Arts
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It’s the Summer of Powell and Pressburger in New York
The British filmmaking team were maestros of Technicolor and so much more. If you don’t know their work, your favorite…
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Listening Through the Life of George Crumb
It’s rare for a composer to quickly find a broad audience. It usually takes years, or even decades, and sometimes…
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15 Great Donald Sutherland Performances to Stream
Whether in the lead or a supporting role, the actor’s immense talent and range were apparent in six decades of…
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An Ode to Gardens That’s Also a Bouquet of Ideas
In her latest book, Olivia Laing makes an impassioned case for the garden — as repository of natural beauty, as…
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A Love Letter to Cricket, the Bookish Child’s Bible
I first encountered Cricket, the literary magazine for children, at the home of my best friend, Elaine. Elaine was the…
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In New York City’s Subway System, There’s Beauty in the Mundane
“Contemporary Art Underground” showcases hundreds of artworks commissioned by the M.T.A., by artists like Alex Katz, Kiki Smith and Vik…
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This Veterinarian Makes House — and Penthouse — Calls
In her memoir, “Pets and the City,” Amy Attas reflects on three decades of caring for animals (and, by extension,…
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Neighbors Fight Affordable Housing, but Need Libraries. Can’t We Make a Deal?
An uplifting new library in Manhattan comes with 12 floors of subsidized apartments. It’s a clever way to find community…
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Dutch Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen Moves Into Art
“There’s more to me than only couture,” she said, previewing her first exhibition of sculpture. Catch it while you can:…
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Review: A 10th Life for Those Jellicle ‘Cats,’ Now in Drag
Resetting the “Memory” musical in the world of ballroom competitions makes for a joyful reincarnation.