Arts

The Wildly Subversive Music of Soviet Ukraine

The Wildly Subversive Music of Soviet Ukraine

Grayson Haver Currin
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Politics

An archival label in the United States was going to release a huge compilation of records from the U.S.S.R. Then Russia invaded Ukraine.


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How the Dance Scenes in ‘Once Again (for the Very First Time)’ Came to Life

How the Dance Scenes in ‘Once Again (for the Very First Time)’ Came to Life

Margaret Fuhrer
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Politics

Jeroboam Bozeman and Rennie Harris’s careers have wound through street and concert dance. The two shaped the movement in “Once Again (for the Very First Time).”


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A Guide to “Saturday Night” and the Real Players at the Start of ‘S.N.L.’

A Guide to “Saturday Night” and the Real Players at the Start of ‘S.N.L.’

Jennifer Vineyard
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Politics

With so many players involved in Jason Reitman’s new movie about “S.N.L.,” here’s a guide to the real-life personalities.


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The Ballet Star Isaac Hernández Comes to American Ballet Theater

The Ballet Star Isaac Hernández Comes to American Ballet Theater

Marina Harss
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Politics

“He has it all,” said Susan Jaffe, the artistic leader of American Ballet Theater. Hernández, already a veteran star, is joining the company as a principal.


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A Painter With an Eye for the Ridiculous

A Painter With an Eye for the Ridiculous

Rose Courteau
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Politics

The artist Ambera Wellmann’s work explores sex and climate change, while incorporating mermaids, tarot cards and memes.


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An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back.

An Artist Signed Over His Career to Investors. Now He Wants It Back.

Zachary Small
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Politics

Bjarne Melgaard’s rise in the art world came with strings attached and an unusual contract with investors. Now he’s suing to regain control of his artwork.


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What’s on TV This Week: ‘The Wranglers’ and ‘Elsbeth’

What’s on TV This Week: ‘The Wranglers’ and ‘Elsbeth’

Shivani Gonzalez
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Politics

A CW documentary, inspired by the series “Yellowstone,” shows what real life in ranch country looks like. And “The Good Wife” spinoff is back for a second season.


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The Painter Titus Kaphar Tackles His Personal History in Film

The Painter Titus Kaphar Tackles His Personal History in Film

Robin Pogrebin
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Politics

His first feature, “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” which opens Oct. 18, features paintings now on view at Gagosian in Los Angeles.


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Review: Philharmonic Pays Tribute to Schoenberg

Review: Philharmonic Pays Tribute to Schoenberg

Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim
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Politics

The New York Philharmonic under Matthias Pintscher brought dramatic urgency to “Pelleas und Melisande” in commemoration of the composer’s 150th birthday.


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Why ‘Saturday Night’ Omits the Influence of Carol Burnett

Why ‘Saturday Night’ Omits the Influence of Carol Burnett

Jason Zinoman
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Politics

A new film about the show doesn’t mention her. But in many ways her hit sketch series helped define the early vision of Lorne Michaels.


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Inside the Birthing Scene in ‘We Live in Time’

Inside the Birthing Scene in ‘We Live in Time’

Esther Zuckerman
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Politics

The stars and director of “We Live in Time” explain how a delivery became an action sequence, complete with a real baby and a few unwelcome surprises.


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On ‘S.N.L.,’ Harris and Trump Take Their Contest to ‘Family Feud’

On ‘S.N.L.,’ Harris and Trump Take Their Contest to ‘Family Feud’

Dave Itzkoff
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Politics

It was also an especially music-filled evening, with Stevie Nicks as the musical guest and Ariana Grande, as host, breaking often into song.


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David Garrard Lowe, Defender of Historic Architecture, Dies at 91

David Garrard Lowe, Defender of Historic Architecture, Dies at 91

Clay Risen
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Politics

For over 50 years, as a historian, lecturer and author, he fought to protect Beaux-Arts buildings in New York and Chicago from falling to the developer’s wrecking ball.


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Allan Blye, 87, Dies; ‘Smothers Brothers’ Writer and ‘Super Dave’ Creator

Allan Blye, 87, Dies; ‘Smothers Brothers’ Writer and ‘Super Dave’ Creator

Richard Sandomir
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Politics

In his wide-ranging career, he also helped write Elvis Presley’s comeback special and appeared on an early version of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”


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Horror Books for Beginners Who Scare Easy

Horror Books for Beginners Who Scare Easy

Emily C. Hughes
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Politics

Looking to dip your toe into horror this Halloween season? Entry-level thrills by Shirley Jackson, Victor LaValle and T. Kingfisher are a good place to start.


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