We spend a lot of time thinking of reasons we shouldn’t do things. What if we decided to default to yes?
Tag: Culture (Arts)
A City Reinvented: Paris Is Now Greater Paris
The periphery of the French capital is more vital than ever, and its creativity and dynamism have blurred old boundaries.
Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris
A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
Works of Art
Creating rules around the content we consume can help calm our overtaxed brains and manage our moods.
Reading Aloud
Reading alone is a deeply enjoyable activity. But being read to has its own irreplaceable allure.
Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War
An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.
Critics Complain That Italy’s Government Is Interfering in the Arts
Italy’s culture ministry dismissed experts preparing an exhibition on Futurism and put in its own appointees, who created a show that seems to glorify the Mussolini years.
Year in Review
As critics issue their year-end lists, we want to know your personal favorites of 2024.
Fear Factors
Sometimes the scariest movies are the ones that depict the ordinary horrors of life.
Despite Relentless Russian Attack, Life in Kharkiv Endures Underground
Kharkiv, Ukraine, has adjusted to life amid the threat of bombings. Its resilience is manifested in a curious blend of life above and below ground.