The Metamorphic Wonder of Edmund de Waal For the renowned ceramicist and author, words and objects have become even more beautifully entangled over the last 20 years. By Dian Parker
The Generosity of Diane Arbus’ Unsentimental Lens in L.A. and N.Y. A fresh look at the photographer’s work in bi-coastal exhibitions traces the depth, discomfort and brilliance of her legacy. By Dian Parker
Friendly, Spreading Influence: Sweet Links in a Lonely Life A Chance Meeting: Intertwined Lives of American Writers and Artists, 1854-1967 , by Rachel Cohen. Random House, 363 pages, $25.95. By Blake Bailey