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Graphic design
fromColossal
2 months ago

Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders' Hand-Tufted Textiles

Simone Elizabeth Saunders uses vibrant textiles to explore Black identity, empowerment, and kinship.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Teotihuacan was the multiethnic and multicultural city that New York is today': A tour of the MET's new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

The MET's Rockefeller Wing renovation aims to redefine our understanding of Ancient American Art through updated narratives and visual representations.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Through Surreal Paintings, Shyama Golden Reincarnates a Mythic Narrative

Golden's art weaves personal narratives with cultural elements, exploring themes of identity and adversity through a surreal, artistic lens.
Graphic design
fromColossal
2 months ago

Regal Portraits Evoke Myth and Power in Simone Elizabeth Saunders' Hand-Tufted Textiles

Simone Elizabeth Saunders uses vibrant textiles to explore Black identity, empowerment, and kinship.
Arts
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Teotihuacan was the multiethnic and multicultural city that New York is today': A tour of the MET's new Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

The MET's Rockefeller Wing renovation aims to redefine our understanding of Ancient American Art through updated narratives and visual representations.
Arts
fromColossal
1 month ago

Through Surreal Paintings, Shyama Golden Reincarnates a Mythic Narrative

Golden's art weaves personal narratives with cultural elements, exploring themes of identity and adversity through a surreal, artistic lens.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 day ago

How ancient are our fears not simply of dying but of the undead? | Aeon Essays

Fear of death has persisted through centuries, fueled by cultural narratives and representations.
Death is depicted as both terrifying and a natural part of life.
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
1 week ago

AKA KELZZ - cXnnections EU & UK Tour 2025 - KALTBLUT Magazine

"Drawing inspiration from influential artists like Lianne La Havas, Little Simz, Sade, and Cleo Sol, KELZZ's music is characterised by silky vocal layers and emotionally-charged lyrics that explore profound themes of love, identity, healing, and resistance."
Berlin music
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

12 classic road trip books to take you on a ride this summer

Imogen Binnie's "Nevada" explores the journey of a transgender New York bookseller who flees to the American West after a painful breakup, highlighting personal transformation.
Alternative transportation
#art-fair
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The importance of finding queer belonging in America's historic sites

Historic sites are increasingly reflecting diverse narratives, fostering a sense of belonging for various communities.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ta-Nehisi Coates on why stories matter in the age of Trump podcast

Stories shape politics significantly, as emphasized by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
The political left may be retreating into conservatism regarding cultural narratives.
Media portrayal differences impact public perception of global issues.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How a Pulitzer-nominated journalist who was subjected to an FBI investigation ended up married to an Irishman and living in Galway

Ali Watkins's life and work bridge significant journalistic achievements with narratives resembling fiction.
NYC music
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mistresses, farts and firings: Secrets of NYC's most famous murals revealed

Murals in NYC reflect hidden stories and artistic freedom, offering insights into the city's culture and history.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

'It was weird, man': Zuckerberg took Facebook employees to see 'The Social Network' when it came out | TechCrunch

Mark Zuckerberg found the depiction of his life in 'The Social Network' to be inaccurate and uncomfortable.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 months ago

This Devon exhibition explores why, when it comes to the environment, the planetary is not at odds with the local

"There is a received idea that the planet or the planetary is somehow opposed to the local, and this actually doesn't make any sense once you start to investigate what the planet is, and where it is..."
Environment
#art-exhibition
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Janiva Ellis: Fear Corroded Ape @ Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Janiva Ellis's exhibition explores the complexities of cultural narratives through 'unresolvable' images, revealing underlying themes of violence and aspiration.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

Review of 'Land of Fire' at Kunsthalle Bega | Berlin Art Link

The 'Land of Fire' exhibition sheds light on Romania's colonial history, including violence against Indigenous peoples.
Arts
fromJuxtapoz
2 months ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - Janiva Ellis: Fear Corroded Ape @ Carpenter Center for Visual Arts, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Janiva Ellis's exhibition explores the complexities of cultural narratives through 'unresolvable' images, revealing underlying themes of violence and aspiration.
Berlin music
fromBerlin Art Link
2 months ago

Review of 'Land of Fire' at Kunsthalle Bega | Berlin Art Link

The 'Land of Fire' exhibition sheds light on Romania's colonial history, including violence against Indigenous peoples.
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

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.
Music
fromVulture
3 months ago

The Best Songs of 2025 (So Far)

March 2023 showcases a diverse range of musical genres centered on themes of comfort and personal struggle.
fromPolygon
3 months ago

The White Lotus, Yellowjackets, Cobra Kai's finale, and more new TV this week

"Cobra Kai is ending with its final run of episodes, forcing Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai to reckon with the past while facing uncertain futures."
Video games
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

How do global perceptions of Africa affect the continent?

According to research by Africa Practice and Africa No Filter, the negative stereotypes perpetuated about Africa in global media are costing the continent a staggering $3.3 billion each year.
Black Lives Matter
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 months ago

What the dead, the uncanny and the monstrous tell us about human nature

The course deepens understanding of cultural narratives surrounding fears and the "other" through the study of ghosts, zombies, and monsters.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

The Independent unlocks Black history archives to celebrate trailblazers

For this year's Black History Month, The Independent has opened its archive to look at some powerful portraits of Black trailblazers over the decades, along with past coverage of seminal moments in history.
Black Lives Matter
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