Arts

Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
Oscar yi Hou’s debut exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum confronts generalized notions of the global East and West in a celebration of queerness and Asian American communities.
Natalia Palacino Carmago, Books & Theater Editor
• December 6, 2022

Q&A: Dance-pop duo LaLonde reminisce on sibling bond and music influences
The band takes inspiration from their Indian and Arabic cultural backgrounds and visits to their grandparents' house.
Yuna Baek, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2022

LCD Soundsystem re-returns to Brooklyn Steel for month-long residency
The indie rock group that rose to prominence in New York in the early 2000s began its 20-show residency at Brooklyn Steel on Nov. 18.
Luke J. Curnin, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2022

LA-based ‘Dances with Films’ festival hits the East Coast
The 26th annual “Dances with Films” festival debuted for the first time on the East Coast from Dec. 1 to 4 at Regal Union Square.
Safia Ahmad, Contributing Writer
• December 5, 2022

Staff Recs: Winter bliss, not blues
WSN’s arts section spotlights some cozy entertainment for the holidays.

Off the Radar: ‘Manila in the Claws of Light’ dissects a city under the pressure of tyranny
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Manila in the Claws of Light” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• December 2, 2022

Q&A: Greyson Chance on his music comeback and prioritizing mental health
Singer-songwriter Greyson Chance gets candid about his new era of music and his most recent album. He is playing at Gramercy Theatre on Friday, Dec. 2.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• December 1, 2022

Review: ‘Nanny’ offers a refreshing take on the worker-immigrant experience
Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, NYU alum Nikyatu Jusu’s debut feature takes a new approach to portraying the immigrant experience. The film is playing in select theaters and will be made available for streaming on Amazon Prime starting on Dec. 16.
Madeline Kane, Staff Writer
• November 30, 2022

For the first time, David Lynch gets weird on canvas
David Lynch’s “Big Bongo Night” is a mixed-media approach to the filmaker’s signature style. The exhibit is on view at Pace Gallery until Dec. 17.
Katherine Williams, Contributing Writer
• November 30, 2022

‘Meet Me in the Bathroom’ is a love letter to rock, New York City and the early 2000s
The documentary premiered at the IFC Center on Nov. 3 and will be available to stream on Showtime on Nov. 29.
Ferris Elaraby, Contributing Writer
• November 29, 2022

Review: ‘FUKT’ reminds us that it’s never too late to redefine ourselves
Emma Goldman-Sherman’s ‘FUKT’ is an uplifting tale that shows how childhood trauma doesn’t ultimately define us.
Sydni Johnson, Contributing Writer
• November 29, 2022

Review: Edward Hopper’s art showcases his hatred for NYU
“Edward Hopper's New York,” a love letter to New York City, is on view at The Whitney until March 5, 2023.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer
• November 22, 2022

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Leena Ahmed, Contributing Writer • May 22, 2025