A thought-provoking exploration of kitsch as more than bad taste, arguing that sentimental, superficial aesthetics can erode critical thinking, authenticity, and democratic culture. Through art, politics, architecture, and education, Pincus examines how spectacle and cliché shape public life, ultimately making the case that curiosity, creativity, and humanistic education are the strongest defenses against manipulation and authoritarianism.

A tribute to a conductor whose artistry, leadership, and humanity left an enduring mark on generations of musicians. Renowned for bringing fresh insight to familiar works, he inspired excellence through curiosity, collaboration, and deep musical conviction, transforming not only performances but also the people around him.

Steven E. Aschheim reviews Time’s Echo: The Second World War, The Holocaust, and the Music of Remembrance by Jeremy Eichler.

A sculptor’s journey from South Africa to Israel traces a life of creativity, Zionist ideals, and devotion to art. From early works in wood and stone to international exhibitions and a monumental piece at Yad Vashem, his sculptures draw on history, nature, and cosmic themes, blending personal experience with universal questions about humanity, memory, and the mysteries of existence.

Award-winning photographer reflects on the wilful destruction of 800,000 olive trees in the West Bank.