Arts Jun 16 Author Colum McCann’s novel ‘Twist’ explores isolation in the internet age How lost are we without our devices? Or putting it more simply, as novelist Colum McCann might: just how isolated are we? His new novel "Twist" asks big questions through a story of characters literally at sea. Senior arts correspondent…
Arts Jun 10 Smithsonian board rejects Trump’s attempt to fire top leader The Smithsonian’s board of regents issued a statement on Monday declaring that “all personnel decisions are made by and subject to the direction of the secretary, with oversight by the board.” It comes amid President Trump's efforts to fire one…
Arts Jun 09 Tonys celebrate star-studded shows that propelled Broadway to record-breaking year Broadway hit a record-breaking box office haul of $1.9 billion this season driven by renewed interest in the Great White Way and boosted by star-studded shows. At the Tony Awards, there was a call to celebrate acting on stages big…
Arts Jun 04 Local arts groups face budget gaps as NEA pulls grants On May 3, the National Endowment for the Arts sent emails to hundreds of arts organizations around the country terminating their grants. The abrupt loss of federal support has organizations scrambling to make up for budget shortfalls. Jeffrey Brown reports…
Arts May 29 The Met opens reimagined Arts of Oceania galleries showcasing works from the Pacific New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is opening its Galleries of the Arts of Oceania to the public for the first time since 2021. It comes after a major renovation that allowed curators to reimagine how to present art from…
Arts May 16 In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey…
Arts May 14 New novel ‘The Director’ explores an artist’s responsibilities in a time of trauma A powerful new work of fiction, rooted in real events, explores the role of the artist in times of crisis. "The Director" by Daniel Kehlmann is resonating deeply with the challenges of our own time. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown…
Nation May 06 How Trump’s college crackdown is raising concerns about free speech and academic freedom The Trump administration has embarked on a campaign aiming to remake how universities operate. The efforts to crack down on protests and diversity initiatives are part of what the White House says is a push to address antisemitism. But there…
Arts May 02 Conservative offers perspective on Trump’s effort to exert authority over history and art President Trump has accused the Smithsonian and other museums of promoting “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.” Previously, Jeffrey Brown spoke with a historian critical of the president’s moves. Now, he has a different…
Arts May 01 Exploring the efforts to control how U.S. history is presented in museums and monuments The Trump administration has put its mark on the nation’s cultural sector. One focus is on how American history is told and presented in museums and monuments. That has roiled many in the academic and art worlds. Jeffrey Brown explores…