Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders' Hand-Tufted TextilesSimone Elizabeth Saunders uses vibrant textiles to explore Black identity, empowerment, and kinship.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Janiva Ellis: Fear Corroded Ape @ Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, MassachusettsJaniva Ellis's exhibition explores the complexities of cultural narratives through 'unresolvable' images, revealing underlying themes of violence and aspiration.
Review of 'Land of Fire' at Kunsthalle Bega | Berlin Art LinkThe 'Land of Fire' exhibition sheds light on Romania's colonial history, including violence against Indigenous peoples.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Janiva Ellis: Fear Corroded Ape @ Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, MassachusettsJaniva Ellis's exhibition explores the complexities of cultural narratives through 'unresolvable' images, revealing underlying themes of violence and aspiration.
Review of 'Land of Fire' at Kunsthalle Bega | Berlin Art LinkThe 'Land of Fire' exhibition sheds light on Romania's colonial history, including violence against Indigenous peoples.
Native American Creation & Origin StoriesNative American creation stories emphasize a singular Creator God and reflect deep connections to nature and the cosmos.
Errol Morris' New Doc Takes On Manson, Mind Control, and the CIA. Even He's Not Sure He Believes It.Errol Morris's 'Chaos: The Manson Murders' invites viewers to question established narratives about Charles Manson and the motives behind the infamous case.
Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'No Other Land creatively highlights the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through personal stories and cross-cultural friendships, urging audiences to see its human impact.
Errol Morris' New Doc Takes On Manson, Mind Control, and the CIA. Even He's Not Sure He Believes It.Errol Morris's 'Chaos: The Manson Murders' invites viewers to question established narratives about Charles Manson and the motives behind the infamous case.
Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'No Other Land creatively highlights the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through personal stories and cross-cultural friendships, urging audiences to see its human impact.
The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)March 2023 showcases a diverse range of musical genres centered on themes of comfort and personal struggle.
African Art Renaissance: Voices from the continent and the diasporaThree influential women explore contemporary African art and its narratives, bridging the continent and its diaspora.
Unvictiming: The 3 a.m. Spiral That Haunts Trauma SurvivorsSurvivors often face self-doubt and societal dismissal of their experiences, complicating their healing journey.
Trump wants news outlets to get on board with "Gulf of America" - or else. Will they?Place names reflect political power shifts and influence national identity; language in media shapes public perception and legitimacy.
The White Lotus, Yellowjackets, Cobra Kai's finale, and more new TV this weekThis week highlights significant returns like The White Lotus and Yellowjackets, showcasing drama amid diverse cultural and survival themes.
How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?Negative global perceptions of Africa cost the continent $3.3 billion annually, affecting its economy and people's lives.
I'm glad my criticism of Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here's why I did it | Fuse ODGAfricans are reclaiming their narrative, sparked by negative portrayals in Band Aid's legacy and its broader impacts on Africa's identity and perception.
How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?Negative global perceptions of Africa cost the continent $3.3 billion annually, affecting its economy and people's lives.
I'm glad my criticism of Bob Geldof's Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here's why I did it | Fuse ODGAfricans are reclaiming their narrative, sparked by negative portrayals in Band Aid's legacy and its broader impacts on Africa's identity and perception.
Catch them if you can: shows to see before the Venice Biennale closesThe 60th Venice Biennale features highlights such as the Nigerian pavilion, sparking significant conversations on history and contemporary art.
Faig Ahmed's rugs: weaving tradition and Surrealism in artAzerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed blends ancient carpet-making traditions with contemporary art, creating innovative pieces that redefine cultural heritage.
Featured Art exhibitions and events in Berlin | Berlin Art LinkBerlin's upcoming art exhibitions reflect a rich diversity and engage with significant contemporary themes.Events showcase a blend of cultural narratives and social identity, emphasizing women in art.
