What lies beneathSelf-portraits in the modern ageThe subject of identity is one that animates contemporary artistsFeb 27
Found in translationThe curious prevalence of English-language remakes of foreign filmsWhat’s the point of them when the originals are so easy to find?Feb 26
Denizens of MarsWhat does it mean to be “manly”?A new exhibition in London explores how ideas of masculinity have changed in the past 60 yearsFeb 25
Writes, chapters, actionWhy Tom Perrotta’s novels are beloved by film and television executivesTheir subjects and style do not, at first glance, seem to lend themselves to adaptationFeb 24
In a rich man’s world“Greed” takes aim at the super-rich—but misses its markIt is yet another film that ends up lauding its wealthy subjects instead of ridiculing themFeb 21
Deep seeingThe African-American experience, as photographed by Dawoud BeyA new exhibition assembles images taken by the influential artist over 40 yearsFeb 20
Beyond the fragmentsFigurative art takes a radical turnA new generation of artists is using painting to address modern concernsFeb 18
The west’s awakeWhat can Galway hope to achieve as the “European Capital of Culture”?The benefits of the annual programme are symbolic as much as economicFeb 17
Play it againWith a female protagonist, the “High Fidelity” remake soarsGender-swapped stories are in fashion. This new television series shows how to get them rightFeb 14
Hear them outThe powerful voices of the Yazidi women’s choirHaving fled Islamic State, the women met in a camp for displaced people and found succour in musicFeb 13
Art historyJacob Lawrence’s portraits of AmericaHis landmark “Struggle” series, which reimagined the early days of the republic, has been brought together for the first time in over 60 yearsFeb 12
Chilling soundsAt a music festival in Norway, the instruments are made from iceThe event, which has been running since 2006, has taken on a new poignancy amid climate changeFeb 11
The Oscars“Parasite” becomes the first foreign-language film to win Best PictureYet the movie’s triumph does not necessarily mean that Hollywood will pay more attention to international filmsFeb 10
Not easy listeningRhiannon Giddens’s music starts conversations about race and cultureA performer and historian, she draws attention to the connections between musical traditionsFeb 6