MTV’s Heyday Made Black Artists Prominent: or Was it the Other Way Around?
Back in the ‘80s American popular culture was at odds with Black culture and these principles showed in the video rotation of MTV. But it all changed when the King of Pop took the stage.
A noisy pond of humans in the field. I put on a strained smile. A stranger stares at me waiting for my answer. I look down at the wrinkled mushroom caps that just got squished. In between the silence a swarm of words rush through me. Are you here alone? A BBC report estimates 52% of UK adults experienced single shaming since the start of the pandemic. There is a deficit bias in society that considers singletons to be in a transitional period rather than in a state of contentment. Normative Idealization and Matrimania are based around the idea that there are ‘standards of relationships’ that cannot be changed. While social norms compete with each other, people are beginning to shed their patriarchal pasts and leave Singlism behind.
Claudia Valentina, emerges as a confident artist with a unique sound. Her journey in the music industry has been shaped by strong women and her fearless parents. Motivated by passion and authenticity, she vocalizes inspiration and embraces a success mindset. Stay tuned for her upcoming projects.
Esmay Wagemans and Sarah Sitkin are scrutinising processes of organic and inorganic body dysmorphia, literally and abstractly, with their replicas of human skin. Their sculptures are blurring the line of what is real and what it seems to be real.
The evolution of nerd culture, from insults to mainstream acceptance. Explore the influence of shows like The Big Bang Theory and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dive into the world of Dungeons & Dragons and its impact on pop culture. Uncover the truth behind the Satanic Panic and its effects on role-playing games. Learn how Dungeons & Dragons overcame controversy and remains a beloved game for generations of enthusiasts.
Celebrate Pride month with true support beyond rainbow-hued posts. Explore the history of Pride and the importance of brands' genuine inclusivity, while avoiding tokenism and prioritizing meaningful representation and support.
Hajime Sorayama turned sci-fi literature and films into drawings that depicted the future of the female human, defined by technology, intertwined with mainstream ideas of the perfect woman.
The timeless appeal of leather jackets in fashion and pop culture. From Hollywood icons to hiphop legends, explore the influence and allure of this iconic garment in movies and music.
*trigger warning: this interview contains references to sexism, violence against sex worker, criminalization and stigmatization of sex work*acknowledging: that the interviewer and interviewed person are both not a survival sex worker, so we don’t speak for them. There is violence in the sex work industry, exploitation of youth, consensual or forced sex work, aggressors, survival […]
The controversial "Paris Sneaker" by Balenciaga, a high-priced shoe that embodies the fashion industry's insensitivity towards poverty. Explore the moral questions surrounding the trend and the glorification of struggle in today's fashion climate. Uncover the deeper contradictions between luxury and human suffering.
