Arts and Entertainment

Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia?

Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia? Why Is WWE Creating Propaganda for Saudi Arabia?

Friday’s Crown Jewel in Riyadh will likely be another infomercial for the monarchy disguised as pro wrestling.

Nov 1, 2018 / David Bixenspan

Ntozake Shange

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

Peter Saul painting

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 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

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

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