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Exhibit shows artist will ‘Stop Seeking Approval’

Stephanie Cheng, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
Claire Fontaine’s latest gallery, which rejects current art forms, “Stop Seeking Approval," is on display at Metro Pictures until April 4.
Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore star as Norma and Norman Bates in A&E’s “Bates Motel.”

‘Bates’ stars discuss third season

Kat Fadrilan, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
Cast and crew members of "Bates Motel" spoke with WSN to discuss the A&E television show's third season.
Björk’s retrospective runs at the MoMA until June 7.

Björk retrospective at MoMA underwhelms

Rebecca Brown, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
Despite its ambition as a retrospection of Björk's career, the artist's new MoMA exhibition proves scattered and confusing.
Carsten Peter was featured in the National Geographic Live speaker series.

Photographer talks extreme nature shots

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
After taking “National Geographic Live" to the Skirball Center for Performing Arts, Carsten Peter, an adventure photographer, discussed photographing nature with WSN.

Comedian mixes science with humor

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor March 5, 2015
The duo that hosts the U.K. radio show “The Infinite Monkey Cage” will be performing at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on March 5. Before the show, Robin Ince, of the pair, spoke with WSN.

Staff Recommendations: Netflix binges

WSN Staff March 4, 2015
After Netflix recently announced their programming premieres, the WSN staff recommends shows to binge-watch on Netflix.

‘Surround’ exhibit confuses, intrigues

Alex Greenberger, Editor-at-Large March 3, 2015
The New Museum’s third Triennial, "Surround Audience," demonstrates how technology has deeply embedded itself in our daily lives.
"Next Item for Bid"

‘Everyone’s a Critic’ critiques criticism

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
The Lyons Wier Gallery "Everyone's a Critic" presents a historic revisionism with anti-establishment, antagonistic vibes.
“The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” will be on display at Grey Art Gallery until April 4.

‘Left Front’ exhibit is radical

Jessica Tien, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
The Grey Art Gallery is currently hosting “The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” exhibit. The gallery displays American leftist artists' works after the Great Depression and before World War II.
 The new "Castle" season is well underway.

Castle returns with heavy premiere

Mary Ann Odete, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
The television series "Castle" has returned for its seventh season. The new season end certain character story lines, while opening the door for newer ones.
 The David Weiss exhibit is at the Swiss Institute in SoHo.

Weiss exhibit showcases rare works

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
The Swiss Institute is currently hosting a gallery of David Weiss’ works, which is opened through Feb. 22.
Exhibit shows beauty of imperfections

Exhibit shows beauty of imperfections

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer February 11, 2015
The Chinatown-based exhibit, "Fetching Blemish," aims to expose blemishes, seeking to demonstrate people's insecurities.