Arts

'There is No Place for Logic in Philosophical Questions'

Author Manu Joseph discusses philosophical and sexual themes in his book while commenting on the uprising surrounding the recent gang rape and subsequent protesting in India. more

Manu Joseph's 'Illicit Happiness' (Complete)

Manu Joseph discusses his second novel, a family story set in 1980s Madras, with fellow author Hari Kunzru. more

Who Will Be China's Psy?

Jonathan Campbell, who literally wrote the book on Chinese rock 'n' roll says Psy gives hope to yaogun (rock 'n' roll). more

Rock 'n' Roll: China's 'Great Mirror'

Jonathan Campbell discusses rock 'n' roll's role as a "mirror" on the massive changes China has experienced over the past few decades, and the politicalness (or apoliticalness) of the music currently being produced. more

Alison Klayman on Ai Weiwei (Complete)

Alison Klayman, director of the documentary "Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry," discusses her experience with the iconoclastic artist/activist. more

A string of LED lights designed for the Harvestival by Taiwanese architect Teng Hai lit the alleyways of Bishan, providing the village with its first street light. The light remained on for three days before it was ordered turned off. (Leah Thompson)

Unlikely Harvest: An Arts Festival in Rural China Beats the Odds

An innovative photography festival comes to rural Anhui province in China — until the local authorities have other ideas. more

Hamid Dabashi: Humanism and Homelands

Highlights from Hamid Dabashi's overview of the Persian literary/poetic tradition. more

The World of Persian Literary Humanism (Complete)

Hamid Dabashi on his new book, which ranges across 1400 years of Persian literary culture. more

Sheng Keyi: Literature Supersedes Politics

Novelist discusses her representations of ordinary women and defends Nobel Prize-winner Mo Yan. more

Sheng Keyi: A Voice for China's Women (Complete)

Novelist Sheng Keyi talks creativity and censorship with China File editor Susan Jakes. more