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The “New Antisemitism” and the Logic of Whiteness
Megan Wachspress argues that the relationship of leftist activists to their own whiteness is shaping the current wave of anti-Israeli campus protests.
Nov 29
Philosophy in Times Like These
Vanessa Wills argues that philosophical engagement is a necessary alternative to anti-intellectual nihilism and resurgent authoritarianism.
Nov 27
An Apology for Philosophy
Jay L. Garfield defends the practice of philosophy as a political and aesthetic enterprise
Nov 27
When Philosophy No Longer Smells of the Earth
George Yancy introduces a series of essays on practical philosophy.
Nov 26
Mosab Abu Toha’s “Gaza Notebook (2021–2023)”
A new poem from Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha in Gaza.
Nov 22
Impossible Choreographies: On the 35th Bienal de São Paulo
Oluremi C. Onabanjo describes the wealth of art exhibited at the 35th Bienal de São Paulo.
Nov 19
The Great Leap to Valhalla: Wagner in China
Melissa Chan writes about the performance of Wagner operas in China.
Nov 13
“Secrets & Sisterhood” and the Burden of Afghan Representation
Azeta Hatef reviews the Hulu reality show “Secrets & Sisterhood:The Sozahdahs."
Nov 12
You Hear This Voice? This Is My Mind’s Voice: A Tribute to Louise Glück
Five poets commemorate Louise Glück, including Paul Tran, Katie Peterson, Spencer Reese, Elisa Gonzalez, and Richie Hofmann.
Nov 9
Echoes of the Original: On the Task of Translating Maria Schneider
Hannah Bonner looks at Elisabeth Subrin’s documentary, “Maria Schneider, 1983,” alongside Vanessa Schneider’s memoir, “My Cousin Maria Schneider.”
Nov 9
The Trash Collector: On John Waters’s Imperfect Cinema
Theresa Lin pays tribute to the at times revolting charm of filmmaker John Waters, whose unlikely exhibition is now on view at the Academy Museum.
Nov 8
To Walden: On Lawrence Buell’s “Henry David Thoreau” and Robert D. Richardson’s “Three Roads Back”
Todd Shy reviews Lawrence Buell’s “Henry David Thoreau: Thinking Disobediently” and Robert D. Richardson’s “Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau...
Nov 7
Eleven Ways of Looking at Elliott Hundley
Jonathan Alexander examines L.A.-based artist Elliott Hundley’s aesthetic of intimacy.
Nov 5
Where the Boys Aren’t
Recent TV series have been imagining worlds without men. What does this absence make possible? asks Elizabeth Alsop.
Nov 3
No Fap: A Cultural History of Anti-Masturbation
Aya Labanieh analyzes the history of the anti-masturbation NoFap movement, which has historical roots far beyond contemporary internet culture.
Nov 1
My Bird Today Promises a Story
In a preview of the new LARB Quarterly, no. 39: “Air,” Dan O’Brien finds symbols of life and faith in the theater.
Oct 30