Mary Frances Whitfield Bears Witness Mary Frances Whitfield Bears Witness
A graceful collection of the painter’s works about racial violence goes on exhibit in Birmingham, Alabama, as residents confront a difficult history.
Aug 29, 2019 / Alexandra Marvar
The Magic of Megan Thee Stallion and Jai Paul The Magic of Megan Thee Stallion and Jai Paul
Two distinct artists defined the sound of this summer.
Aug 27, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Bijan Stephen
The Many Lives of Romare Bearden The Many Lives of Romare Bearden
An abstract expressionist and master of collage, an intellectual and outspoken activist, Bearden evolved as much as his times did.
Aug 26, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Nell Painter
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Is a Science Fiction Film ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Is a Science Fiction Film
Far from wallowing in nostalgia, Tarantino is using alternative history to critique conventional Hollywood endings.
Aug 23, 2019 / Jeet Heer
Puzzle No. 3507 Puzzle No. 3507
Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this puzzle. ACROSS 1 Heard location makes sense (5) 4 Vessels with a hint of serious trouble try to return filled with oxygen (9) 9 Es…
Aug 22, 2019 / Joshua Kosman and Henri Picciotto
Bon Iver’s Great Escape Bon Iver’s Great Escape
What began as a solo folk act has swelled into a collaborative and ecstatic mix of rock, pop, gospel, and more.
Aug 22, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Marcus J. Moore
Dear Democrats, the Mainstream Media Are Not Your Friends Dear Democrats, the Mainstream Media Are Not Your Friends
Misplaced trust in the media has repeatedly led to disastrous debates.
Aug 22, 2019 / Column / Eric Alterman
Dismantling Transphobia at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Dismantling Transphobia at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Three performances at the world’s biggest arts festival react to transphobic rhetoric in the UK.
Aug 22, 2019 / Elliot Ross
NFL Bosses Are Already Weaponizing Jay-Z NFL Bosses Are Already Weaponizing Jay-Z
A coach’s decision to play Jay-Z to humiliate outspoken wide receiver Kenny Stills speaks volumes about where the NFL is in 2019.
Aug 21, 2019 / Dave Zirin
Clairo’s Bedroom Pop Takes Over the World Clairo’s Bedroom Pop Takes Over the World
Distilling heartbreak into hits, her debut album shows the YouTube sensation is a true star.
Aug 21, 2019 / Ann-Derrick Gaillot