The Fifth problem: math & anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union
by Edward Frenkel
A look at anti-Semitic university admissions in the USSR from the perspective of a leading mathematician.
A look at anti-Semitic university admissions in the USSR from the perspective of a leading mathematician.
On the work of Henry James, and his loyal following.
On the life and legacy of the Swedish writer August Strindberg.
On the artist, his techniques, and the question of originality.
On progressives, Feminism, and gay rights.
On Clybourne Park, Getting the Business, and Evita.
On “Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye” at Tate Modern, London.
On Clyfford Still, his work, and the recently-opened Clyfford Still Museum.
On “Line and Plane” at McKenzie Fine Art, “Fred Gutzeit: SigNature” at Sideshow Gallery, “Heroes” at Small Black Door, “Jon Schueler: The Mallaig Years, 1970–75” at David Findlay Jr. Gallery & “Eugen Schönebeck: Paintings and Drawings, 1957–1966” at David Nolan Gallery.
Coverage of this year’s Salzburg Festival, including The Magic Flute, and Carmen.
On lying liars and the lies they tell.
A look back at the controversial and influential Enoch Powell.
Notes & Comments
Closure for Churchill
by The Editors
Inducation
by The Editors