Arts

The Artist Is Present (and Pretentious) in Rachel Cusk’s Latest

Her new novel, “Parade,” considers the perplexity and solipsism of the creative life.

In ‘Dark Noon,’ Hollywood Westerns Get a South African Reboot

At St. Ann’s Warehouse, a collaboration between a Danish director and a South African troupe that questions the tropes of…

Shrink the Economy, Save the World?

A rising tide and a bigger pie: Economic growth has long been considered such an obvious boon that it’s pursued…

The Best Thrillers of the Year So Far

These twisty suspense novels will keep you on the edge of your seat.

A ‘Cursed Film’ Novel, Spiked With Venom and Fear

Lock the windows and bolt the doors before picking up Paul Tremblay’s “Horror Movie.”

‘There Is No Ethan’ Is a Jaw-Dropping Tale of Digital Deception

Reading Anna Akbari’s memoir of online manipulation, you think you’ve seen it all — then you keep reading.

An Essayist Who Revels in Glorious Chaos

In her third essay collection, the poet and critic Elisa Gabbert celebrates literature and life through a voracious engagement with…

Read Your Way Through New Orleans

New Orleans is a thriving hub for festivals, music and Creole cuisine. Here, the novelist Maurice Carlos Ruffin shares books…

Can Big Art Make It in Las Vegas? Urs Fischer Weighs In.

The desert entertainment mecca is “artificial, but in a good way,” says the Swiss artist. His 46-foot-tall, gold-leaf sculpture is…

Maya Hawke Doesn’t Want to Let the Vibe Die

She just finished playing Flannery O’Connor and released a new album. Next up: “Inside Out 2” and a new season…

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