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An open old book with torn pages tells stories not just through its words
Lara Gochin Raffaelli on translating L’Innocente
Capturing d’Annunzio’s language and intensity
The Dark Sun holds potential too luminous for the unprepared eye
Facing the dark
A poetic inquiry into the architecture of human latency
A statue of an ancient Greek philosopher, depicted as a deity, holding a book to symbolize wisdom and knowledge
The Stoic path to happiness
How the resurgence of Stoicism might lead us to accept the unacceptable
A surreal representation of the human mind navigating the tension between usefulness and uselessness
The uselessness of usefulness
Finding meaning in a world obsessed with functionality
A Nepali man stands in the foreground, gazing at the majestic temple in Patan, Nepal, surrounded by the rich cultural architecture of the ancient city
Nepali culture: diversity, traditions, and heritage
Nepal's vibrant communities, spiritual practices, and cultural legacies
The concept of Bigfoot intertwines with discussions on evolution and the possibility of an anthropoid ape species
Harley’s Bigfoot encounter
A journey from skepticism to capturing Bigfoot's presence
Painting titled "Old House Ruin, Wadi Qadisha, Lebanese Valley" by George Matta
In plain sight: the Lebanese imprint in Latin America
From Ottoman roots to Latin American riches: how the Lebanese diaspora thrived in a "land of opportunity"
Amidst the devastation, the simple act of holding hands symbolizes the enduring human connection and the vital need for support in Gaza's immense task of "rebuilding"
Rebuilding: designing an inclusive future in Gaza
A vision for inclusive reconstruction in Gaza amidst unimaginable loss
Robert William Buss, The Ghost Story
Rituals & politics in Carl Grosse’s Horrid Mysteries
Gothic horror and secret societies
When our natural instincts are repressed by societal expectations and routine, the inner fire can manifest as self-destruction; true release lies in embracing our wild spirit
The taming of fire
Escaping the cage: adventure and self-discovery
A human and an AI-created human replica, illustrating the intersection of technology and humanity
Identity and artificial replication in "Klara and the Sun"
Role of relationships and the "Other" in identity formation
Marranos were Spanish, Portuguese, and Navarrese Jews who converted to Christianity in the 15th and 16th centuries—often under pressure—but secretly continued practicing Judaism or were suspected of doing so
My “Spanglish’ Vatican tour
Exploring hidden histories through two languages
A woman in a green and black tank top raises her hands in protest
The need to think the unthinkable
Against the age of algorithmic obedience
Leonardo da Vinci, The heart and coronary vessels drawing
The intersection of art and medicine
The role of art in shaping medical knowledge, featuring the La Medicina Nella Storia, Nell'Arte, Nel Costume Series
The iconic white smoke billowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, visible above the gathered crowds at St. Peter's Basilica, signifying the election of a new pope, yet the question remains: how much institutional change does this ancient ritual truly represent?
How much can we expect the Church to change with a new pope?
The Church still has a chunk of wood in its eye
Amid the collapse of order and meaning, the solitary soul ascends in search of a higher purpose
Nihilism, freedom, and our transformed human future
The death of God, the will to power, and the search for meaning in a post-nihilistic world
Diverse women in vibrant, flowing silhouettes emerging from nature, symbolizing the potential for compassionate and nurturing leadership rooted in the feminine principle
What if women ruled the world?
Reimagining leadership through a balanced lens
Josip Broz Tito and Emperor Haile Selassie in Koper, Slovenia
The Martinović case: a symbol of Yugoslavia’s ethnic strife
How a controversial assault fueled nationalist tensions and historical narratives
A woman surrounded by sound frequencies, exploring the connection between language and speech sounds
The mystery of language: phonosemantics and sound perception
The connection between sounds and meaning in human communication
A woman’s head and hands are visible outside a train window under a cloudy daytime sky
The expat journey: navigating life abroad
New cultures, overcoming challenges, and finding growth beyond borders
The Yellow Kid is an American comic-strip character that appeared from 1895 to 1898 in Joseph Pulitzer's New York World, and later William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal, created and drawn by Richard F. Outcault
The Yellow Kid: the birth of modern comics
From New York’s slums to iconic legacy
Unknown photographer, Children After the London Blitz, London, UK, 1940
Seeing war: presentation, perception, and responsibility
Visual consumption and the moral tension of confronting conflict imagery
Amidst a lush green field, she gazes intently at her reflection, reminding us that in storytelling, true emotional depth comes from embracing vulnerability
The art of sincerity in modern storytelling
Rediscovering the power of honesty in a world of irony and self-awareness
Leonid Pasternak (1862–1945), a renowned Russian painter and the father of the famous poet and translator Boris Pasternak, was closely associated with the celebrated author Leo Tolstoy, capturing intimate portraits of the literary giant during his lifetime
Leo Tolstoy’s failed project
Is it possible to capture ‘life as it is’?
