Arts & Entertainment

Not long ago, creativity was the sacred domain of human imagination. Now, A.I. is drafts screenplays, remixes songs and even paints the next “masterpieces.” The rise of generative technology is reshaping the creative industry, challenging long-held notions of authorship, authenticity and intellectual property. Over the last two years, artificial intelligence (A.I.)—technology the industry has used […]

John Proctor is the Villain—not much subtlety in the title or the first line: “Sex.” It’s spoken by a charming English lit teacher guiding students through a sex-ed primer; later they’ll dive (gladly) into Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Here’s a play about male authority and the exploitation of children and right off, Kimberly Belflower shoves

Another day, another spring fling! Last week was awash in art parties, and that busy lineup included the 2025 Public Art Fund Party at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The celebration of the artists who turn New York’s skyline, sidewalks and subway stations into something worth looking up for marked the official kickoff of Public Art Fund’s

Governments adopting blockchain has been discussed countless times over the years. The narrative promises transformation each time, but concrete actions rarely go past the point of experiments. Indeed, it is nowhere close to the scale being talked up. In 2017, Denmark considered using blockchain to distribute foreign aid. On paper, it made sense: eliminating intermediaries,

In recent days, Wall Street CEOs have offered various predictions about how the Trump administration’s tariff policy could impact their business abroad. Some have cautioned unavoidable fallout, while others claim their international dealings won’t be impacted. David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, appears to fall somewhere in the middle. “What we’re hearing from clients, particularly

Under the flimsy pretext of efficiency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is gutting its workforce. An independent report suggests that DOGE slashed around 222,000 jobs in March alone. The cuts are hitting hardest in areas where the U.S. can least afford to fall behind: artificial intelligence and semiconductor development. Now, the bigger question is

An unwavering advocate for modern art and press freedom, Niomar Moniz Sodré Bittencourt was a woman of spirit and resistance who played a critical role in the growth of the Brazilian art scene. With minimal resources but unrelenting resolve, she founded the Museu de Arte Moderna in Rio de Janeiro in 1955—Brazil’s first institution dedicated

For centuries, diamonds have been more than adornment—they have served as currency, symbols of power and even diplomatic instruments. Today, with private sales booming, high-stakes auctions drawing global collectors and the rise of alternative assets reshaping tastes, the definition of value in diamond jewelry is complex. Understanding what truly defines worth in this evolving landscape

A.I. is now at the heart of digital transformation, bringing organizations immense opportunities and new responsibilities. As we advance through 2025, artificial intelligence has moved from a niche tool to a core driver of business value. The concept of corporate digital responsibility outlined in 2020 has evolved, now zeroing in on Corporate A.I. Responsibility (CAIR).

New York City’s East 4th Street between the Bowery and 2nd Avenue has been taken over by dance. The 2025 La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, which runs through May 4 in the venue’s four performance spaces, presents eleven shows featuring twenty emerging and veteran, local and international artists ranging in age from their 20s to