Articles of Note

Poetry printed on bags of sauerkraut; a “bed” made out of bread; an exhibit called “Chicken Knickers.” What are artists who use food as their medium up to?... more »

New Books

The African Middle Ages were fascinating, but the era’s structures have largely disappeared — a consequence of mosques built of coral; palaces made from grass; whole towns built of salt... more »

Essays & Opinions

Besides book blurbs, there are “pre-blurbs” and even “pre-pre-blurbs.” The blurbing industrial complex is out of control and must be destroyed... more »