Crossing Borders

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Authors are hungry for translators and translators desperate for recognition. A new website attempts to align their desires.

The Painter in Chief

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George W. Bush’s leaked paintings may seem out of character, but they remind us that he is first and foremost a realist.

Modernism’s Margins

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George Bellows may have died before his work reached its peak, but it’s the fact that he’s “unfinished” that makes him interesting.

The Larry Brown Discovery Tour

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Oxford, Mississippi's most famous attraction is Rowen Oak. But we didn't come here just to see where Faulkner lived...

Counter Culture

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Inspired by Italy, America’s number one espresso chain prepares to go full circle.

Pimp My Walk

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Canes were the 22-inch rims of 19th century cruising culture.

Heart of Lightness

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The late Chinua Achebe leveled some serious criticisms at Joseph Conrad — but perhaps, the two authors are simply opposites.

The Little Bear

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On a river, there is nowhere to go. Everything you need to know about love can be found in a canoe.

Close Encounters

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Humans have always had a desire to get closer to animals. But does bringing them in actually blind us?