Arts Mar 25 In new Tina Turner doc, the legend wonders how to ‘bow out slowly’ The directors behind “Tina” said they wanted to retell Turner’s story through the eyes of the larger-than-life performer, not the public perception of her.
Arts Mar 22 How one doctor’s love for poetry helps him communicate with patients better As a part of our Arts and Culture series, CANVAS, Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the intersection of the alchemy of health and art with his profile of Fady Joudah, the physician-poet — or perhaps poet-physician.
Arts Mar 18 You will stan this modern retelling of ‘Beowulf’ Maria Dahvana Headley, whose new translation of “Beowulf” came out last year, wanted to build onto the thousand-year-old poem’s long history. Part of its staying power, Headly said, is how its themes — heroes and villains, how to ensure safety,…
Nation Mar 17 In ‘Grief and Grievance,’ Black artists explore aspects of loss in contemporary life Even amid the pandemic, some art exhibitions are opening to the public. "Grief and Grievance" at New York's "New Museum," a timely examination of race and racism, is one of them. Black artists explore the aspects of loss in the…
Arts Mar 15 Rarely portrayed in popular culture, ‘Minari’ follows story of a Korean American family A new film called “Minari” is an immigrant tale rarely portrayed. It features a Korean family in rural Arkansas, and it's already received major recognition, including a Golden Globe Award. Jeffrey Brown has the story of our arts and culture…
Arts Mar 12 Record-breaking sale of digital creation makes history in art and cryptocurrency markets Christie’s, the auction house, sold a work of art Thursday for a record-breaking $69.3 million for a piece that exists only digitally. The sale, reportedly made to an investor known by a pseudonym, is seen by many as history-making development…
Arts Mar 10 Leveraging the power of art to achieve ‘community immunity’ The pandemic has highlighted structural inequities within American life, including a disproportionate impact on Black communities and poorer neighborhoods and access to and attitudes toward the vaccine. A new national public health campaign is trying to reach some Black Americans…
Nation Mar 01 Making the case for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 One of the most prominent voices advocating for a national day of remembrance for those lost to COVID-19 is Kristin Urquiza. She co-founded the advocacy group, Marked By COVID, after she lost her father to the pandemic last year. She…
Arts Mar 01 Andra Day on portraying Billie Holiday’s signature voice and power In "The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” Andra Day’s performance reminds viewers of the power of the late singer's voice.
Arts Feb 26 Author Charles Yu on using satire to point out Asian American stereotypes The February pick for our ‘Now Read This’ book club was “Interior Chinatown," winner of the 2020 National Book Award. It’s a funny and biting satire of stereotypes of Asian Americans in popular culture. The book's author, Charles Yu, also…