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Rejection of gender binary, inequality and stigma in the face of embracing trans and queer identities has made witches a symbol of resistance. Witches have gone from being threatening, figures of folklore to representing social transition as feminists, queers and transgenders are re-appropriating the term.
Studio Ghibli is again grabbing everyone’s attention with its new darling, “Studio Ghibli: the Complete Works,” a book that let us peek into the approach to creativity and commitment to producing stories and crafting anime personalities and cosmos since its creation by Miyazaki and Takahata in 1985.
Since his childhood, Wojnarowicz’s environment was gripped with violence, and violence, too, seeped into his visual and written essays that acknowledge the struggles of a queer artist with the voice of a dying artist that fights back with howling fury. One of his most striking images is “Silence = Death,” the slogan of Aids activists: a photograph of himself with a stitched mouth.
“His heroic decision changed my fate and gave me my creative vision.” Les Benjamins Founder Bunyamin Aydin about merging vision and heritage Not many brands manage to combine contemporary designs with a clear presence so effortlessly. Les Benjamins, however, is different as it skillfully combines the brand design and message. We sat down with designer […]
Berlin, a city of contrasts, embraces diverse lifestyles, communities, and cultural venues. Discover hidden gems like Linienstraße, Kino Babylon, Neue Nationalgalerie, and Dong Xuan Centre. Indulge in affordable vintage at Humana and savor French treats at Le Brot Neukölln. Experience the vibrant Park am Gleisdreieck. Stay at The Social Hub Berlin for a unique hybrid hospitality experience.
Explore the rich history, music, and anti-racist unity of the skinhead culture. From the working class roots to influences like Jamaican rude boys and reggae, delve into the fashion, style, and iconic brands. Discover the spirit of '69, the rise of S.H.A.R.P., and the ongoing fight against racial prejudice. Immerse yourself in books, documentaries, and firsthand accounts that shed light on this vibrant subculture. Celebrate the true essence of skinheads, where unity prevails and racism is vehemently rejected.
Last year OnlyFans posted a statement stating that the platform will be banning all pornography (in order to get financial banking from investors). Funny enough, wasnt pornography or rather sexwork what had been central to its reputation and business model. And not to a surprise, people were pissed (rightfully so). OnlyFans trying to ban sexwork was the latest addition in a long history of tech platforms trying out born-again virginity after building their fortunes off the labor of sex workers.
While Ye has been vocal about reinforcing dangerous stereotypes and spearheading hate crimes, Rushdie never intended to offend anybody or cause violence with his words. And yet, Rushdie’s story became the story of a confrontation between literature and religion. What’s at stake: freedom of speech or the wellbeing of entire communities.
The history of witches in pop culture is not only one about bad witches and evil acts but about hostilities and tensions in a patriarchal society that’s at odds with women, and witchcraft has historically been a way for women to step outside the bounds of society — or to fully reinforce it and conform to it, as seen on Bewitched.
“The practicalities of not having to work meant that we could be playful with what we did, but some serious ideas came out of that ridiculous house,” said Matthew Stone about Wowow!, an artist occupation in London.
