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• EU Court Defines 'Pastiche' in Copyright Ruling on Artistic Appropriation opinion-review

  The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that for an artwork to qualify as a 'pastiche' exception to copyright infringement, the artist must engage in an 'artistic or…

• McClain Gallery Founder Robert McClain on the Art World's 'Arms Race' and Houston's Gallery Ecosystem opinion-review

  In a conversation with Glasstire, Robert McClain, the founder of McClain Gallery, reflects on the transformation of the art market since the 1980s, the challenges faced by…

• Michele Brangwen on Finding Artistic Freedom at The Menil Collection opinion-review

  Choreographer Michele Brangwen reflects on how The Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel in Houston have shaped her artistic practice over 25 years. She recounts a pivotal 2003…

• Leihmutter-Debatte in der Sommerpause: Männer dominieren Diskurs über Frauenkörper opinion-review

  Der Freitag kommentiert die neu entflammte Leihmutter-Debatte in Deutschland, die als typische Sommerpausen-Debatte charakterisiert wird. In den vergangenen Jahren sei solche…

• Nolan's 'Odissea' Reimagines Homeric Archetypes as Inner Journey opinion-review

  Christopher Nolan's film 'Odissea' reinterprets Homer's epic as a philosophical and metaphysical journey, moving beyond geography to explore interiority. The film stars Matt Damon…

• Europe's China threat posture incoherent and self-defeating opinion-review

  A European Union document approved by foreign ministers on July 13, titled 'Common Understanding: The Threats and Challenges We Face', casts Beijing as an enabler of Russia's…

• The 2026 World Cup: Propaganda, Politics, and the Illusion of Unity opinion-review

  The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, was the most commercial and theatrical in history, featuring a halftime show with Coldplay, Miss Piggy, and a…

• Trees in Art's Time Flow: John K. Grande on Arboreal Inspiration opinion-review

  In his essay, John K. Grande delves into the representation of trees in art, tracing the motif from John Constable's 'Study of the Trunk of an Elm Tree' (1821) to Ana Mendieta's…

• AfD's Illegal Campaign Funding Exposed as Other Parties Look Away opinion-review

  The article examines how the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been able to advance despite illegal campaign financing. It argues that the AfD's advertising is…

• Karen Korellis Reuther on how design excludes women opinion-review

  In her recent insights, Karen Korellis Reuther, a faculty member at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design and founder of Inclusion by Design, highlights significant…

• Equus review: Peter Shaffer's play still shocks 50 years on opinion-review

  Lindsay Posner's production of Peter Shaffer's Equus, starring Toby Stephens as psychiatrist Dr. Martin Dysart and Noah Valentine as Alan Strang, runs at the Theatre Royal, Bath…

• Grey Gardens musical revival in Melbourne: a cult documentary transformed opinion-review

  Independent theatre company Clovelly Fox, in association with Fortyfivedownstairs, is staging a new production of the musical 'Grey Gardens' in Melbourne, directed by Tyran Parke.…

• Dieter Nuhr faces backlash over 'heterofatalism' jokes in German comedy opinion-review

  German cabaret artist Dieter Nuhr has sparked outrage with jokes about 'heterofatalism,' leading to widespread condemnation from media and critics. The controversy follows a film…

• Olfactory Art Gains Mainstream Traction opinion-review

  Olfactory art, encompassing provocative perfumes and exhibition-specific scents, is increasingly recognized within the contemporary art world. Practitioner Matteo Pini discusses…

• Urban planning must address noise pollution to create thriving cities opinion-review

  Architecture has long shaped how cities look, but planners have rarely considered how they sound. Sounds like Copenhagen's bicycle bells or Milan's café conversations can brand a…

• Theater Snob Reflects on Audience Diversity and Emotional Experiences opinion-review

  A self-described theater snob recounts a season of attending performances at Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) and other venues in North Carolina, contrasting the emotional…

• Agnes Callard's 'Uni-Context' Theory Explains Modern Weirdness opinion-review

  Philosopher Agnes Callard, a University of Chicago professor, has developed a theory called the 'uni-context' to explain why the world feels weird. In a conversation with Derek…

• Apple TV+ series 'Lucky' reviewed as formulaic thriller by Le Monde opinion-review

  Le Monde reviews the Apple TV+ series 'Lucky,' a seven-episode thriller created by Jonathan Tropper. The series follows a young heroine, played by Anya Taylor-Joy, who desperately…

• Why Hollywood Press Tours Have Become Gimmicky Sideshows opinion-review

  The article criticizes the current state of Hollywood press tours, arguing they have devolved into gimmicky, game-filled segments rather than substantive interviews. It highlights…

• Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Sparks Debate on Adaptation vs. Retelling opinion-review

  Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has ignited discussions surrounding the differences between adaptation and retelling, with critics scrutinizing his fresh take on Homer's…

