Art
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Milan loves Seoul: a visual journey through the show
The ‘Milan Loves Seoul’ event, held from February 28 to March 3, 2025, at Palazzo Bovara in Milan, marked a new chapter in cultural exchange between Italy and South Korea. This prestigious event transcended the boundaries of fashion, offering an immersive platform for collaboration and dialogue that celebrated the blending of Milan’s rich fashion heritage…
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TV shows making a comeback in 2025
Every year, TV fans eagerly anticipate the return of their favourite shows, and 2025 is no exception. Whether you’re waiting for the next chapter of a gripping drama, a hilarious sitcom, or an action-packed thriller, this year has plenty in store. The White Lotus: Season 3 The White Lotus is a darkly comedic social satire…
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From mosh pits to mind trips: how hip-hop shows are becoming full-blown experiences
In the past, hip-hop concerts consisted of artists performing on stage whilst holding mics and receiving a DJ-led musical backing. The growth of hip-hop shows from the 2010s produced all-encompassing sensory experiences, unifying musical elements with theatrical displays, and alembicated spaces. JPEGMAFIA, together with Playboi Carti, introduced an evolutionary stage whereby concert-goers become participants in…
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A step short: 10 Oscar-worthy movies snubbed by the Academy Awards
Every year, the Academy Awards leaves out films with the potential to be award-winners. In the past, similar instances of this have occurred. Movies like “The Dark Knight,” and “Do the Right Thing” famously being snubbed from their respective ceremonies. This sparked numerous debates about the Academy’s selection process, leading to a new rule implemented…
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What does artificial intelligence mean for the future of music?
From AI-generated compositions to virtual artists, AI is reshaping how music is created, distributed, and consumed. But what does this mean for the future of music, and how will it continue to shape the industry? To explore these questions, we chatted with music industry PhD student James (name changed for anonymity), a music industry expert,…
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From tradition to trend: Rosalía’s role in flamenco’s modern comeback
Once “old-fashioned,” now global: the Rosalía effect In 2018, a Spanish artist named Rosalía released Malamente, a track that blended traditional flamenco elements with modern urban beats. The song, with its haunting vocals, rhythmic handclaps, and hypnotic production, quickly became a sensation. Suddenly, a genre that had long been considered outdated by mainstream audiences was…