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• Grundkultur statt Leitkultur: A Teacher's Reflection on a Student's Insight opinion-review

  In a personal essay published in the German newspaper der Freitag, author Jan Opielka reflects on a classroom discussion from over 20 years ago when he was a student teacher in a…

• Should Galleries Take a Commission on Artwork Repairs? Best Practices opinion-review

  The article, authored by a gallery owner, addresses the question of whether galleries should take a commission on artwork repairs after a sale. It outlines three ways repairs can…

• Shooting 6×6: How Square Format Reshapes Composition and Rules opinion-review

  A photographer's recent adoption of a 6×6 camera has led to a profound shift in their compositional approach, as detailed in a PetaPixel article. The square format, producing…

• Italian Cultural Policy Debate: From Proving Value to Governing It opinion-review

  In a piece for Artribune, Stefano Monti examines the transformation of Italy's cultural policies over the last twenty-five years. Culture is now regarded as a crucial driver for…

• Ariana Grande's 'Petal' and the Ethics of Celebrity Body Commentary opinion-review

  The New Yorker critic discusses the public discourse surrounding Ariana Grande's appearance during her Eternal Sunshine Tour and the release of her eighth album 'Petal'. The…

• The Art of Switching Off: A Case for True Vacation opinion-review

  A recent opinion piece argues that vacations should be truly restorative, urging individuals to disconnect from work and productivity pressures. The article emphasizes the…

• Manipolare la memoria: A physicist's critique of quantum consciousness opinion-review

  In a recent article on doppiozero.com, Pierangelo Garzia recounts a conversation with a former CERN researcher, now head of research and innovation at a major Milanese health…

• Hotels' Sense of Place Tested by Plate Flippers opinion-review

  Andrew Tuck, in his Monocle column, explores the challenge hotels face in delivering a genuine 'sense of place' through local products and design. He recounts his habit of…

• Vogue's Play-by-Play of 'One Night Only' Rom-Com opinion-review

  In a piece for Vogue, the writer presents 114 reflections while viewing the new romantic comedy 'One Night Only,' helmed by Will Gluck. The film features Callum Turner and Monica…

• Bushwick Line Cook Reviews Anthony Bourdain Film 'Tony' opinion-review

  CULTURED magazine enlisted Giovanni Luciano, dubbed "New York's hottest line cook," to review the A24 film 'Tony,' a coming-of-age story about a young Anthony Bourdain. The film…

• Prediction Markets Threaten Democratic Integrity, Says The Walrus opinion-review

  A recent article in The Walrus argues that prediction markets, which monetize virtually every aspect of reality, are undermining fundamental tenets of liberal society, including…

• As AI Overwhelms the Web: What Was the Internet? opinion-review

  In a special feature for Boston Review, five writers reflect on the transformation of the internet from an open, decentralized space to a corporatized, AI-driven landscape. Siva…

• Two Films Explore the Rocky Road to Literary Stardom: 'Tony' and 'Late Fame' opinion-review

  The New Yorker reviews two biographical dramas about writers: 'Tony' and 'Late Fame'. 'Tony', directed by Matt Johnson, follows a young Anthony Bourdain during a summer in…

• Debunking Myths About English Language Evolution opinion-review

  An opinion piece in The New York Times challenges common misconceptions about the English language, arguing that languages, including English, have not been continuously…

• Gen Z's Dark Humor: A Coping Mechanism, Not Nihilism opinion-review

  In December 2024, Luigi Mangione was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, prompting the rise of memes that romanticize Mangione. Many of these memes…

• Writer Rebecca Shaw Reflects on Being Left Behind by Internet Slang opinion-review

  In a personal essay published on The Guardian, Australian writer Rebecca Shaw discusses her experience of finally having to Google a Gen Z slang term, marking a milestone in her…

• Architects and Critics Envision America's Future Through Buildings and Landscapes opinion-review

  To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, The Architect's Newspaper conducted a unique survey, inviting architects, educators, writers, and photographers to…

• Naoya Hatakeyama's Mourning Work: Photography, Trauma, and the Form of Emptiness opinion-review

  Curator Daniel Salum examines Naoya Hatakeyama's photography series 'Rikuzentakata' (2011–present) in a ZUM essay. Hatakeyama, a prominent contemporary photographer from Japan,…

• Street Photography's Ethical Line: When Documenting Becomes Violation opinion-review

  The ethics of street photography have come under scrutiny once again due to a case in Milan. A photographer captured thousands of unsolicited images of women, including intimate…

• Jenny Wu Links Datacenters to Slaughterhouses in ArtReview Essay opinion-review

  In her essay for ArtReview, Jenny Wu draws parallels between modern datacenters and historical slaughterhouses, both serving as concealed infrastructures engaged in 'dirty' tasks.…

• Queer Palestinian in Berlin: After CSD Attack, Identity and Prejudice opinion-review

