Culture
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In a world full of distractions, it’s getting harder to think – but has it ever been easy?
It’s a familiar moan. Phones, apps and selfies keep us distracted and prevent us from thinking. Instead of cogitating, it’s easier to watch Netflix or buy stuff online. Social media has replaced reading and…
Tate “Late” returns. An alarming reminder that London’s nightlife is fast asleep
Whoa, there! Steady on! London’s Tate Modern has only gone and extended its weekend opening hours and I already feel as though I’m in a deliciously weird fever dream of a night in which…
Not just for kids: could these child-focused exhibitions actually be the future of museums?
In a bid to stay relevant and resilient, art museums in Europe and beyond are embracing child-centric curation and creating compelling shows in the process.
This year’s evolution of Singapore’s National Day song shows how the young country’s identity is shifting
Singaporeans belt out a new National Day anthem every year, but what do these patriotic tunes tell us about the city-state’s place in the world?
Can AI make real art – or just great imitations?
The Velvet Sundown duped millions after revealing that it was a machine-generated band. As AI art becomes indistinguishable from human art, will we need to reframe our definition of creativity?
How streaming platform Deezer is striking a chord with music fans – and fighting AI in the process
Paris-based Deezer is winning people over with its support for emerging musicians and a progressive business model.
How one fax led to Jaime Daez building the Philippines’ fastest-growing bookstore
He became a print distributor almost by chance. Now he runs one of Philippine’s leading bookshop chains.
