This paper analyzes the concept of privacy and the arguments of the opponents and proponents of the Proposal for regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse.
Sylvana Simons and one-seat party Bij1 prolonged the social democratic legacy. They reinvented it by using the algorithmic logic of the hybrid media system. By using emblematic cases, large uptake is generated.
Complicity in practice and discourse (Jef Verschueren)
Review
Tom Van Hout
16/08/2023
4 minutes to read
In this thought-provoking essay, Jef Verschueren marshals progressive values of solidarity, community, and engagement and compels us to embrace and share responsibility for a healthier public sphere.
Stephen King's mixed bag of a Fairy Tale (Stephen King)
Review
Vinicio Ntouvlis
29/03/2023
7 minutes to read
Stephen King's 65th novel is a loving tribute to the stories he grew up with, but does it have a worthwhile new one to offer?
This paper aims to find ways in which the existing narratives about Janis Joplin's life and legacy, where she is portrayed as a 'little blue girl' could be reframed and reinterpreted by the concept of the inner child.
In an age where children are brought up by the internet, many domains of everyday life have shifted online. The nature of virtual friendships raises concerns about the interactions we normalize under these new circumstances.
In 2014 Miranda July created a project that asked a question about how difficult it is to approach strangers. In this paper, I analyze this project through relational aesthetics and participatory art.
Schlingensief's participatory art installation "Bitte liebt Österreich" holds up a confronting mirror to Austria's political and social landscape in the 2000s by illustrating 21st-century fascism in a critically thought-provoking manner.
This paper demonstrates how the multisensory design of an art exhibition challenges the concept of artworks' authenticity and allows visitors to connect with the art at a more intimate level.
The lived experience of teenagers in Norway and beyond in Skam (Julie Andem)
Review
Marieke Weeda
07/09/2022
7 minutes to read
This review explains how greatly the Norwegian show SKAM deals with themes of identity in both globally universal and locally specific ways.
The movie 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga' is a fictional story about two artists competing in the Eurovision Song Contest, situating itself at an interesting intersection between fiction and real-life.
The anonymous artist Banksy has used the ruins of Ukrainian cities as his canvas to make a statement about the ongoing war. This article dives into the meaning of Banksy's art and how art can be a critical reflection of our world.
How would Leonardo da Vinci feel about the endless online transformations, commodifications and memefications of 'his' Mona Lisa? This article uses the concept of 'imitatio' to analyze the participatory practices of the Mona Lisa Clan on /r/Place.
Matteo Salvini is a prominent figure in Italian politics. Part of his influence comes from a successful combination of traditional and digital media advertising. In this article, it is discussed how Salvini manages to stay ahead of the competition.
