Issues
Volume 31, Number 2 / October 2012
Notes & Comments
October 2012
Inducation
Features
October 2012
The Fifth problem: math & anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union
A look at anti-Semitic university admissions in the USSR from the perspective of a leading mathematician.
October 2012
The James cult
On the work of Henry James, and his loyal following.
October 2012
Strindberg’s inferno
On the life and legacy of the Swedish writer August Strindberg.
October 2012
The real Caravaggio?
On the artist, his techniques, and the question of originality.
Poems
October 2012
Winged words
October 2012
Moon over
October 2012
The quest
Manners & morals
October 2012
A march of folly
On progressives, Feminism, and gay rights.
Theater
October 2012
Strictly business
On Clybourne Park, Getting the Business, and Evita.
Art
October 2012
Munch’s modern eye
On “Edvard Munch: The Modern Eye” at Tate Modern, London.
October 2012
Still life
On Clyfford Still, his work, and the recently-opened Clyfford Still Museum.
October 2012
Gallery chronicle
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.
Music
October 2012
Salzburg chronicle
Coverage of this year’s Salzburg Festival, including The Magic Flute, and Carmen.
The media
October 2012
Lexicographic lies
On lying liars and the lies they tell.
Notebook
October 2012
The book of Enoch
A look back at the controversial and influential Enoch Powell.
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