In Milan, Fashion Stays at Home
Maria Grazia Chiuri debuts at Fendi with a collection honoring the brand's matriarchs, addressing current existential themes in the fashion industry.
There Is a Smell of Burnt Rubber About the Russian Fear in 'Värn'
John Skoog's film 'Värn' explores Cold War anxieties through an eccentric lens, blending art and existential themes.
“I thought I might have been sent to hell”
An article discusses a person's harrowing experiences, possibly connecting to themes of suffering or existential reflection.
George Gikapepas: "I would never make easy and crispy television"
Director George Gikapepas discusses his innovative approach to storytelling in the Greek television industry with his new mini-series 'Tomorrow', which delves into existential themes.
Werner Herzog's Penguin: What Drives a Penguin into the Ice Desert?
The article discusses a scene from a 20-year-old documentary by Werner Herzog featuring a penguin that seemingly chooses its own doom, exploring themes of nature and existential questions.
Pasolini Warned About the Decadence of the World in Plays Published in Brazil
The article discusses the release of new editions of Pier Paolo Pasolini's plays in Brazil, highlighting his influential and surreal storytelling that addresses themes of desire and existential despair.
The best comics of February: anti-war from the trench, the decay of the everyday, and the cycles of the harvest
This article reviews the best comics released in February, highlighting themes of anti-war sentiment and existential decay, focusing on various prominent authors.
Jorena Gorkša's debut novel 'Ercens' – a sports thriller and an existential con artist novel
The article discusses Jorena Gorkša's debut novel 'Ercens', highlighting its themes and the author's background in football and advertising.
This is the story of the 'nihilist penguin', the meme that is flooding social media
A short clip of a penguin walking alone towards the mountains of Antarctica has become a viral phenomenon, known as the 'nihilist penguin', representing existential themes of life exhaustion and individualism.
'The Dreams of Patanjali', by José Gordon: a novel of existential hope
José Gordon, renowned for his television work and popular science communication in Mexico, presents a new novel that explores themes of existential hope.
While working on the new novel, one of the worst things that can happen to a writer happened to me, says Jáchym Topol
Jáchym Topol discusses the challenges of writing his new novel 'Peklo neexistuje', set in a post-Covid era amidst the beginnings of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, focusing on themes of existential crisis and societal indifference.
Ferran Sáez does not trust progress in the novel 'The Other Hypothesis'
Ferran Sáez expresses skepticism about progress in his novel 'The Other Hypothesis', which portrays the last years of an elder in 2194 and engages in a Platonic dialogue-like exploration of existential themes.
The three recommended books by Rosa Montero: a journey to the dark jungle, the dissection of a friendship, and the sound of space
Rosa Montero recommends three impactful books exploring themes of darkness, friendship, and existential soundscapes.
The Art Silk Girl with Puppets: Deceptive Self-Determination
Irmgard Kuen's urban novel 'The Art Silk Girl' is staged in Bremen with people and puppets, exploring themes of existential sorrow amidst the backdrop of National Socialism.