The philosopher and podcaster behind Hi-Phi Nation talks about his creative process, trends, and whether podcasts are really art. Continue reading
November 4, 2021
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Category Archives: The Artworld
October 28, 2021
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What “Slave Play” Can Teach Us About Art and Ourselves
An incident at Slave Play shows what is wrong with philosophers’ obsession with distinctions Continue reading
October 22, 2021
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The Challenge Of Canceling: Comedy, Chappelle, And The Closer
If Chappelle’s art dines on controversy, cancellation serves it dessert. Continue reading
September 23, 2021
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What Makes a City Beautiful?
A city is not just the sum of its buildings. Urban aesthetics is not just about architecture. What makes a city beautiful is how we feel moving through it. Continue reading
August 27, 2021
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What Promising Young Woman Gets Right About Misogyny and Male Violence
Promising Young Woman is an unsatisfying film. But that’s what it gets deeply right about misogyny and patriarchy. Continue reading
August 19, 2021
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Astrology: Informative, Harmful, or Just Plain Fun?
Reading star signs does not reliably lead to knowledge, so why read them? Because it’s fun. Continue reading
August 5, 2021
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The Fluid Gaze: Wittgenstein, Western Dominance, and Cultural Porosity
How Wittgenstein can help us think about cultural identities and the male gaze Continue reading
July 28, 2021
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Do We Still Need Physical Media?
Physical media feels like a languishing dinosaur in the 21st century world. Here’s why it still matters. Continue reading
July 22, 2021
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A New Podcast Series Asks: Can Art Change the World?
New podcast “Art Against the World” explores the social relevance of contemporary art Continue reading
July 13, 2021
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Music, Theology, and Philosophy: A Conversation with Artist-Theologian Julian Reid
“Improvisation is essential for human existence. It’s a gift to play this particular given.” Continue reading
