Events

Freedom is slavery: Apple’s 1984 Ad Forty Years On

Article
Julian Hanna
24/01/2024
8 minutes to read

Imagine one of the most shareable clips you’ve ever seen … and now imagine seeing it only once. That's exactly what happened to many of the people who watched Apple's "1984" television commercial during the Super Bowl. In this article, Julian Hanna reflects on the event.

screenshot of LittleMonsters.com in 2015

The story of LittleMonsters.com

Article
Simone Sprangers
23/09/2024
18 minutes to read

LittleMonsters.com was a fan platform for Lady Gaga's community. Initially popular, it declined due to poor management, failed moderation, and Gaga’s reduced involvement, ultimately losing its magic and fan engagement.

Debating Tilburg's 'beautiful ugliness' online: The case of The Blue Building

Article
Inge Beekmans
27/02/2023
16 minutes to read

What is it like to live in a city that is considered 'ugly' by most of the people you know? Online discussions about the planned demolition of The blue building demonstrate how some inhabitants of Tilburg construct narratives regarding their city's 'beautiful ugliness', while other Tilburgers reject their ironic and humorous attitude.

CoronaCheck app in the Netherlands

How the QR code became a meaning-making practice during COVID-19

Article
Tinka Krikke
02/05/2022
11 minutes to read

In this article, we analyze the corona QR code as a meaning-making practice and discuss its effects on society. The QR code was implemented to reduce the spread of COVID, but it's digital nature and meaning had an impact on society's resilience.

The power duo hosts of AB Drink Talk

Womb with a view- Episode 1

Video
Xiaofan Betty Takala
03/05/2024

Abstract:
"Womb with a View" podcast, hosted by SipSquad, delves into the ethical implications of artificial wombs. Discussions on gender equality, reproductive autonomy, and legalities offer insights and the potential of this technology.

The 'Bob Dylan of Vietnam': Trinh Cong Son's anti-war music

Article
Quynh Nguyen
09/06/2023
9 minutes to read

In this article, Trinh Cong Son’s influence during and after the Vietnam War will be critically analyzed by making use of documents, literature, and domestic and international presses to ensure the persuasive delivery of his global success.

Activision Blizzard lawsuit

Misogyny: A Gaming Company against the Community

Article
Clara Daniels
11/01/2022
17 minutes to read

The gamer stereotype is slowly changing which is shown through the community's response to the misogynic activities that the gaming company Blizzard-Activision engaged in.

APESHIT: The Carters versus Globalization and Art

Paper
Jaimy Pijpers
10/02/2023
10 minutes to read

An analysis of the music video of APESHIT by the Carters. The music video criticizes the Western monopolization of Art. This paper analyses the music video through the perspective of McDonaldization, Colonialism, Art history, and World Art.

Decolonizing the Universal Museum

Paper
Daniel Obubo
21/01/2022
10 minutes to read

This article focuses on globalisation, universalism and the concept of the universal museum while dissecting The Declaration on the Importance and Value of Universal Museums through the context of stolen artefacts like the Benin Bronzes. 

Korvel: An unequal Surveillant Landscape

Korvel: A surveillant landscaping study

Article
Joël Eduard Nicholas Grassère
02/10/2024
19 minutes to read

Korvel is a diverse neighborhood like many others. In this article, you discover the dynamics that define digital surveillance in an area that contains diverse actors and how it can become a cause of inequality and disconnection.

Deviating from the mainstream: Amish or Uber-Hipsters?

Paper
Femke van Bree
17/10/2022
8 minutes to read

In this paper, we intend to find out if the hipster subculture is inspired by the Amish subculture. We will investigate this by analyzing two typical cultural features: appearance (fashion) and food.