Shalit drew, kept journal in captivity

Published on November 7, 2011

Former captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit drew and kept a journal while being held by Hamas in Gaza.

7 Days in The Arts

By Keren Engelberg
Published on April 6, 2006

Not that there's really any question about it, but bang Improv Studio poses it just the same. In the arena of funny, only one religious group can reign supreme, and tonight, bang hosts its biannual showdown of "The Jews vs. The Christians" for the title of Funniest People.

Kids Page

By Abby Gilad
Published on October 13, 2005

Kids Page

The Grand Design of Daniel Libeskind

By Sandee Brawarsky
Published on October 19, 2004

It was in Poland's primeval forests, where bison roamed amidst labyrinths of poplar and maple trees that Daniel Libeskind first began to understand concepts of land, space, shelter and natural resources, themes that would be the underpinnings of his career as an architect.

In his new book, "Breaking Ground: Adventures in Life and Architecture" (Riverhead), the world-renowned architect who designed the master plan for the World Trade Center site, describes his early life in Poland, Israel and the Bronx, and he speaks with eloquence and passion about the ideas behind his "overtly expressive" work.

Coming Out of the Dark

By Keren Engelberg
Published on August 1, 2002

While his art is indeed graphic, both in style and in content, it is also quite intricate and the work of a true craftsman.

Drawing Away Nazi Horror

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on October 11, 2001

Artist Mauricio Lasansky was infuriated after viewing Alain Resnais' graphic 1955 Holocaust documentary, "Night and Fog."