The “starving artist” trope is a combination of history, stereotyping, and the narrowing of an already competitive field. The stereotypical artist — one who sacrifices material well-being and income ...
In Stacey D'Erasmo's new book, "The Long Run," she interviews artists who are late in their careers. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. There's dancer and performer Valda Setterfield, who ...
Artists embrace paradox. They live outside society’s norm, reflecting back not-always-visible truths. But not all paradox is good. Often, artists are reviled, ridiculed, or dismissed, celebrated only ...