On Nostalgia – May 2023

A monthly review curated by the Mass Media and Culture team This May we find ourselves longing, longing for something that has been, for something that may never be again. While this may feel very melancholic, there can be something very soothing in letting ourself go to nostalgia – a song, a smell, a picture… Continue reading On Nostalgia – May 2023

The Rise of Digital Art: The Link Between Digital Technology and Artistic Expression

The digital age of art was initiated in the 60s, when artists slowly began to apply digital art techniques to television, computers, and other mediums. This had an enormous impact not only on painting but also on sculpture, music, movies, and video. Digital art started to be used for advertising websites, roadside billboards, and illustrations,… Continue reading The Rise of Digital Art: The Link Between Digital Technology and Artistic Expression

Snapshots of War: How Media Shapes Political Narratives 

The past couple of weeks have been a reflection of the ever-turbulent relationship between media and political establishments. We can highlight the TikTok vs US Congress fiasco as a prime example of this, what with the proclaimed panic of congressmen vis a vis ‘China stealing all our data’.  Regardless of personal convictions, we can say… Continue reading Snapshots of War: How Media Shapes Political Narratives 

Eurocentrist Narrative in Western Media: Changing It Is a Must

For the past few decades, Western countries have succeeded in portraying themselves as the better, more civilized, and morally superior part of the world. The United States has always been the land of the free, and the EU has been the land of democracy and human rights. What’s more, the US was determined to bring… Continue reading Eurocentrist Narrative in Western Media: Changing It Is a Must