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Anthony Passeron's 'Jacky' Links Family Drama to Computer Game History opinion-review
In his novel 'Jacky', French author Anthony Passeron merges a family drama with the history of computer games, evoking lost childhood joy. The title question, 'Papa, spielen wir…
Debate: How Left Is the AfD? opinion-review
The AfD presents itself as a champion of the socially weak. A debate asks how left this makes the party. The central distinction between right and left, according to the text, is…
Caterina Mainardis Questions the Apollonian/Dionysian Framework and Defends Relational Art opinion-review
In an essay published in August 2026 on Artribune, critic Caterina Mainardis confronts art critics who claim their frameworks are unbiased. She contends that the…
Prayers to Fornax at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing: Science, Technology, and Spirituality opinion-review
"Prayers to Fornax: Science, Technology, and Spirituality" will be exhibited at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing from July 18 to December 13, 2026. Curated by Yifeng Wei and Penny Dan…
Review: Tony Tulathimutte and Clemens J. Setz's Story Collections Called Essential Men's Literature opinion-review
A review in Süddeutsche Zeitung recommends two short story collections by Tony Tulathimutte and Clemens J. Setz as the men's literature needed now. The stories are described as…
Netflix Comedy 'Mein bester Freund, seine Freundin und ich' Called Sexist and Unfunny opinion-review
According to a review in Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Netflix comedy 'Mein bester Freund, seine Freundin und ich' is at least as sexist as it is unfunny. The review argues that the…
Cory Doctorow Asks Why We Accept 'Enshittification' of Tech Platforms opinion-review
Critic Cory Doctorow questions why users tolerate the systematic degradation of digital platforms and tech products, a phenomenon he calls 'Enshittification.' In a commentary…
Hiddensee Documentary Examines Baltic Island as Mythic Site of German History opinion-review
Documentary film 'Hiddensee' portrays the Baltic Sea island as a mythical place where German history is densely concentrated. In a review titled 'Die Gegenwart, aber mit…
Miriam Cahn's 'Ciò che mi guarda' Reviewed at MACRO Rome: War Without Spectacle opinion-review
Margherita Artoni, a critic, assesses the exhibition 'Miriam Cahn. Ciò che mi guarda' at the MACRO – Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma, which runs until 15 November 2026. Curated…
Helen Andrews: Women's Rise Institutionalized 'Wokeness' in Workplaces opinion-review
In a guest commentary for NZZ's Feuilleton section, Helen Andrews argues that the rise of women has led to the institutionalization of female behavioral patterns in universities,…
Ting-Jung Chen's 2018 Sound Installation Draws Parallels Between Cold War Propaganda and Social Media opinion-review
In an opinion piece for Ocula, Zian Chen reflects on Ting-Jung Chen's 2018 sound installation 'You Are the Only One I Care About (whisper)'. The artwork dissects a 1970s Taiwanese…
Rosa Luxemburg's 1913 Analysis of War Economics Revisited Amid Global Conflicts opinion-review
In a recent article for the German newspaper 'der Freitag', author Ingar Solty revisits Rosa Luxemburg's 1913 economic analysis of war escalation, drawing parallels to current…
Digital Permanence Threatens the Future of Nostalgia opinion-review
The commercial exploitation of nostalgia is booming, with companies like Nintendo, Hollywood studios, and streaming services capitalizing on retro trends. However, new research…
The Volta: Why Novels Bore Us Before They Captivate Us opinion-review
In a personal essay for Public Books, critic and academic James D. Reid introduces the concept of the 'volta'—a term borrowed from poetry—to describe the moment in a novel when…
Close the Kennedy Center? It Might Be the Best Option opinion-review
In February 2025, Donald Trump initiated an unprecedented takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a traditionally nonpartisan institution and living…
ZDF's Summer Interviews Under Scrutiny: Weidel Invited, Danger Dan Excluded opinion-review
The German weekly newspaper 'der Freitag' published a commentary on the tradition of summer interviews with politicians on public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. The piece, written by…
AI Could Damage Children's Brain Development, Pediatric Surgeon Warns opinion-review
Dr. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon and researcher, has expressed serious concerns about the effects of generative AI on children's brain development, comparing its impact to…
The Death of Neutral Search: How the Internet's Archival Function Is Failing opinion-review
The Walrus has published an article titled 'Our Ability To Search The Internet Is Dying', which argues that search engines can no longer act as neutral gateways to a stable body…
US AI Debate Misses Real Obstacle: Adoption, Not Regulation opinion-review
An opinion article recently published in the South China Morning Post (SCMP) suggests that the focus of America's AI policy debate is misplaced. It asserts that the slow uptake of…
Kowalczuk's Bestseller Criticized as Moralistic Misunderstanding opinion-review
Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk's bestselling book "Faschismus ist keine Meinung" (Fascism is Not an Opinion) is the subject of a critical review in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. The review…
