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Franz Wright's Posthumous Collection 'Axe in Blossom' Reviewed opinion-review
The New Yorker reviews 'Axe in Blossom: Last Poems & Fragments' (Knopf), a posthumous collection of Franz Wright's final poems assembled by his widow Elizabeth Oehlkers Wright…
How to stay relevant when your company pushes AI over creativity opinion-review
Kat Wong, founder of career change platform Oh Yeah, advises a creative professional whose company is aggressively promoting AI, making them feel their role is diminished. Wong…
Denis Scheck's 'Schnatterzone' provokes response from 22 female authors opinion-review
German literary critic Denis Scheck has sparked controversy by repeatedly disparaging bestselling author Ildikó von Kürthy on his show 'Druckfrisch'. In response, von Kürthy and…
Putin's Russia Cultivates Hollow Soviet Retro-Utopia opinion-review
The article examines how Putin's Russia promotes a nostalgic cult of the Soviet Union as a hollow retro-utopia, masking the realities of war and repression. Moscow, along with…
Slavoj Žižek on How Heatwaves Expose Capitalism's Flawed Logic opinion-review
In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe. Philosopher Slavoj Žižek, unable to sleep in his sweltering apartment, reflects on the capitalist response to the…
Seneca's Ancient Fix for the Attention Crisis opinion-review
In a New York Times opinion piece, philosopher Seneca's advice from his 'Letters From a Stoic' is cited as a solution to modern attention problems: focus on one idea per day. The…
Australian pianist loses free speech case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra opinion-review
The Federal Court of Australia ruled that pianist Jayson Gillham, as an independent contractor, was not protected under the Fair Work Act when the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra…
Kerri Greenidge Controversy: NYT Article Criticized for Timing and Omissions opinion-review
A New York Times article about historian Kerri Greenidge has drawn criticism for its timing and lack of context. Greenidge, author of "The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery in an…
The Art of Casting Celebrities as Themselves in Film opinion-review
A New York Times article examines the risky yet rewarding practice of casting celebrities to play fictionalized versions of themselves in movies. The piece highlights Jon Hamm's…
Debate: The Discourse on Care Work Does More Harm Than Good opinion-review
A critical opinion piece argues that framing parenting as a form of care work comparable to a job undermines its intrinsic value and may discourage fathers from engaging in family…
Glasstire Podcast Debates AI Art and Writing After ArtReview USA Scandal opinion-review
In the latest episode of Glasstire's podcast "Art Dirt," editors Brandon Zech, Jessica Fuentes, and Nicholas Frank discuss the implications of AI-generated art and writing,…
Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Interpreted as Spiritual Journey for Artists opinion-review
In a newsletter essay on 'The Universal Riddle,' Clint Watson offers a spiritual interpretation of Queen's 1975 song 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' framing it as a compressed mystery school…
German Bishops' 2024 AfD Ban Echoes 1931 Stance, Author Says opinion-review
In February 2024, German Catholic bishops declared the far-right AfD party unelectable for Christians. Author Nora Bossong notes that the church took a similar stance in 1931,…
Algorithms Are Reshaping Architecture's Taste and Visibility opinion-review
Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi contends that algorithms now shape architectural preferences, supplanting established publications such as Casabella, Domus, and Lotus. Social media…
Petros Markaris on the Evolution of Crime Fiction opinion-review
Petros Markaris, a Greek crime novelist, is the subject of an article examining how the boundaries of the 'giallo' genre have blurred over time. Traditionally defined by rigid…
Slavoj Žižek calls Peter Thiel the Antichrist in AI revolution interview opinion-review
In an interview with NZZ, philosopher Slavoj Žižek discusses the AI revolution, calling Peter Thiel the Antichrist. He expresses a surprising alliance and wishes for Europe to…
Setting Boundaries with Inexperienced Art Galleries opinion-review
An artist recounts fielding texts from a new gallery owner about social media strategy, email newsletters, and collector acquisition, realizing the owner knew less about art…
Glasstire Writer Denounces AI Content Theft by ArtReview USA opinion-review
Nicholas Frank, a writer for Glasstire, published an opinion piece on July 11, 2026, condemning the unauthorized use of his and other writers' content by AI-generated websites,…
Debating the Separation of Artist from Art in Museums opinion-review
The debate over separating famous artists from their problematic actions intensifies as museums and scholars reexamine the Western art canon. Figures like Paul Gauguin, Agostino…
France Télévisions budget cuts threaten French cultural influence, warns screenwriter opinion-review
In a tribune published in Le Monde on July 11, 2026, screenwriter Pauline Rocafull argues that budget restrictions on France Télévisions, the primary funder of national…
