Hanya Yanagihara
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Why Japan Is So Difficult to Write About
The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.
What Does It Mean to Call Somewhere Home?
It’s never just a place.
What Do We Want From Political Theater?
Playwrights and directors wrestle with how a piece of art can galvanize its audience.
Fashion Is a Serious Business. Once a Year, It Makes Time for Ridiculousness.
The St. Catherine’s Day festivities are a reminder of why the industry indulges in its frivolous side.
When Life Becomes a Performance
From movie stars to the singularly strange creative talents who rule New York, the freest people are the ones who chart their own course.
Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?
Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to many cultures across the globe.
Design Doesn’t Have to Be Polite
Sometimes homes are best when you can see the rough edges.
Staff Meals Aren’t Just for Restaurants
A shared lunch (or breakfast or dinner) has become a key part of many creative endeavors. For many, it’s where a team really comes together.
Does an Artist Ever Work Alone?
Despite the Romantic notion of a solitary genius, most art is the result of collaboration.
An Issue All About Pasta and What It Means to Eat It
The dish, in all its many forms, has become synonymous with Italy’s culture.