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• Architects and Museum Directors Debate the Future of Exhibitions opinion-review

  In an article featured on Artribune, notable figures from the art community express their visions for upcoming exhibitions. Christian Greco, director of Museo Egizio, underscores…

• 'Anatomie d'un Monologue' Spotlights Valérie Dréville's 1998 Phèdre Performance opinion-review

  The fourth part of the 'Anatomie d'un monologue' series revisits Valérie Dréville's 1998 portrayal of Phèdre. She was 36. Directed by Luc Bondy, the actress embodied the queen of…

• NZZ Review Faults Kowalczuk and Hensel's Books on East German Nostalgia opinion-review

  The Neue Zürcher Zeitung reviews two recent German-language books about East German political sentiment. Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk's 'A World Full of Fascists' takes on DDR nostalgia…

• Sophie Stein's Novel 'Der neunte Kreis' Reimagines Dante's Circles as a Nine-Course Meal opinion-review

  Sophie Stein's novel, 'Der neunte Kreis' (The Ninth Circle), offers a fresh take on Dante Alighieri's depiction of hell, framing it as a nine-course meal. Set in a bizarre future…

• Servant of the Lake Review: Rusty Lake's New Point-and-Click Horror Puzzler opinion-review

  In the newest addition to the Rusty Lake series, Servant of the Lake, players take on the role of a servant at the Vanderboom estate. This prequel, created by Rusty Lake, delves…

• Boston Symphony Bassist James Orleans Blames Orchestral Malaise on Musicians' Lack of Professional Demeanor opinion-review

  In a recent blog entry on ArtsJournal, James Orleans, who played double bass for the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 2018, examines the challenges confronting orchestras in…

• Furious Review: Disney+ Crime Series Channels Jeffrey Epstein Trafficking Ring opinion-review

  Disney+'s 'Furious' casts Emmy Rossum as FBI agent Alice Black, a detective burdened by trauma: she joined the Bureau after her boyfriend, a fellow officer, assaulted her and she…

• Christoph Butterwegge: Why I Will Never Stop Being a Leftist opinion-review

  In a piece for der Freitag, political scholar Christoph Butterwegge critiques former leftists who have adopted conservative ideologies, pointing to comedian Dieter Nuhr and…

• Recap of 'The Shards' Episode 5: 'Murder on the Dancefloor' opinion-review

  In a Vogue article, the author shares 52 thoughts while watching Episode 5 of 'The Shards,' titled 'Murder on the Dancefloor,' co-written and directed by Ryan Murphy. The episode…

• Fig in Paradise: Cranach, Masolino, and Michelangelo opinion-review

  In a new essay for doppiozero, Marco Belpoliti and Anita Romanello explore the fig's place in artistic depictions of the Tree of Knowledge. Cranach the Elder's 'Paradise' (1530)…

• Sixth Insidious Film Earns Best Rotten Tomatoes Score Since 2010 Original opinion-review

  The sixth Insidious film, Out of the Further, holds a 64% fresh Rotten Tomatoes score from 39 reviews—the franchise's best since the 2010 original's 66%. Jacob Chase directs; the…

• Europe's Strategic Atrophy: A Call to Relearn the Art of Power opinion-review

  A Monocle opinion article highlights that Europe's strategic stagnation is a result of a lost intellectual legacy. Robert Kagan's remark—Americans from Mars, Europeans from…

• Doctors, Plumbers, and Comedians: The Human Jobs AI Won't Replace opinion-review

  Andrew Mueller, Monocle contributing editor, argues that AI will not eliminate ten professions: doctors, hospitality workers, plumbers, gardeners, air-traffic controllers, pilots,…

• Count Binface and the 18th-Century Roots of Fictional Political Voices opinion-review

  Since 2019, Count Binface has emerged as a satirical contender in British elections, notably opposing Boris Johnson. This character aligns with a long-standing tradition of…

• Haroutiun Galentz: The Form of Colour Reunites Displaced Works of an Armenian Modernist opinion-review

  Published by Skira in 2025, 'Haroutiun Galentz: The Form of Colour' reunites the Armenian modernist's displaced works for a chronological reading. Editors Vartan Karapetian and…

• Punctuation’s Emotional Turn: A Review of Expressive Marks opinion-review

  The exclamation point made its debut in the mid-14th century, bringing an emotional charge to written language that many welcomed. Over the 15th century, parentheses and the…

• Why We Need Whimsy: A Supermarket Reflection on Useless Beauty opinion-review

  In a personal essay for the German weekly newspaper der Freitag, the author reflects on the contemporary appeal of whimsy—the charm of small, purposefully non-functional objects.…

• Walden's Chinese Revival: 'Lying Flat' Against 'Involution' in Thoreau's Shadow opinion-review

  In today's China, Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden' resonates deeply with a generation battling 'neijuan' (involution) and embracing 'tang ping' (lying flat). An essay on Literary…

• Ryan Murphy's 'The Shards' Adaptation Criticized for Missing Novel's Complexity opinion-review

  The Disney+ series 'The Shards,' helmed by Ryan Murphy and inspired by Bret Easton Ellis's book, delves into the lives of teenagers in the wealthy landscape of 1980s Los Angeles.…

• Lindsay Adler: Photography Skills More Valuable in AI Era opinion-review

  Lindsay Adler, a fashion photographer from New York and a founding member of the Adobe Creative Collective, emphasizes the significance of a photographer's viewpoint as AI…