Fynn Kliemann on Creativity, Skateboarding, and Staying Weird in the Age of AI opinion-review
In a personal essay for Sleek Magazine, German entrepreneur, musician, and media maker Fynn Kliemann reflects on his lifelong embrace of being 'weird' and how it has become a…
Beethoven's Ninth and Dante's Divine Comedy: Paths to True Joy opinion-review
In a philosophical piece featured in Artribune, Giuseppe Simone Modeo draws a comparison between Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and Dante's Divine Comedy, asserting that both works…
Critic Julie Lasky Dismisses 'Dopamine Decor' as Disingenuous Marketing opinion-review
In an opinion piece for Dezeen, design critic Julie Lasky critiques the 'dopamine decor' trend, which uses maximalist, colorful interiors to supposedly boost mood by triggering…
Economic Pressures Reshape Japanese Design: From Potato Chip Bags to Paper opinion-review
Japanese design, particularly in packaging, is undergoing significant changes due to economic and political instability. In late May, Calbee launched monochrome packaging for…
Do Not Go Gentle Review: Award-Winning Play Makes Brisbane Debut opinion-review
Queensland Theatre's production of Patricia Cornelius's award-winning play 'Do Not Go Gentle' opened at the Bille Brown Theatre in Brisbane, running until 30 August. The play,…
Henryk M. Broder at 80: A Controversial Voice for Free Speech opinion-review
Henryk M. Broder, the German-Jewish journalist and author, turns 80. Known for his provocative stance on free speech, Broder has been a polarizing figure in German media. He has…
French Architect Calls for National Policy on Architecture and Living Environment opinion-review
Fabien Gantois, vice-president of the Conseil national de l'ordre des architectes (National Council of the Order of Architects) in France, has published an opinion piece in Le…
Ford Foundation's 1966 Orchestra Grants Criticized as Misguided Philanthropy opinion-review
In a significant piece featured on ArtsJournal, the writer examines the enduring impact of the Ford Foundation's $80.2 million funding for American orchestras in 1966, which…
German Firms Adopt Generative AI but Neglect Training, Comment Criticizes Policy opinion-review
A commentary in the German newspaper Der Freitag criticizes the lack of AI training in German businesses despite widespread adoption. According to the article, nearly one in four…
Cut Chilli Review: Chenturan Aran's Play Explores Race and Identity in Australia opinion-review
Chenturan Aran's play 'Cut Chilli' is a pacy, funny, and thought-provoking 110-minute one-act play about belonging, identity, family, and race in contemporary Australia. The story…
Óscar Tenreiro Degwitz on Carlo Scarpa, Music, and the Art of Architecture opinion-review
In a contemplative essay regarding Veredes, Venezuelan architect Óscar Tenreiro Degwitz reflects on a seminar he conducted on January 19, 1994, for 'Taller Firminy' at the…
Chokepoints and the cost of cutting off access opinion-review
An editorial in the South China Morning Post delves into the notion of chokepoints, suggesting that the most perilous ones are not merely the most confined waterways or unique…
2028 US Election: Carlson and Greene Plot Third-Party MAGA Run opinion-review
As the 2028 US presidential election approaches, speculation grows over a potential third-party candidacy from former Trump allies Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene.…
NDAs in the Art World: The Gag Order Problem and More from Art Forecast opinion-review
In a recent update, Tatum Dooley highlights the increasing prevalence of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) within the art sector, particularly noting Wanda Nanibush, who became the…
French Far Right's Long Hatred of de Gaulle May Now Claim His Legacy opinion-review
Eight months before the French presidential election, and as de Gaulle enjoys renewed popularity in cinema, documentary filmmaker Jonathan Hayoun warns in a Le Monde op-ed that…
Eight TV Series Finales That Defy Expectations opinion-review
The Atlantic's editors and writers have selected eight television series finales that they consider exceptional, despite the inherent difficulty of concluding a beloved show. The…
Rainer Mausfeld Discusses Pacifism and War Opposition in Interview opinion-review
In a recent interview with der Freitag, psychologist Rainer Mausfeld, known for his sharp critique of Western opinion-making, discusses why societies, despite widespread personal…
Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Criticized as Her Weakest Novel Yet opinion-review
In a review published in The New Yorker, critic Alexandra Schwartz examines Rachel Cusk's latest novel, 'Life of M,' which continues the author's experimental dismantling of…
Carlo Ratti's 'Objectify' Series: The Lifeguard Uniform as Italian Design Classic opinion-review
In the summer series 'Objectify' by Wallpaper*, architect Carlo Ratti delves into Italy's culture through commonplace items, beginning with the lifeguard uniform. For 155 years,…
Francesco Bonami Tells Aspiring Curators to Skip School opinion-review
Francesco Bonami, former artistic director of the Venice Biennale (2003) and current curator at Gagosian New York and director of the By Art Matters Museum in Hangzhou, China, has…

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