George Orwell
Talking about writers and books. Have you heard of George Orwell? Do you have a favourite book or writer? George Orwell, a prominent British writer and journalist, remains one of the most influential figures in both literary and political spheres. Born Eric Arthur Blair in 1903, Orwell adopted his pen name in the 1930s, under […]
Public Exhibition or Private Angst
Once considered a symbol of urban decay and delinquency, Graffiti has evolved into a respected form of artistic expression, and an often lucrative addition to a public space. Two prominent figures who have significantly influenced the perception of graffiti as an art form are Banksy and Ernest Pignon-Ernest. Banksy, an anonymous British street artist, has […]
Feminine power
The mythical goddesses who broke the rules of sex and power – and manifested our worst anxieties. Daisy Dunn explores the fierce deities who were both revered and feared I In the 1st Century, bathers in the city of Bath who suffered the ignominy of having their clothes stolen while they were enjoying a soak […]
The Venice Biennale 2024
With massive destruction, and a huge displacement of people continuing around the globe, within Meloni’s Italy, this year’s provocatively entitled Stranieri Ovunque (Foreigners Everywhere) at the Venice Biennale was always going to be politically charged. What started as an anniversary present to King Umberto in 1895, the The Venice Biennale has been attracting artists with […]
La Catrina
Mexican marigolds (cempasúchil), private altars (ofrendas), and La Calavera Catrina (the Dapper Skull) are key symbols of the Day of the Dead, celebrated on November 1 and 2 in Mexico. Each year, the elegantly dressed La Catrina skeleton is a highlight in parades and costume parties. However, her creator, José Guadalupe Posada, originally intended La […]
Yuval Noah Harari argues that AI has hacked the operating system of human civilisation
Over the past couple of years new ai tools have emerged that threaten the survival of human civilisation from an unexpected direction. ai has gained some remarkable abilities to manipulate and generate language
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