  In the aftermath of the attack on the CSD parade in Berlin on July 25, a queer Palestinian author describes how the victims were quickly overshadowed by political…

• Review: 'Rama Bhima Soma' Fails to Capture Karnataka's Cultural Diversity opinion-review

  In a review published in ArtReview Asia's Spring 2025 issue, critic Deepa Bhasthi critiques Srikar Raghavan's debut book 'Rama Bhima Soma: Cultural Investigations into Modern…

• Amsterdam WorldPride 2024: Europe's Queer-Friendly Facade Under Scrutiny opinion-review

  During the Amsterdam WorldPride Canal Parade, the author reflects on the gap between Europe's progressive image and the reality of rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment. The Netherlands,…

• Confucius: The Philosopher Who Shaped China's Future by Looking to the Past opinion-review

  An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post examines how Confucius, two millennia before Marx and Hegel, developed a philosophical tradition that used history to construct…

• Merz's 2008 Book Predicts His Chancellorship: Marx's 150-Year-Old Quote Resonates opinion-review

  A commentary in the German newspaper der Freitag draws a parallel between Friedrich Merz's 2008 book 'Mehr Kapitalismus wagen' and a passage from Karl Marx's 'Das Kapital',…

• Elke Heidenreich's Linguistic Reflections on Contemporary Terms opinion-review

  In a recent column for Süddeutsche Zeitung, German author and literary critic Elke Heidenreich reflects on the evolution of language, noting that each era produces its own…

• Lucette ter Borg Reflects on a Career of Art Criticism and the Evolution of Taste opinion-review

  In a personal essay featured in Mister Motley, Dutch art critic Lucette ter Borg reflects on her nearly four-decade-long career and how her tastes have transformed. She likens the…

• Urologe Michael Kurz über Testosteron und Männlichkeit opinion-review

  In einem Interview mit der NZZ spricht der Urologe Michael Kurz über Männlichkeit und die Rolle von Testosteron. Kurz, der täglich mit Männern zu tun hat, die unter Lustlosigkeit,…

• Jeff VanderMeer's Non-Terra: A Critical Essay on Mythic Thought opinion-review

  In a recent essay published on doppiozero.com, authors Matteo Meschiari and Anita Romanello explore the resurgence of mythic thinking in contemporary culture, using Jeff…

• Fiddler on the Roof Review: Joyous Sydney Production Pulses with Life opinion-review

  The classic musical Fiddler on the Roof is currently being staged at the Theatre Royal Sydney, running until 3 October 2026. Directed by Jordan Fein, with Gary Abrahams as the…

• Democratic Socialists Urged to Adopt Pragmatism for Midterm Success opinion-review

  Following Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the Michigan state primary, moderate Democrats are preparing to counter the democratic-socialist movement within the party. The centrist…

• Nolan's 'The Odyssey': A Pyrrhic Victory for a Conscious Hero opinion-review

  The premiere of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' (2026) showcased a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon in the role of Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland…

• Artists Use Minerals to Question Tech Acceleration opinion-review

  In a new feature for Ocula Magazine, writer Neha Kale spotlights contemporary artists who employ minerals in their work to probe themes of interdependence and challenge the…

• Theatres and Cinemas Accused of 'Deafwashing' as Access Remains Marginal opinion-review

  An article featured in The Conversation's State of the Arts series highlights the exclusion of deaf audiences from theatres and cinemas, despite assertions of prioritizing access…

• George Lucas Defends AI in Film, Echoing Luddite Legacy opinion-review

  George Lucas, the acclaimed filmmaker, is advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence in the film industry. In a recent interview, he equated the resistance to AI…

• Sylvia Plath and Taylor Swift: A Cultural Analysis of Female Ambition and Taste Hierarchies opinion-review

  In Sleek Magazine, an essay delves into the literary and cultural ties between Taylor Swift and Sylvia Plath, drawing from Maggie Nelson's 'The Slicks: On Sylvia Plath and Taylor…

• Netflix's 'GIGN' vs Canal+'s 'Prisoner': French Gendarmerie Action vs British Prison Drama opinion-review

  Two new action-packed television series are drawing attention for their high-octane scenes and differing approaches to storytelling. 'GIGN', available on Netflix, focuses on the…

• John Caird Criticizes Broadway's Disneyfication and Unaffordability opinion-review

  In a recent interview, renowned theatre director John Caird, known for his work on Les Misérables, expressed strong criticism of Broadway's current state, describing it as…

• Ariana Grande's Body Becomes Subject of Public Debate opinion-review

  A recent discussion surrounding pop star Ariana Grande has ignited a conversation about the public's treatment of female bodies in the media. The debate was sparked by a video…

• Critic's dismissal of 'meaningless' exhibition misses the point of community art opinion-review

  In a personal piece for The Guardian, artist Reetu Sattar addresses the negative feedback her exhibition faced, particularly from a critic who deemed it 'meaningless.' She…