The Arts Fuse

"Parade"'s power does not lie in its mystery or its revelations of combat. The work, as artist Si Lewen lays it out, surveys the absurd pomp and horror of war.

https://artsfuse.org/291064/visual-arts-review-si-lewens-parade-resurrected-just-in-time-for-a-new-war/

These four sets are among five new collections of previously-unreleased music that provide crisp snapshots of renowned jazz performers in the second half of the twentieth century and precious doc...

https://artsfuse.org/290769/jazz-album-reviews-new-sets-of-previously-unreleased-music-art-tatum-yusef-lateef-and-others/

The music of Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir embraces the elemental, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra skillfully waded into its searching mystery.

https://artsfuse.org/291015/concert-review-the-boston-symphony-orchestra-performs-thorvaldsdottir-brahms-and-mozart/

"We need hope in the possibility of change in order to survive what’s coming."

https://artsfuse.org/290994/theater-interview-gscs-rebecca-bradshaw-on-waters-rising-festival-of-new-climate-action-plays/

A trio of picture books about people establishing nurturing links.

https://artsfuse.org/290787/childrens-book-reviews-finding-connections-three-picture-books-for-kids/

Fostering collaboration between artists and scientists is a wonderful educational and creative endeavor.  Kudos to the Umbrella Arts Center for taking on such a complex and ambitious project.

https://artsfuse.org/290938/visual-arts-review-tapped-in-moving-hearts-and-minds-through-art-and-science/

Our expert critics supply a guide to film, dance, visual art, theater, author readings, and music. More offerings will be added as they come in.

https://artsfuse.org/290877/coming-attractions-april-21-through-may-6-what-will-light-your-fire/

The best part of the Silver/Ursini book is the padding, the last forty pages in which the two authors go past "Double Indemnity"'s release to contextualize it within the generic stream of “film...

https://artsfuse.org/290906/book-review-double-indemnity-and-the-rise-of-film-noir-a-rehash/

The music works. The session is among old friends. The rhythm section cooks and every solo holds one’s attention.

https://artsfuse.org/289336/jazz-album-review-chet-baker-and-jack-sheldon-the-lost-album/

"Sun Ra: At the Showcase Live in Chicago, 1976 - 1977" offers a rare opportunity for us 21st century listeners to experience live sets by a distinctive musical spirit.

https://artsfuse.org/289297/jazz-album-review-sun-ra-at-the-showcase-live-in-chicago-1976-1977-blasting-off/