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• What the I Ching is really about opinion-review

  The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is more accessible than Carl Jung believed. While Jung thought it was difficult for Western minds to grasp, the text's enigmatic allure appeals to…

• Vannacci's Victimhood Rhetoric Analyzed Through Giglioli's Critique opinion-review

  Roberto Vannacci, in his speech at the constituent assembly of his newly formed party, proclaimed 'We are the waste and the scum.' This statement is countered by Daniele…

• God of War Laufey backlash reveals persistent sexism in gaming opinion-review

  The announcement of "God of War Laufey," a new installment featuring a female protagonist named Faye, has sparked intense backlash from some male gamers. Critics have created mods…

• Vogue Writer Recaps Watching 'Toy Story 5' Alone at Burbank AMC opinion-review

  A writer for Vogue shares her solitary experience of watching 'Toy Story 5' at the Burbank AMC at 10:30 a.m. on its premiere day. She highlights the film's commentary on the…

• Redes sociais para artistas: ferramenta ou exigência? opinion-review

  O artigo do ArteRef discute o papel das redes sociais na carreira artística. Historicamente, a visibilidade dependia de galerias, museus e críticos, mas plataformas como…

• Cinema's New Wave of Conspiracy Thrillers: From Spielberg to Backrooms opinion-review

  Cinemas are experiencing an influx of films centered around conspiracy themes, reminiscent of the paranoid thrillers from the 1970s. Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' features…

• Aeon Essay Argues Writers Should Embrace AI as a Fellow Wordsmith opinion-review

  An essay published on Aeon argues that while AI may be detrimental to software engineers, it represents an intriguing development for writers and thinkers—the very people who…

• Art Market Stagnation Hits Galleries Hard opinion-review

  The art world expanded rapidly but the market failed to keep pace, according to the 2026 Art Basel/UBS Art Market Report. When adjusted for inflation, total dollar volume of art…

• Attention spans are shrinking, but willpower alone won't fix it opinion-review

  A recent article in Il Post examines the decline of sustained attention in the digital age, citing research by psychologist Gloria Mark of Columbia University. Mark found that…

• Anger as a Sign of Healing, Not Failure opinion-review

  In a personal essay for the Rubin Museum, journalist and artist Devrupa Rakshit argues that anger, often pathologized in marginalized groups, can be a crucial part of the healing…

• The Politics of Balconies in Affordable Housing opinion-review

  A German opinion piece argues that eliminating balconies from low-cost housing is an arrogant decision that disregards the everyday happiness they provide. The text notes that…

• Lucinda Childs's 'Momentary Reprise' Reviewed in New Yorker opinion-review

  The New Yorker's Goings On section features a review of Lucinda Childs's performance 'Momentary Reprise,' alongside mentions of Yves Saint Laurent imagery, a review of 'Girl,…

• Global AI regulation urged regardless of job impact opinion-review

  An opinion piece argues that AI development must be regulated globally, comparing it to drug testing requirements. The author states that panic is warranted due to AI's rapid…

• Swiss Government Campaign Against Jokes Sparks Satire Debate opinion-review

  The Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality has launched a campaign warning that humor can constitute a form of violence, drawing sharp criticism in an op-ed by the Neue Zürcher…

• Art History Illuminates the 'Backrooms' Aesthetic opinion-review

  The article explores how the 'Backrooms' aesthetic—a viral internet phenomenon depicting endless, liminal office spaces—draws on art historical precedents. It connects the…

• Enslaved Black Models in European Art: Anonymous Objects? opinion-review

  The article examines the historical depiction of Black figures in European art, predominantly as subservient props or exotic others, reflecting slavery and colonialism. It…

• The Cyclic Irruption of the Sacred in the Collapsing Late West opinion-review

  Matteo Meschiari and Anita Romanello's article 'Nel luogo oscuro del mito' examines the resurgence of the sacred in contemporary politics, particularly in the Late Western world.…

• House of Rot: A Queer Cabaret Invocation of Grey Gardens opinion-review

  Now showing at the Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse in Melbourne until 20 June 2026, House of Rot is a cabaret invocation directed by Dino Dimitriadis with musical direction by Victoria…

• Black Quilters' Inner Worlds Explored in New Book and Exhibition opinion-review

  A curator and scholar argues that Black quilts are misunderstood because viewers fail to appreciate the inner worlds of their makers. The article highlights the work of Dr.…

• UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s and Its Impact on Art Discovery opinion-review

  The UK government's ban on under-16s accessing certain social media platforms will affect how young people discover art and culture. The legislation, set to take effect in 2026,…

• Moises Kaufman on Roald Dahl's Antisemitism in Play 'Giant' opinion-review

  Playwright Moises Kaufman discusses Mark Rosenblatt's play 'Giant', which dramatizes Roald Dahl's 1983 antisemitic outburst. Set in Dahl's English country home, the play depicts…

