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Kd lang on prairie minimalism, the Vanity Fair cover
In a reader Q&A, musician kd lang discusses how the Canadian prairies shaped her art, the story behind her iconic 1993 Vanity Fair cover with Cindy
#Books and arguments that shaped the moment
Every Culture story tagged Books and arguments that shaped the moment.
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Peter Heller: Inspired by Poetry, Apocalypse
Author Peter Heller reveals the books that shaped his post-apocalyptic novel 'The Dog Stars' and his personal philosophy, citing Tang Dynasty poetry, Nevil
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The New Yorker's Best Books of 2026 So Far
The New Yorker's 2026 best books list features new fiction and nonfiction from authors including Jill Lepore, Andrea Bajani, and Chang-rae Lee.
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Ukrainian Publishers Seek Support After Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books
The Ukrainian Book Institute is calling for international support after Russian attacks destroyed around 10m books and damaged the country's book production capacity
Arts & institutions
Los Angeles Architect Paul Revere Williams Fought Racism and Shaped the City's Aesthetic
A forthcoming exhibition at three Los Angeles institutions will highlight the work and legacy of Paul Revere Williams, the first licensed Black architect in California, who completed over 3,000 projects in his six-decade career.
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Ithaca: a scintillating eco-thriller RPG that aims to confront our violent moment
The new role-playing game Ithaca, developed by French studio Pixel Hunt, is an eco-thriller that tackles the climate crisis and political violence in a unique and thought-provoking way.