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Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

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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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Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

A Critical Overview: Pope Francis Condemns Travelers Escaping Covid-19 Lockdowns In his weekly noon blessing, Pope Francis has voiced his disappointment and criticized individuals who chose to travel abroad to evade government restrictions and enjoy [...]
Culture

ICA’s History and Impact

Critical Overview The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) holds an esteemed place in the pantheon of London’s cultural institutions. Established in 1946 by a group of prominent art figures including Geoffrey Grigson, Roland Penrose, Herbert [...]
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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 […] […]
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Book Early: 15 Glamping Sites for Summer 2021.

Critical Overview: The Importance of Booking Early for Glamping in 2021 The opening statement urges those interested in glamping to make reservations early. This trend is attributed to the increased popularity of staycations and a [...]
Technology

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

Critical Overview: The European Commission has launched two initiatives aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on foreign technologies by bringing together industry, member states and other organizations to co-invest in semiconductor and cloud and edge [...]

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

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The long-anticipated meeting of the two British Princes, William and Harry, finally took place in central London, amidst months of tension and turmoil caused by the royal family’s internal strife. The occasion was to unveil […]

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 […]

Tate Modern’s Evolution Over Time

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Critical Overview: The transformation of the Bankside Power Station into the Tate Modern, a separate gallery for international modern and contemporary art in London, was initiated by the Tate Trustees in December 1992. The selection […]

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

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Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory […]

Benin’s Fearless Female Warriors: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden History

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Critical Overview: The Dahomey kingdom existed in West Africa from 1625 to 1894 and was situated in the present-day nation of Benin. It was renowned for the all-female army, the Dahomey Amazons, who were fearless […]

A Pause in Hostilities: Evaluating the Middle East Ceasefire

The latest ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories surfaces from a confluence of factors that have necessitated a pause in hostilities. The escalation of violence had grave humanitarian impacts, drawing international outcry and calls [...]

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 […] […]

Paul McCarthy

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Hauser Wirth:Free, 16 November 2011 – 14 January 2012 The King, The Island, The Train, The House, The Ship Detritus, chaos and prurience appear chief amongst the visual senders used by Paul McCarthy where any […] […]

France Lifts COVID Restrictions Across the Country

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Critical Overview: France has recently lifted travel restrictions for unvaccinated travelers from the UK, allowing them to enter without any essential reason. This decision has come as a relief to many UK travelers who haven’t […]

Pandemic Diets: Nourishing or Unhealthy?

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The Comfort Eating Trend during Lockdown: An Academic Perspective The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdown measures have brought about significant changes to our daily routines, including disruptions to work and school schedules, social isolation, and [...]

UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

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Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of [...]

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Dak’Art 2008

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Dak’Art, “Mirror”, 2008, Senegal, Africa The Mirror The dialogue of the DAK’ART biennale 2008 is framed around the theme Mirror. This conceptual device is employed as a premise by which the curators exact a discursive […] […]

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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living

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Pablo Bronstein: Sketches for Regency Living ICA: 19/06/2011 – 25/09/2011, FREE. Photo from The Guardian website. About the show Pablo Bronstein’s exhibition at the ICA combines originally thought out works of art which include performance, […] […]

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The Prince of Darkness Rests: A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

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In a world he helped define with thunderous riffs and an inimitable wail, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, has finally found peace. The news of his passing, at the age of 76, [...]

Cannes Film Festival 2021: Highlights and Controversies

Pope Condemns Travelling Abroad to Escape Coronavirus Lockdowns

ICA’s History and Impact

bpb 2008

Book Early: 15 Glamping Sites for Summer 2021.

New Alliances Strengthen Investments in Microchips and Cloud Technologies

The Invisible Hand of the Universe: Navigating the Cat Distribution System

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

Kew’s ‘Food Forever’ exhibit set for May 21st

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