Category: Culture (Arts)

When Sleep Becomes an Art Form

In an age of burnout, artists are discovering that one of the most radical forms of resistance is rest.
In Mexico City, Club Kids Take the Stage

How a group of underground queer artists came together to create a new kind of opera.
What Georgia O’Keeffe Taught Yayoi Kusama

From tough love to unwavering enthusiasm, a look at some notable relationships throughout history between female artists and their protégées.
Why Shirin Neshat Knew She Had to Collaborate With Emel Mathlouthi

When the filmmaker Shirin Neshat heard the singer-songwriter Emel Mathlouthi, she knew she’d found a fellow artist whose work was “truly international.”
Livestreaming ‘Made All the Difference’ for Some Disabled Art Lovers

When shuttered venues embraced streaming during the pandemic, the arts became more accessible. With live performance back, and streams dwindling, many feel forgotten.
Helping People of Color Find Their Footing in the Arts

As cultural institutions work to address their diversity problems, a new recruitment firm has a plan to make those changes last.
Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West

The New York Times – Music:
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
An Italian Villa That Houses 30,000 Beetles and a Flock of Porcelain Birds

The New York Times – T Magazine:
Giorgio Taroni’s home overlooking Lake Como has become a cabinet of curiosities, filled with collections of oil paintings, books, ancient coins and vintage postcards.
A.O. Scott Says Goodbye to Film Criticism

The New York Times – Movies:
A.O. Scott conducts his own exit interview as he moves to a new post after more than two decades of reviewing films.
The Female Artisans Honoring, and Reinventing, Japanese Noh Masks

The New York Times – T Magazine:
In taking on the male-dominated theatrical craft, contemporary women carvers are changing the face of a centuries-old tradition.
A Panorama of Design

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A look at design-world events, products and people.
‘Phantom’ Ends. For Musicians, So Does the Gig of a Lifetime.

The New York Times – Music:
Broadway’s longest running musical, set to close next month, has been a source of stability for orchestra members, many of whom have grown up with the show.