Pope Francis’ visit to Kazakhstan on one of his papal visits
Pope Francis’ prophetic voice still echoes in a peril planet
An environmental message endures as a moral call to action in the face of climate crisis
A pair of Ottoman children's slippers, 1860s-1880s
Ottoman education and the footwear deficit
The Imperial Tribal School at the turn of the twentieth century
A pair of glasses rests on an open map, alongside a passport from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, visually capturing the forced journeys and global scattering of Venezuelan exiles as they navigate new lives far from their homeland
Venezuelans: the unbreakable people
A personal reflection on what it means to lose a nation from within, and the defiant act of rebuilding identity and community abroad
An illustration of a couple on a date, enjoying a cozy and intimate moment together
The modern dating lexicon: from “Ick” to red flags
How relationship terms shape compatibility and attraction
A lone figure stands on a surreal landscape beneath an expansive, ethereal sky, perfectly encapsulating the journey from individual awakening and appreciation of life's miracles to profound reflections on human existence amidst global complexities and political clamor
Just another day
Finding serenity in a world of headlines
The intellect of possibilities: a vision beyond constraints
The chance for ethical intellectuality
A note on education, AI, and the future of human autonomy
Faces covered in a dark, glossy substance and partially bound by chains, powerfully evoke the historical and ongoing struggles against enslavement and betrayal
The enduring shadow of betrayal
Examining the historical echoes of "African Blood Betrayers" and their continued impact on the struggle for African unity and independence
Roberto Espeche, a man reborn (illustration by Paola Bilancieri)
An insatiable salesman
From a life-altering accident to inspiring thousands, discover the extraordinary perseverance of a man who never stops selling his story
Jacques-Louis David, Oath of the Horatii, 1784, Louvre Museum, Paris, Oil of Canvas, 329.8 x 424.8 cm
Liberté: the birth of a revolutionary symbol
The transformation of Liberté from ancient goddess to revolutionary icon in French art
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Events in Culture

Page from a Qurʾan manuscript in Kufi script, Iraq, Abbasid dynasty, 8th–9th century. Courtesy of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
Inspiring SWANA
4 Jul 2025 — 4 Jul 2026 at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany
The Hollywood ten (Left to right: Samuel Ornitz, Ring Lardner Jr., Albert Maltz, Alvah Bessie, Lester Cole, Herbert Bieberman, Edward Dmytryk), 1950. Courtesy of the New York Historical
Blacklisted, an american story
13 Jun — 19 Oct 2025 at the The New York Historical in New York, United States
Our story, aboriginal–chinese people in Australia, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of the National Museum of Australia
Our story, aboriginal–chinese people in Australia
29 May 2025 — 27 Jan 2026 at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, Australia
Once upon a tide: Singapore's journey from Settlement to Global City, exhibition view. Courtesy of National Museum of Singapore
Once upon a tide (...)
24 May — 9 Oct 2025 at the National Museum of Singapore in Singapore, Singapore
Gajalakshmi (the goddess of good fortune) (detail), India, about 1780. Courtesy of British Museum
Ancient India, living traditions
22 May — 19 Oct 2025 at the British Museum in London, United Kingdom
Yours sincerely, Lucy Maud Montgomery, exhibition view. Courtesy of Canadian Museum of History
Yours sincerely, Lucy Maud Montgomery (satellite exhibition)
21 May — 11 Oct 2025 at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Canada
Programma culturale BAM, edizione passata, vista della mostra. Per gentile concessione di BAM
Programma culturale BAM 2025
16 May 2025 — 1 Jun 2026 presso la Biblioteca degli Alberi in Milan, Italy
Veteran Bob Otterman and his daughter Emily at the Holten Canadian War Cemetery, Netherlands, in 2015. Courtesy of the Canadian War Museum. Photo by Annet Huisman
Last voices of the Second World War
8 May 2025 — 18 Jan 2026 at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Canada
Joseph Lycett, Distant view of Sydney, from the light house at South Head, New South Wales, 1825. Courtesy of Museums of History NSW
Seeing Sydney, knowing country
17 Apr — 1 Aug 2025 at the Museums of History NSW in Sydney, Australia
Controlled freedom. The allied forces in Vienna, exhibition view. Courtesy of Musa Museum
Controlled freedom. The allied forces in Vienna
10 Apr — 7 Sep 2025 at the Musa Museum in Vienna, Austria
Jun Min Cho, Gangnam view of Hyundai apartment blocks. Courtesy of Museum Rietberg
Hallyu! The korean wave
4 Apr — 17 Aug 2025 at the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Switzerland
Precious, piece in exhibition. Courtesy of Museum of Brisbane
Precious
2 Apr 2025 — 1 Jan 2027 at Museum of Brisbane in Brisbane, Australia
Pleasures and vices, exhibition view. Courtesy of Ethnographic Museum of the National Museum
Pleasures and vices
2 Apr — 31 Oct 2025 at the Ethnographic Museum of the National Museum in Prague, Czech Republic
From August 1939 to June 1941. Terror and mass repressions in Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania, Moldova, and Ukraine, exhibition view. Courtesy of Museum of occupations and freedom fights
From august 1939 to june 1941 (...)
15 Mar — 15 Sep 2025 at Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights in Vilnius, Lithuania
New images. A new epoch. History of early photography in Salzburg (1839–1877), exhibition view. Courtesy of Museum der Moderne
New pictures. A new era (...)
14 Mar — 19 Oct 2025 at the Museum der Moderne in Salzburg, Austria
Secret strike. War on our shores, piece in exhibition. Courtesy of Australian National Maritime Museum
Secret strike. War on our shores
6 Mar 2025 — 7 Aug 2026 at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia
Kulata Tjuta, tirkilpa, portrait of the artists. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Australia
Kulata Tjuta, tirkilpa
1 Mar 2025 — 29 Mar 2026 at the National Gallery of Australia in Parkes, Australia
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