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Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

18 January 2012 Culture Editor 0

Gagosian Davies Street, Free, January 12 – February 18, 2012 The significance of patternation The dot paintings of Damien Hirst’s are on first impressions dull, uninspired and seem to be lacking strong creative engagement. Having […] […]

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Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Critical Overview: The Rio Carnival, which took place from February 25 to 28, 2023, was an occasion to celebrate the African roots of Brazil. The event featured giant elephants, baobabs, and black superheroes parading on [...]
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Tragedy in Southampton: Lessons for Public Safety and Police Accountability

The tragic murder of 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak in Southampton has evolved from a needless crime into a more complex national crisis. The case sits at the intersection of succinct societal anxieties, political opportunism, [...]
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A Tragic Quake Hit Twice in Venezuela

On the evening of Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Venezuela was violently disrupted by a rare and catastrophic seismic event. What began as a quiet national holiday commemorating the historic 1821 Battle of Carabobo rapidly turned [...]
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Operation Epic Fury and the Illusion of the Declining Cost of Living

The press has recently been dominated by headlines proclaiming United State macroeconomic strength while conversely the American cost of living is declining sharply for consumers; and voters don’t want protracted unprovoked conflicts they want more [...]
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Brighton Photography Biennale 2008 – “Memory of fire the war of images and images of war”, Brighton, United Kingdom, Europe. Memory of fire the war of images and images of war A Biennale of photographic […] […]

The Great Unravelling: A Three-Decade Post-Mortem of the Small Screen

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There was a time, back when the ‘90s were still smelling of teen spirit and optimism, that television was a polite guest in our living rooms. It wore a tie, it told jokes with a […]

Delicious and Healthy: Try These Vegan Sandwich Ideas

Cuisine

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: The Best Vegan Sandwich Combinations Many people struggle to find suitable sandwich fillings during Veganuary, as most classic sandwich combinations are based on meat and dairy. However, vegan sandwiches can be a joy […]

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

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18 May 2025 Comments Off

Author: Anastaseea Photographer: Benji Wilson London-based artist abs is steadily carving out a space for herself in the UK neo-soul and R&B scene, as she blends funk, hip-hop and electro-pop sounds in a way that […]

Tech Giant Apple Enlists Union-Busting Legal Teams in Latest Move Against Workers’ Rights

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28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The article reports on the efforts of Apple to oppose the unionization of its retail workers with the Communications Workers of America, with the assistance of anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson. Although Apple […]

Lowry and the Industry of Modern Life

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26th June 2013 – 20th October 2013, Tate Britain, 16.50GBP – Concession 14.50GBP Summary Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976). During his lifetime and after would become a cornerstone of Britishness and a key contributor […] […]

Spring 2022 Travel Trends Revealed

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: As governments worldwide ease coronavirus restrictions and adopt Covid-19 as a manageable aspect of daily life, the travel industry hopes to witness a resurgence this year. The travel industry has reported a considerable […]

Celluloid Inception: Ways In Which the Sci-Fi Imaginary Foreshadowed the Future

11 May 2026 0

We are currently hovering in that awkward, static-filled silence between the “Big Bang” of Generative AI and the inevitable heat death of the hype cycle. If 2023 and 2024 were about the novelty of a […]

Exploring the unknown: What happens when we die?

28 April 2022 0

A Critical Overview of What Happens to Your Body After Death Death has always been shrouded in mystery, as it marks the transition from life to an unknown state of being. However, forensic experts have […]

The New East: Why Bangkok is the Final Frontier for the Eurovision Machine

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20 April 2026 0

The Eurovision Song Contest has always been a beautiful, glittering paradox. Born in 1956 as a technocratic experiment by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to test the limits of live international broadcasting, it has morphed [...]

North Korea’s Provocative Missile Display: Analyzing the Political and Global Ramifications

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28 April 2022 0

In a speech given during a military parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to further develop his nuclear forces “at the fastest possible speed” and use them if provoked. His remarks suggest that [...]

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Escalation of Conflict: Latest Developments in Ukraine War

28 April 2022 0

A Russian ammunition depot located near the Ukrainian border was engulfed in flames overnight, while local officials reported that a series of explosions had occurred across three Russian provinces on the border. Belgorod regional governor, [...]

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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

29 July 2021 0

Cannes Film Festival 2021: The Good, the Bad, and the Saliva Tests Despite the pandemic, the Cannes Film Festival drew in a larger number of film stars for obligatory photo opportunities. One particular photo of [...]

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Fashion industry on the brink of transformation by Metaverse

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Fashion is an industry that has always been in flux, but recent technological developments have brought about new changes. One such development is the use of digital fashion, which is clothing that exists [...]

In the Spotlight

Jake and Dinos Chapman: Jake or Dinos Chapman

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White Cube Mason’s Yard: 15/7/2011 – 17/09/2011 Free, Photos found on internet. Hell on Earth Transported into a world in which for a moment the absurd and the taboo are meshed like atoms confronting each […] […]

Month: January 2012

Damien Hirst Dot/Spot Paintings

Post-pandemic celebration: Brazil’s first Carnival 2022 kicks off

Tragedy in Southampton: Lessons for Public Safety and Police Accountability

A Tragic Quake Hit Twice in Venezuela

Operation Epic Fury and the Illusion of the Declining Cost of Living

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The Slow-Motion Collapse: The Real Impact of US Foreign Aid Cuts

Green Spaces Boost Mental Health Alongside Nature

Stellar Collision: an innovative blend of neo-soul, r&b and electro-pop

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Faces Fines over Alleged COVID-19 Lockdown Violations at Party