A Guide to the Iconoclastic Feminist Artwork of Martha RoslerMartha Rosler's multifaceted art interrogates the intersections of feminism, politics, and everyday life, challenging binaries between public and private.
Herbert J. Gans, 97, Dies; Upended Myths on Urban and Suburban LifeHerbert J. Gans, influential sociologist, passed away at 97, celebrated for his impactful critiques of American urban and suburban life.
Dagoberto Gilb, writer and essayist: To Americans, Chicano culture doesn't exist'Dagoberto Gilb articulates the complexities of Chicano identity through his literature, challenging stereotypes and reflecting everyday life without explicitly political motives.
Credit LinesChristine Sun Kim's artwork powerfully critiques the challenging reality of debt through visual representation, highlighting vulnerability and struggle.
Rong Bao Brings Her Playful Yet Provocative Art to Carl Kostyal's Hong Kong Space | stupidDOPERong Bao's exhibition in Hong Kong showcases her innovative approach, fusing humor and social critique through diverse artistic mediums.
Kontinental '25 review scattergun satire on a tour of Romania's social illsRadu Jude's film critiques Romania's political and social malaise through satire, addressing racism, nationalism, and a preoccupation with real estate development.
Here lives the monster's brain': the man who exposed Switzerland's dirty secretsJean Ziegler critiques Switzerland's global influence and moral implications of its banking practices.
It's Time to Stop Fetishizing CapitalismCapitalism is an obsessive fixation that distorts reality, perpetuates inequality, and overlooks the suffering of the many in favor of the few.
Shyam Benegal obituaryShyam Benegal was a key figure in parallel cinema, known for socially committed films contrasting the escapism of Bollywood.
Move Over, Charlie Brown: Lessons From The Boondocks' Christmas SpecialA Charlie Brown Christmas uniquely embraces the weight of the holiday spirit beyond commercialism, influencing later holiday specials to reflect on deeper themes.
Feeling Lost in Oz?The Wizard of Oz serves as an allegory for the illusion of power, the pursuit of happiness through wealth, and self-discovery amidst societal chaos.
How to Give Neurotic Losers the Main Character TreatmentTony Tulathimutte's 'Rejection' uniquely explores millennial disorder with humor and depth, offering sharp social critiques through interrelated stories.
Tulsa King Recap: School's OutDwight Manfredi critiques modern education, seeing it as overly progressive and detrimental to children's preparation for a harsh world.