Fatima Clarke 
Billy Porter commands attention when he speaks. His recent role as the Emcee in London’s production of Cabaret, soon to be reprised on Broadway, has only amplified his deliberate and majestic speaking style. Every word he utters is carefully chosen and delivered with a regal air, often pausing so long between phrases that one might … Read more
Alfred Brendel would have likely rejected any claims of him being the premier pianist of the world. He would have considered such praise to be superficial, clichéd, and misinformed. Indeed, he was probably correct. As he often remarked, mere piano playing, even when executed flawlessly, was never enough. Nevertheless, for many musicians, particularly in the … Read more
Revisiting the Anthrax Terror: A Quest for Answers Jeremiah Crowell’s CBC series takes listeners on a journey back to the unsettling anthrax attacks of 2001 that sowed fear across the United States shortly after the events of 9/11. Though these events may feel like ancient history, Crowell’s detailed storytelling vividly revives the chaos and confusion … Read more
Dua Lipa’s Service95 Book Club Already known for her Service95 newsletter and At Your Service podcast, the celebrity is now launching a new venture in her growing media network. This project isn’t just a showpiece; it kicks off with an interview with Jennifer Clement, the author behind the evocative novel “Widow Basquiat,” which delves into … Read more
Highlight of the Week Cocaine Air Just two days after being freed from incarceration, TJ Dominguez shares insights into his extraordinary double life—managing the world’s top Lamborghini dealership by day and smuggling millions worth of cocaine for Pablo Escobar at night. In this gripping interview led by Jonathan Walton, Dominguez reveals his unexpected journey into … Read more
In 2016, an unintended opportunity led American artist Taryn Simon to create a video piece centered around a pivotal event in British politics. While initially visiting Alexandra Palace in London for a different project, Simon stumbled upon a rehearsal for the Brexit vote count. Captivated, she secured permission to film the actual counting process, becoming … Read more
Many have drawn parallels between the second Trump administration and the rise of 1930s Nazi Germany. However, a more fitting comparison might be with the Red Scare in post-World War II America. A new exhibition at New York Historical, titled Blacklisted, examines the lives of the Hollywood Ten, a group of entertainment professionals who suffered … Read more
It was a challenging task. While capturing images in Johannesburg for World Environment Day 2018, I decided to trace where our garbage goes and ended up at Robinson Deep, the city’s oldest and largest landfill. I had a vague notion about the final destination of our discarded items, but witnessing the sheer volume and permanence … Read more
Samson, a colossal figure of strength, sleeps peacefully in Delilah’s lap within a richly decorated room illuminated by candlelight. As he rests, Delilah gazes upon him while an accomplice quietly snips away at his entwined locks, the source of his immense power. Outside the chamber, soldiers linger, bathed in the glow of their torches. Central … Read more
In a dynamic blend of whimsy and darkness, the exhibition “Abstract Erotic” revisits a pivotal 1966 showcase curated by the then-emerging American critic and curator Lucy Lippard. Held at the Fischbach Gallery on Madison Avenue, New York, the original exhibition was titled “Eccentric Abstraction.” Lippard’s selection featured the works of eight artists, including notable pieces … Read more
