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Francis Ford Coppola’s dream of Megalopolis falls short

Megalopolis 2024. Photo courtesy of American Zoetrope

Megalopolis premiered on May 16 at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and was released nationally on September 27. Directed, written, and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, the film…

“Keeping Time” in the Eldert Street Garden

Entrance to the Eldert Street Garden. Photo by Dove Williams.

Serena Brunswig curates first art exhibition, representing the concept of time in a garden that slows the race against the clock. The idea of curating an art show…

The New Review: ‘WHAT IF THEY BARK?’ by Cosima von Bonin

When feeling like a fish out of water in the aftermath of spring break, attend a gig by the actual fish out of water at the High Line. Illustration by Sadie Wood

The New Review is a biweekly series where writer Kayley Cassidy will examine an art installation or exhibition close to The New School campus. This week, she reflected on spring break while contrasting the lines between procrastination and rest with the twisted sea creatures of “WHAT IF THEY BARK?” by Cosima von Bonin.

The New Review: ‘Once Upon A Time’ by Keith Haring

Take in all the funky doodles of Keith Haring in “Once Upon A Time,” but don’t forget to appreciate the reflection in the mirror before you leave. Illustration by Sadie Wood

The New Review is a biweekly series where writer Kayley Cassidy will examine an art installation or exhibition close to The New School campus. This week, she spent time partying with the funky doodles of Keith Haring in his bathroom mural “Once Upon A Time.”

Fashion on Fifth: Ode to the tabi

Photos by Jane Lewis, logo by HMAC, and illustration by Vidhi Kontham

This week’s Fashion on Fifth is dedicated to my favorite subversive footwear style, the tabi! A tabi is defined by a split toe that separates a person’s big toe from the rest, just like a flip flop does. The tabi’s split toe is thought to promote agility and mobility. (Yes, they are actually comfortable!) However, in 1988, Belgian designer Martin Margiela was inspired by the Japanese tabi style and debuted it on the runway for the first time. Shock, revolt, then obsession followed. The rest is history.

Fashion on Fifth: Baby, it’s cold outside

Photos by Olivia Dinger and illustration by HMAC

This week’s Fashion on Fifth is all about the accessories we wear to stay warm during the winter. In the midst of recent snowfall, accessories are not only necessities, they also transform functional clothes into fashionable outfits. While some go to class with minimal layers, other students opt for wool trench coats, scarves, and mohair hats. From students shuffling out of bed to those with hour-long commutes to class, New Schoolers are finding ways to keep warm from the first snowy winter in over a year.