Art & Culture
Scene Report: On the Ground at Art Basel Hong Kong
DEPARTURES Senior Features Editor Julian Sancton reports on the dizzying sixth iteration of Asia’s largest art fair.
Film
Inside The Many Inspirations for Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs
A look at the people, places, and art that inspired the filmmaker's new stop-motion movie.
Art & Culture
New Exhibition Celebrates the World’s Most Legendary Nightclubs
At Germany’s Vitra Design Museum, half-a-century of nightlife culture, from New York to Beirut, finally gets a proper fete.
Art & Culture
How to Experience the Best of Hong Kong Art Basel
Just in time for the annual citywide fete, writer Liddy Berman breaks down how to make the most of this glittering art world capital.
Art & Culture
One Last Global Trip for King Tut
As Egypt prepares to open a new 250,000-square-foot museum to house its ancient treasures, the legendary pharaoh takes a final bow in the...
Art & Culture
Our Guide to NYC’s Best Public Art
New York Art Week may be over, but you can still spot a masterpiece with this guide to the city’s coolest off-the-beaten-path treasures.
Books
Introducing the Book Club That Brings the World Right to Your Door
Created by WNYC reporter Beenish Ahmed, this unique subscription service allows you to immerse yourself in today’s most complex global stories.
Music
Pianist Jason Moran's Journey From Art-World Darling to Electrifying Jazz Soloist
As an accompanist, the multi-talented musician has worked with artists ranging from Kara Walker and Glenn Ligon to director Ava DuVernay,...