the Arts / Noah Isenberg

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