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www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Track Record by George the Poet review Black artistry and home truths

George the Poet combines social commentary, activism, and music in his award-winning podcast and book, focusing on empowering Black communities globally. [ more ]
BOOOOOOOM!
1 week ago
Data science

"Eternity! Eternity!" by Photographer Vincent Glielmi

Photographer Vincent Glielmi's series 'Eternity! Eternity!' explores the concept of 'small town science fiction' evolving into 'social science fiction' through captivating imagery. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Writing

You struggled with my film? Fantastic!' Alice Rohrwacher and her riotous new tomb-raiding tale

Alice Rohrwacher makes films to provoke reflection and challenge viewers, regardless of personal preference or reception. [ more ]
The Ringer
6 days ago
Writing

The Kingdom of the 'Planet of the Apes' Evolves, For Better or Worse

The severed Statue of Liberty in Planet of the Apes symbolizes Cold War fears and shattered democracy in a cinematic twist. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Writing

The Essential James Baldwin

Baldwin wrote with moral vision and eloquence
Themes in his work include compassion, radical honesty, and growth [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Design

Beauty, filth, violence and death: why still life art is more subversive than you think

Still life art genre shifted from being considered the lowest form in the 17th century to being recognized as a fundamental genre reflecting various social and human experiences over time. [ more ]
Design Milk
3 weeks ago
Design

Artist Vik Muniz Reconfigures Shredded Cash

Vik Muniz debuts series at Sikkema Jenkins & Co., challenging conventions by transforming everyday materials into powerful images. [ more ]
Itsnicethat
5 months ago
Design

Jesse Darling wins 2023 Turner Prize for work that "unsettles" with unconventional materials

Jesse Darling wins the 2023 Turner Prize for dystopia-inspired installations
Darling's work explores social breakdown and challenges traditional notions of labor and Britishness [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Graphic design

Transforming Paris, One Artwork at a Time: An Interview with Street Artist Lorem

Lorem, a street artist in Paris, repurposes discarded items into art pieces, blending pop art and contemporary expression. [ more ]
Design You Trust
1 month ago
Web design

The Intricate Intersection of Gore and Kawaii in Shintaro Kago's Iconic Artistic Vision

Shintaro Kago's artwork blends grotesque imagery with social commentary.
Kago's art challenges societal norms and merges kawaii aesthetics with macabre themes. [ more ]
AnOther
2 months ago
Film

Five Essential Queer Road Movies to Add to Your Watchlist

The road movie genre allows characters to escape daily life and explore utopic living.
The road movie genre explores queerness by focusing on characters pushed to the edges of society. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Don't Just Get Dressed, Get Mad

Fashion can be a form of self-expression reflecting emotions like anger.
Female designers are making powerful statements in the fashion industry. [ more ]
Consequence
2 months ago
Music

Ministry unleash new album HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES: Stream

16th studio album by Ministry, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES, showcases scathing social commentary over industrial music.
Guest appearances on the album by Pepper Keenan, Eugene Hutz, and Jello Biafra add to its appeal. [ more ]
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2 months ago
LGBT

Laverne Cox spills the tea about new music - and trans porn-loving Republicans

Laverne Cox's music video addresses straight men hiding attraction to trans women
Cox's video aims to spark conversation about societal taboos and contradictions [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 months ago
Books

Diary of an Abomination

Emil Ferris's debut graphic novel, "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters," was a breakout hit with its intricate drawings and social commentary.
"My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Book Two" will be released seven years after the sequel was first announced, and it continues the story of Karen's investigation into a neighbor's murder. [ more ]
Fatherly
4 months ago
Books

40 Years Ago, One Kids Book Dared To Explain The Worst Things In the World

Dr. Seuss' book, The Butter Battle Book, was published in 1984 and addressed a controversial topic of an escalating conflict between two groups.
The book highlights the absurdity of conflicts and the futility of war, making it a powerful social commentary for both children and adults. [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Video games

Microsoft says Palworld is the biggest ever third-party Game Pass launch

Palworld has sold 19 million copies, with 12 million on Steam and 7 million on Xbox.
The game is the biggest third-party launch on Game Pass and had the largest third-party day-one launch on Xbox Cloud Gaming. [ more ]
KALTBLUT Magazine
3 months ago
DevOps

Louis Gabriel Nouchi Fall/Winter 2024 - KALTBLUT Magazine

LGN's latest collection draws inspiration from Guy de Maupassant's 'Bel Ami'
The collection explores the themes of gender, ambition, and power [ more ]
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