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A Reader’s Roadmap to Karl Ove Knausgaard’s Epic Autofiction
Adam Dalva outlines a reader-friendly route through Karl Ove Knausgaard’s sprawling body of work, highlighting his distinctive autofictional style and offering starter points (My Struggle: Book 1; The Morning Star; My Struggle: Book 2; Autumn; Spring) as well as suggestions for navigating the later volumes and related nonfiction, noting translation speed and reception.
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Washington National Opera to Depart Kennedy Center Amid Political Changes
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Washington National Opera to Depart Kennedy Center Amid Trump Renaming
The Washington National Opera is leaving the Kennedy Center to become an independent nonprofit due to dissatisfaction with Trump's control of the institution, leading to artist cancellations and declining ticket sales.
Béla Tarr, Master of Slow Cinema and Spiritual Desolation, Dies at 70
Béla Tarr was a master of slow cinema, known for his intensely slow, monochrome films like Sátántangó and Werckmeister Harmonies that explore themes of spiritual desolation, groupthink, and societal decay, often infused with dark comedy and philosophical depth. His work, characterized by extreme pacing and bleak imagery, has left a profound impact on cinema, reflecting a unique blend of despair and wit.
Ballet Founder Francis Patrelle Passes Away at 78
Francis Patrelle, a renowned ballet teacher and choreographer who founded Dances Patrelle and was a prominent figure in New York's ballet community, died at age 78 due to complications from a fall.
Jenelle Manzi's Day with the New York City Ballet
Jenelle Manzi, a seasoned ballerina with nearly two decades at New York City Ballet, balances her performance in 'The Nutcracker' with entrepreneurship, running a nutrition startup, and managing her busy schedule through multitasking like doing makeup in cabs and taking Zoom meetings.
Top Anticipated Films and Highlights for 2026
The article highlights upcoming cultural events in 2026, including a major Marcel Duchamp retrospective at MoMA, Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation of 'The Odyssey,' the return of Lisa Kudrow's 'The Comeback,' a new Wagner opera production at the Met, and the release of Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' film, among other art and entertainment highlights.
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Leads Vienna’s 2026 New Year’s Concert
Yannick Nézet-Séguin's journey to conducting the Vienna Philharmonic's New Year’s concert was marked by a last-minute replacement of Valery Gergiev amid geopolitical tensions, a grueling schedule, and a series of intense performances that strengthened his relationship with the orchestra, culminating in his conducting debut at this prestigious event.
Innovative Opera Director Exits Detroit, Ending Bold Alliance
Yuval Sharon, known for his innovative and unconventional opera productions, will leave his role as artistic director of the Detroit Opera after this season, ending a period of transformative and bold artistic initiatives in the city.
Trendsetting Women Embrace Solo Sea Adventures
The article explores the recurring trope in 2025 films and TV where women walk into bodies of water as a metaphor for pain, escape, or transformation, highlighting its cultural significance and emotional depth.
Trump-Selected Board Renames Washington Arts Center the Trump-Kennedy Center
The Trump-appointed board of the Kennedy Center voted to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, a move criticized by Democrats and Kennedy family members, with Trump expressing surprise and honor. The decision has sparked controversy, with some seeing it as a petty political move, and has led to resignations and cancellations at the center.
Marcia Marcus Persisted in Painting Despite Decades of Ignorance
Marcia Marcus, an artist whose work was ignored for decades, continued painting with unshakable confidence, eventually gaining recognition late in life after decades of perseverance and defiance in a male-dominated art world.