For Ntozake Shange, Who Conjured the Rainbow For Ntozake Shange, Who Conjured the Rainbow
Through bravery and pain, she wrote with fierce love for young black women.
Nov 1, 2018 / Rebecca Carroll
Conspiracy Theories Are Not Entertainment Conspiracy Theories Are Not Entertainment
New York’s art world explores the paranoia haunting American politics.
Oct 31, 2018 / Zachary Small
Julia Holter’s Weightless Grace Julia Holter’s Weightless Grace
Meditating on death, decay, and ancient tragedy, the California composer’s new album, Aviary, finds calm in darkness.
Oct 30, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Sasha Geffen
This Week’s News… From the Right This Week’s News… From the Right
Dispatches from the party that definitely won’t be contesting any midterm-election results.
Oct 30, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow
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
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
His remake of the 1977 horror classic is stylish and intriguing despite its flaws.
Oct 29, 2018 / Books & the Arts / Kristen Yoonsoo Kim
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
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
Donald Trump’s Debasement of American Democracy Donald Trump’s Debasement of American Democracy
Jill Lepore on Trump and history.
Oct 26, 2018 / Jon Wiener