The Return of the Spiritual: Mysticism and Spiritual Revival in Contemporary Art
In early 2023, as I stood in the Long March Space of Beijing’s 798 Art District viewing Guo Fengyi’s exhibition « Cosmic Meridians, » I felt an overwhelming sense of transcendence wash over me. The intricate drawings—pulsing with energy, depicting cosmic forces and spiritual entities—seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly presence that defied the sterile white walls Read more
The Importance of Authenticity in Rap
I. BEN plg: An Introspective Journey Toward Authenticity BEN plg, born Thomas Léger, is a rapper from Tourcoing, a city in northern France. His musical path began under the name Ben l’Oncle Rap, but he later adopted the stage name BEN plg, which stands for « Pour La Gloire » (« For Glory »). This name change represents his Read more
Un projet inspirant : monter une comédie musicale caritative
Les 31 mars et 1er avril, l’association Reve7art présentera au public son spectacle intitulé Extraordinaire : une comédie musicale caritative qui met en lumière les différences afin de sensibiliser le public au handicap et à la santé mentale. Dans cet article, vous découvrirez leur univers et leur projet si inspirant, qui nous rappelle l’essence même Read more
Xenoblade: Enduring Spirit
On March 20th, 2025, Monolith Software released the critically anticipated Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The game is a remake of its original release on the Nintendo Wii U, back in 2015. The circumstances around the series are fascinating. When the original Xenoblade Chronicles X released, it was met with confusion, particularly in the American Read more
Meeting Sonna, a dedicated and ambitious filmmaker
Sonna is a newcomer on the filmmaking scene who recently directed his first short film in competition for the Nikon Film Festival. I had the chance to meet him to talk about his projects, the industry and what’s next for him. This interview has been translated, shortened and edited for readers’ comprehension. First of all, Read more
When fashion enters the film industry
A few days ago, La Semaine de la Critique, the parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival, unveiled a new kind of collaboration with the fashion house AMI Paris, which has become its main partner with the creation of a new film prize, the Grand Prix Ami Paris, to be awarded to one of the Read more
Does sport belong to the cultural domain?
« Currently pursuing an MSc in Cultural and Arts Management at Audencia and passionate about sports »—this is roughly how I introduce myself in my cover letters when applying for positions in sports management. Are culture and sport two separate subjects? Completely opposed? Interconnected? This is a question I’ve heard several times in job interviews. So today, Read more
Does the gangster film genre still have a place?
What is the « gangster film »? It’s 2016, I’m 15 years old, my cousin is 16, and we’re both sitting on the couch in the living room of our grandparents’ house in Normandy. My uncle is next to us in an armchair, just like my father, and my grandfather is sitting in the corner of the Read more
How Big Brother shaped TV for the past 25 years
Big Brother was the first entrapment TV reality show to be brought to our screens. The format got exported in more than 100 countries bringing daily drama on the viewers televisions. Let’s set the scene: it’s 1999. The internet is still barely used, and most people only own a TV as their primary electronic device. Read more
Factory Records and The Hacienda: The Deeper Impact of Non-Profit Structures ?
Manchester in the late 1970s and 1980s was an incubator for some of the most influentialmusic and cultural movements of the era. At the heart of this was Factory Records, a recordlabel founded in 1978 by Tony Wilson, Alan Erasmus, and later joined by figures like RobGretton and Peter Saville. Unlike traditional record labels that Read more