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• Review: 'Hirten' Film Explores Shepherd Dream with Skepticism opinion-review

  The film 'Hirten' (Shepherds) follows a Canadian advertising copywriter who, after suffering a burnout, decides to become a shepherd in Provence. The review, published in the…

• US-China Science Policy: Smart Openness Needed opinion-review

  A commentary in the South China Morning Post suggests that the United States should pursue a science and technology policy regarding China that balances openness with security…

• Sachsen-Anhalt: AfD-Sieg und die Arroganz der Demokratieverteidiger opinion-review

  Die Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt hat international große Aufmerksamkeit erregt und wird als Zeichen der Krise und Instabilität Deutschlands interpretiert. Der Autor Ingar Solty…

• Post-2008 Architecture Embraces 'Naivety' as a Stance Against Parametricism opinion-review

  In a piece for ArchDaily, Diogo Borges Ferreira explores how small architectural firms established after the 2008 financial downturn have embraced 'naivety' as their public image,…

• NZZ Podium: Social Media Regulation Debate in Switzerland opinion-review

  At an NZZ Podium event, participants discussed the regulation of social media for minors, following Australia's ban on social networks for those under 15. The panelists expressed…

• SaintPixel's AI Art: A Critical Practice of Trained Vision opinion-review

  On September 8, 2026, Wiktor V/R, the founder of creAtIva | AI Art Book, published a review titled 'Trained to See' that evaluates the creations of AI artist SaintPixel in Vol/9.…

• Hong Kong's Aviation Success Redefined: Connectivity Over Routes opinion-review

  An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post argues that Hong Kong's aviation success should no longer be measured by the number of routes its local airlines operate, but by…

• Monocle Editor Robert Bound's Carry-On Wishlist: From Regional Delicacies to a Parrot opinion-review

  In a humorous opinion piece for Monocle, contributing editor Robert Bound laments the restrictions of airport security and imagines what he should be allowed to take in his…

• Pauline Kael's Whole Self: A Hedgehog Review Essay opinion-review

  In a recent essay published by the Hedgehog Review, the author reflects on the enduring significance of film critic Pauline Kael. The piece argues that Kael's criticism is…

• Apple and Google Rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' Following Trump Order opinion-review

  In response to an executive order from President Donald Trump, Apple Maps and Google have renamed Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for US users. The change follows strained trade…

• How Canadian Gallery Openings Shape Critical First Impressions opinion-review

  An article featured in FAD Magazine on September 7, 2026, explores the influence of gallery openings in Canada on how exhibitions are received prior to critical reviews. It points…

• Personal Connection: The Overlooked Key to Selling Art opinion-review

  In an era dominated by algorithms and social media, a veteran art advisor argues that personal connection remains the most effective driver of art sales. Drawing on nearly three…

• Lost 2002 Ground Zero Visions Resurface for 9/11 Anniversary opinion-review

  In a recent essay for The New York Times, architecture critic Paul Goldberger revisits the question of what Ground Zero should have been, prompting a reflection on a 2002 design…

• Debate: AfD Voters Are Responsible for Their Choice opinion-review

  A debate in the Süddeutsche Zeitung's culture section questions whether the reasons behind voting for the AfD matter. The argument posits that from a democratic perspective, facts…

• Online Juried Exhibitions Outperform Physical Shows in Key Areas opinion-review

  An analysis has recently highlighted that online juried exhibitions, often regarded as less prestigious than their physical counterparts, actually outperform them in certain…

• AI Titans' Circular Deals Echo 1980s Savings-and-Loan Crisis opinion-review

  An opinion article in the South China Morning Post raises concerns about the long-term viability of the AI sector's swift expansion, likening the current 'circular deals' among…

• AfD's Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt: Author Jakob Springfeld's Live Reaction opinion-review

  In the recent Saxony-Anhalt state election, the far-right AfD party achieved a historic result, with 65% of voters in 'poor financial situations' casting their ballots for the…

• Ground Zero at 25: Redevelopment Success, Yet Void Remains opinion-review

  Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan is hailed as a major urban redevelopment achievement, yet it still lacks the…

• Volkswagen's Design Crisis, Steidl Verlag's Troubles, and Kusama's Brand Debate in Media Review opinion-review

  A review from German media tackles significant topics in the realms of art and culture. Niklas Maak, writing for the FAZ, expresses concern over Volkswagen's transition from…

• Sandra Laugier et des chercheurs appellent à considérer les effets de l'IA sur la circulation des œuvres opinion-review

  Le 7 septembre, lors du Sommet Lumière, une tribune a été publiée dans Le Monde par des chercheurs, dont Sandra Laugier, afin de mettre en garde contre les impacts de…

• Bertrand Russell's 1952 Critique of Marx: Philosophy of Hatred Led to Communist Disaster opinion-review

