The artist himself (or, in one case, borrowing a friend) becomes the material.

Cartoony imagery gets at serious themes in these shows by Japanese artists—one a contemporary star, the other relatively new to the New York scene.

Be the music, survey Chinese history, and join the arts scene.

Cablessness, tourists, and drunkards conspire against you on New Year’s Eve. To make it work, be decisive: Head for the eye of the storm, or take shelter at home.

with Jay-Z, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, and Cedric the Entertainer.

Another day, another fall from grace for a public figure with a checkered past. How to watch your back—and your cell phone, your e-mail, your husband ...