• Art Theft at MuMe: Antonello da Messina Works Missing Amid Reflection on Famous Heists opinion-review

  During the Ferragosto heist at the MuMe museum in Messina, four masterpieces by Antonello da Messina went missing: the Madonna with Child, the Angel Announcing, the Virgin…

• Michael Ondaatje’s Early Work Reconsidered in New Yorker Essay opinion-review

  In an essay featured in The New Yorker, the author contemplates the early literary contributions of Michael Ondaatje, prompted by Clint Bentley's reference to Ondaatje’s 1970…

• Kyiv artist community Nahirna22 faces eviction after Russian strikes, Edward Akrout warns opinion-review

  The Nahirna22 artist community at the Kyiv Institute of Automation is at risk of eviction after enduring two Russian attacks. A military strike on 28 August 2025 devastated…

• Cristian Pirvulescu Criticizes Mungiu's 'Fjord' Palme d'Or Victory opinion-review

  Romanian political scientist Cristian Pirvulescu, writing in Le Monde on August 19, 2026, argues that Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning film 'Fjord' presents a politically…

• Ukraine's Unwanted Priests: Sent to the Front, Some Never Return opinion-review

  In an opinion piece for Der Freitag, journalist Gerd Meissner criticizes the Ukrainian government's treatment of priests from a church with ties to Russia. President Volodymyr…

• Ines Reinisch's Documentary 'Salz und Wasser' Takes Viewers to Antarctica Aboard the Polarstern opinion-review

  Directed by Ines Reinisch, who also served as cinematographer, 'Salz und Wasser' documents an Antarctic expedition aboard the German research vessel Polarstern. The film follows…

• Spaziergang nach Syrakus Review: Charly Hübner's East German Journey Lacks Drama opinion-review

  In 1982, Paul Gompitz, a waiter in Rostock played by Charly Hübner, dreams of traveling to Syracuse, Sicily, but is denied permission by East German authorities. His secret plan…

• A 1938 Children's Book as Propaganda for the 1939 New York World's Fair opinion-review

  The 1939 New York World's Fair, known as The World of Tomorrow, stands out as a hallmark of aggressive branding during the 20th century, crafted in response to the Great…

• Der Freitag Opinion: Iran Peace Requires Sanctions Relief and Security Guarantees opinion-review

  In an opinion article, Der Freitag, a German weekly, argues that for a lasting peace between Iran and the United States, the emphasis should be on lifting economic sanctions…

• Benjamin Blanc Named Finalist for ACS Studio Prize Amid Uneasy Figurative Works opinion-review

  French artist Benjamin Blanc, based in London, has reached the finals of the ACS Studio Prize, chosen by judges David Dawson, Sir Gabriele Finaldi, Philip Mould, and Viscountess…

• Shatara Michelle Ford's 'Dreams in Nightmares' Follows Black Queer Artists on a Road Trip opinion-review

  In her second feature, 'Dreams in Nightmares,' Shatara Michelle Ford tells the story of three Black women artists—Zuleka (Denée Benton), Tasha (Sasha Compère), and Lauren (Dezi…

• Social Media Addiction: Mechanisms Well-Researched, But What's Next? opinion-review

  An opinion piece from Süddeutsche Zeitung examines the psychological mechanisms that make users addicted to social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. It…

• Henry Moore at Kew: Sculpture and Nature in Uneasy Dialogue opinion-review

  John-Paul Stonard offers a critique of the exhibition Henry Moore: Monumental Nature, currently displayed at Kew Gardens until 31 January 2027. This showcase includes Moore's…

• Paolo Sorrentino's 'Youth' (Ewige Jugend) – Film Review: Aging, Beauty, and Decadence at Davos' Schatzalp Hotel opinion-review

  In 'Ewige Jugend' (Youth), Oscar-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino brings together Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel at the Schatzalp hotel in Davos, drawing inspiration from…

• The Directors Label: When Great Filmmakers Made Music Videos opinion-review

  The Directors Label DVD series, published by Palm Pictures, collected seminal music videos by major filmmakers. Volumes devoted to Spike Jonze, Chris Cunningham, and Michel Gondry…

• Gillian Anderson Stars in Splatter Comedy 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' opinion-review

  A review in the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung recommends the splatter comedy 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' to horror film enthusiasts. The film stars Gillian…

• Alexandra Munroe Reflects on 20 Years of the Guggenheim's Asian Art Initiative opinion-review

  In an interview with ArtAsiaPacific, Alexandra Munroe, who has served as the senior curator of Asian art at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum since 2006, reflects on the Asian Art…

• Marsupilami Film Success in France Questioned by Critics opinion-review

  The film adaptation of the Marsupilami character has drawn more than six million viewers in France. The comedy, described as a crude slapstick farce, is the subject of a review…

• Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or Film Featured in Le Monde's Weekly Cinema Reviews opinion-review

  Le Monde's film critics offer their weekly recommendations of new theatrical releases every Wednesday in La Matinale. The August 19, 2026 edition spotlights four titles: 'Fjord',…

• Aleš Šteger's Subtle Plea: Listen Rather Than Opine or Missionize opinion-review

  In an essay for the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Slovenian author Aleš Šteger emphasizes the importance of listening rather than jumping to conclusions. He contemplates Slovenia's…