How does one make a performance poem in the modern world? In “Subjoyride,” the Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven leads the way, presenting a form of Dada “subvertising.”
Irene Gammel & Suzanne Zelazo | Jul 3, 2019
Largely a forgotten figure, Ehrenfest was beloved by the brightest students — and foremost scientists — of the 20th century.
Eric Johnson | Jul 1, 2019
The author of "Flint Fights Back" reflects on the ability of activism to inform — and transform — democratic institutions.
Zoe Kopp-Weber | Jun 27, 2019
By exposing the psychic toll of dispossession, Dylan’s songs suggest why art in our own moment needs to account for the suffering found there.
Timothy Hampton | Jun 17, 2019
If medicine could break with its barbarous past, why shouldn’t the same path be open to the social sciences?
Lee McIntyre | Jun 13, 2019
Acclaimed translator Mark Polizzotti demystifies the process of literary translation and demonstrates its capacity for art.
The Editors | Jun 10, 2019
When we’re lulled into giving up on truth, we give up on critical thought — even dissent itself.
Michael P. Lynch | Jun 6, 2019
Part of the magical allure of news reading, headlines play a crucial role in turning news into a story.
Zizi Papacharissi | May 30, 2019
The best-selling author of "Enlightenment Now" reflects on his illustrious career, the future of cognitive science, and what makes verbs special.
The Editors | May 30, 2019
Had the campaign to bring Sigmund Freud to Mexico succeeded, the imperiled psychoanalyst would have found himself living among the world’s foremost artists and intellectuals.
Rubén Gallo | May 30, 2019
