The Arts
Fresh Ink for Fall 2026
Reviewed by Edward Hardy
Finding Rebecca
Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black female doctor in the U.S., is finally given her due—in a children’s book.
Poke the Squid
Since Perrin Roosevelt Ireland ’08 published her comic book about animal sex, two more species have become endangered.
Back to Brooklyn
Xochitl Gonzalez ’99 has found literary success with three novels about Latina strivers in the New York City borough where she grew up.
Design Duo
Architects and childhood friends have been building since Brown.
CEO Turned Music Man
George Barrett ’77 spent decades as a health executive before turning his passion for music into a full-time gig.
Fresh Ink for Summer 2026
Reviewed by Edward Hardy
Tuneful Travels
Producer Ana González ’15 traveled nationwide with cellist Yo-Yo Ma to explore how music and place intertwine.
Murder on Ice
Best-selling author Wendy Walker ’89 drew from her experience as a competitive figure skater for Blade, her latest page-turner.
Ralph, Meet Bob
A course looks at Ralph Waldo Emerson and Bob Dylan in conversation across centuries.
Nuclear Fiction
A new novel of Atomic Era intrigue and romance—based on real life
Market Maker
Amrita Jhaveri ’91 has helped put contemporary South Asian art on the map.
Fresh Ink for Spring 2026
Reviewed by Edward Hardy
Jailhouse Rock
A propulsive original score drives Robe Imbriano ’86’s animated doc about harsh bail policy.
Art Just Became Even More Elitist
The NEA Creative Writing Fellowship program got killed. It was a disappointment for me—and points to a dark future for the arts.
Cracking a New Nut
Brown Ballet’s inclusive, DIY take on Tchaikovsky's classic
Art Icon
A performance artist’s journey from cage to museum
The Declaration’s 250th
A lifetime American history buff curates an exhibit on our founding document
Fresh Ink for Fall 2025
Books by Jordan Roter ’97, Amy Larocca ’97, and Kenji Morimoto ’11