• Emmy Voters Snub ‘The Boys’ Despite Cultural Impact opinion-review

  The superhero spoof series 'The Boys' received zero Emmy nominations in major categories, according to a New York Times opinion piece. The show, which critiques American culture…

• Tech giants name products after Greek gods: a cultural critique opinion-review

  A Süddeutsche Zeitung opinion piece criticizes tech billionaires Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk for naming their products after figures from ancient mythology, such as…

• Five Key Challenges Facing UK's New Culture Secretary Under PM Burnham opinion-review

  Andy Burnham became UK prime minister on 20 July 2026, and his incoming culture secretary faces a packed agenda. Maria Balshaw, former Tate director, urges protecting free museum…

• Jens Spahn Criticized for Hypocrisy on Surrogacy and Luxury Real Estate opinion-review

  A commentary in the Süddeutsche Zeitung criticizes German politician Jens Spahn (CDU) for alleged hypocrisy. The article highlights Spahn's ability to purchase luxury real estate…

• Kierkegaard’s Philosophy of Humor Applied to Dave Chappelle’s Comedy opinion-review

  An article applies Søren Kierkegaard’s philosophy of humor to analyze Dave Chappelle’s recent comedy specials, which have sparked controversy for jokes targeting transgender…

• Depaving's Lost Radical Edge: From Portland to Italy, a Critical Practice Diluted opinion-review

  Born in Portland, Oregon, in 2008 as a radical, disobedient act of removing impermeable surfaces to plant trees, depaving has lost its critical spirit in its European translation.…

• The Myth of the Next Generation of Collectors opinion-review

  The art market places great hopes on the 'NextGen'—young, digital, and community-oriented collectors. A columnist argues that this generational thinking is misleading and obscures…

• German AI Anxiety: Fear of Losing Educational Privileges opinion-review

  A commentary in der Freitag argues that German skepticism toward artificial intelligence is not uniform but class-based. While AI surveillance of precarious workers is widely…

• Essay explores why 'dark' prefixes dominate political thought from right to left opinion-review

  A new essay by Diedrich Diederichsen examines the proliferation of 'dark' prefixes in contemporary political theory, from Curtis Yarvin's 'Dark Enlightenment' and Javier Milei's…

• Netflix's short-form bet risks eroding its brand identity opinion-review

  Netflix announced an investment in short-form video to compete with YouTube, a move criticized as a 'race to the bottom' by documentary filmmaker Evan Williams. The streaming…

• Why the same artists keep winning grants: it's not rigged, it's untranslated opinion-review

  Cat Dibley, an arts funding specialist with over 13 years of experience as an applicant, assessor, and program designer, argues that the perception of arts grants being rigged is…

• Poleo Painemal and Claudia Rodríguez: Queer Spirituality as Ancestral Science Fiction opinion-review

  In a compelling article for Artishock Revista, Rox Gómez Tapia explores the influence of Mapuche travesti artist Poleo Painemal and the late author Claudia Rodríguez, who passed…

• Why Your Creative Peers Are the Worst Target Audience for Your Art opinion-review

  A photographer withheld a stylized image of a horse charging through water for over two years after traditionalist peers criticized her muted palettes, aggressive texturing, and…

• Anna Weyant and the Blurring of Artist and Influencer opinion-review

  A recent Substack newsletter emphasizes the significance of personal branding for artists, focusing on Anna Weyant, Jeanine Brito, and Chloe Wise, who have adeptly crafted their…

• Shai Hoffmann Calls for German 'Staatsräson 2.0' on Middle East Policy opinion-review

  In 2025, antisemitic crimes in Germany reached a record high of over 6,500 cases. Activist and social entrepreneur Shai Hoffmann, whose parents emigrated from Israel to Germany in…

• Semiotics of the Soccer Field: Art, Politics, and the World Cup Final opinion-review

  The article analyzes the 2026 World Cup final between a European team and a South American team through a semiotic and artistic lens, comparing the geometric, bureaucratic passing…

• Chaplin's Modern Times and the AI-driven post-work society opinion-review

  The article by Lelio Demichelis and Anita Romanello on Doppiozero draws a parallel between Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times' and the current digital age, questioning how far we…

• Could the UK Rejoin the EU as a Special Administrative Region? Lessons from Hong Kong opinion-review

  An opinion article examines the theoretical possibility of the United Kingdom re-entering the European Union with a unique administrative status, drawing comparisons to Hong…

• Can scrolling feeds become a tool for learning? opinion-review

  A scoping review published in June 2026 on the Journal of Social Media Research (Avcı et al.) analyzing 50 empirical studies defines doomscrolling as a 'repetitive, prolonged, and…

• Dave Eggers dismisses AI novels as 'gullible and ridiculous' opinion-review

  Author Dave Eggers has criticized the adoption of AI in novel writing, calling it 'gullible and ridiculous' and expressing frustration with constant technological change. In an…