Exploring the Arts: A Journey of Creativity and Expression
We invite you to embark on a captivating journey through the world of creativity and expression. From visual arts to performing arts, our coverage celebrates the diverse tapestry of human imagination and talent. We believe that the arts are a powerful reflection of society, serving as a mirror that reflects our collective emotions, values, and aspirations. Through thought-provoking articles, interviews, and reviews, we aim to bring you closer to the artists and visionaries who shape our cultural landscape, providing a deeper understanding of their artistic process and the profound impact their work has on our lives. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious about the endless possibilities of human creativity, our arts section promises to be a source of inspiration and discovery, as we venture into the boundless realm of artistic expression.
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- Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ dies at 83by August Brown on 4 April 2025 at 12:50 AM
Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was ‘the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.’
- While Val Kilmer’s family asks to mourn privately, Tom Cruise makes his grief publicby Christie D’Zurilla on 3 April 2025 at 10:43 PM
Val Kilmer’s family speaks out after the actor’s death Tuesday in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Tom Cruise asks a crowd for a moment of silence in honor of his friend.
- ‘White Lotus’ ooh-loo-loses composer after feud with Mike White: ‘Had our last fight’by Alexandra Del Rosario on 3 April 2025 at 8:44 PM
Composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer has checked out of ‘White Lotus.’ The musician, who created the HBO hit’s score, cited creative differences with showrunner Mike White for his exit.
- Crikey! Zookeeper Robert Irwin strips down to his crocodile-hunters in new underwear adsby Christie D’Zurilla on 3 April 2025 at 7:49 PM
Robert Irwin, son of late ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin, is stripping down to his underwear for a new clothing campaign. At 21, he isn’t a kid anymore.
- L.A.’s production woes worsen as soundstages go unused at historic levelsby Samantha Masunaga on 3 April 2025 at 7:00 PM
In 2024, soundstage occupancy levels decreased to 63%, down from 69% the year before. The number of on-stage shoot days for 2023 also declined, according to a new report.
- Ruth Asawa’s Astonishing Universe Began at Her Doorby Hilarie M. Sheets on 4 April 2025 at 9:00 AM
On the eve of the artist’s posthumous retrospective at SFMOMA, a reporter visits the family home in Noe Valley, the center of her pioneering sculpture practice.
- The Torlonia Marbles Offer Everything We Ask of Artby Jason Farago on 3 April 2025 at 2:01 PM
The 2,000-year-old Torlonia collection of Roman sculptures, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, has the urgency of the greatest contemporary art.
- Smithsonian’s Leader’s Future Unclear After Trump Executive Orderby Robin Pogrebin, Graham Bowley and Jennifer Schuessler on 3 April 2025 at 12:07 PM
The president’s executive order demanding change at the institution presents a perilous test for Lonnie G. Bunch III, its secretary, whom the White House calls a partisan Democrat.
- David Hockney Wants His Biggest Ever Show to Bring You Joyby Eleanor Stanford on 3 April 2025 at 10:39 AM
The artist is 87 now and under constant medical care. But he was determined to make it to Paris for the exhibition of his life.
- The ‘Monstrous Beauty’ of Pretty Porcelains at the Metby Aruna D’Souza on 3 April 2025 at 9:01 AM
A show at the Met offers a feminist revision of Chinoiserie, a decorative style that swept through Europe in the age of empires and seeded stereotypes of Asian women.