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Dan Wakefield, Multifaceted Writer on a Spiritual Journey, Dies at 91
He was prolific and acclaimed, producing novels, journalism, essays, criticism, screenplays and, in a memoir, an account of his path…
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The Friends Who Got Away
Where did J. go? For a while there he was such a treasured part of my life, someone I thought…
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In Whitney Biennial Artwork, a Message Reveals Itself: ‘Free Palestine’
Museum curators said they had been unaware that the artist Demian DinéYazhi’ included the message through the flickering letters of…
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Ira M. Millstein, Corporate Lawyer With Public Impact, Dies at 97
He crusaded for stronger corporate governance by company boards, advised New York City on avoiding bankruptcy and helped put Ruth…
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On ‘Deeper Well,’ Kacey Musgraves Is Closer to Fine
The country singer and songwriter’s fifth album of original songs is a study in quiet thoughtfulness rooted in gratitude.
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Artforum Selects Tina Rivers Ryan as New Top Editor
The curator and essayist will become the magazine’s next leader after a period of turmoil.
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American Ballet Theater Names Dance Veteran as Executive Director
Barry Hughson, a leader at the National Ballet of Canada, will join the company as it tries to get beyond…
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‘The Effect’ Review: Dissecting the Science of Desire
In Jamie Lloyd’s revival of Lucy Prebble’s play, Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell are a couple who fall in love…
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Michael Culver, ‘Star Wars’ Actor and Victim of Darth Vader, Dies at 85
Mr. Culver, who was best known for his demise as Captain Needa in “The Empire Strikes Back,” was also a…
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22 of the Funniest Novels Since ‘Catch-22’
When it comes to fiction, humor is serious business. If tragedy appeals to the emotions, wit appeals to the mind.…