![A purple wall, divided in the middle with a diagonal white line. On the left of the wall it says, “MANET,” and on the right it says, “DEGAS.” There is a gold-framed painting under each name. There is a person looking at the paintings.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/arts-visual-manet-degas-review-feature-1200x900.jpg)
Review: ‘Manet/Degas’ compares and contextualizes the painters’ journeys
The exhibition offers an expansive view of its two artists’ works, their tumultuous relationship and their mark on 19th-century art.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• December 14, 2023
![An illustration of actor Tom Cruise operating a fighter jet. He wears a green suit and a blue helmet.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/arts-film-top-gun-900x675.png)
The case for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Industry insiders and fans alike have been wowed by the sleek blockbuster, and it's just been nominated for best picture.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• March 9, 2023
![An illustration of a person with a blank face, wearing a black turtleneck sweater against a yellow background. There is a red question mark on the person’s face and text “hanksy” next to it. Several abstract patterns are drawn around the person.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/arts-himbeauch-review-900x675.png)
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
The mysterious Adam Lucas Himebauch might seem like a 1970s visionary and prolific artist from the early ’70s, but he turns out to be much more.
Alia Arafeh, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2022
![An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Daybook2.0-01-900x629.png)
What to do this week: Union Square block party and canine comedy
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 7-13.
Lauren Ashe, Deputy News Editor
• November 6, 2022
![Five people standing in shallow water in the East River, with midtown Manhattan skyline in the background. From the left: a person with short blonde hair wearing a red coat; a person wearing a black coat; a person with a hat, a red shirt with white dots and a black skirt; a person wearing white hat, blue jersey and beige shorts; a person with black t-shirt and beige shorts.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arts-performance-900x676.jpeg)
Performance art in New York waters raises awareness about rising sea levels
Sarah Cameron Sunde’s “36.5 / A Durational Performance with the Sea” is a contemplative observation of climate change.
Polina Belova, Contributing Writer
• September 26, 2022
![A crowd of concert attendees stands in the foreground with a stage and a male performer singing on stage in the background.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_8356-Enhanced-900x600.jpg)
The pop-punk revival: Not so simply planned
Just as people thought punk was dead, we entered three years of turmoil which brought it back to life.
Clara Scholl, Arts Editor
• September 12, 2022
![A dark room with art on the walls and seats in the middle.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/arts-basquiat-900x675.jpg)
Review: Must-see ‘Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure’ puts Basquiat back in context
Organized and curated by the late artist’s family, “Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” offers a new perspective on Basquiat’s life and art.
Elle Liu, Contributing Writer
• May 3, 2022
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024