Articles of Note

So we give up the pleasures of entertainment for the seriousness of art? Not even Henry James would agree... more »

New Books

The making of Blaise Cendrars. The master of French modernism was a depressed, heavy-drinking ex-boxer, repeatedly unlucky in love... more »

Essays & Opinions

Ever since Duchamp's "readymades," things have invaded the realm of art. But does presence alone signify aesthetic merit? Consider U2's new album... more »