Art + Culture

One would not normally think of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a country where a rapper’s endorsement makes a difference in elections. But when the...

On Friday, May 19, Iranians, inside and outside the country, will vote in the Islamic Republic’s 12th presidential election. As with each election in Iran,...

Street theatre is unlike other, more formal types of theatre. There are no ticket holders, no dress codes, and fewer rules of engagement: the spectators do not...

Can art simply be appreciated for its own sake, or should it be political? During a public discussion at Columbia University’s Center for Palestine Studies...

Over the past week, a dance group called “Nassim el Raqs,” or the Breeze of Dance, held a series of public performances in frequently trafficked, public...