Art and Culture

“In the new wall text accompanying a portrait of Mr. Trump, the impeachments are mentioned in a list of important events from the president’s first term.” – The New York Times Source link
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“For decades, elected officials have not had to focus on the film and TV business, let alone turn it into a campaign issue. It was simply a given that local production would continue to play a dominant role in the city’s economy.”…
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This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning.Growing up has become associated with…
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When the Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna on Saturday evening, not even the row over Israel’s presence can match the existential crisis gripping host broadcaster ORF.Last March, harassment claims by a female employee…
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Attention @arxiv authors: Our Code of Conduct states that by signing your name as an author of a paper, each author takes full responsibility for all its contents, irrespective of how the contents were generated.If generative AI tools…
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Good Morning, Two kinds of archaeology today. One uncovers what’s real and was buried; the other exposes what was always artificial. In the first category: a forgotten manuscript in Rome turns out to have been hiding…
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“That sprint of a succession of high notes in such a short time is legendary, which adds a layer of difficulty not only to singing the role but finding a reliable queen.” – The New York Times Source link
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Aleshea Harris: “It felt natural and inevitable because I am a very particular playwright. … I already have strong ideas and impulses about not just writing the thing, but helping people to understand.”  – The New York Times…
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“The pursuit of beautiful things is still a magical aspect of our world. … It is much more than finding the right art for your mantelpiece.” – The New York Times Source link
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The forced excitement accompanying each new iteration of the Venice Biennale, I’ve heard it said, is akin to a faked orgasm—at some point, it’s probably better to stop. Yet among this magical city’s spells, as the novelist Mary McCarthy…
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