Surrealism, Sacred Ritual, Altered Realities + Canine Candor: What's on at SF Art Galleries This FallArt galleries are key for discovering new and boundary-pushing talent; they present thematic exhibitions exploring identity and culture.
Moon paintings and fictitious flowers: Our pick of the art on show at Art SGİnci Eviner explores themes of identity and mythology through diverse media, highlighting the intersections of predator-prey dynamics in her latest artwork.
Timo Fahler Reimagines Stained Glass as a Contemporary Storytelling Medium | stupidDOPETimo Fahler redefines stained glass by incorporating modern cultural themes and narratives, highlighting its role as a storytelling medium.
Catch them if you can: shows to see before the Venice Biennale closesThe 60th Venice Biennale features highlights such as the Nigerian pavilion, sparking significant conversations on history and contemporary art.
Faig Ahmed's rugs: weaving tradition and Surrealism in artAzerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed blends ancient carpet-making traditions with contemporary art, creating innovative pieces that redefine cultural heritage.
Featured Art exhibitions and events in Berlin | Berlin Art LinkBerlin's upcoming art exhibitions reflect a rich diversity and engage with significant contemporary themes.Events showcase a blend of cultural narratives and social identity, emphasizing women in art.
Surrealism, Sacred Ritual, Altered Realities + Canine Candor: What's on at SF Art Galleries This FallArt galleries are key for discovering new and boundary-pushing talent; they present thematic exhibitions exploring identity and culture.
Moon paintings and fictitious flowers: Our pick of the art on show at Art SGİnci Eviner explores themes of identity and mythology through diverse media, highlighting the intersections of predator-prey dynamics in her latest artwork.
Timo Fahler Reimagines Stained Glass as a Contemporary Storytelling Medium | stupidDOPETimo Fahler redefines stained glass by incorporating modern cultural themes and narratives, highlighting its role as a storytelling medium.
Juxtapoz Magazine - Bony Ramirez "Le Grand Corail" @ Bradley Ertaskiran, MontrealColonization has deeply affected both the bodies of indigenous peoples and the land of the Caribbean, erasing their histories.
How I finally explained my adoption to my daughter ... with the help of our rescue dogIdentity and storytelling are deeply intertwined; understanding one's past can reshape how one perceives themselves and their narrative.
'Little House on the Prairie' is getting rebooted - maybe Melissa Gilbert will schlep out West once againThe reboot of 'Little House on the Prairie' brings a contemporary twist to a cherished classic, highlighting changing cultural narratives.
Top of Your Stack: 11.7.24 - San Francisco Bay TimesThe Heartbeat Library explores themes of healing and connection through the unique setting of a library that preserves the echoes of heartbeats.
How I finally explained my adoption to my daughter ... with the help of our rescue dogIdentity and storytelling are deeply intertwined; understanding one's past can reshape how one perceives themselves and their narrative.
'Little House on the Prairie' is getting rebooted - maybe Melissa Gilbert will schlep out West once againThe reboot of 'Little House on the Prairie' brings a contemporary twist to a cherished classic, highlighting changing cultural narratives.
Top of Your Stack: 11.7.24 - San Francisco Bay TimesThe Heartbeat Library explores themes of healing and connection through the unique setting of a library that preserves the echoes of heartbeats.
Devastated by war': Ukraine's battle scars in picturesVic Bakin captures the evolving narrative of Ukrainian youth and queer communities through poignant photography amid the backdrop of war.
What We Learn About Our World by Imagining Its EndDorian Lynskey's book examines the cultural narratives surrounding the end of the world through diverse mediums, indicating a widespread existential concern.
I've Been Teaching the Bible to College Students for Decades. Texas Has No Idea What It's Asking of Its Educators.The Texas Board of Education approved a Bible-centered curriculum for K-5, raising questions about effective teaching without contextual understanding.
Year in Books 2024: Hope hid among the shelves - 48 hillsThe surge of high-quality literature released in 2024 indicates an optimistic counterpoint to a challenging year, highlighting the power of storytelling.
