In ‘Meanwhile,’ a Nation Remembers to Breathe
The director Catherine Gund fuses work from multiple artists with archival footage and interviews to craft an exploration of Black resilience.
Resilience doesn’t always mean persevering – it can be found in inaction and silence, too
Actions that might ordinarily be dismissed as failures can actually be hidden, unconventional forms of strength.
When music provokes utter silence
Critic Ann Powers considers musical performances that have left audiences stunned in utter silence, and what you can hear when sound falls away.
Why I’m Replacing Doomscrolling With Poetry
These days, Alissa Quart’s attention has broken into strange shapes. But she has found a reprieve in one thing: poetry.
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Dear Abby: A poem of forgiveness continues to resonate
A reader shares what a poem Abby printed years ago still means to her.
Norton Museum's 'Certain Silence' exhibition challenges the boundaries of photography
Running until March 23, the exhibition highlights the work of Fabiola Menchelli, who creates photographs without a camera or ...
Dear Abby: The poet’s secret to ‘untold peace and happiness’
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
Dear Abby: ‘Decide to forgive’ poem spells out an important message for life
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.