Arts

Can the fifty-four-year-old arts hub weather the next four years?

Lawsuits and the labor movement come to reality TV, by way of the Netflix hit “Love Is Blind.”

The “White Lotus” and “Sopranos” star discusses his formative first encounter with Martin Scorsese, his philosophy of acting, and the climate protest that just disrupted his Broadway début.

Criticism has a way of surviving without infrastructure, but there is no replacement for institutions that cultivate a point of view over time.

Sam Knight reports from Qatar; David Remnick talks with Politico’s owner, Mathias Döpfner; and a poet translates the DeafBlind experience to the page.

The artist discusses his winter jaunts to Coney Island and why he prefers the remnants of the party.

Parks reflects on the revival of her groundbreaking play, and McDonagh talks about his new film, set in Ireland. Plus, an expert on voting machines discusses their real, and imagined, risks.

The actor gives a freewheeling interview behind a piano; plus, the political scientist Barbara F. Walter on the dangers of political violence.

An adaptation of Gaiman’s series is now a major hit on Netflix, topping charts across the globe. Plus, why so many Black candidates are running in the Republican Party.

The conductor’s close ties to the Russian regime were brushed aside for too long, but imposing a moral test on musicians is a hazardous path. 

From The New Yorker’s archive: stories about artists, musicians, and writers who have overcome great challenges.

Emily Witt and Alexandra Schwartz join Dorothy Wickenden to discuss how COVID-19 has disrupted the country’s cultural life, and how artists are redefining the nature of their work.

The actress discusses her character’s journey from street walker to director. Plus, a magic performer reveals the secrets to his success.

A critic of the pontiff explains why he is surprisingly like Donald Trump, and minor-league ballplayers struggle for a living wage.

A teen-age leader of #NeverAgain continues the fight for gun control. And the crown prince of Saudi Arabia launches a political charm offensive.

Akhil Sharma reads and discusses “Baster,” by Jeffrey Eugenides.

Gabe Hudson reads and discusses “The Frog Prince,” by Robert Coover.