The New York Times – T Magazine:
Whenever the human world is in trouble, our imagination turns to this creature: a hybrid beast that defies easy understanding.
Category: Greek Civilization
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When a Visit to the Museum Becomes an Ethical Dilemma
The New York Times – Travel:
Western museums are major tourist attractions, drawing travelers from around the world. But what responsibility do we bear as spectators for patronizing institutions that display what critics say are stolen works?
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The Smell of Magic
The New York Times – T Magazine:
A new crop of scents reference long-held beliefs about the connection between perfume and the supernatural.
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Wael Shawky Enters the Realm of Myth
The New York Times – T Magazine:
The multidisciplinary artist’s work dives into history and legend to explore the fantasies and manipulations underpinning our modern world.
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Unearthing Everyday Life at an Ancient Site in Greece
The New York Times – Travel:
Excavations in the Peloponnesian village of Iklaina are yielding rich insights into the lives of the Mycenaean civilization’s general population.
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His Sculptures Look Like Stone. They Feel More Like Pillows.
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Sergio Roger has reinterpreted the Greco-Roman busts and friezes that inspired him, shifting the medium to embroidered textiles.