  In a 1952 television interview, philosopher Bertrand Russell argued that Karl Marx's philosophy, driven by hatred rather than kindness, inevitably led to the disasters of…

• Design's Pull to the Middle: Aporva Baxi on Resisting Mediocrity opinion-review

  Aporva Baxi, co-founder and ECD of DixonBaxi, cautions against settling for the 'design middle ground' in an article for It's Nice That. He observes that while the quality of…

• Holy Fool Review: Shostakovich Play Explores Art and Freedom opinion-review

  Currently, the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, London, is showcasing 'Holy Fool', a play crafted by Rosalind Adler and Lea Sellers, with direction by Kate Fahy, until 10 October.…

• Why Resource-Rich Bolivia and Venezuela Remain Poor: The Role of State Institutions opinion-review

  South America is rich in natural resources, yet the wealth is unevenly distributed. While countries like Brazil, Peru, and Chile profit significantly from their resources, others…

• Kojève's 1945 'Latin Empire' Idea Revived by Agamben opinion-review

  In 1945, Russian-French philosopher Alexandre Kojève spoke of the need to create a 'Latin Empire.' His Italian colleague Giorgio Agamben has recently taken up this 'idea.' The…

• Review: Will O'Mahony's 'Day (After Day) in the Life of the Useless' at Black Swan State Theatre Company opinion-review

  Theatre critic Wolfgang von Flügelhorn reviews Will O'Mahony's new play 'Day (After Day) in the Life of the Useless', performed by the Black Swan State Theatre Company at the…

• Chinese Intellectuals Face Backlash in Zhuge Yiyang Controversy opinion-review

  The article examines the precarious position of prominent Chinese academics, writers, and journalists, who are expected to fulfill multiple roles in society. It centers on the…

• Reflexión sobre la identificación política y el 'petardo' interno en Colombia opinion-review

  En un artículo de opinión publicado en Esfera Pública, el autor reflexiona sobre la dinámica de identificación política en Colombia, especialmente en el contexto de la reciente…

• Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Criticized for Lacking Epic Patience opinion-review

  In a Boston Globe opinion piece, writer Tom Joudry argues that Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' will be forgotten in fifty years despite its massive commercial success and…

• Surviving the Return to Office: An Artistic Survival Guide opinion-review

  The article, published on exibart.com, humorously addresses the post-holiday return to the office, framing it as a form of 'office jet lag.' It draws parallels between the…

• Onslaught Review: Franchise Fatigue Hits Adam Wingard's Action Thriller opinion-review

  This week marks the release of Adam Wingard's Onslaught, starring Adria Arjona as Celeste, a former Army sniper who protects her trailer park in New Mexico from escaped…

• Art World Survival Guide: Tariffs, Subscriptions, and More opinion-review

  In a personal newsletter, art advisor Alex Feim shares strategies for maintaining sanity during the busy art season, emphasizing the importance of non-art hobbies like tennis,…

• Photographer Defends Real Food Photography Against AI Slop opinion-review

  In a blog entry on PetaPixel, food photographer Danica Payne addresses a comment suggesting that food photography lacks authenticity. She defends contemporary photography as…

• Cognitive Warfare: Germany's Blind Spot in Countering Russian Strategy opinion-review

  A debate in the Süddeutsche Zeitung highlights Russia's mastery of cognitive warfare and questions Germany's and Europe's preparedness. The article, authored by a contributor,…

• Elitism in Art Is a Choice, Not a Destiny: A Critique of Blaming Capitalism opinion-review

  In a thought-provoking essay featured in Artribune, Angelo Argento disputes the notion that capitalism is the root of elitism in modern art. He posits that capitalism is…

• Harald Welzer: The West Must Abandon Four Central Illusions opinion-review

  In a recent article for the German newspaper der Freitag, sociologist and author Harald Welzer argues that the West is trapped in a dynamic process of destabilization, facing…

• AfD's Rise Explained by Thuringian Speechwriter opinion-review

  Sebastian Victor, a speechwriter based in Thuringia, offers an analysis of the growing popularity of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. He argues that the party's success…

• French Experts Urge Legal Protection for Photographic Heritage opinion-review

  In a recent opinion piece published in Le Monde, Lucille Bonnier, a photographic heritage restorer, and Abraham Le Guen, a jurist, have issued a stark warning about the precarious…

• Carlo Ratti's 'Objectify' Column Celebrates the Ephemeral Beauty of Beach Buckets and Spades opinion-review

  In a summer series for Wallpaper*, architect Carlo Ratti examines Italy's ordinary objects, focusing on the plastic bucket and spade as tools of creative destruction. He notes…

• Swiss German Wordplay: From 'Muul' to 'Schnurrpfeifereien' opinion-review

  In a recent column for NZZ am Sonntag, the author delves into the vocabulary of Swiss German, focusing specifically on terms related to the mouth and the expression…