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Arts

‘Signal Failure’ pleases as triumph of candor

‘Signal Failure’ pleases as triumph of candor

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-Large November 5, 2014
"Signal Failure" looks at missed connections and subway soulmates
Pelican documentary soars

Pelican documentary soars

Jesse James Read, Contributing Writer November 5, 2014

“Pelican Dreams,” the latest documentary from Judy Irving (“The Parrots of Telegraph Hill”), offers fascinating footage of pelicans. To anyone averse to birds or documentarian...

Historical film lacks  in depth

Historical film lacks in depth

Zach Martin, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
"The Invisible Front" is only a serviceable look at a forgotten piece of history
Josh Faught utilizes a variety of media in his latest exhibit.

Exhibit features personal sculptures

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer November 4, 2014
Josh Faught's new show of textile sculptures at the Lisa Cooley Gallery is uniquely personal.
Buzz follows the efforts of a pregnant woman and her playwright boyfriend to rid their apartment of the flies infesting the outside world. Funny and harrowing, its a fast-paced story of love and art in a time of global warming.

Play has audience heads buzzing

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-Large November 3, 2014
Benjamin Kunkel's new play is an irreverent exploration of how theater goes unappreciated by the masses.
Previously on view in London, the show is now at the MoMA.

Show explores Matisse’s creative jolt

Henry Choa, Contributing Writer October 30, 2014
MoMA's "Cut-Outs" exhibition reflects Henri Matisse's energy and passion
For The Floral Ghost, a new show about art based on plants at Planthouse Gallery, artist Katia Santibañez, posing with her work, has created a colored-pencil drawing that will be erased when the show ends.

Gallery art inspired by flowers

Audrey Deng, Staff Writer October 30, 2014
"The Floral Ghost" showcases art that reflects the ephemerality of plants and flowers
The performers shine in the latest rendition of On the Town.

‘On the Town’ excites with helluva show

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-Large October 30, 2014
The latest rendition of "On the Town" shines because of its performers.
Chris Ofilis new show, Night and Day, featuring colorful and jarring paintings, can be found in the New Museum.

Exhibit proves shocking, thrilling

Alex Greenberger, Arts Editor October 29, 2014

“Chris Ofili: Night and Day,” the New Museum’s retrospective of the controversial British artist, opens with a shock to the system, the kind that makes it easy to forget...

Gavin DeGraw released his greatest hits album, Finest Hour: The Best of Gavin DeGraw.

Gavin DeGraw talks collaborations, songs

Alexa Spieler, Music Editor October 29, 2014
In honor of his new greatest hits album, Gavin DeGraw talks about collaborating with Harry Styles and more
Yusuf released Tell Em Im Gone, on Oct, 27.

Yusuf drops reminiscent album

Zane Warman, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Yusuf returns with "Tell 'Em I'm Gone," a new, honest album
The Goonies is just one spooky film to watch or rewatch this Halloween season.

Staff Recommendations Oct. 29

WSN Staff October 29, 2014
WSN staff recommends four scary books, movies and TV shows