The Generosity of Diane Arbus’ Unsentimental Lens in L.A. and N.Y. A fresh look at the photographer’s work in bi-coastal exhibitions traces the depth, discomfort and brilliance of her legacy. By Dian Parker
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Curator Hilton Als and the Language of Silence "To see, one must possess a language that directs the eyes to what is being perceived," he told Observer. By Dian Parker
This Bracing, Necessary Book About the Value of Love Without Romance Is Perfectly Timed By Lauren LeBlanc
‘I’ll Keep You In Suspense’: Trump and Clinton Brawl in the Third Presidential Debate By Will Bredderman
We Sell Ourselves Stories in Order to Live: Joan Didion Doc Launches Kickstarter By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke