Arts
Why Are Chinese Artists Representing Kenya At The Venice Biennale?
Kenya will participate in the Venice Biennale, the prestigious art show that opens on May 9. But only two of the artists representing Kenya will be Kenyan. Most aren't even African — they're Chinese.
Two Unmoored Souls Too Gloomily Drawn In 'Felix And Meira'
To its credit, this story of an Orthodox Jewish woman struggling with her faith doesn't shortchange all it offers. But her encounter with a man who might offer a different future doesn't satisfy.
How AeroPress Fans Are Hacking Their Way To A Better Cup Of Coffee
Coffee aficionados say the simple, syringe-like device makes exceptional espresso and allows for countless variations on the perfect cup. Not surprising, given that its inventor is a serial tinkerer.
Cooking With Emoji: We're Taking Eggplant Back From The Bros
The eggplant emoji has become a favorite of salacious sexters. To rescue its sullied rep, we turn to our emoji keyboards and conjure up recipes to highlight the fruit's, ahem, culinary attributes.
Is There Anything Left To Say About 'Saturday Night Live'?
The Tribeca Film Festival opened Wednesday with a documentary that faces a massive challenge: Trying to find a new angle on one of the most thoroughly documented institutions we have.
NC Writers' Network Hosts Spring Conference in Greensboro
The North Carolina Writers' Network was established in 1985, and since then it has become one of the largest writers' organizations in the country.
Billy Crystal And Josh Gad: Separated By A Generation But United By Laughs
The two play satirical versions of themselves on the new FX show The Comedians. But in real life they share "a lot of commonalities," says Crystal.
'All The Rage' Has All The Despair, And All The Confusion, Too
Courtney Summers' new YA novel centers on a girl who was raped at a party, and the community that mostly doesn't believe her. Critic Tasha Robinson says the book's portrait of trauma packs a punch.
'Cold Silver' Drags Epic Fantasy Through The Mud, Wonderfully
Alex Marshall (a pseudonym for an established author taking an epic new path) creates a memorable heroine in Cobalt Zosia, a retired general who's drawn back into blood and struggle against her will.