Articles of Note

The war against jargon is vital but, it seems, futile. A mania for obfuscation persists. We seek to impress rather than inform... more »

New Books

James Whistler relished attention and dressed accordingly: monocle, fawn-colored frock coat, patent-leather shoes with pink bows, elaborate coiffure... more »

Essays & Opinions

Futurism presented itself as a break from the past, an aesthetic unlike anything ever seen. But newness is a trap. That is the essential discovery of futurism... more »