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Children of stone and sand
A 2015 Spanish documentary reminds us of the children behind the statistics.
Oct 31
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September 2023
Gold for the Price of Silver
Sometimes, the art is all you need....
Sep 6
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August 2023
A Poem of the Heavens
In the oldest surviving written work by a female Chinese poet, words become stars by which readers can, and must, chart their own journey.
Aug 25
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Art(ist) in the Machine
A new artwork at the MoMA delivers a message about art created with, and by, technology.
Aug 15
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"The Rules of Persuasion" Is Here
My new book on what persuasion is and how it works in all forms of human communication is now available.
Aug 8
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A Leader Worth Following
As the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip-hop approaches, one of its finest works has stood the test of time.
Aug 4
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July 2023
Stories of Sand, Cities of Salt
Artists old and new ask questions about what is real and lasting in our world.
Jul 26
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Reflections on the In Between
A modern art work in the Aga Khan Museum asks us to consider what parts of our history we carry with us and what parts must be left behind.
Jul 18
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An Inspired Vision
A legendary 1961 creation by the American saxophonist Stan Getz transports us into a world of spontaneous creation and discovery.
Jul 8
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When Art Is Liberty
A remarkable Italian film uses Shakespeare's play to find humanity in lost souls.
Jul 2
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A Beautiful Despair: Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On"
Marvin Gaye's "beautiful descent into despair" fuses sublime music with messages that have inspired and persuaded for over half a century
Jul 1
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On Emotion Versus Sentimentality
Two of Steven Spielberg's finest films illustrate why emotion persuades and sentimentality does not.
Jul 1
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