Articles of Note

The mysterious majesty of whales. When Albrecht Dürer heard of a 100-fathom-long beached whale, he set off with a motley crew of lords  ... more »

New Books

Why does a piece of art endure? Is it the quality of the work that matters most, or the artist’s skill at self-promotion and provocation?  ... more »

Essays & Opinions

Are literary scholars aesthetic experts or moral experts? They haven’t claimed either mantle, and the result is a vacuum of expertise... more »