A library adventure | MinnPost
“The library will endure; it is the universe.” That’s a translated line from the short story “The Library of Babel,” by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. As you may recall, …
ART & CULTURE
Cultural Comings and Goings July 2023
Summer is often a slow season in the art world but these days, it can be pretty hot. Group shows and dance events abound, artworks change hands and of course, …
Hockey “has always been diverse”: Uncovering the unsung history and racism in Canada’s beloved sport
“Black Ice” tackles the thorny issue of racism in Canadian hockey, a sport that features very few Black athletes. The film’s numerous talking heads include NHL players Anthony Duclair, P.K. …
BBC Proms opening night interrupted by Just Stop Oil protesters
T he opening night of the BBC Proms has been interrupted by two protesters from Just Stop Oil, who set off confetti cannons and sounded air horns. The protesters attempted …
Fish & Forest restaurant review, York
Tucked away on medieval Micklegate street and close to the historic York City Walls is Fish & Forest – a very modern foodie’s delight. With an unassuming storefront, simple yet …
Review: In ‘The Saviour,’ Past Trauma Is Very Much Present
Back stories can be dangerous things. A character besotted with them — especially reductive trauma-filled ones — colludes in her own miniaturization. That’s the case with Máire Sullivan, the central …
Contemporary African Royals, in Regalia and Complexity
On a wall of London’s Tate Modern, a large photo from 2012 depicts a seated Nigerian king, wearing a green beaded hat and a lavish robe with a portrait of …
Blending Dance and Sculpture Creates a Fresh View of Art
The Chicago artist Brendan Fernandes doesn’t need his work to fit neatly into one category. “People ask, ‘Is it a prop? Is it a sculpture? Is it an artwork?’ And …
Listening to Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ References
Dear listeners, Last weekend, I traveled to Toronto to catch the first North American date of Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour. I returned home feeling like the human incarnation of the …
‘Silo’ Beautifully Adapts One of Sci-Fi’s Best Books
The new Apple TV+ series Silo is set in a massive underground complex full of mystery and danger. Screenwriter Rafael Jordan was immediately gripped by the concept of the show. …