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• 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…

• Zürcher Verkehrsbetriebe: Why Must Everything Always Be New? opinion-review

  In a personal essay published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Manfred Papst reflects on the constant pressure for novelty, using the Zürcher Verkehrsbetriebe (ZVB) as a starting…

• DEFA Films Find New Resonance in Glasgow: Teaching East German Cinema to Post-Millennial Britons opinion-review

  A German author, born after the fall of the Berlin Wall, discovered DEFA films only during university studies and now teaches them in Glasgow, where they are met with enthusiasm…

• Pietro De Marchi's Observational Vocation in Poetry opinion-review

  In a recent article on Doppiozero, critic Alberto Comparini explores the poetic vocation of Pietro De Marchi, focusing on his observational approach. The piece begins with a…

• Art as a Lens to Understand AI: Stefano Monti's Essay on Artribune opinion-review

  In an essay published on Artribune, Stefano Monti argues that art can help us understand artificial intelligence by examining the historical evolution of artistic production and…

• Global Leaders Urged to Address Unbridled AI Adoption Risks opinion-review

  An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post argues that global leaders are dangerously complacent about the risks of unbridled AI adoption, drawing a parallel to their slow…

• Reading and Critical Thinking: A Contrarian View on Maryanne Wolf's Warning opinion-review

  In a recent opinion piece published in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the author challenges the alarmist narrative that declining reading habits will lead to societal moral decay. The…

• Judith Butler's Praise of Dependence: A Philosophical Reflection opinion-review

  In a 2026 essay for doppiozero, Ugo Morelli and Anita Romanello reflect on Judith Butler's concept of dependence, drawing parallels to James Clifford's 1993 book "The Predicament…

• Reading Crisis Revisited: Data Shows Decline Concentrated Among Less Skilled Readers opinion-review

  A recent essay in The Bulwark challenges the alarmist narrative of a 'reading crisis' in America, arguing that while reading rates have declined, the picture is more nuanced than…

• Neuroscientist Bala Subramaniam on the Brain Benefits of Concerts and Collective Effervescence opinion-review

  In an opinion article for the Guardian, Dr. Bala Subramaniam, a professor at Harvard Medical School, emphasizes the significant neurological and social advantages of pop concerts,…

• Mecca's Commercialization: A Pilgrim's Account of Spiritual Whiplash opinion-review

  In a personal essay for Aeon, a pilgrim describes the jarring contrast between the profound spiritual experience of visiting Mecca and the overwhelming commercialization…

• Handwritten Letters as Spiritual Resistance in the Digital Age opinion-review

  In an essay published on Psyche, the author reflects on the revival of handwritten letters as a form of resistance against the disconnection and doom of digital life. The author…

• Spiderman au cinéma : un élan de générosité passager, selon une tribune opinion-review

  Dans une chronique parue dans Le Monde le 14 août 2026, Pierre-Henri Najar, consultant et passionné de bandes dessinées, questionne l'effet durable des films tels que Spiderman,…

• Jorja Smith's 'What are the Odds' Review: A Mainstream Turn opinion-review

  British singer Jorja Smith has released her third album, "What are the Odds," which marks a shift towards mainstream club sounds. The album incorporates UK garage, 2Step,…

• Coyote vs. Acme: A Looney Tunes Comeback opinion-review

  Directed by Dave Green and penned by Samy Burch, 'Coyote vs. Acme' is a comedy that fuses animation with live-action, centering on Wile E. Coyote's lawsuit against Acme for…

• New Yorker's Lede: A.O.C., AI, and Politics opinion-review

  The New Yorker's 'The Lede' section presents a collection of opinion pieces and commentary on current political and cultural issues. Topics include Representative Alexandria…

• London Museum Salaries Under Fire: Can the Art Capital Survive Poverty-Level Pay? opinion-review

  A recent opinion piece by James Marshall on Art Plugged criticizes the low salaries offered by major London cultural institutions, arguing that they undermine the city's status as…

• Death of a Salesman Review: Still Relevant, Still Brilliant in Melbourne opinion-review

  Arthur Miller's 1949 Pulitzer Prize-winning tragedy 'Death of a Salesman', directed by Neil Armfield, is currently playing at Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne until 22 August…

• Vogue's Playful Recap of 'The Shards' Episode 4 opinion-review

  Vogue published a humorous, stream-of-consciousness recap of Episode 4 of the HBO series 'The Shards', written by a self-described coward who initially hesitated due to a dislike…

• Nolan's Odysseus: A Mirror to Western Elites' Existential Angst opinion-review

  An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post interprets Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey as a reflection of the existential anxieties of Western…

• Giorgio Falco's Ticks: A Metaphor for Artistic Creation opinion-review

  In an essay published on doppiozero.com on August 14, 2026, Chiara De Nardi and Anita Romanello explore the work of Italian writer Giorgio Falco through the lens of the tick's…

• Francesco Bonami Advises Against Curatorial Studies opinion-review

  Francesco Bonami, former artistic director of the Venice Biennale, has publicly advised aspiring curators to skip formal education in curatorial studies, suggesting they 'save…

• Slate Critic Slams Trump Admin's 'Passport to Patriotism' Art Exhibition opinion-review

  Slate critic Philip Kennicott reviews the Trump administration's new exhibition 'Passport to Patriotism,' which he describes as advancing a shallow vision of U.S. identity with…