Kadin Purath

Culture Editor

Kadin Purath is a Trinity junior and a culture editor for Recess.


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“The Brutalist”: Purposely epic

“The Brutalist” is as much the text itself — a story of a Holocaust survivor and talented architect, Laszlo (Adrien Brody), who makes his way to the U.S. and befriends a powerful patron, Van Buren (Guy Pierce), of his art — as it is a metatextual argument for the future of filmmaking. 


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Dr. Mark Anthony Neal’s ‘Left of Black’ on winning a Davey Award

“Left of Black,” a web series hosted by Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, James B. Duke Professor of African and African American Studies and Chair of the Department of African and African American Studies, was a Gold Winner of the 2024 Davey Awards.  The Davey Award is given to “creative Davids” — in reference to the Biblical David and Goliath story — for achievement in a respective medium without a “stratospheric budget.”


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David Finckel and Wu Han: Great music, even greater performers

While the performance was brilliant and astonishing, the personalities of Finckel and Han were the standouts of the night. Their engagement with chamber music through festivals, production companies, performance and teaching was obvious in their treatment of the audience and respect for the performance.


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Modigliani Quartet: Brilliance off of Broad Street

By bringing in voices from across the country and world, Duke Arts gives Duke students the chance to broaden their horizons, although it appeared like few took advantage of it. It was truly one of the prettier performances I’ve been to — filled with life, community, talent, history and gratitude. It was not something I ever would have gone to if it wasn’t so accessible, I just wish more could do the same. 


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Family Weekend Music Showcase concert: Welcoming and beautiful

To cap off the Saturday programming of Duke’s Family Weekend, the Music Department showcased 11 pieces of music — spanning from combination chorale and chamber orchestra performances to string quartets — Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in Baldwin Auditorium. The event was primarily intended for visiting friends and families but provided a wonderful, graceful experience to everyone in the Duke community.


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“100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember” at the Museum of Durham History

As you may be aware, Duke is celebrating its centennial this year. Beyond campus, Durham is also celebrating the centennial of their relationship with the University. One shining example of this premiered September 20th. The Museum of Durham History’s (MODH) exhibit “100 Years of Duke: Names to Remember,” takes a nuanced approach to how Duke is discussed and emphasizes the mutual dependence and shared growth of Durham and Duke. 

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