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Jane Austen Revival: New "Sense and Sensibility" Film Caps a Boom in Pop-Inflected 19th-Century Period Drama opinion-review
This week marks the release of Georgia Oakley's film adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility," making it the third project inspired by Jane Austen in 2026, following Netflix's "Pride…
Pauline Broekema on Hermanus Berserik's Haringvliet and the Steel Buoys of Terschelling opinion-review
In the seventh issue of Museumtijdschrift for 2026, Pauline Broekema explores Hellevoetsluis to view Hermanus Berserik's artwork 'Haringvliet' (circa 1986-87), which she initially…
How Postmodern Architecture Became the Language of American Business opinion-review
In her essay for ArchDaily dated October 22, 2026, Olivia Poston explores the relationship between postmodernism and American commerce, tracing its roots to the 1972 publication…
Cómo la arquitectura posmoderna se convirtió en el lenguaje visual del capitalismo estadounidense opinion-review
En el artículo de Olivia Poston publicado el 22 de octubre de 2026, se examina cómo la arquitectura posmoderna ha llegado a ser el lenguaje visual del capitalismo estadounidense.…
Süddeutsche Zeitung Reviews 'Clayface' as Best Comic Book Film in Years opinion-review
The Süddeutsche Zeitung has published a film review of 'Clayface,' describing it as the strongest comic book adaptation in recent memory. According to the review, the story…
Michael Borremans' De Maagd on Ghent's Goudenleeuwplein: a small fresco with a cleaning problem opinion-review
In Ghent's Goudenleeuwplein, a concrete structure showcases a fresco by Flemish artist Michaël Borremans, named De Maagd (2014), which measures 60 by 70 centimeters. This artwork,…
Süddeutsche Zeitung Essay on Israel's Future Calls for Compassion Amid War and Election Campaign opinion-review
A guest contribution published by Süddeutsche Zeitung argues that Israelis must remain humane despite grief, war and election campaigning. The piece, linked to Lahav Shani and the…
Freitag-Kommentar fordert Social-Media-Verbot auch für Erwachsene opinion-review
In einem Beitrag für die Wochenzeitung Der Freitag argumentiert Sebastian Friedrich, dass ein Verbot sozialer Netzwerke für Minderjährige allein nicht ausreiche. Die…
Wacom Art Pen 2 Review Highlights Barrel Rotation and 8K Pressure opinion-review
Released in May 2026, the Wacom Art Pen 2 (model ACP70000DZ) succeeds the original Wacom Art Pen and offers an alternative to the Wacom Pro Pen 3. Its standout feature is barrel…
NZZ-Kommentar prangert Gewalt gegen Journalisten durch Linksradikale und Gaza-Aktivisten an opinion-review
Ein Beitrag im Feuilleton der Neuen Zürcher Zeitung thematisiert Drohungen und Gewalt gegen Journalisten, die laut dem Text von linksradikalen Gruppen und Gaza-Aktivisten…
Autumn Foods in Still Life Paintings: From Chardin to Cézanne opinion-review
In the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Jean-Baptiste Siméon Chardin's painting 'Still Life with Teapot, Grapes, Chestnuts, and a Pear' (c. 1764) features three chestnuts positioned…
Paolo Strippoli's L'Estranea, Italy's Oscar Entry, Premieres in Venice Competition opinion-review
Set in Bari in 1999, Paolo Strippoli's latest film L'Estranea opens at a lavish poolside party hosted by the Colonna family, gathered to celebrate the achievements of patriarch…
Cézanne's 'Grandi Bagnanti' (1906): The Formal Revolution That Paved the Way for Picasso opinion-review
Born on 19 January 1839 in Aix-en-Provence and passing away there on 22 October 1906, Paul Cézanne produced 'Le Grandi Bagnanti' in 1906, transforming the portrayal of the female…
Vieri Peroncini: la satira disinnescata è ormai un pericolo per la democrazia opinion-review
Nel suo articolo pubblicato su Artspecialday il 22 ottobre 2026, Vieri Peroncini sostiene che la satira moderna, un tempo un mezzo di protesta, è ora «intimamente falsa» e…
Photographer Laura June Kirsch on Her Wikipedia Page's Creation and Removal opinion-review
In February, photographer Laura June Kirsch learned via a Google Alert that an anonymous editor had created a Wikipedia page about her. The entry described her as an American…
Caryl Churchill's 20-Minute Play Triumph Opens at London's Almeida Theatre opinion-review
Caryl Churchill's latest 20-minute production, Triumph, directed by James Macdonald, has premiered at the Almeida Theatre in London. In this play, Kate O'Flynn portrays Iris, a…
Hana Elhaddad Pens Open Letter to Ryan Gander Over Salzburger Kunstverein Exhibition opinion-review
On Sunday, 23 August, Hana Elhaddad, a researcher based in Cairo, expressed her concerns regarding Ryan Gander's exhibition, One Hundred Things Twice, through an open letter to…
Critic Faults Met's "Costume Art" Show for Forced Pairings and Thin Premise opinion-review
A review by Hyperallergic of the "Costume Art" exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art argues that the show's concept of exploring the connection between clothing and the…
Tom Wolf Pushes Back on Jonathan Biss's Critique of Deified Music Teachers opinion-review
Writing on his personal blog, flutist and author Tom Wolf responds to Jonathan Biss's New York Times essay "Push Your Musical Gods Off Their Pedestals" (August 23, 2026), which…
Jutta Koether's 'Songs of New York' at Galerie Buchholz Surveys Two Decades of Painting opinion-review
At Galerie Buchholz in New York, Jutta Koether's exhibition 'Songs of New York' is on display from 8 September to 31 October 2023. This showcase includes artworks created between…
