The text reminisces about Don Baylor, a sporty and popular man from the 1970s who had a close relationship with the author's family. Don worked for Anheuser-...

Anita Berber was a cabaret star of the 1920s and 30s known for her sexually explicit performances and transgressive style. She collaborated with other pionee...

The author reflects on their fascination with the character Gustav von Aschenbach, the protagonist of Thomas Mann's novel "Death in Venice." Aschenbach is a ...

The writer shares their experience of watching the German TV series Babylon Berlin, set in 1929 Berlin, during the Weimar era. The show follows two crime fig...

The narrator shares a personal anecdote about accidentally painting over a Sol LeWitt artwork while working for Lawrence Weiner. Weiner explained LeWitt's ap...

Jessica Stockholder's unique artistry is highlighted through her unconventional assembly of materials, drawing inspiration from junk and everyday objects to ...

Lucian Freud, a controversial and influential artist with a collection of paintings on display at Acquavella Galleries and a forthcoming exhibition at the Ro...

In a conversation with Marjorie Perloff, a noted poetry critic, various topics are discussed, including the state of poetry and the struggles of Jewish write...

Photographer David Levinthal's loft in Manhattan is filled with an impressive collection of rare and vintage toys, reflecting his passion for collecting. The...

The text discusses the unique blend of art and spirituality found at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, created by Mark Rothko and funded by the de Menil family. ...