Russian Ballet’s Soft Power: Will Dance Outlast Autocracy?
Boycotts following the invasion of Ukraine threaten one of Russia’s most popular cultural exports.
Music
The Cultural Power of Anitta in Bolsonaro’s Brazil
In “Girl From Rio,” Anitta changes bossa nova’s soft power. The video shows provocative clips that are different from the conservative image Bolsonaro wants to promote.
The Afterlife of Michael Jackson
The king of pop died 12 years ago, but there has been plenty of life after death.
Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, 50 Years On
We often talk about entertainers’ legacies, as if they all leave one. Marvin Gaye did.
Why Fame Can Be a Nightmare
Frankie Lymon and Britney Spears led different lives, but they were both based on hijacked adolescence.
NFTs and the Cynicism of Contemporary Art
Investors, not artists, are to blame for the death of meaningful artistic creation.
The Rapper Breaking Down Borders With Dreams
In this guest edition of The Interview, Sophia Akram talks to British rapper and spoken-word artist, Potent Whisper.
Juliette Greco: Snatching Dignity From the Jaws of the Absurd
Juliette Greco, who died on September 23, embodied the condition of mercy in a world still reeling from having defeated fascism.
