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Cornell Gang-Rape Lawsuit Sparks Debate Over Sex Positivity and Victim Shaming opinion-review
On September 16th, a civil lawsuit was initiated by Jane Doe, who claims she was gang-raped by seven men at the Chi Phi fraternity house of Cornell University in October 2024…
The Neuroscience of Sitzfleisch: Why the Human Brain Resists Sitting Still opinion-review
In a personal essay, a writer shares insights gained from an editor during his early journalism days about the German term Sitzfleisch, emphasizing that many gifted writers fall…
Giusy Esposito Reviews Italo Calvino's 'Se una notte d'inverno un viaggiatore' for ArtSpecialDay opinion-review
In her piece for ArtSpecialDay, Giusy Esposito explores Italo Calvino's metaromanzo 'Se una notte d'inverno un viaggiatore', which was released on 16 October 2026. The narrative…
Wildtierbestände seit 1970 um 73 Prozent geschrumpft: Freitag-Essay kritisiert selektiven Artenschutz opinion-review
In einem Beitrag für Der Freitag weist Svenja Beller darauf hin, dass seit 1970 die Bestände an Wildtieren um etwa 73 Prozent gesunken sind, während der Tierschutz häufig auf das…
Photography Must Now Survive AI-Generated Images, Two Centuries After Niépce opinion-review
In 1827, the inaugural photograph, Point de vue du Gras, was produced by Nicéphore Niépce using a pewter plate within a camera obscura. Originating in France, photography advanced…
Frieze London 2026 Trends: Guts, Spiders, and Evil-Looking Flowers Dominate Regent's Park opinion-review
Guts, spiders, and evil-looking flowers emerged as the most visible motifs at Frieze London 2026, according to a trend report by Ocula writers and editors. The fair, held in…
« Notre salut » : un film politique sur Vichy séduit de la gauche à l'extrême droite opinion-review
Le film « Notre salut » connaît un large succès public alors qu'il aborde le parcours d'un collaborateur ordinaire au sein de l'administration de Vichy. Selon Michel Guerrin,…
Peter Sloterdijk e la banalità del Grande: il trono, la poltrona e la vocazione monarchica del potere opinion-review
Alfredo Gatto e Anita Romanello, in un articolo pubblicato su Doppiozero il 16 ottobre 2026, analizzano una riflessione di Peter Sloterdijk riguardo alla distinzione tra monarchia…
Tiago Rodrigues's Coro degli amanti and Braudel's Longue Durée in Italian Theatre opinion-review
Portuguese dramatist Tiago Rodrigues's play Coro degli amanti is being staged in Italy, framed by an essay on Fernand Braudel's concept of the longue durée. The French historian's…
#COGITOERGOSUM: Liquid Friendship in the Age of Social Media opinion-review
In the 21st century, widespread social unease coexists with a proliferation of friendship, a contradiction explored by sociologist Zygmunt Bauman. Bauman recounted responding to a…
Spoiler Alert: How Secrecy Shapes Contemporary Cinema and Its Marketing opinion-review
An article in New Yorker delves into the emergence of spoiler culture in cinema, highlighting how the scarcity of information has become a marketing strategy and how the intricate…
Lowercase Writing: From 1960s Computing to Contemporary Digital Culture opinion-review
The history of using all lowercase letters is intricate. Internet linguist Adam Aleksic highlights that while this trend has become popular among young women on Tumblr, prominent…
Case 137: Léa Drucker Stars in Paris Riots Police Brutality Drama opinion-review
Léa Drucker takes the lead role as an internal affairs investigator examining the fatal shooting of a demonstrator during the 'gilets jaunes' protests in Paris. The film, titled…
Guardian Critic Slams Frieze London as a 'Jumble Sale' While Frieze Masters Shines opinion-review
In a scathing review published by The Guardian, critic Jonathan Jones describes Frieze London as a disappointment, calling it a "jumble sale of mediocre paintings for the…
Freitag Article Criticizes German Media for Amplifying Right-Wing Outrage Over Jan Böhmermann Simson Sketch opinion-review
In the newest issue of Freitag, Klaus Raab takes a look at the media uproar sparked by a ZDF Magazin Royale sketch. In this segment, Jan Böhmermann rides a Simson moped, only to…
« Familiar Strangers » : une polyphonie sans direction claire opinion-review
Éva Hameau rédige un article pour Le Journal des Arts sur l'exposition « Familiar Strangers », soulignant son manque de direction précise. Publié le 15 octobre 2026, ce texte de…
Le Journal des Arts publie « La malédiction des objets précieux » dans son numéro 685 opinion-review
Le Journal des Arts consacre un article d'opinion intitulé « La malédiction des objets précieux » à la question des objets précieux, publié dans son numéro 685 daté du 16 octobre…
Le Journal des Arts pose la question : faut-il séparer le collectionneur de l'artiste ? opinion-review
Dans une opinion publiée par Le Journal des Arts, la question de la frontière entre activité de collectionneur et pratique artistique est posée à travers une projection fictive :…
Les galeries concoctent des stands pour concilier histoire de l'art et œuvres cotées opinion-review
Les galeries composent leurs stands afin de concilier plusieurs exigences à travers leur sélection d'œuvres. Le rapport à l'histoire de l'art constitue un premier critère. Le lien…
Hollywood's Ancient Rome: How Film Distorts Gladiators, Slaves, Emperors, and Women opinion-review
A recent study suggests that Hollywood's depiction of ancient Rome has solidified false beliefs about gladiators, slaves, emperors, and women. The reality of Rome was lively,…
