From the Laboratory to the Public Sphere: BioArt’s Multidimensional Landscape
Contemporary BioArt, fueled by gene editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), synthetic biology,microbial manipulation, data science, and AI algorithms, transforms the laboratory into acreative arena (Reichle, 2009; Mitchell, 2010). Liberated from static media constraints, artnow revolves around dynamic, evolving life processes. Artworks emerge not solely fromhuman creators but through an interplay of microbes, algorithms, environments, andaudiences. This shift Read more
Boualem Sansal Imprisoned: Freedom of Expression Under Scrutiny
« When a writer claims a country is a dictatorship and is imprisoned for it, it clearly proves he was right. » These were the words of French author Emmanuel Carrère on Thursday, December 5, 2024, during his appearance on the literary program La Grande Librairie on France 5. He was defending his friend Boualem Sansal, 75, Read more
The Work of Art: A Singularity that Resists the Logic of Profitability
In a society where everything seems calibrated to maximize profitability, the work of art stands out for its unique nature and its refusal to be reduced to a mere product. While industries push for standardization and mass production, art runs counter to this trend. It offers a singular vision, an irreproducible creative gesture, and a Read more
A24 and the quick rise of a distributor that still has a lot to prove
The American company A24 has become a key player of the independent film scene thanks to strong artistic choices. However, the distributor still has many challenges awaiting. The first successes of a recent distributor Founded in 2012, the main purpose of A24 was to distribute independent films in theaters so they could meet their audience Read more
The Art of Breaking Down Style Barriers and Rethinking Dance – Upcoming shows to See
Dance is often perceived as an art divided into various styles, each one with its own particularities: an attitude, a technique, a costume, a type of music, etc. Each style is a universe with its own codes. For example, ballet is seen as the reference in terms of discipline and technique; contemporary dance is perceived Read more
My favorite movie is a black & white, 4h50min long Hungarian film from the ‘70s.
This opinion piece was inspired by Internet trends and my own thoughts on what it is like to enjoy cinema in a perpetually judgmental world. In it, I consider the different contexts in which art can be perceived. Does art change people or do people change art? It has become commonplace to hear cinephiles being Read more
Martin McDonagh: A Typically British Director or an American in Disguise?
Martin McDonagh: who is he? I wanted to write this article primarily to talk about Martin McDonagh, one of my favourite directors, whose talent, in my opinion, is not fully appreciated. He is a British Irish director, born to Irish parents but having spent part of his youth in England, where he began his career Read more
Manas, by Marianna Brennand
Manas, a Brazilian movie about the taboo of incest in the heart of the Amazonian forests, won the Audience Award at the Festival des 3 continents. Friday evening saw the closing ceremony of the Festival des 3 continents, the famous film festival in Nantes that has been celebrating the brightest films from Africa, Asia and Read more
Fuji Kaze：A Genius Journey Across East and West with Music
Genius and dreams Fujii Kaze is a Japanese singer-songwriter who has often been hailed as the next Utada Hikaru. He began learning the piano at the age of three, influenced by his father. Over time, Fujii Kaze developed a distinctive style of pop music that blends both Eastern and Western influences. His talents extend beyond Read more
Damso: Isn’t it nice to take a vacation?
Friday, November 15, at the stroke of midnight, Damso’s new album drops. 34 minutes, 11 tracks. And because no one asked, I’m stepping in as a music critic just for you. William Kalubi Mwamba, known as Damso, made a comeback this Friday with J’ai menti (I lied), a new album as intriguing as the circumstances Read more