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Tokyoâs Palette: A Gustatory Adventure
Tokyo, a city where every street corner is a brushstroke of flavor, ready to paint your palette with the unexpected. Letâs dive into its vibrant cuisine beyond sushi and ramen.
A Crash Course in Paolo Veronese & the Hidden Meaning in his Artwork
Paolo Veronese (1528 - 1588), a rockstar of 16th century Venice, painted vibrant scenes of life. Yet he loved to sneak in symbolism, often hidden in plain sight. Take 'The Feast in the House of Levi' - a biblical party scene turned commentary on clerical corruption.
A Brief Guide to Dadaism: The power of chaos; The beauty of nonsense
Dadaism is the art of turning nonsense into provocation. This renegade movement laughed in the face of logic and tradition by blending chaos, wit and randomness to find meaning in the absurd. Intrigued yet?
The Fluxus Movement: An Artistic Rebellion Against Commercialism
Imagine art that's not about beauty or skill, but about challenging the status quo. Welcome to Fluxus, a 1960s movement that turned the art world upside down, rebelling against commercialism and elitism.
Rhythm 0: How Marina AbramoviÄ Used Art to Mirror Our Darkest Instincts
"Rhythm 0" - a performance that turned Marina AbramoviÄ into a living art piece for 6 hours. It's not just art; it's a daring exploration of human nature and its darkest corners.
Wit vs. Might: A guide to folklore tale The Alligator and the Jackal
"The Alligator and the Jackal" from Mary Frere's collection of Indian folktales is a story of wit and survival in a cunning showdown.
Edward Bernays: Father of Modern Public Relations
Edward Bernaysâ book Propaganda was an attempt to burnish his credentials as Americaâs âCounsel on Public Relationsâ. But he was often attacked and even portrayed by one journalist as âThe Machiavelli of Our Timeâ.
The Persecution of Rex Whistler
He was an artist in the prime of his talent who became a tank commander and was killed in action during the Second World War. Now, his work is viewed as âracistâ and âoffensiveâ and is being hidden from the public. This is the story of Rex Whistler.
Surprising facts about South Korea
It's common to ask about bloodtypes Koreans believe that your bloodtype contributes to your personality and characteristics. Therefore, the bloodtype of a potential partner is of significance.
Reappraising Cruising: A Shockingly Misunderstood Cult Classic
Cruising, the 1980 psychological thriller directed by William Friedkin, is a captivating exploration of the dark corners of New York City's underground gay leather scene, a world rarely depicted in film at the time.
An Ode to Korean Arts and Culture: A Journey Through Music, Dance, Film, and Design
Dive into the captivating world of K-pop, where infectious rhythms and mesmerizing vocals reign supreme. Experience the electrifying energy of a BTS concert or sway to the ethereal melodies of IU. Korea
What is Steampunk? History + Fantasy = A Retrofuturistic Subculture
Steampunk: a genre where Victorian elegance meets futuristic innovation, creating a world powered by steam and imagination.
The Surrealist Philosophy of André Breton: A Revolutionary View of Reality
1. Allow me to introduce André Breton, the revolutionary mind behind Surrealism. Born in 1896, this French writer and poet sought to challenge the drudgery of everyday life, liberating creativity through the power of dreams and the subconscious.
What's Happening To Universities? Ten Answers from Marc Andreessen's Reading List:
The Captive Mind: "The work of human thought should withstand the test of brutal, naked reality. If it cannot, it is worthless."
An aesthetic horror story
This is how modernist architects tried to be original and created hell on Earth:
"Davos Man" Is Dying: Why A Universalist Mindset Has Failed
Samuel Huntington's book The Clash of Civilizations was partly inspired by Oswald Spenglerâs great Decline of the West (1918), which bemoaned Europeâs assumption that it was at the center of world history and represented âprogressâ .
Blood: Historyâs Superfood
The ancient Spartans ate it widely, as do many cultures today, from the Scots and Irish to the Maasai warriors of Africa. But most people wonât touch it. Blood as a food has played an important cultural role throughout history, and has great health benefits. Letâs talk about it.
Beyond Vodka and Balalaika: Rediscovering the Hidden Gems of Russian Tourism
Get ready to uncover the unexplored wonders of Russia, beyond the usual vodka and balalaika stereotypes.
'Wheatfield with Crows': The Dark Secrets Behind Van Gogh's Final Masterpiece
Van Gogh's "Wheatfield with Crows" is often thought of as his final, foreboding masterpiece, a canvas swirling with emotion and the artist's turbulent psyche. Let me explain why...
What is Cyberpunk? From Tokyo to Blade Runner, a Global Phenom
Imagine neon lights flickering above a rain-soaked cityscape. It might seem like a sci-fi staple today, but it came from cyberpunk's birth in Tokyo, where technology and culture blur into a dazzling future...
The Legacy of Blue Note Records: A Revolution Built on Artistry, Innovation & Respect
Blue Note Records is so much more than a record label. It's where music met integrity, innovation met tradition, and groundbreaking artists truly found their voice. Let's dive into how the revolution began... and what sustained it.
Exploring identity in 'Not Just Oranges' by Isai Tobolsky
The short story "Not Just Oranges" by Isai Tobolsky is a poignant exploration of identity and heritage, following a Jewish boy's quest for belonging amidst cultural differences.
Why Sincerity Is Extremely Memeable
First, let's look at 4 images that have been memed not millions, but billions of times on the internet:
Are We Living Through a "Clash of Civilizations"?
In 1993, America and the West was still digesting the fact that it had âwonâ the Cold War. With the Berlin Wall crumbling less than four years before, liberal democracy and Western values were triumphant.
Harry Frankfurt's Theory of "Bullshit"
In 2005, this little book of 67 pages became a surprise bestseller. Why? People were hating the spin around the launch of Iraq War II. âBullshitâ is different from lying, said Harry Frankfurt (a Princeton philosophy professor who died In 2023). So it needs its own theory.