Writing Around the Day Job: A Debut Novel Takes Shape
When Raymond Strom graduated with his M.F.A. from The City College of New York in 2009, he wanted to do what he’d just attended school for: write. But life had a different plan. Read more ›
From Logic to Literature and Back Again: Interpreting Hegel
Narrating the present moment as it happens can be difficult, but one philosophy professor proposes turning to Hegel in order to help. Read more ›
From Neighborhoods to Online: How Music Sampling Changed
A new paper examines how artists find and exchange music samples. Where neighborhoods once played a critical role, digital communities are now the new hotspot. Read more ›
Shoelaces and Strollers: Turning Mundane Objects into Art
An exhibition at the New Museum called "We the People" showcases the art of Hunter College Distinguished Professor Nari Ward, who creates "epic narratives" layered with meaning using mundane materials and found objects. Read more ›
A Bronx Tale in Verse
A Queens college graduate student expounds upon the Bronx's vernacular beauty in a new poem published with 'The New Yorker.' Read more ›
The Actress’ Influence on Victorian Writing
A new literary and cultural history investigates how the Victorian actress influenced novelists of the time. Read more ›
Diversity and Greek Tragedy: A Reimagining
A new book examines how productions of Greek drama are being produced by and for under-represented communities. Read more ›
Forging Great Art
A Manhattan gallery show about art forgeries explores why we find hoaxes so fascinating. Read more ›
The Risk That Led to Carnegie Hall
D.M.A candidate Nicolas Namoradze (The Graduate Center, CUNY) will make his Carnegie Hall debut after being named the 2018 Honens Prize Laureate. Read more ›