When the filmmaker Shirin Neshat heard the singer-songwriter Emel Mathlouthi, she knew she’d found a fellow artist whose work was “truly international.”
Category: Culture (Arts)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Panorama of Design
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A look at design-world events, products and people.
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‘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.
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Putting Black Design in a Spotlight
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:How tastemakers in three world capitals are driving appreciation for Black creators and collectibles.
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A Conductor’s Battle With a Classical Music Gender Barrier
The New York Times – Music:Claire Gibault has spent a lifetime fighting sexism and forging a path in a male-dominated profession. Her next targets: pay gaps and age discrimination.
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Why Fashion Can’t Get Enough of the Bloomsbury Group
The New York Times – T Magazine:The circle of artists, writers and intellectuals, which formed in the first half of the 20th century, continues to captivate designers.