New Reading Hypothesis Links Rubens's Adorations in Fermo and Antwerp opinion-review
A recent theory posits that Peter Paul Rubens's Adoration of the Shepherds, housed in Fermo's Pinacoteca Civica, served as a preliminary study for the later piece created for the…
Boston Ballet Brings Ekman's Cacti and Khan's Vertical Road to Théâtre des Champs-Elysées opinion-review
The Boston Ballet is currently showcasing Alexander Ekman's Cacti and Akram Khan's Vertical road (reimagined) at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées as part of the TranscenDanses…
What Are Riots? Italian Sociology Weighs In on Milan's October 2026 Unrest opinion-review
On 17 October 2026, clashes erupted during the "Italia In Piazza" protest in Milan, prompting Il Post to investigate why there is no specific Italian term for "riot." The…
Theresa Präauer on AI-Generated Past Lives and Social Media Nostalgia opinion-review
In her Süddeutsche Zeitung column, Theresa Präauer examines a social media trend of fabricated personal histories. Users are generating invented pasts with artificial…
iPhone Duo Review: Apple's $1,999 Foldable Weighs Design Against Usability opinion-review
The Duo, Apple's inaugural folding iPhone, is priced at $1,999, making it the priciest iPhone to date. According to a PetaPixel review, it boasts a Grade 5 titanium frame, a…
Ali G Returns to Screens After Two Decades in Sacha Baron Cohen Revival opinion-review
Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character is back on the big screen after roughly twenty years away, according to a Financial Times review of the return. The piece argues the creation…
Art Lawyer Jon Sharples Calls for UK Trust Law to Shield Artists from Gallery Insolvency opinion-review
During the Art Business Conference held in London in September, art attorney Jon Sharples called for the introduction of UK laws to safeguard artists who consign their works to…
Grand Theft Auto VI Arrives in November as AAA Industry Faces Cost Crisis opinion-review
In November, Rockstar will unveil Grand Theft Auto VI, marking a 13-year gap since the last installment. Set in a Florida-inspired open world, players will take on the roles of…
designboom's SPECTATOR AND SPECTACLE Chapter Asks Whether We Are Starved of Wonder opinion-review
Sofia Lekka Angelopoulou inaugurated designboom's SPECTATOR AND SPECTACLE chapter with an editorial named The Haçienda Must Be Built, raising the question of whether audiences…
Süddeutsche Zeitung Essay: Queuing as a Metaphor for England's Decline opinion-review
In a cultural essay for the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the British relationship with standing in line is examined as something more than a quirky national trait. The piece argues that…
Larry David Targets Democratic Socialists of America in Satirical Essay opinion-review
Comedian Larry David has written a satirical essay aimed at left-leaning America, taking direct aim at the Democratic Socialists of America. The piece, covered by Süddeutsche…
WAI Architecture Think Tank Condemns $2 Billion Esencia Resort as Colonial Project in Puerto Rico opinion-review
A $2 billion luxury wellness project named Esencia is set to occupy 2,000 acres in Cabo Rojo, located on Puerto Rico's southwestern coast, but it faces backlash from thousands of…
Hyperallergic Editor Decries AI-Generated Art Writing as MIT Professors Bedazzle Surveillance Cameras opinion-review
Lisa Yin Zhang, an associate editor at Hyperallergic, denounces generative AI in art writing, labeling it a "travesty" and pointing out its typical "It's not X, it's Y" phrasing.…
Galerien protestieren gegen AfD, Holzer appelliert, Art Basel Paris verkauft Millionen opinion-review
Galerien aus Düsseldorf und Köln haben sich gegen eine Veranstaltung der AfD zur Kulturpolitik ausgesprochen. Daniela Steinfeld, eine Galeristin und Mitverfasserin eines offenen…
Ranga Yogeshwar on Climate Communication, Optimism, and the 2021 Floods opinion-review
Science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar has spent nearly four decades explaining climate change on German public broadcasting. In 2021, severe rainfall destroyed parts of his own home…
Freitag Essay Examines Whether White Men's Preference for Black Women Is Fetishization opinion-review
In an essay for the German weekly Freitag, author Edna Bonhomme examines the question of whether white men who date only Black women are expressing a preference or acting on a…
François Ozons „Das Schmuckstück“ bei Arte: Deneuve und Depardieu in einer zahmen Provinzposse opinion-review
Die Adaption von François Ozon des Theaterstücks „Potiche“ von Pierre Barillet und Jean-Pierre Grédy wird am 21. Oktober auf Arte ausgestrahlt und ist bis zum 27. Oktober in der…
Three Video Games Art Enthusiasts Will Love: Ōkami, Gris, and The Master's Pupil opinion-review
Ōkami, launched in 2006 for the PlayStation 2, is inspired by Japanese calligraphy, woodblock prints, Shinto beliefs, and folklore. It earned the title of IGN's Game of the Year…
Projections Put China First in National Strength as Leadership Question Looms opinion-review
New projections of national strength for 2027 place China in first position, with its advantage over other nations continuing to grow. The assessment considers resources,…
Lorenzo Rudolf: Art Basel Has Lost Its Way and the Art Market Must Change Course opinion-review
In 1959, Lorenzo Rudolf was born in Bern and served as the director of Art Basel from 1990 until 2000, during which he expanded the event to Miami Beach. Following this, he…

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