Holiday 2024: A vivid, globe-trotting novel is among 9 Bay Area books fit for gifting this seasonBeautiful books make meaningful gifts, showcasing thoughtful selections that cater to diverse interests, particularly highlighting local narratives like 'The Volcano Daughters'.'The Volcano Daughters' explores themes of community, motherhood, and resilience in the backdrop of San Francisco's history.
What We Learn About Our World by Imagining Its EndDorian Lynskey's book examines the cultural narratives surrounding the end of the world through diverse mediums, indicating a widespread existential concern.
I've Been Teaching the Bible to College Students for Decades. Texas Has No Idea What It's Asking of Its Educators.The Texas Board of Education approved a Bible-centered curriculum for K-5, raising questions about effective teaching without contextual understanding.
Year in Books 2024: Hope hid among the shelves - 48 hillsThe surge of high-quality literature released in 2024 indicates an optimistic counterpoint to a challenging year, highlighting the power of storytelling.
Holiday 2024: A vivid, globe-trotting novel is among 9 Bay Area books fit for gifting this seasonBeautiful books make meaningful gifts, showcasing thoughtful selections that cater to diverse interests, particularly highlighting local narratives like 'The Volcano Daughters'.'The Volcano Daughters' explores themes of community, motherhood, and resilience in the backdrop of San Francisco's history.
Opinion | Hollywood, TikTok, the Climate and Our Cold War with ChinaThe absence of cultural narratives about U.S.-China rivalry signals a new Cold War distinction from the past.
There's a New Language Sheriff in TownTrump's renaming initiatives illustrate a strategic manipulation of discourse to reinforce ideological narratives.
Mystical synths, bloodcurdling screams: the sounds of Asian horror - The WireThe article explores the intersection of horror films and cultural narratives in Indonesia and Japan, highlighting their historical and social contexts.
What the dead, the uncanny and the monstrous tell us about human natureThe course deepens understanding of cultural narratives surrounding fears and the "other" through the study of ghosts, zombies, and monsters.
Letter from the Editor: Cycles | Berlin Art LinkThe impact of climate catastrophes is exacerbated by the news cycle's demand for immediacy, often overshadowing long-term accountability.
Ardal O'Hanlon: 'I kind of objected to because it meant someone else playing Dougal - and that is unthinkable'Ardal O'Hanlon discusses his morbid childhood memories and the significance of Irish identity and humor.
Curtain Calls: Latest endeavor by Oakland's Marcus Gardley doesn't disappointGardley's A Thousand Ships intertwines personal stories with historical context, showcasing resilience and friendship amidst challenges faced by two Black women.
Crimes and Chases: the beautiful land i seek and RACECAR RACECAR RACECARThe American road-trip narrative is deeply symbolic, often reflecting on historical events and the quest for identity amid vast migration and expansion.
Curtain Calls: Latest endeavor by Oakland's Marcus Gardley doesn't disappointGardley's A Thousand Ships intertwines personal stories with historical context, showcasing resilience and friendship amidst challenges faced by two Black women.
Crimes and Chases: the beautiful land i seek and RACECAR RACECAR RACECARThe American road-trip narrative is deeply symbolic, often reflecting on historical events and the quest for identity amid vast migration and expansion.
Shifting the American Relationship With FirearmsAmerica's gun culture has shifted from practicality to a near-religious reverence, complicating responses to gun violence.
Silo Recap: Who Knows What Evil Lurks in the Hearts of Men?Silo 18's relic trade reflects a nuanced control mechanism within authoritarian regimes, fusing compliance with the allowance for minor dissent.
I'm a bisexual woman engaged to a man. I'm worried I missed the opportunity to explore my queerness fully.Engagement to a man brings anxiety about losing touch with my bisexual identity.
Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled historyThanksgiving's origins involve complex historical realities often obscured by simplified school narratives, necessitating a deeper understanding of colonial and Indigenous relations.
