A new book shows how African masks changed the world of modern art, influencing Picasso and other modernists, and paving the way for the Black art renaissance. Read more ›
Despite New York’s tradition of celebrating immigrants and diversity, the Mexican American community and the impact of its labor has gone largely unrecognized. A new book works to counter this invisibility. Read more ›
A new, free online publication called Digital Pedagogy in the Humanities offers more than 500 ideas and resources for incorporating technology into teaching the humanities. Read more ›
A new book explores the relationship between LGBTQI+ communities and the criminal justice system — particularly the violence inflicted on the marginalized communities. Read more ›
A new collection of essays explores the meaning of time and history through music, with contributors writing about everything from cantatas composed in Chile between 1941 and 1969, to the iconic rock albums by Jethro Tull, The Who, and Led Zeppelin conceived in 1971. Read more ›
In "The Book of Anna," novelist Carmen Boullosa imagines how Anna Karenina's life would have been different if she fulfilled her literary dreams. Read more ›
An art history professor draws parallels between the art world during the 1918 flu pandemic and the state of the art world today, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more ›
A new book uncovers the shocking, centuries-long history of coffee, from its use by Sufi monks to its status as the world's most beloved drink. Read more ›