The writer behind the Amazon Prime superhero show ‘Invincible’ shares the films, comic books and characters he drew on to create the new series.The writer…
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The Long Tail of Aphex Twin’s ‘Avril 14th’
A song released 20 years ago continues to inspire curiosity and covers by classical, experimental and pop artists.A song released 20 years ago continues to…
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Born in the Paris suburbs, the singer has made waves with two albums that draw as much from ’60s chanson as contemporary hip-hop.Born in the…
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In “The Third Pole,” the author and adventurer Mark Synnott documents his attempt to find the lost body of a 1924 explorer.In “The Third Pole,”…
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A Dutch artist worked with former plantation employees to create a “white cube” that they hope will one day display works returned from European museums.A…
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The Edinburgh International Festival, canceled last year, said it would proceed in August thanks to three specially built pavilions.The Edinburgh International Festival, canceled last year,…
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An Irish artist colorized portraits of Cambodian prisoners who were tortured, starved, beaten and killed. In some cases, he doctored the images to put smiles…
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A unique gallery display shows a photographer’s journey through 2020’s lockdown months in the form of screenshots from video callsA unique gallery display shows a…
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“The Memory Theater,” “On Fragile Waves” and “Victories Greater Than Death” take readers tumbling through realms and ever stranger stories.“The Memory Theater,” “On Fragile Waves”…
View More Voyages of Hope and Anguish: New Science Fiction and FantasyWhen Someone Says ‘Everything Is Fine,’ It Usually Isn’t
In this dark family memoir, Vince Granata recalls the afternoon his brother killed his mother.In this dark family memoir, Vince Granata recalls the afternoon his…
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