The Bizarre World of Bruno Schulz: Legs, Boredom and ‘Demonology’
In another insightful exploration of Eastern European artists, Marcelina Palamar takes a look at the eccentric Bruno Schulz. Discussion of his use of the cliche-verre technique, his fusion of identities and the critical response to his work all come together in this informative piece on the artist and his life.
A moment for peace in Eastern Europe: the 2022 recipients of the Nobel Prize
An introduction to the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize 2022 and an exploration of what it means that the recipients come from adversary nations.
“Heritage is Memory”
Phoebe Page takes a look at the changing faces of cultural heritage protection movements in Ukraine, focusing on the architectural remnants of Ukrainian modernism and their difficult intersection with the Soviet legacy.
What does Germany’s response to the Ukrainian crisis show about Europe’s ability to learn from the past?
Wiktoria Mól discusses Germany’s response to the conflict in Ukraine and explores its cautiousness to avoid repeating history.
We Need to Talk About Telegram
With official access to independent news now virtually non-existent for Russians, Barney Crawford explores the complex truth behind Telegram, a hugely popular messaging service that has become something of a digital battleground in Russia’s information war.
A Love Letter to the Kyiv I Knew
Alice Mee looks back on her memories of living in Kyiv before the war and describes her connection to the city
Russian Money’s Stain on Sport
In the light of many sports teams severing their ties with Russian money, Barney Crawford argues that modern sporting organisations must move beyond vague value statements and confront the paradox inherent in their ideology.
To (Not) Look Away
In the midst of the Russian military threat to Ukraine, Alice Mee reflects on our relationship with news, and our disconcerting ability to look away.