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The Devouring Flame of “Ca Raconte Sarah” by Pauline Delabroy-Allard

Ça raconte Sarah by Pauline Delabroy-Allard is a mesmerizing debut that entwines the reader in the feverish grasp of an all-consuming love, imbued with the intensity of poetry and the raw ache

November 11, 2024

Books

Ballet School and The Fusion of Dream Pop and Indie Vibes

Ballet School, the ethereal pop band known for their dreamy soundscapes and captivating melodies, has carved a unique niche in the music industry since their formation. With lead singer Rosie Blair at

August 20, 2024

Music

The Meditative Gaze: Gus Van Sant’s Journey Through Silence and Length

Gus Van Sant, a name that resonates profoundly within the realms of contemporary cinema, stands as an auteur who has ceaselessly pushed the boundaries of filmic expression. Renowned for his experimental approach,

July 29, 2024

Movies

Transcending the Tangible: Carl Andre’s Radical Minimalism and the Erosion of Artistic Boundaries

Carl Andre, an American sculptor born in 1935, is a seminal figure in the Minimalist art movement. His works have consistently challenged conventional aesthetics and the understanding of what constitutes art until

July 26, 2024

Art

Transcendental Visions: Bill Viola and The Elevation of Video Art

In the canon of contemporary art, where fleeting trends often overshadow substantive contributions, Bill Viola emerges as a paragon of enduring innovation and introspection. Viola, with an oeuvre that spans several decades,

July 25, 2024

Art

Liminal Landscapes: The Surreal and Spectral Art of Vivian Ho

In the heart of a world where shadows interlace with the threads of existence, where reality is but a fragile veil over the vast and turbulent expanse of the human soul, emerges

July 19, 2024

Art

Subverting Norms: Sarah Lucas’s Avant-Garde Artistry and Feminist Dialectics

Sarah Lucas, an eminent figure within the contemporary art milieu, has perpetually captivated connoisseurs and critics alike with her audacious and unorthodox oeuvre. Born in 1962 in London, Lucas emerged as a

June 7, 2024

Art·LGBTQIA+

The Luminous Labyrinth: Chantal Akerman’s Cinematic Oeuvre and the Feminine Experimental Eye

In the dim-lit corridors of experimental cinema, where shadows dance with light and narrative conventions unravel like delicate threads, Chantal Akerman emerges as an incandescent figure. Her films, both haunting and hypnotic,

June 6, 2024

Art·Movies

Coffee Burst : An Ardent Experiment Without Any Verbs (decaffeinated friendly)

Coffee Burst was born from a will to experiment with the English language in its purest form. By eliminating the verb like I have removed coffee from my daily life so many

May 18, 2024

CULTURE