Emma Jacobs takes us on an illustrated journey of Hugo’s writing life in exile on Guernsey, where he completed Les Misérables.
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Henry Taylor’s Wild Heart Can’t Be Broken
Essayist Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah profiles the figurative painter Henry Taylor.
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This Man Is An Island
A profile of renovator and land developer David Wolkowsky, age 98, whose particular brand of charm, philanthropy, joie de vivre, and camp has permanently shaped Key West, Florida’s unique allure.
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Maybe We’re the Circle
Megan Stielstra and Nicole Piasecki talk about the shooting that changed their lives, who owns the story, and what to do with fear. Part three of a three-part series on gun violence.
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Adrian Piper’s Show at MoMA is the Largest Ever for a Living Artist. Why Hasn’t She Seen It?
Thomas Chatterton Williams profiles the conceptual artist and philosopher Adrian Piper.
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Won’t You Be My Neighbor: An Anti-Hate Pop Culture Syllabus
Media and entertainment grounded in empathy are a critical part of a saner culture — and we can all help by actively producing, seeking, and supporting it.
Posted inNonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes, Science & Nature
The Specialized Field of Fetal Surgery
It’s a field as small as the people it operates on, and for many parents, it’s the only hope their children have.
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The Jackie Robinson of Rodeo
Christian Wallace profiles Myrtis Dightman, the first black cowboy to qualify for the Professional Rodeo Association National Finals.
Posted inBusiness & Tech, Highlight, Quote Posts, Quotes
‘Mommy, Are We Famous?’: On the Rise of Kid Influencers on Instagram
Kids are a growing part of Instagram’s influencer marketing industry. At Fast Company, Katharine Schwab reports on the rising stars of the platform — and the parents managing their “careers” behind the scenes.
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Naomi Osaka Deserves to Have Her Moment
Much is being written about the contentious U.S. Open women’s final match, but this moment belongs to Naomi Osaka.
