Story by Sofia Turati and Christoph Schwaiger The bachelor and master students of Minerva Art Academy in Groningen organized the Graduation exhibition “Detour” . The exhibition took… Read more “Watch: the art of organizing an art exhibition during a pandemic”
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“Showing a man with his dick out is also activism”: Aesthetics and advocacy in Groningen’s all-male nude art gallery
The gallery MooiMan ( in Dutch “Beautiful men”) was founded in 2006 by Jan van Stralen and Sandro Kortekaas. During the years it has hosted a series… Read more ““Showing a man with his dick out is also activism”: Aesthetics and advocacy in Groningen’s all-male nude art gallery”
“We cannot think about the future” – students in Lebanon amid the crushing economic crisis
What would you do if suddenly your tuition fee increased dramatically, and you were not able to pay it anymore? Many Lebanese students had to ask themselves… Read more ““We cannot think about the future” – students in Lebanon amid the crushing economic crisis”
E-commerce and the transparency myth. The harmful business of ordering clothes online
Article written by Gijs de Koning and Sofia Turati You’re at home, scrolling and scrolling. You check Instagram and Sharon Fonseca is wearing a new swimsuit. It looks… Read more “E-commerce and the transparency myth. The harmful business of ordering clothes online”
“I saw her dying every night”: Haunted by an euthanasia that didn’t go as planned
Her hazel eyes open wide in the dark. She lies in bed, paralyzed. She knows she won’t be able to sleep anymore. She has had another terrifying… Read more ““I saw her dying every night”: Haunted by an euthanasia that didn’t go as planned”
“It’s worse than prison”: appeal to close Milan Repatriation Centre for undocumented migrants
The Permanent Centre for Repatriation (CPR) located in Corelli street, Milan, Italy, earned its nickname ‘Milan’s Little Guantanamo’ when it was closed after numerous complaints of violence… Read more ““It’s worse than prison”: appeal to close Milan Repatriation Centre for undocumented migrants”
The show cannot go on: one year after Covid-19 breakout, the entertainment industry in Italy at its lowest point
The curtains came down on Italian stages on 23rd February 2020 and never rose again. On 23rd February 2021, one year later, a mass national mobilisation has… Read more “The show cannot go on: one year after Covid-19 breakout, the entertainment industry in Italy at its lowest point”
Mindfulness and Health Food classes, alternatives to sports at ACLO
Due to Covid-19 regulations, also in Groningen gyms and sports centres suspended their activities, at least until the 9th of February, probably longer. Many students, who are… Read more “Mindfulness and Health Food classes, alternatives to sports at ACLO”
Covid-19 weight on young shoulders: 1 young Italian in 3 is unemployed
A recent report published by ISTAT (the Italian National Institute of Statistics) on 1st February, confirms the trend: unemployment in Italy is growing, and growing strongly. 444.000… Read more “Covid-19 weight on young shoulders: 1 young Italian in 3 is unemployed”
The lockdown made reading popular again. But was it any good for local bookshops?
During the first lockdown, many Dutch people decided to dedicate more time to reading. Some finally swept the dust off a novel left too long on the… Read more “The lockdown made reading popular again. But was it any good for local bookshops?”
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