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• Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' at 250: Lessons for Cultural Funding in Capitalism opinion-review

  Marking the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations,' this opinion piece in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung's arts section revisits Smith's famous example of the…

• NZZ reviews Emma Cline's 'In die Schweiz' and Tony Tulathimutte's 'Fiasko' opinion-review

  A new review in the NZZ Feuilleton praises Emma Cline's novel 'In die Schweiz' for bringing a semblance of order to life's final days. The same article also examines Tony…

• Literary Feud in Iceland Over EU Ties Explores Norse Myths' Global Reach opinion-review

  Iceland is arguing about its relationship with the European Union, and the debate has become literary. The NZZ feuilleton explores the Nordic Middle Ages, referencing Wotan…

• Yar Kirsanov's 'Memories of a Dream': Red, Desire, and the Pursuit of Dreams opinion-review

  A critical essay by Wiktor V/R, the founder of creAtIva AI Art Book, has been released by Plataforma de Arte Contemporáneo, focusing on Yar Kirsanov's series titled 'Memories of a…

• The Nightline returns to Melbourne: an immersive hotline of sleepless confessions opinion-review

  The Malthouse Theatre's Bagging Room in Melbourne now hosts The Nightline, an engaging audio experience created by Roslyn Oades and Bob Scott. Attendees are seated at tables…

• Der Freitag Opinion: AfD Is Not Yet Fascist, But Toxic Mix of Dangerous Forces opinion-review

  In "The AfD is not yet a fascist party. But that doesn't make it any less dangerous," published in Der Freitag, Georg Fuelberth contends that it is overly simplistic and…

• Kiran Desai's New Novel 'La solitudine di Sonia e Sunny' Marks Her First Book in 20 Years opinion-review

  Kiran Desai makes her literary comeback with 'La solitudine di Sonia e Sunny', arriving two decades post her Booker Prize win for 'The Inheritance of Loss'. This 762-page Italian…

• Werner Bischof's Meiji Shrine Snow Scene Examined in Doppiozero Essay opinion-review

  In an essay titled "Il tocco lieve di Werner Bischof," published on doppiozero on August 19, 2026, authors Giampiero Comolli and Anna Stefi analyze a photograph taken by Werner…

• Istanbul Grand Airport's Success Comes at a Cost, Says Monocle opinion-review

  Istanbul Grand Airport (IGA) became Europe's busiest airport in July, handling 8 million passengers compared to Heathrow's 7.86 million. The single-terminal hub, which opened in…

• Wangechi Mutu’s ‘The SeasSpirit’ Explores Precolonial Hybridity at Victoria Miro Venice opinion-review

  Wangechi Mutu's exhibition titled 'The SeasSpirit' is on display at Victoria Miro Venice from July 18 to August 29, 2026. This showcase highlights the artist's paper works, where…

• France’s New Law Targets Ultra-Fast Fashion with Environmental Charges and Ad Ban opinion-review

  Beginning in September, France will increase environmental fees for ultra-fast-fashion brands such as Shein and Temu. Next year, a subsequent regulation will prohibit advertising…

• Bode Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear: Western-Inspired Looks and a Youthful Cast opinion-review

  Emily Adams Bode Aujla presented Bode's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, closing the Rodeo Bodeo chapter and unveiling a two-part narrative inspired by 1920s–40s imagery and…

• Why Artists Should Price Small Works Higher: Sliding Scale Strategy opinion-review

  This opinion piece from RedDotBlog addresses a common pricing mistake among artists: using a strict per-square-inch formula for small versus large artworks. It argues that linear…

• BSO's Nelsons Exit Sparks Criticism Over Handling, Music Quality, and Corporate Turn opinion-review

  On March 6, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stirred controversy by announcing that Music Director Andris Nelsons would not have his contract renewed following the 2027 Tanglewood…

• Great Books Professor Discovers Dostoevsky's 'Brothers Karamazov' Alongside Students opinion-review

  Matt Dinan, a 'Great Books' professor at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada, admitted in an August 17, 2026 New York Times opinion essay that he had not previously…

• Alex Graham’s ‘The Devil’s Grin: Book One’ Gets a Fantagraphics Edition and ArtReview Review opinion-review

  The Devil’s Grin: Book One, Alex Graham’s surreal comic series, is now available as a $29.99 softcover from Fantagraphics, collecting the first six issues of her self-published…

• Markus Beckedahl Warns of Authoritarian Overhaul in German Intelligence Reform opinion-review

  A proposed reform of Germany's intelligence services would vastly extend the authorities' powers, a shift that digital rights activist and netzpolitik.org co-founder Markus…

• From Sheltered Youth to AfD: Seeßlen Probes Female Fascism in Europe opinion-review

  In an article for Der Freitag, film scholar Georg Seeßlen investigates the emergence of right-wing extremism in Europe, focusing on figures like Alice Weidel, Giorgia Meloni, and…

• DC's 'Lanterns' Delivers Gothic Superhero Mystery in Small-Town America opinion-review

  The new DC series 'Lanterns' presents a grown-up, gothic take on the superhero genre, as reviewed by the Financial Times. The show balances wisecracking action with serious…

• 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…

• 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…