Arts & Entertainment
SZA Saves our Souls in SOS
'SOS' captures the complexity of love in SZA's genre–bent album that is rumored to be her last.
M3GAN’s Cult
She may ‘slay’ but is it enough to label her a cult phenomenon?
The Story of Artemisia Gentileschi Is Still Being Written
There’s so much to learn from this Italian Baroque Artist.
Music For Plants, By Plants
How Modern Biology is creating calming melodies with a little bit of botanical assistance
"Making American Artists" Sheds Light on Two Centuries of Untold History
This temporary exhibition at PAFA, on until April 2nd, questions whose vision of America gets to be displayed.
Late–Capitalist Anxieties and the Construction of Meaning
Ling Ma’s Q&A at the Kelly Writers House sheds light on the truth behind her work ‘Severance’.
"A New Old Play": Clown Spirit and Handmade Craftsmanship
Qiu Jiongjiong's fictional feature debut is an intimate and mesmerizing ride in Chinese history and mythology.
“Flowers” is the New Self–Love Anthem
Miley Cyrus’ hit single remains on top long after Valentine’s Day.
Pretty in Pink: Marie Laurencin Was a 20th–Century “It Girl”
Marie Laurencin, a queer, mixed–heritage artist featured at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, thrived in women–only worlds.
Subversive Transparence: Why Ben Shapiro Is Wrong About ‘Glass Onion’
The right–wing commentator understands as much about good screenwriting as he does about functioning marriages.
Dry Cleaning Captivates Fans at Union Transfer
The post–punk band from the UK makes a splash on the East Coast.
Laughing Gas and Landscapes: The Mystery of a Lost Courbet
How an unexpected discovery in the basement of Penn Dental led to a major new exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery
Why Does It Matter Who Gets the Oscar?
The race debate onstage is only a microcosm of the race debate in Hollywood.
How Roc Nation and Rihanna Turned Their Backs on Black Lives
How Rihanna headlining this year’s Super Bowl impacts the Black Lives Matter movement
Place, Happiness, and Memory in "The Traces"
Philosophy, literature, and Italian culture lovers will revel in Mairead Small Staid's debut memoir.
The Rise and Fall of Boy Bands
Exposing the exploitation and hardships endured by seemingly perfect young pop stars
Soft Porn for Artistic Elites
The Guerrilla Girls are reclaiming the nude female body in art.
Your 2023 Valentine's Day Soundtrack
The sexiest songs to add to your playlist
Explore and Transform: A Look into the World of Fanfiction
Fanfiction has often been stigmatized for its focus on erotica and romance. It's time to rewrite that narrative.