• American Culture's Arrested Development: A Literary Critique opinion-review

  Jonathan Stevenson argues that American culture is stuck in a state of arrested development, perpetually reverting to a national adolescence rooted in a self-image of fledgling…

• David Foster Wallace's Political Prophecy: A Cultural Diagnosis of American Democracy opinion-review

  David Masciotra argues that David Foster Wallace was a prophetic political writer whose work diagnoses America's cultural crisis underlying its democratic decline. Published on…

• Art Basel's High Costs: A Personal Account opinion-review

  A humorous and personal essay recounts the exorbitant costs of attending Art Basel in Basel, Switzerland. The author describes the financial strain of visiting the fair, noting…

• Rainer Forst and Axel Honneth Discuss Jürgen Habermas's Legacy opinion-review

  In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, social philosophers Rainer Forst and Axel Honneth, both former students of Jürgen Habermas, discuss their teacher's intellectual legacy…

• AI Cannot Write About Art, Argues German Opinion Piece opinion-review

  A German opinion piece published in Süddeutsche Zeitung argues that artificial intelligence has nothing to contribute to writing and thinking about art, which it frames as…

• Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Brings Liminal Horror to the Big Screen opinion-review

  Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' has outperformed Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' at the box office. The 21-year-old YouTuber's feature debut, based on his 2022 web…

• Infoclastia and Electroclasty: A New Theory of Image Destruction in the Digital Age opinion-review

  This essay proposes two new concepts for contemporary iconoclasm: 'infoclastia' (the destruction of meaning through an excess of images and signs) and 'electroclasty' (the…

• Patrick Marber's all-female 'Glengarry Glen Ross' opens at London's Old Vic opinion-review

  Patrick Marber has adapted David Mamet's 'Glengarry Glen Ross' with an all-female cast, starring Indira Varma and Rosa Salazar. The production runs at London's Old Vic. Despite…

• Informatiker Jürgen Geuter kritisiert Krypto und KI als Ideologie opinion-review

  Informatiker Jürgen Geuter, der sich selbst als "Tech-De-Evangelist" bezeichnet, äußert in einem Gespräch mit der Freitag scharfe Kritik an der Tech-Industrie. Er bezeichnet…

• Pino Boresta proposes four radical reforms for Italian art system inspired by football opinion-review

  Italian artist Pino Boresta draws parallels between the crises in Italian football and the contemporary art system, arguing that both suffer from speculative intermediation and…

• Zerocalcare's 'Due Spicci' Review: Anti-Epic Fails to Deliver Third Act opinion-review

  A critical review of Zerocalcare's Netflix series 'Due Spicci' argues that the author's signature anti-epic approach, which avoids catharsis and resolution, ultimately undermines…

• MAXXI's 'Vitalità dell’architettura italiana' sparks controversy over lack of critical narrative opinion-review

  The exhibition titled 'Vitalità dell’architettura italiana 1946-2026' at MAXXI in Rome has drawn criticism from architects Luigi Prestinenza Puglisi and Valerio Paolo Mosco.…

• Jacques Ferrier: future cities must abandon standardized post-war architecture opinion-review

  In an opinion piece for Le Monde, architect Jacques Ferrier argues that combating climate change requires abandoning standardized post-war building designs. He advocates for…

• Doku über DDR-Bürgerrechtlerin Bärbel Bohley verfehlt den Fokus opinion-review

  Der Dokumentarfilm „Bärbel Bohley – Tagebuch einer Auflehnung“ von Fosco Dubini und Barbara Marx beleuchtet das Leben der DDR-Bürgerrechtlerin Bärbel Bohley, versäumt jedoch, sich…

• Trump's Iran Deal Pitch Tests Loyalty of His Base opinion-review

  Donald Trump is preparing a massive Fourth of July rally, promising it will be "the most spectacular Trump rally" ever, as a tribute to America. This event comes weeks after his…

• Toy Story 5 Review: Screen Age Challenges Traditional Play opinion-review

  Toy Story 5, releasing in Australian cinemas on 18 June, tackles the obsolescence of toys in the digital age. The film follows Bonnie, a child who struggles to connect with peers…

• Carlo Ginzburg's Anomalous Historiography opinion-review

  Alessandro Vanoli reflects on Carlo Ginzburg's approach to history, recalling a conference in Bologna years ago where Ginzburg discussed the image of the enemy. Vanoli was struck…

• Architecture firms urged to move beyond self-promotion toward public education opinion-review

  Sean Joyner, a writer from Los Angeles, contends that major architecture firms have the potential to inform the public about the built environment, moving beyond mere…

• Menswear Experts on Spring 2027 Trends, Influencers, and Retail Shifts opinion-review

  Ahead of the spring 2027 menswear shows in Pitti, Milan, and Paris, Vogue interviewed three experts: stylist Marcus Allen, Nordstrom fashion director Jian DeLeon, and podcast host…