The video game that makes the climate apocalypse look good - High Country NewsAlice Bucknell's project, The Alluvials, revitalizes a nearly century-old urban planning dream for Los Angeles, addressing modern environmental concerns.
A wild ride! Jarman award nominees on tour in picturesSin Wai Kin and Maeve Brennan's works explore alternative narratives through speculative fiction and environmental themes.Artworks challenge concepts of reality and existence in response to contemporary issues.
The video game that makes the climate apocalypse look good - High Country NewsAlice Bucknell's project, The Alluvials, revitalizes a nearly century-old urban planning dream for Los Angeles, addressing modern environmental concerns.
A wild ride! Jarman award nominees on tour in picturesSin Wai Kin and Maeve Brennan's works explore alternative narratives through speculative fiction and environmental themes.Artworks challenge concepts of reality and existence in response to contemporary issues.
Octavia E. Butler's 'Parable Of The Sower' Confronts What Comes After The End | DefectorParable of the Sower is a deeply unsettling yet prescient exploration of societal decline, resonating strongly with contemporary realities.
'Her work asks us to confront the cycles of oppression and resilience': Octavia E. Butler's enduring influence on artistsButler's speculative fiction reflects current societal issues, making her work increasingly relevant today.
American Artist builds on author Octavia Butler's prescient, dystopian visionThe exhibition 'Shaper of God' reflects on community resilience inspired by Octavia Butler's work.
'Her work asks us to confront the cycles of oppression and resilience': Octavia E. Butler's enduring influence on artistsButler's speculative fiction reflects current societal issues, making her work increasingly relevant today.
American Artist builds on author Octavia Butler's prescient, dystopian visionThe exhibition 'Shaper of God' reflects on community resilience inspired by Octavia Butler's work.
I Who Have Never Known Men: the lost dystopia finding new readers after buzz on TikTokJacqueline Harpman's novel 'I Who Have Never Known Men' has experienced a significant resurgence in popularity due to its themes and appeal to modern readers.
"My friends are cyborgs, but that's okay" by Photographer Ramona Jingru WangArtist Ramona Jingru Wang challenges the portrayal of Asian bodies in media, advocating for a narrative that embraces their humanity and complexity as cyborgs.
Hum by Helen Phillips review an all-too-plausible vision of the futureHum explores themes of technological obsolescence and the impact of AI on humanity's emotional and physical landscape.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure review - the most satisfyingly speculative, but least intimate, entry into the franchise yetLife is Strange: Double Exposure challenges prior narratives by exploring choices beyond binary limitations, redefining expectations of the franchise.
Eliza Clark: I don't think we respect female writers'Eliza Clark's new collection, 'She's Always Hungry', explores themes of gender and power through horror and speculative fiction.
Absolution, A New Southern Reach Novel By Jeff VanderMeer, Is Now AvailableJeff VanderMeer expands the Southern Reach series with 'Absolution', introducing the longest book in the tetralogy.
Juice by Tim Winton review life after the apocalypseTim Winton's novel 'Juice' combines his focus on climate issues with speculative fiction, illustrating a dystopian future marked by societal collapse.
Drowning in SlopAI-generated content is flooding speculative fiction submissions, leading to challenges for editors.Clarke temporarily closed submissions due to overwhelming AI slop at Clarkesworld.
Whatever AI Looks Like, It's Not | DefectorThe viral tweet highlights the absurdity of Google's search results blending fact and fiction, provoking laughter while questioning the reliability of AI technologies.
Must-Read Sci-Fi Books About AI to Fill Your Summer Reading ListDive into the world of AI through speculative fiction to explore limitless possibilities and ethical dilemmas.
Whatever AI Looks Like, It's Not | DefectorThe viral tweet highlights the absurdity of Google's search results blending fact and fiction, provoking laughter while questioning the reliability of AI technologies.
Must-Read Sci-Fi Books About AI to Fill Your Summer Reading ListDive into the world of AI through speculative fiction to explore limitless possibilities and ethical dilemmas.
Illustrator Spotlight: FirpalFirpal creates Indo-futurist speculative fiction through writing and illustration.
Netflix's Audacious Riff on The Decameron Is Tons of Fun. But Is It Really The Decameron?During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a surge in popularity of speculative fiction and historical works depicting epidemics, with a notable boost in interest for Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron.
The Case for Speculative Fiction, According to Author N.K. JemisinDesolation tries to colonize you. Annihilation
Fated for All: Romanclusivity Captures Our Hearts in Bridgerton and Beyond | TV/Streaming | Roger EbertHistorical romance elements lacking in TV/film adaptations, hindering representation for diverse audiences.
Anna Degnbol's elegant alien characters will "show you how to dream"Anna's childhood love for comics influenced her career, with her comic 'Perfect Sleep' engaging in speculative fiction to explore ethical questions.
'This Great Hemisphere' tackles racism, classism, and political power strugglesThis Great Hemisphere is a complex speculative-fiction narrative tackling racism and classism with heartwarming elements.