New York Magazine

In the Apr. 15–28 issue: Olivia Nuzzi on “wonder boy” Pete Buttigieg. Plus: Art & Design, by Wendy Goodman; the half-billion dollar “Leonardo”; Natasha Lyonne, Annette Bening, and more.

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Imagine This • WHAT HAPPENS WHEN KIDS UNLEASH THE FULL POWER OF THEIR IMAGINATIONS ON A MASSIVE PILE OF LEGO ® BRICKS

The System: Eric Levitz • Return of the Hostage Takers Joe Biden’s last chance to stop the GOP’s economic sabotage.

The Group Portrait: Pain Relievers • A new stand-up show offers Chinese feminists a space to joke about their troubles.

120 MINUTES WITH … Shanti Gooljar • Behind the wheel with the go-to driving instructor of the Gossip Girl set.

The City Politic: Errol Louis • All in the Banks Family Is New York’s schools chancellor the power behind the throne?

PLYWOOD GOURMET • THE PANDEMIC GAVE 12, RESTAURANTS A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CHANCE TO GRAB LAND. THEY’RE NOT ABOUT TO GIVE IT BACK.

Bad Reputation • Moira Donegan created the “Shitty Media Men” list to address a moral injustice. Stephen Elliott says he’s suing her for the same reason.

THE FUTURE OF BLACK POLITICS IS AT STAKE IN GEORGIA • The legacy of the civil-rights movement may hinge on Raphael Warnock’s reelection campaign.

A Flat Iron for Every Hair Type

Steal My Couch • A selection of shoppable sleepers, settees, and more, photographed by their passionate owners.

The Best NAIL ARTISTS

A Dinner at MoMA PS1 • For three nights, the popular Bed-Stuy Nigerian restaurant Dept of Culture Brooklyn took up residence at the Queens museum.

How Much for a Hamburger? • The cost of comfort hits a tipping point.

Seven Shades of Veg • A salad platter that spans the globe.

Hot Potatoes • The cottage fry comes back.

You Can Sit on (Some) of the Art at the Horts’ House • Everything is always changing in Michael and Susan Hort’s live-in museum in Tribeca.

Suddenly Sorta Spielberg • Gabriel LaBelle beat out 2,000 actors to play a version of the famed director as a teen by embracing the meta-ness.

What Do Movies Suddenly Have Against Donkeys?

What Was Brangelina? • The couple were always known for their image-making savvy. Now, as their divorce reenters the press cycle, we’re reminded of who’s better at it.

1776’s Sara Porkalob H as Some Notes • “Are you artistically fulfilled by 1776?” “No, I’m not.”

Hell House • Watching The Watcher requires surrendering to Ryan Murphy’s Law.

American Dreaming • A new Death of a Salesman in pursuit of Black happiness.

Father-Daughter Dance • In Aftersun, coming of age is untethered from time.

To Do • Twenty-five things to see, hear, watch, and read.

The Short List SPOOKY SEASON ETERNAL • The creepiest moments from our travels.

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THE APPROVAL MATRIX • Our deliberately oversimplified guide to who falls where on our taste hierarchies.