It’s never just a place.

Playwrights and directors wrestle with how a piece of art can galvanize its audience.

The St. Catherine’s Day festivities are a reminder of why the industry indulges in its frivolous side.

From movie stars to the singularly strange creative talents who rule New York, the freest people are the ones who chart their own course.

Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to many cultures across the globe.

Sometimes homes are best when you can see the rough edges.

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.

Despite the Romantic notion of a solitary genius, most art is the result of collaboration.

The dish, in all its many forms, has become synonymous with Italy’s culture.

The best — and most idiosyncratic — homes reflect their inhabitants’ tastes and whims, without compromise.