Why Street Photography Matters in the Age of AI opinion-review
In an era of ubiquitous phone cameras and AI-generated images, street photography gains renewed urgency. The author, a veteran street photographer, contrasts today's casual…
Summer in Cinema: The Anatomy of Dazzlement opinion-review
The essay titled Collezione da Tiffany critically examines the role of summer in auteur cinema, highlighting its impact on narrative, identity, and perception. It includes an…
Italian Audiovisual Sector Stalls, Undermining Cultural Industrialization Goals opinion-review
Chiara Sbarigia, president of the Italian audiovisual producers association APA, stated in an interview with Il Sole24Ore that the sector is in a "stall phase," with revenue…
The New Yorker Essay: Plastic Surgery, Instagram Face, and the Erosion of Human Beauty opinion-review
A New Yorker essay by Jia Tolentino examines the contemporary obsession with cosmetic surgery, tracing its evolution from Instagram Face to deep-plane facelifts and looksmaxxing.…
Gustav Klimt's Judith: A Study of Power and Eroticism opinion-review
An analysis of Gustav Klimt's 1901 painting 'Judith I' focuses on the artist's radical reinterpretation of the biblical heroine. Klimt subverts traditional iconography by…
Artists impose rules as live show audience behavior worsens opinion-review
A growing number of musicians are implementing strict codes of conduct at concerts in response to escalating audience misbehavior, including excessive phone use and fans wearing…
Christian Baron: Reisefreiheit in der DDR und die soziale Kluft im Westen opinion-review
In einem persönlichen Beitrag für die Freitag denkt Christian Baron über die Themen Reisefreiheit und soziale Ungleichheit nach. Er stellt die provokante Frage, wer die Kontrolle…
New Left revisionism reshapes understanding of China's economic history opinion-review
A movement among scholars of the Chinese New Left is contesting the prevailing neoliberal perspective that views Maoist command economics and the capitalist reforms of Deng…
The Decline of Reading and the Rise of a Postliterate America opinion-review
The Atlantic's August 2026 cover story argues that American society is becoming postliterate, with reading rates plummeting across all demographics. According to the National…
Oorvi Sharma: Craft as a Methodology for Resilient Futures opinion-review
In a guest essay featured in designboom's Crafting the Future chapter, Canadian architect Oorvi Sharma emphasizes the need to shift the perception of craft from merely preserving…
Jochen Volz über kuratorische Praxis und institutionelle Transformation an der Pinacoteca de São Paulo opinion-review
Jochen Volz, Generaldirektor der Pinacoteca de São Paulo seit 2017, reflektiert in einem Essay über Ausstellen als Praxis des Zuhörens und der Fürsorge. Er kritisiert historische…
chezweitz on Exhibition Design: From Brancusi to Buchenwald opinion-review
In a conversation with Arsprototo, scenographers Detlev Weitz and Sonja Beeck from chezweitz elaborate on their exhibition design philosophy, highlighting works such as the Jewish…
Kolja Reichert on What Makes a Great Exhibition: Three Case Studies opinion-review
In a piece for Kulturstiftung der Länder, curator Kolja Reichert examines notable exhibitions by focusing on three contemporary shows. At Venice's Fondazione Prada, Nancy…
Björn Höcke's Psychotherapy Metaphor for Germany Criticized opinion-review
Björn Höcke, a prominent figure in Germany's far-right AfD party, has proposed using psychotherapy as a metaphor for addressing political and spiritual ailments in parts of…
Disney's live-action 'Moana' panned by critics as 'dismal' and 'pointless' opinion-review
The live-action adaptation of 'Moana' from Disney, which debuted on Friday, has been met with largely unfavorable critiques. Dwayne Johnson returns as Maui, while 19-year-old…
Why 'Legally Blonde' Remains a Feminist Touchstone in 2026 opinion-review
More than two decades after its release, 'Legally Blonde' (2001) continues to resonate, with Amazon Prime launching a prequel series 'Elle' set during the protagonist's high…
Ross McElwee's 'Remake' Examines Filmmaking Ethics After Son's Overdose opinion-review
Ross McElwee's new documentary 'Remake' premieres at Film Forum in New York, confronting the 2016 fentanyl overdose death of his 27-year-old son Adrian. The film revisits…
Arte series 'Die Akademie' criticized for shallow art school portrayal opinion-review
Camilla Guttner's series 'Die Akademie', airing on Arte on July 10 and available until October 7 in the Arte-Mediathek, follows new art student Jojo (Maja Bons) as she encounters…
Critique of 'resilience' rhetoric in Italy's inner areas opinion-review
An article on Artribune by Alex Urso critically examines the overuse of the term 'resilience' in discussions about Italy's depopulated inner areas. The author argues that the…
Avignon's 5.5-hour play raises questions about audience diversity opinion-review
In a column for Le Monde, editor Michel Guerrin questions the programming of a five-and-a-half-hour play, "Maldoror," at the Festival d'Avignon. He notes that while theater…

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