“Every drawing has a story—that’s how my brain works. Even in model drawing, a good model has their way of expressing their body. I read it, and I’m making a story quite directly.” For Sabien Clement, a 46-year-old artist living …
Painter Jan Van Imschoot: “My world is an illusion of liberty”
“I don’t believe in the word contemporary art”, states contemporary artist Jan Van Imschoot. Born in Ghent, Belgium, 1962, the artist recalls his time at the Charlatan, a bar and night club in the city. He describes living in Ghent …
Heavy Metal: The Fine Line Between Music and Noise
Heavy metal should not be identified as music but just as loud noise. Or is it other genres that are just noise, and is metal the one that is real music? What makes music music and not just loud noise? …
Small Creek Big Beaver
One of the great threats the world faces today is climate change. While the situation may seem dire, we must remember that there is still hope. Many initiatives go through daily developments to build toward a brighter future. Rewilding is …
Tear down the walls, why it’s time for men to cry
“If my man doesn’t cry on our wedding day, I don’t want him.” Many women across social media used the phrase, which gained millions of views over the summer. The TikTok trend, which began in 2022, shows that society is becoming …
How men trapped themselves behind dry eyes
In my family, crying is like eating an apple. We might not do it every day, but we know it’s something healthy that we can’t avoid sometimes. And when I say “we”, I include my dad and my brothers. Unlike …
From street performances to the most prestigious concert halls
I remember when my violin teacher asked me: “Kristīne, do you want to play the violin full time?” I was living without my parents in the capital of Latvia with older girls as roommates, having the time of my life. …
Trump’s second term – what will this mean for Ukraine?
President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia’s war in Ukraine will end “sooner” under Donald Trump than it would have otherwise in an interview with Ukrainian media. Zelensky referenced his phone call with Trump after the US presidential elections, remaining adamant …
Re-release of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ sparks criticism on lyrics

"THE TWELVE (45 RPM) SLEEVES OF CHRISTMAS: 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' - Band Aid (1984)" by RetroLand U.S.A. is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.
As the 2024 Ultimate Mix of Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? has been announced by the song’s producers, it has been criticized for its outdated portrayal of Africa. The song will be released on the 25th of November, marking …
Austrian Student Union’s posting about the academic ball causes a stir
An annual ball hosted by a right-wing Austrian party in Vienna draws protests from various groups, including the Austrian Student Union. This event, seen as a gathering point for right-wing organizations across Europe, sparks demonstrations. This year, the Student Union’s …