Have We Been Traumatized By The Proliferation Of Therapy-Speak?
"Around every corner, trauma, like the unwanted prize at the bottom of a cereal box. The trauma of puberty, of difference, of academia, of...
What Will Happen To NYC’s Thriving Burlesque Scene?
Many burlesque entertainers pull together a living in New York through a variety of performance gigs, while others use it as a release from...
What Powered The Enlightenment
There was no single Enlightenment message: instead it was a cacophony of voices, speaking and writing in all the languages of Europe. There were...
How The Oakland Symphony Built Its Record Of Social Justice
Michael Morgan believes the power of the symphony orchestra lies in its ability to be harnessed for a diversity of musical styles and genres....
Fans File BBB Complaints Over Confusion in Multiple “Immersive” Van Gogh Shows
Nearly 200 complaints have been filed on the BBB site against Fever, the ticketing company for the event, with at least two dozen about...
A New “Golden Era” For The Arts When Things Reopen?
Antonio Pappano, music director at the Royal Opera House, said he expects “an explosion of desire” from audiences when they return to theatres, concert...
HarperCollins Buys The Trade Division Of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Narrowing Publishing’s Ownership Again
And, in this case, narrowing it to give more power to Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. "The acquisition will help HarperCollins expand its catalog of...
The Queen Of England’s Houses Cannot Be Searched For Looted Cultural Artifacts
Wait, are palaces like Sandringham likely to host stolen cultural artifacts? We'll never know - at least not from the police, who are barred...
Merry Clayton’s Unstoppable Voice
Mere months after her star turn in 20 Feet from Stardom, the singer was in a car accident so terrible that she spent five...
Charlotte Rampling Is 75 And Still, As She Says, Pinging
The actor started performing when she was 14, feeling like most 14-year-olds - awkward and unlovable ... until she got onstage. "I felt so...
Alberta Badly Wants TV And Film Productions To Film In The Province
The province used to have a cap "that limited film and television productions to a maximum $10-million tax credit claim." That cap is now...
An Online Museum Brings Home The Sights And Sounds Of War Letters
The Museum of American War Letters is offering not just glimpses of the letters, but audio of tapes and other communications sent back home...
The Choreographer Behind Those Dancing Robots
Monica Thomas: "I spent time watching the robots move to get a sense of joint flexibility, etc. I then made a dance on my...
Idea: Put London’s Bandstands To Good, Musical Use
Small-scale, outdoor productions could take place in nearly every park that has a bandstand. They just need some attention, and the concerts need some...
Will Lawmakers Finally Reconsider Conservatorship Laws In The Wake Of The Free Britney Movement...
It's not just the documentary, of course, but ... "Public scrutiny of the court-ordered guardianship has exploded with the #FreeBritney movement backed by fans...
Scholastic Stops Distribution Of A Graphic Novel By The ‘Captain Underpants’ Author
That's because, well, look at the image of the cover. Author Dav Pilkey said of The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, Kung Fu Cavemen...
The Booze-Fueled Battle For Oscars Buzz
The streamers battled it out with crates of artisanal food, top-drawer scotch, and other gifts to draw voters' attention to their movies. When Nomadland...
Disabled Performing Artists Are Imagining New Worlds On – And Off – Stage
What has to change: "Disabled people may be artists, musicians, singers, or actors, our experiences and stories rarely find their way to the...
Who’s In Charge Of Reviving London’s Neglected Caribbean Cultural Hub?
"The West Indian Cultural Centre (WICC) in Wood Green was constructed in the 1980s, becoming a vibrant hub for cultural events and debates on...
Tunisian Police Target A Feminist, Queer Artist
Rania Andouni was targeted for her gender expression - and when she went to the police station to file a complaint, the police not...
When Real Tragedy Strikes, What Can Criticism Do?
A critic wonders, in the wake of two mass shootings after a year of mass death and destruction. "Every day I’m thankful for the...
How Will Machines Choose To Tell Stories?
Sure, Gmail offers to fill in text on your messages - but things are getting more complicated. "AI’s capacity for creativity—one of those supposedly...
As Animal Crossing Turns One, A Writer Contemplates How Its Look And Sounds Have...
Amal El-Mohtar: "While the animal-people of the game speak incomprehensible approximations of their textual dialogue — not unlike hearing language in a dream —...
Hey Amazon, What’s Your Problem Admitting That Leonardo Was Gay?
Amazon Prime Studio's use of a fictional woman ("a complete piece of tosh, invented by a 19th century Romantic") to bring Leonardo and his...
Fake News From Assyria, 2700 Years Ago
It all comes down to the earring. "The arresting piece of jewellery, which bursts from the borders of itself with piercing radiance like a...
