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2 days ago

Lobster wars and extraterrestrials! Get set for Arles photography festival in pictures

'Country' is a term embodied by First Peoples in Australia to describe the lands, waterways, seas and cosmos to which they are connected.
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fromDocumentjournal
1 week ago

"Did anything happen in Leeds-yes, yes it did"

"The photographs show Melanie doing what any 18-year-old girl would do; dressing up, partying on the weekends, sharing pints at the local pub, and laughing with her girlfriends."
London politics
Graphic design
fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

Design Showcased in Colony's Exhibition The Independents

The Independents exhibition celebrates 10 years of Colony showcasing the significance of independence in design beyond aesthetic preference.
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Independent films
fromIndieWire
1 month ago

'The Secret Agent' Review: Wagner Moura Tries to Leave History Behind in Kleber Mendonca Filho's Beautifully Remembered Period Thriller

Kleber Mendonça Filho uses fiction to depict cultural memory in Brazil, illustrating how narratives can reflect historical realities.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sound of Falling review intergenerational angst haunts a German farmhouse

The film explores intergenerational trauma in 20th-century Germany, focusing on guilt, shame, and suppressed memories.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

five metallic discs carve shaikha al mazrou's contemplative sculpture trail in UAE mountains

"I wanted the discs to work with the land's own intricacies, amplifying and negotiating with the space they inhabit, rather than asserting their presence over it."
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fromKqed
2 months ago

NEH Funding Cuts Lead to Canceled Grants for Bay Area Artists

The abrupt cancellation of California Humanities grants threatens funding for projects like 'Living Harriet Tubman', forcing creators to seek alternative funding urgently.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Putting a Splintered Life Back Together

Yuko Tsushima's Wildcat Dome deeply engages with Japan's traumatic history, revealing how the past continuously influences the present.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
3 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Basil Kincaid "Inward Cartography: Self of Selves" @ Library Street Collective, Detroit

Basil Kincaid's exhibition explores personal identity through intricate textile art, highlighting emotional landscapes and the journey of self-exploration.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Contributor: From the Palisades to Palos Verdes, L.A.'s altered landscapes challenge memory itself

The Palos Verdes landslide is moving westward at 4 inches per week, posing immediate risk to local structures.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 months ago

New Medieval Books: Vikings, Half-Trolls and Saga-Authors - Medievalists.net

The book analyzes the significance of lesser-known Icelandic sagas and their connections to genealogy and authorship.
Arts
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Review | A master of 'weeping realism' made heroes of workers and migrants

Hung Liu's art reflects personal and societal purges of memory, particularly through the lens of propaganda in Maoist China.
fromKqed
7 months ago

Remembering the Parkway Movie Theater in Oakland | KQED

"The Parkway was more than just a space for movies; it was a community hub where friends gathered, laughter rang out, and memories were made on every screen."
East Bay (California)
fromIndependent
9 months ago

Oasis are cultural dinosaurs who belong in the '90s - we should have left them there

Robert Plant's witty remark, "Hello, we're Led Zeppelin and we're from the '70s," reflects how the legendary band reconnects with their past while acknowledging their history.
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