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The NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Arts Professions opened its new exhibit, “jux-ta-po-si-tion,” on Feb. 15 for Black History Month.

Steinhardt Artists Celebrate Black Experience, Excellence

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
As Black History Month continues, the Steinhardt Art & Arts Professions department has opened "jux-ta-po-si-tion," taking in what it means to be a black artist in today's America.
“Manchester By The Sea,” written and directed by NYU Tisch alum Kenneth Lonergan, has been nominated for six Academy Awards.

Tisch to Manchester: Family, Grief and Writer’s Block

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 21, 2017
Before he faces the nerves and excitement of finding out which of six Academy Award nominations he won this week, Kenneth Lonergan spoke with WSN about his latest film, "Manchester By the Sea," and what he feels when looking back at his time at Tisch.
The interior of the Village East Cinema is worth the price you pay for the ticket. In New York, you pay for the experience as much as the movie.

Staff Recs: Best Local Cinemas

WSN Staff February 17, 2017
Mid-winter is prime movie-theater-going time. This week, WSN staff help you out for a date-night spot or a justification for staying in.
Pictured is “Mountain Valley with Fenced Fields, ca. 1625-30” by painter Hercules Segers, whose work is being featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This exhibit, “The Mysterious Landscapes of Hercules Segers,” includes landscapes and oil sketches.

Hercules Segers’ Otherworldly Beauty at the Met

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 17, 2017
The Met's new exhibit of Dutch Golden Age painter Hercules Segers' landscape prints is a stunning display of an artist that influenced Rembrandt himself with his fine-tuned skill and innovation.
On Friday and Saturday night, an all-male cast of Royal Ballet School graduates perform “Concerto Grosso” at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

ABT and Royal Ballet School Showcase Talent at Skirball

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 17, 2017
Last weekend, the Skirball Center hosted the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and the Royal Ballet School in an awe-inspiring and "en pointe" night of grace and precision.
Dresses from the Fashion Institute of Technology’s exhibit “Paris Refashioned (1957 - 1968).” These garments pushed the boundaries of acceptable dress for women in the 1960s feminist movement.

FIT Celebrates the Modern Woman of the 1960s

Natalie Breuer, Staff Writer February 16, 2017
The Museum at FIT's latest exhibit holds not just the fashion that influenced that era, but pieces like Yves Saint Laurent's tradition-defying Le Smoking suit, one of the most iconic pieces of women's evening wear in Western history.
James Franco plays Mac McLeod in “In Dubious Battles,” based on John Steinbeck’s novel of the same name.

Horde of Stars Brings ‘In Dubious Battle’ to the Screen

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 16, 2017
James Franco's latest exploits in film adaptations of classic literature bring us "In Dubious Battle," a star-studded but relatively adequate project.
WSN sat down with Clive Davis sophomore Maxwell Musick to discuss his new song “Break” and his development as an artist.

Finding Validation in the Music(k)

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Clive Davis Institute student Maxwell Musik, better known by his moniker Wolfe, caught up with WSN on making music and finding himself within his songs.
A new play, "Exposed," depicts the story of Duke University freshman Mirian Weeks, who paid for her tuition by making pornography.  Through a combination of sex scenes and extreme humiliation, the play stays true to the real story while maintaining strong themes of feminism.

Porn Pays Tuition at a Cost in “Exposed”

Annaluz Cabrera, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
"Exposed" is a new play based on the true story of Mariam Weeks, the Duke University Freshman who took on a porn star persona to pay her college tuition.
Songwriter and singer Khaya Cohen preformed a pop up concert in Washington Square Park on Valentine's Day.  WSN sat down with her to talk about her style and upcoming single, "Why's It Gotta Be About Love".

Khaya Sings for Any Genre

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Clive Davis sophomore Khaya talks about her music, the importance of sound versatility, songwriting, performing and her upcoming single release.
Raymond Pettibon’s new exhibit at the New Museum speaks about dark social and political events in history as well as the impact they have had on individuals. This particular piece depicts surfers under engulfing waves and  quotes scattered throughout the image.

The Power of Pettibon’s Pen

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer February 14, 2017
Raymond Pettibon's new exhibit "A Pen of All Work" takes the fine lines of his pens and charges them to examine the blurred lines of social inequities.
On this week’s playlist, Grateful Dead is the center of attention.

What We’re Listening To: The Grateful Dead

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor February 14, 2017
In this week's edition of What We're Listening To, we've gathered an hour of Grateful Dead tracks because we're still not over how cool our own professor / professional Deadhead Ken Aigen is.