George Orwell

George Orwell 1984

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 […]

Pokemon Shock

The government held an emergency meeting and share prices crashed after a Pokémon broadcast on Japanese television. For years, its effects went unexplained – until researchers started looking into it …

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