Arts Archives – The Statesman

Studio Rousseau’s ‘The Art of Couture’ unveils fashion-inspired artwork at NYFW exhibition

Arts Fashion Fine ArtSeptember 14, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 9, The Statesman was invited to visit a closed event at the Studio Rousseau Art Gallery in New York City for the annual New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The gallery exhibition, titled “The Art of Couture,” showcased a stunning collection of artwork inspired by various impeccably designed fashion pieces.

A new era of superhero cinema: ‘Blue Beetle’ explores gentrification and superpowers

Arts MoviesSeptember 11, 2023

Premiering on Aug. 18, “Blue Beetle” takes the traditional superhero genre to a new level with humor and relatable character dynamics. “Blue Beetle” provides a classic superhero narrative featuring the first live-action Latino superhero.

Beyond the Book Cover of “Fourth Wing,” an exploration of chronic illness within adult fantasy literature

Arts BooksSeptember 10, 2023

This is a new feature in The Statesman that will review books in a unique way. Rather than the staid, straightforward critical reviews that you would typically find in The New…

A new wave of coming-of-age series starring Asian American leads

Arts Culture TVSeptember 10, 2023September 10, 2023

The summer saw the emergence of several young adult and coming-of-age shows with an unexpected twist: a significant Asian American lead presence.

Corinne Bailey Rae kicks off ‘Black Rainbows’ tour at Staller Center

Arts MusicSeptember 9, 2023September 10, 2023

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae performed her upcoming fourth album, “Black Rainbows,” at the Staller Center for the Arts on Sept. 5 as the first stop on her tour.

Elevate your culinary skills with this masterful sage brown butter pasta recipe

Arts FoodSeptember 6, 2023

The viral sage brown butter sauce rightfully took the internet by storm several years ago. In this recipe, we suggest implementing a restaurant-style approach to elevate this dish into being a gourmet-menu-level experience.

Reneé Rapp’s debut album ‘Snow Angel’: an artful symphony of vulnerability

Arts MusicSeptember 3, 2023

Released on Friday, Aug. 18, Reneé Rapp’s debut album “Snow Angel” navigates themes of complicated relationships, sexuality, authenticity and vulnerability. The 23-year-old singer first came to prominence after winning a Jimmy Award.

As tomato season comes to a close, try a show-stopping tomato soup recipe

Arts FoodSeptember 3, 2023

With tomato season coming to a close, now is a great time to master a classic show-stopping dish. This recipe is a perfect marriage of comfort and luxury for surprisingly little effort.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” brings a fresh love triangle for a new generation of fans

Arts TVAugust 23, 2023

The second season of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” on Amazon Prime Video brings yet another cruel summer to Cousins Beach, continuing the teen romance drama with a touch of melancholy.

Pat Benatar represents LI Hall of Fame in homecoming show

Arts MusicJuly 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo returned to Benatar’s native Long Island for a performance at the Catholic Health Amphitheater in Farmingville on July 23.

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