Review: Strauss’s ‘Salome,’ Squeezed Down to Some Clarinets
Heartbeat Opera specializes in daring reductions of the classics, and this may be its most implausible undertaking yet.
Bode and Nike Just Previewed Their Next Smash-Hit Sneaker
You may recall that Emily Adams Bode Aujla first found the long-forgotten 1970s silhouette deep in the Swoosh’s Beaverton archives. Introduced to help players take on newfangled Astroturf surfaces, ...
Can Movie Stars Handle Greek Classics? London Is Finding Out.
Sophocles is suddenly everywhere on the city’s stages. In concurrent shows, Rami Malek is playing Oedipus and Brie Larson is ...
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Snakes, Birds, and Dragons: Decoding Niki de Saint Phalle’s Glittering Pop Bestiary
Throughout her practice, Niki Saint Phalle repeatedly referenced a personal and mythical bestiary that she brought to life in ...
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The Golem: A mythical protector inspiring US comics but also a metaphor for AI
Over centuries, the Golem evolved from folklore and mythology to influence Frankenstein, silent films, and superhero comics. Today it symbolizes the profound possibilities and ethical dilemmas ...