Germany courts experience hunters with free culture pass
To support the floundering art sector and help younger generations experience culture, Germany has launched a free KulturPass. Amid a cost of living crisis people are looking for accessible and affordable ways to enjoy cultural experiences.
When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...
How digital archivists are reclaiming cultural memory
report·
14 Sep 2021
Lost memories and limited narratives are the driving forces behind many of the digital archives springing up across Africa. Led by filmmakers, artists, and activists, these projects have the capacity, if supported, to contribute to the continent’s creative, cultural, and economic growth.
Museum DAO shifts the dial on cultural gatekeeping
signal·
29 Jul 2022
Museums previously held a monopoly over what art is deemed significant enough to preserve and worthy enough to display. But Arkive is overhauling the museum experience by using crypto to build the world’s first decentralised museum, tapping into meaningful collectives and tech-powered preservation.
Oslo’s Revier hotel is handing over the reins to artist Constance Tenvik to build its new visual identity with 101 artworks throughout the space. As people look for experiential holidays after years of lockdowns, hotels are having to up their game to compete with immersive offerings like Airbnb.
Fusion Festival: a gathering of countercultural escapism
case study·
5 Sep 2022
As people return to festivals and live entertainment, many are looking to attend events that signify their cultural and social values. Fusion Festival, a music and arts festival that challenges commercialism and capitalist ideals, is allowing people to connect authentically through resistance.