Stories

“Just three blocks from Casa Azul, the new museum centers on the artist’s family and her origins. It’s intended to be a prequel of sorts, adding intimate context and texture to what might otherwise feel like a well-known tale.” - The New York Times

831 Books truly, deeply understands its audience (you know, the audience whose dollars fund all other publishing?). “You love holding a book that almost feels like an accessory, like a fashion piece and statement.” - NPR

And in some cases? It’s a great idea for box office receipts, or so a new study show. - The Guardian (UK)

The thing is, “we know dismayingly little about Bruegel, given his greatness.” - Washington Post (MSN)

The judge was not sympathetic; nor was he super friendly to the insurance company. But how are the Twomblys? - The New York Times

“The union says more than 97 per cent of its members voted in July in favour of job action after its last offer to the employer.” Then there are some accusations of a “communications breakdown.” - Vancouver Sun

That is, the one to take the popular host off the air. - The Guardian (UK)

“Fyodor Dostoevsky — rigorous dialectician and grand inquisitor into the human soul — is having a moment. The American ‘new right’ has enlisted the Russian author in the debate over ‘cancel culture’; simultaneously, his lesser-known works are receiving unprecedented attention among Gen Z, thanks, in no small part, to TikTok.” - Prospect (UK)

A Welsh-English bilingual version of the tragedy, called Romeo a Juliet, is about to set off on tour, ending at Shakespeare’s Globe in London – believed to be the first time Cymraeg (the Welsh language) will have been heard at the venue on the South Bank. - The Guardian

She was a career stage actress who took her first film role at 60 and her first lead at 94. Since then, she’s starred in two more features and will appear on Broadway next year. Where does she find the energy? “I don’t know, either. I just gird my loins and go!” - AP

Twenty years after founding its gala, ArtCrush, in a town where an apartment can run north of $4 million, the museum is attempting a sharp shift toward being a global institution and away from its renown as a collector’s clubhouse. - ARTnews

Richer and deeper memories appear to enhance your individuality: a thin and shallow autobiographical narrative appears to lead to a less substantial self, whereas a rich, detailed and deep autobiographical narrative appears to lead to a more substantial self. - Aeon

To understand how network late-night hosts became such critics of Trump, you have to take the long view, because their increasingly political commentary preceded the current president and happened gradually. You can trace the evolution quite neatly over the career of Jimmy Kimmel. - The New York Times

“The first floor, equipped with lighting and a sound and video projection system, will be home to poetry readings, film screenings, open mics, and community forums. The second floor consists of administrative offices and a hardwood dance studio, which (management) envisions becoming a rehearsal room for local performers.” - The Philadelphia Inquirer (MSN)

“Our findings suggest that the cultural tendencies embedded within AI models shape and filter the responses that AI provides. As generative AI becomes part of everyday decision-making, recognizing these cultural tendencies will be critical for both individuals and organizations worldwide.” - MIT