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Connie Ballmer Gives Record $80M to NPR as Public Media Faces Cuts
Connie and Steve Ballmer have doled out billions in philanthropic donations. Photo by Eric Feferberg/AFP via Getty Images Philanthropist Connie Ballmer, the wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer,...
Author Tolani Akinola’s 10 Best Books About Dysfunctional Families
It was actually by accident that I wrote a novel about family. When I sat down to type out the first few pages of my novel, Leave Your Mess...
Critic Megan O’Grady On Art and Feeling Alive
After making space for herself in art, O’Grady wants to make space for the rest of us. Courtesy Megan O'Grady “What drew me to criticism, before I knew to...
James Taylor-Foster On Curatorial Fluidity and Para Site’s Next Chapter
James Taylor-Foster was recently appointed executive director of Para Site © 2026 by Ray Leung. CC BY-ND 4.0 Last month, Hong Kong’s most historic independent arts organization, Para Site,...
In Luxury Arts Publishing, Artists Are Reclaiming the Narrative
Sofa King Great by Donald Drawbertson (2024). Courtesy the artist and PRINT/The Book Agency For decades, a high-profile monograph was the ultimate art world flex. An imprint from a...
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: All the Range, None of the Looks
While this EQE’s unshakable engineering is on brand, providing the reliable performance necessary to prove its Stuttgart bona fides, the styling stumps. ANDRE TILLMANN When Mercedes-Benz announced a few...
At the Met, “Infinite Artistry” Reframes Japanese Ceramics as a Living Philosophy
From Neolithic fire vessels to gold-repaired tea bowls, the Met traces the unbroken thread between ancient clay and contemporary life. Courtesy the Metropolitan Museum of Art In 2026, as...
The 19 Most Exciting Tasting Menus in London for an Unforgettable Dining Experience
London’s restaurant scene has been accelerating at an undeniable speed in recent years, resulting in a diverse, exciting array of dining options, from casual to high-end. In particular, there...
In Santa Fe, a Vibrant Contemporary Scene Has Been Taking Shape for Decades
Hugo Cisterna, Miss Sinaloa. Oil on canvas. Courtesy the artist and Keep Contemporary The last time I was in Santa Fe, I found myself standing before a tall digital...
10 Books That Authors Think Everyone Should Read
‘Hopscotch’ by Julio Cortázar Oftentimes, when I ask an author who they'd like to discuss, they ask if anyone has picked Cortázar yet. The Argentinian's Hopscotch isn't the most...
