Why the art adorning Sydney Opera House for Vivid this year is like no other in its history
This year’s Vivid LIVE centrepiece casts light on political history, which in some parts of the world, feels all-too present...
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10 books people pretend to read (but don’t)
Let’s be honest – we’ve all nodded along in book club at least once. Here are 10 books people pretend...
How a read-a-thon raises funds for literacy in Cambodia
The Chapters for Change reading challenge strives to strengthen education and community development.
“Landgrab” [ft. Earl Sweatshirt]
The underground all-stars lob bars back and forth for 90 seconds of chilled-out showtime rap.
‘Fockers’ Producer Admits Sequel Handcuffed by Woke
It’s no secret why big-screen comedies dried up over the past decade. The woke mind virus infected Hollywood, and suddenly...
Jewelry Deserves a Place in Art History
In Albrecht Dürer’s idealized, early-16th-century portrait of Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor wears a dazzling crown. The diadem, topped by...
The Private Calligraphy of Henri Michaux
Henri Michaux, “Untitled” (1956), graphite, black and coloured inks on paper (© ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2025)LONDON — Henri...
Harvard Cedes Earliest Photographs of Enslaved Americans After Contentious Legal Fight
Harvard University has released ownership of what scholars consider the earliest surviving photographs of enslaved African Americans, settling an eight-year...
Longtime Expo Chicago Director Tony Karman to Step Down
Tony Karman, the longtime director of Expo Chicago, will step down from his role at the end of June, the...
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Offers Uneasy Blend of Franchise Favorites
“Karate Kid: Legends” is two movies in one. The first is a charming tale told in the saga’s primary colors....
