Dennis Broe gives us a brief tour of Vienna: its history, museums and galleries. Above image: the restored Wien Museum, site of a city grappling with its... Continue reading
On Wednesday, 30 October 1929, the following article was published in the German Frankfurter Zeitung, translated into German by M. Schillskaya from a Soviet newspaper. The original... Continue reading
In each new outbreak of conflict in the world, there are different sets of structures of feeling at work, that is to say ways of thinking about... Continue reading
The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews used evergreen wreaths, garlands, and trees to symbolise their respect for nature and their belief in eternal life. The pagan Europeans... Continue reading
2023 is the year A.I. art has spread exponentially. Artists are using A.I. and, whether they are declaring it or not, it’s out there and influencing everyone.... Continue reading
The poetry world hates poor poets. Discuss if you’ve ever been told your poem has been accepted for publication (hurrah!) but there’s no fee (how do I... Continue reading
Ed Edwards asks how does a dramatist create realistic characters in the context of Empire and the end of Empire? When I first became aware of the horrors... Continue reading
Last year, I wrote a book that disappeared. I’m not sure why, but it might have had something to do with the culture wars. If this is... Continue reading
Wedges Some thoughts on solidarity, democratic deliberation, and class struggle by David Betteridge Cartoon by Bob Starrett I Whoever is without fault among us, let them be the... Continue reading
The growing corporatisation of public space: From public good, to public as consumer. Parks and public spaces are increasingly being used and situated as revenue generators whilst... Continue reading