Give Me the Bad News First Give Me the Bad News First
Press coverage is hasty, error-prone and frequently depressing—but it nonetheless plays a vital role in our society.
Apr 18, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson
The Sons of Revolution and Steerage: On ‘City of Ambition’ The Sons of Revolution and Steerage: On ‘City of Ambition’
FDR, Fiorello La Guardia and rebuilding New York City during the New Deal.
Apr 18, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Richard Kreitner
Save the New York Public Library! Save the New York Public Library!
The current renovation plan is too costly and will ruin the landmark 42nd Street building. A reasonable compromise is still on the table.
Apr 17, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Scott Sherman
Chim’s Eye: On Photography and Politics Chim’s Eye: On Photography and Politics
Is it possible to create an intellectually aware, politically honest image?
Apr 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Francis Reynolds
Dreams Built and Broken: On Ada Louise Huxtable Dreams Built and Broken: On Ada Louise Huxtable
How an architecture critic made New York City her touchstone for discussions of public space.
Apr 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Alexandra Lange
Sugar Rush and Stomachache: On ‘NYC 1993’ Sugar Rush and Stomachache: On ‘NYC 1993’
The New Museum tries to explain why the city's art scene changed in 1993.
Apr 15, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Barry Schwabsky
As They Live: On Roman Vishniac As They Live: On Roman Vishniac
How a photographer’s images of Jews were liberated from the lachrymose history he imposed upon them.
Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Jana Prikryl
Oligarchs and Graphomaniacs Oligarchs and Graphomaniacs
No one dies for poetry anymore, not even in Russia. Enter the oligarchs, who steer clear of Putin’s ire by sponsoring literary prizes.
Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Sophie Pinkham
The Idea of Freedom The Idea of Freedom
Sally Potter’s Ginger & Rosa, Su Friedrich’s Gut Renovation, Shirley Clarke’s Portrait of Jason, Harmony Korine’s Spring Breakers.
Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Stuart Klawans
Pop, Charts: On Paul Krugman Pop, Charts: On Paul Krugman
Krugman affirms the way things are, no matter how often he choruses the word "change."
Apr 10, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Joshua Clover