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• 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…

• Clara Zetkin's 1893 Warning on SPD Militarism Revisited opinion-review

  A recent article in der Freitag revisits Clara Zetkin's early recognition of the dangers of militarism and war, particularly her 1893 critique of the SPD's pro-armament stance.…

• Art as a Critical Tool for Deciphering the Present opinion-review

  In a recent opinion piece on Artribune, Stefano Monti argues that contemporary art is essential for developing the critical skills needed to understand the present. He cites…

• Reflections on Charity Without Institutions: The Value of Personal Neighborly Love opinion-review

  The piece on sleek-mag.com addresses the themes of charity and community spirit in light of the International Day of Charity, recognized by the UN on September 5, marking the…

• Kowalczuk's Ulbricht Biography Defended as 'Opus Magnum' opinion-review

  In a recent opinion piece for the Freitag, Karsten Krampitz defends historian Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk against criticism that he lacks a professorship, habilitation, or a 'great…

• Robert Menasse on 9/11 Memories and the Unresolved Islam Debate opinion-review

  In a recent essay, Austrian author Robert Menasse reflects on how the September 11, 2001 attacks have shaped collective memory and the ongoing discourse surrounding Islam. The…

• US Tech Strategy Mirrors China's Rise: Tech Leadership as Security Imperative opinion-review

  A new US strategy document, reported by SCMP, signals a fundamental shift in Washington's approach to technology, adopting the core lesson from China's ascent: that technological…

• Debate Over Minority Governments in Germany Amidst Party System Fragmentation opinion-review

  The German political landscape is increasingly facing the possibility of minority governments, as traditional coalition majorities become harder to achieve. This discussion has…

• Alphaville's Political Disinvitation Sparks Debate on Misunderstood Songs opinion-review

  The German festival "Glücksgefühle" initially disinvited the band Alphaville for political reasons, then reversed its decision. The controversy highlights a broader issue of songs…

• How African Art Conquered the Contemporary: A Review of 'La materia dei sogni' opinion-review

  The article 'La materia dei sogni. Quando l’arte africana conquistò il contemporaneo' reviews a recent shift in the Western art world's reception of African art. For over a…

• Germany's Sugar Tax Excludes Sweeteners: A Critical View opinion-review

  Germany is set to introduce a sugar tax on sweetened beverages starting in 2027, but the tax will not cover products containing artificial sweeteners. This decision has drawn…

• The Fear of Ageing and the Rise of Body Customization opinion-review

  A reflective essay in Sleek Magazine questions the contemporary drive to customize the human body, linking beauty standards, weight-loss drugs, and the longevity industry. The…

• US reverts to gunboat diplomacy in Latin America under Trump opinion-review

  An opinion piece suggests that President Donald Trump's administration has transitioned from a focus on economic rivalry to a more assertive, imperialistic stance regarding Latin…

• US Left Debates 'Woke 1.0' as Ocasio-Cortez's Remark Sparks Reassessment opinion-review

  A comment made by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, stating that 'woke 1.0 was madness,' has ignited discussions within the American left about identity politics. During an ABC interview…

• The Uncomfortable Intellectual: A Vital Presence in Italy's Small Towns opinion-review

  In an opinion article for Artribune, Alex Urso highlights the necessity of 'uncomfortable intellectuals' in Italy's rural areas to confront complacency. He cites Anna Rizzo's book…

• Julian Francolino on Crop Circles, Terraforming, and Robert Smithson's Amarillo Ramp opinion-review

  In a piece featured in Southwest Contemporary, artist Julian Francolino explores themes of agriculture, art, and the feeling of alienation on the Llano Estacado, which encompasses…

• Guillermo Gómez-Peña's AI Alien Art: Provocation or Legacy? opinion-review

  Graciela Blandon is reflecting on how Guillermo Gómez-Peña has expanded his use of alien themes, especially through a new project by the Chicanx AI Lab, with collaborators like…

• Monument Shifts: Concealment, Repatriation, Toppling in Public Art opinion-review

  A recent article on Artribune examines how public monuments change meaning through three distinct interventions: concealment, repatriation, and toppling with museum…

• Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' Review: Monster Movie Blends Action and Satire opinion-review

  The New Yorker reviews Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope', a monster movie set in a South Korean border town called Hope Harbor. The film, which premiered in the main competition at the…

• Review: 'By Any Means' Blends Civil Rights History with Mob Violence opinion-review

  Elegance Bratton's film 'By Any Means' portrays the 1966 assassination of civil-rights leader Vernon Dahmer Sr. by the Ku Klux Klan in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The narrative…

• Villa Adriana: Designed as a Cinematic Set? opinion-review

  In an essay featured in Artribune, Andrea Bruciati posits that Villa Adriana in Tivoli, constructed by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, functions as a cinematic backdrop.…

• Farin Urlaub on Democracy, AfD, and Staying Optimistic opinion-review

  In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Farin Urlaub, lead singer of the German punk band Die Ärzte, discusses his views on democracy, the state, and political extremism. He…