Kara Walker is a is a contemporary artist. She illustrated the forthcoming book “An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children,” by Jamaica Kincaid.
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Dept. of Inspiration
The Evanescent Art of the Sandcastle
In a new book, “The Work of Art,” Adam Moss, the former editor-in-chief of New York magazine, draws out artists on what makes them make art.
By Michael Schulman
Books
The Truth Behind the Slouching Epidemic
From the onset of the twentieth century, poor posture has been associated with poverty, bad health, and even civilizational decadence. But does the real problem lie elsewhere?
By Rebecca Mead
Infinite Scroll
The Revenge of the Home Page
As social networks become less reliable distributors of the news, consumers of digital journalism are seeking out an older form of online real estate.
By Kyle Chayka
The Food Scene
The Return, Again, of the Power Lunch
Four Twenty Five, a luxe new dining room from the mega-restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten, takes square aim at the expense-account crowd.
By Helen Rosner