Culture
THE POWER OF SILENCE
This image captures the poetic stillness of silence. A woman’s quiet stance becomes a form of resistance, where absence speaks louder than sound. AI-generated image
ELIZA MCLAMB’S GOOD STORY
Indie-rock songwriter takes on personal myth-making. Eliza McLamb announces Good Story. The singer-songwriter’s sophomore album arrives October 24th through Royal Mountain Records. Following her acclaimed debut, McLamb deepens her exploration of memory, narrative, and identity….
Les Rencontres d’Arles 2025 : Four Bold Visions
Les Rencontres d’Arles 2025 : Four photographers represented by the gallery offer unflinching reflections on identity, memory, and place. As the summer sun scorches the cobblestones of Arles, the city once again transforms into a…
ELIJAH MCKENZIE-JACKSON
REWRITING THE LANGUAGE OF PROTEST WITH ELIJAH MCKENZIE-JACKSON At 21, Elijah Mckenzie-Jackson has already reshaped the terrain of climate activism, queer advocacy, and contemporary art. His debut book, BLUE, resists easy classification. Rather than adhering…
RETRO GROOVE ENSEMBLE: IRK PLAYLIST #2
It’s a RETRO GROOVE PLAYLIST featuring an ensemble of world jazz that lets you travel across the globe and through time. Dive into this mix of alternative jazz, soul, and funk movements from Japan to…
YVES SAINT LAURENT AND PHOTOGRAPHY VISION
A New Book Tracing the Intimate Bond Between Yves Saint Laurent and Photography On July 10, 2025, Phaidon releases Yves Saint Laurent and Photography. This striking new book explores the fashion icon’s deep connection to the photographic image. The…
TUPAC THE LEGEND AN EXAMPLE FOR MILLIONS
Tupac Shakur was never just a rapper. “He was an example for millions,” Michel Haddi says. He became a cultural lightning rod who channeled rage and tenderness into verses that still feel urgent decades later….
PALESTINIAN EMBROIDERY SPEAKS TRUTH AT V&A DUNDEE
Exploring Palestinian Embroidery and Heritage On June 26, 2025, V&A Dundee opened a free exhibition titled Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine. This compelling show offers a deep dive into the rich world of Palestinian embroidery, known as tatreez….
STAND FOR TRANS LIVES : ALICE STELLA & ROXANNE
FIVE FRENCH ASSOCIATIONS SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING TRANS PEOPLE TODAY Visibility and support for trans lives are urgent. Indeed, in France, trans communities face growing challenges, from limited healthcare access to social exclusion. Therefore, five grassroots…