Pete Hegseth und die geplante öffentliche Hinrichtung als Streaming-Event opinion-review
US-Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseth plant eine öffentliche Hinrichtung als Streaming-Event. Der Freitag-Autor Georg Seesslen ordnet dies als Teil einer Faschisierung der…
Young Americans Seen as Key to Bridging US-China Understanding opinion-review
An editorial suggests that the younger generation of Americans, who possess fewer biases, may have the potential to mend the long-standing mistrust between the United States and…
Kunstkritikk Editor Criticizes Proposed Merger of Norwegian Cultural Bodies opinion-review
Mariann Enge, the editor-in-chief of Kunstkritikk, has voiced her opposition to a report released in September by the Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ).…
Süddeutsche Zeitung Commentary Criticizes Trump's Ukraine Policy as Gift to Putin opinion-review
A commentary published by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung argues that US President Donald Trump is abandoning Ukraine in order to obscure his war with Iran. The piece…
How Post-WWII Suburbanization and the Paramount Decree Reshaped Hollywood for Teen Audiences opinion-review
In the case of United States versus Paramount Pictures, Inc., the 1948 Paramount Decree compelled the Big Five studios—Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros.…
Pope.L Review: Minimalist Squares and Racial Provocation at Modern Art London opinion-review
Modern Art in London, situated near Piccadilly, is showcasing an exhibition dedicated to the late American artist Pope.L, renowned for his intense 'crawl' performances in New York…
Steven Heller Recalls Curating 1984 Exhibition on Graphic Satire and Wit opinion-review
In a personal reflection, designer Steven Heller looks back at an exhibition he curated in the summer of 1984, which focused on satirical humor. This showcase included artists who…
Süddeutsche Zeitung: Demokratie digitalisiert sich, Mitte-Parteien in der Krise opinion-review
Die Mitte-Parteien stehen derzeit vor Herausforderungen, die jedoch nicht die Demokratie gefährden, sondern vielmehr als Wachstumsschmerzen angesehen werden. In einem Artikel der…
Critic Roberto Ago Examines Francesco Gennari's Minimal Metaphysics as a Model for Italian Artists opinion-review
In the latest edition of 'Lezioni di critica' for Artribune, critic Roberto Ago emphasizes the necessity for Italian artists to integrate global influences with their local…
McLuhan, Google Effect and AI: What We Lose When We Delegate Thinking to Technology opinion-review
Collater.al released an article examining how assigning mental responsibilities to technology, particularly AI, impacts cognition. It draws on Marshall McLuhan's idea of…
Baro d'evel Brings « Qui som ? » to London's Southbank Centre and Neuchâtel opinion-review
On 15 and 16 October 2026, Camille Decourtye and Blaï Mateu Trias from Compagnie Baro d'evel will showcase their production « Qui som ? » at the Southbank Centre in London,…
RFI Podcast Satirizes Gondwana's Blame-the-Opposition Politics opinion-review
A satirical podcast episode published by RFI on October 15, 2026, uses the fictional republic of Gondwana to mock how governments blame the opposition for every problem. The…
Dokumentarfilm „Naza“: Israelische Täter sprechen über mutmaßliche Kriegsverbrechen in Gaza opinion-review
Der Dokumentarfilm „Naza“, erstellt von den Filmemachern Yuval Abraham und Rachel Szor, löst weltweit hitzige Debatten aus. Er zeigt israelische Akteure, die über angebliche…
ArteRef Essay Dissects Vernissage Social Rituals and Art Market Dynamics opinion-review
ArteRef has published an essay that humorously examines the vernissage, the initial reception of an art show, pointing out that many guests overlook the artwork, using it merely…
Freitag Essay: Familienvater Thomas Wasilewski über Armut und Grundsicherung opinion-review
In einem Beitrag für die Wochenzeitung Der Freitag schildert der Autor Thomas Wasilewski seinen Alltag als Familienvater, der von Grundsicherung lebt. Im September nahm er in…
Ali Asgari's Sixth Feature 'Un po' di luce' Explored in Critical Retrospective opinion-review
Ali Asgari's sixth directorial effort, the 2026 film Un po' di luce, follows a 2024 documentary medium-length work titled Highter Than Acidic Clouds and four prior fiction…
James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" and Cosmopolitanism: A Reflection on Ireland and Italy opinion-review
In an article for MIFaccioDiCultura, Andrea Di Carlo examines James Joyce's "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" (1916) to explore themes of contemporary paralysis in both…
China's Coal Industry Positioned as Stopgap Amid Global Oil Shock and Looming Recession opinion-review
An opinion piece published by the South China Morning Post argues that China's coal-fired power plants, described as quick and efficient, could serve as a stopgap solution for a…
Writer Confronts Sons About Rape Culture After Cornell Seven Case opinion-review
In a Vogue essay, a writer and mother of two sons recounts her high school sexual assault and explains why she now shares her story amid the Cornell Seven case. She describes…
Berlin: Rot-Grün-Rot-Sondierungen stocken, Debatte um Antifaschismus und linke Mehrheiten opinion-review
In Berlin, discussions surrounding a potential coalition of leftist parties, specifically the red-green-red alliance, have stalled despite the rising influence of right-wing…

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