Pass The Salt | DefectorSalt has been both a historical commodity and a culinary delight, despite its negative health implications.
Axios Explains: Thanksgiving's troubled historyThanksgiving's origins involve complex historical realities often obscured by simplified school narratives, necessitating a deeper understanding of colonial and Indigenous relations.
Pass The Salt | DefectorSalt has been both a historical commodity and a culinary delight, despite its negative health implications.
Screen Grabs: Complex tales of women around the world - 48 hillsThe week's film releases include epic narratives alongside complex explorations of women's issues, reflecting evolving societal themes.
'I Thought the Sun Rose and Set on His Sicilian Ass'The article recounts a memorable encounter with Sonny Bono in a Hollywood coffee shop during the 1960s.
Graphic designer, do you need to study "The Design Greats"?Understanding design history is crucial for modern creatives, as it informs their identity and practice in a diverse creative landscape.
What if the artistic impulse is wisdom from the future?Creativity may arise from future transmissions, challenging materialistic narratives that dominate contemporary culture.
Graphic designer, do you need to study "The Design Greats"?Understanding design history is crucial for modern creatives, as it informs their identity and practice in a diverse creative landscape.
What if the artistic impulse is wisdom from the future?Creativity may arise from future transmissions, challenging materialistic narratives that dominate contemporary culture.
Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Excellent "Interior Chinatown" | TV/Streaming | Roger EbertAsian-made films and shows in the 2020s uniquely portray the Asian-American experience, spotlighting identity struggles and the search for representation.
22 Essential Works of Indigenous CinemaIndigenous filmmakers are gaining unprecedented opportunities to tell their stories in cinema, marking a transformative shift in Hollywood representation.
The Independent unlocks Black history archives to celebrate trailblazersThe Independent highlights Black History Month by showcasing portraits of influential Black figures and examining historical narratives in British politics.
22 Essential Works of Indigenous CinemaIndigenous filmmakers are gaining unprecedented opportunities to tell their stories in cinema, marking a transformative shift in Hollywood representation.
The Independent unlocks Black history archives to celebrate trailblazersThe Independent highlights Black History Month by showcasing portraits of influential Black figures and examining historical narratives in British politics.
DNA shows Pompeii's dead aren't who we thought they wereIntegrating genetic data with historical narratives enriches understanding and reveals overlooked truths about ancient populations.
All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the worldBritish films during WWII were heavily shaped by propaganda, intertwining national identity and state needs through a blend of fact and fiction.
World Tourism Day 2024: 30 Architecture City Guides to Celebrate Urban Fabrics from Around the WorldTourism today intertwines social, cultural, and economic narratives with urban architecture, shaping a unique visitor experience.
The Trump Campaign Wants Everyone Talking About RaceThe Trump campaign manipulates racial issues to distract from unpopular policies and galvanize white voter support.
Fall 2024: Poetic perspectives from 'Undocumented Diaspora' - and 10 new books for a season of changeUpcoming anthology 'Here to Stay' showcases the voices of undocumented poets, addressing political topics and challenging misconceptions about their experiences.
Do You Have a Case of the September Scaries?'The transition from summer to fall brings about feelings of dread and anticipation known as the September Scaries.
Souvenirs of a Forgotten Past Bridges Memory + MomentNeoCon showcases more than product releases; installations like Souvenirs of a Forgotten Past combine cultural narratives and diversity.
A Different Kind of Colonial StoryClaire Messud explores complex family history and cultural narratives through storytelling.
Artificial intelligence takes a deep dive in new Venice showExploring how art can challenge Western categorizations and expand AI datasets through mythological storytelling at the Venice Biennale.
An Interview with Nevin Aladag | Berlin Art LinkNevin Aladağ explores the interplay between sound, cultural narratives, and artistic expressions by transforming everyday objects into vessels of cultural resonance and auditory experience.