Chicago and the birth of modern architecture

Steel frames, glass façades, and the evolution of architectural thought in the industrial age

Material intelligence for climate-resilient design

Why architects are looking beyond aesthetics to choose materials that perform, endure and protect

Come and have a go if you think you’re art enough

From Beuys to Cattelan, this essay explores why the question “Is it art?” says less about the artwork than about our need for certainty

Directionless and the art of uncertainty

At Hauser & Wirth Menorca, Rashid Johnson explores disorientation as a creative force in contemporary life

From reading sounds to finding my voice

How books converted a childhood love of reading into a lifelong passion for writing and teaching

Ramparts magazine and the specter Cold War American Fascism

Critique of power, anti-communism, and institutional fascism in Cold War America

The psychology of the masses

From revolutions to social media, how collective emotion shapes political power and human behaviour

Politics, economics, and everyday life

From employment and public spending to inequality and governance, political economy affects how societies grow or decline

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" beyond the canvas

A reflection on Céline Sciamma's acclaimed film, exploring art, observation, love, and the quiet rebellion against expectation

The horror within: trauma as the new villain in cinema

Modern films replace supernatural monsters with the haunting presence of memory, abuse, and unresolved pain

Olivier Rousteing and the reinvention of Balmain

How identity, digital vision, and cultural fluency transformed a heritage house into a global fashion force

The art of being ornamental

Rococo fashion, hyper-femininity, and the politics of spectacle in 18th-century aristocratic culture

Hamlet and the Beggar Queen

A dramatic meditation on theatre, power, homelessness, and the blurred identities of Shakespeare and Marlowe

Running out of breath

Take a moment to breathe and think about your next move

The hidden appetite of stress

Why stress changes what, when, and how we eat and what it means for our health

The Dutch appetite for Thai food

Thai cuisine’s rise in the Netherlands through travel, bold flavors, and evolving dining culture

Nikola Tesla and the future of human civilization

A philosophical reflection on science, artificial intelligence, climate change, and the enduring search for peace

A robot dog, a foam drone, and a crisis of trust

What began as a showcase at India’s AI summit turned into a broader reckoning over authenticity, perception, and the politics of higher education

1950 FIFA World Cup: the silence at the Maracanã

Brazil strikes first but Uruguay’s captain rewrites the script

How elite athletes' diets transformed performance

From Olympic records to NBA championships, the revolutionary diet changes that made athletic history

Maastricht: the Netherlands beyond Holland

A journey through Roman streets, Catholic traditions, riverside cafés, and European identity

Klementinum: a quiet miracle in Prague

A visit to the Klementinum opens up a world of ancient books, celestial observations, forgotten rituals, and unanswered questions

Bring nature into your home

How houseplants and herbs improve your health and living space

The power of communication in relationships

Why listening, honesty, and emotional expression are essential for deep and meaningful connections