Monthly Archives: November 2024

Finissages can evoke mixed emotions, as they signal the conclusion of an event, but they can also be unforgettable experiences. This is especially true for major biennale events, where visitors are offered more opportunities to engage with the artists’ works … Continue reading →

Shalom Kufakwatenzi's textiles evoke the raw, patchwork nature of Frankenstein's creation: irregular pieces of fabric stitched together, with yarns bursting unexpectedly from various sides. The stitches are uneven, fragmented, and crudely applied, giving the pieces a rough, unrefined quality. Yet, … Continue reading →

In yesterday's post, we explored the scientific realm of knots. Today, let's shift our attention to the art world, examining Shi Hui's work currently displayed at the China Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition in Venice (open until 24 … Continue reading →

Knots often bring to mind sailors, climbers, and scouts, but they are just as essential to crafters who enjoy techniques like macramé, an art form that uses knots to create intricate patterns with cords or threads, producing items ranging from … Continue reading →

In his book Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations (2016), Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Friedman explores how the release of the iPhone in 2007, along with significant advancements in silicon chips, … Continue reading →

In Fellini's Roma, there is an unforgettable runway show that strays far from the world of traditional fashion. Instead, it parades a spectacle of ecclesiastical attire: novices clad in black satin, priests gliding on roller-skates or riding on bicycles, and … Continue reading →

In Aristophanes' ancient Greek comedy Lysistrata (first performed in Athens in 411 BC), the title character, tired of the ongoing loss and suffering, decides it's time to end the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. She gathers women from various Greek … Continue reading →

Trump supporters weren't the only ones cheering the outcome of this week's U.S. elections: Donald Trump's return to power reverberated through the financial world, markedly benefiting some of its most affluent figures. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, between November … Continue reading →

Amid the disheartening news of Trump's re-election as U.S. President, one bright spot remains: the Instagram page of the Tiny Pricks Project. This initiative, started in 2018 by Canada-based American artist and activist Diana Weymar, began when she saw Trump's … Continue reading →

"We are not going back" was Vice President Kamala Harris's catchphrase at her rallies. But it seems the U.S. has taken a step back after all. At yesterday's elections, former President Donald Trump indeed defeated Harris, securing a second term … Continue reading →