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Art Basel Qatar 2026 and a Changing Global Art Landscape
Art Basel will launch its newest international fair in Qatar in February 2026, marking the organization’s first permanent presence in the Middle East. The inaugural edition will take place across venues in…
Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle Trade Cameras for Curtain Calls in Broadway’s Proof
Tickets go on sale today for Broadway’s revival of Proof, starring Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, directed by Hamilton’s Thomas Kail—a production that redefines what happens when film brilliance meets the immediacy…
“Detroit Public Theatre’s Here There Are Blueberries Turns History Into a Haunting Must-See for Traveling Theatre Lovers”
For theater lovers who like to travel, Detroit Public Theatre has launched its eleventh season with the American premiere of a work that has been quietly gathering power for a decade. Conceived…
From Brown Sugar to Black Messiah: D’Angelo’s Journey Beyond Fame Into the Sacred
The morning of, October 14, 2025, Michael Eugene “D’Angelo” Archer transitioned from this world. The Neo-soul dynasty lost another iconic voice. D’Angelo’s music carried the influence of church choirs and smoky late-night…
Heidelbergology at 40: Tyree Guyton’s Living Art Economy in Detroit
Nearly forty years after he first painted a polka-dotted house on Heidelberg Street, Tyree Guyton’s Heidelberg Project remains one of the most audacious public art environments in the world. Born from neighborhood…
How Dandyism Defines Liberation, Identity, and Creativity Across Generations
by: Alesha Lawrence Dandyism remains a dynamic form of self-expression and cultural pride for people of African descent, evolving from its historical roots into a vibrant aesthetic embraced by contemporary artists and…
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Make Broadway Debut in & Juliet
photo credit Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson will break new ground this Saturday, December 14, at 8 p.m. as she steps onto the Broadway stage for a historic cameo…
English by Sanaz Toossi—A Poignant Meditation on Language, Identity, and Belonging
Sanaz Toossi’s “English” Delivers an Intimate Exploration of Language and Identity Revati Iyengar for New York Edge News Photo Credit: Maria Baranova Sanaz Toossi’s English, now on Broadway for a limited run,…
Manipulation, Power, and Survival Collide in Confederates—Dominique Morisseau’s Masterful Contrast of Oppression Across Eras
Dominique Morisseau’s “Confederates” unveils the timeless dynamics of power and survival through a unique historical lens. Dominique Morisseau’s Confederates goes beyond dissecting the archetype of the Black woman as the mammy figure…
Prison Reform Takes Center Stage: Russell Craig’s Passionate New Art Works Debut at ‘The Prisoner Ball’ -Moses Sumney Elevates the Evening with Soul
Photo credit: David Benthal/BFA.com On a crisp October evening in Manhattan, The Prisoner Ball took over Chambers Hall in a daring showcase of art, justice, and advocacy. The second annual event, hosted…
Canecun 2024: When Business Met Culture—How Raising Cane’s CEOs and Snoop Dogg Turned a Conference into a Instagramable Moment
Against the stunning backdrop of Mexico’s beaches, Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves and Co-CEO AJ Kumaran hosted an unforgettable ‘Canecun’ Conference” for their team, celebrating their dedication and monumental growth since the…
Revival of a classic: Ceremonies in Dark Old Men
In the barbershop with lighthearted banter and be, pals Parker and Jenkins play checkers before the drama of this story begins. Norm Lewis, Bryce Wood, and James Foster Jr. in CEREMONIES IN…