The Poet Eugene Skeef: “Violent Seed”, Quiet Dreams And The Trust Of Strangers
AG: Please introduce yourself.
ES: My name is Eugene Skeef. I am a South African living in London since I went into exile from my...
The Straight Path: In Praise Of Israeli and Palestinian Poets
I am writing this to honour the dead. Every single person that's experienced affliction during this, what they call, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Like Yehuda Amichai,...
Dumpling Multiverse: Intertwining Cultures With a Tiny Piece of Dough
Xiao long bao (小笼包), mandu (만두), momos, pierogi, and tortellini all have one thing in common— their history. Stemming from different folktales worldwide, the...
Drawing Wisdom from Ancient Texts: Reflections on Justice and Morality
In an era characterized by rapid technological progress, geopolitical shifts, and cultural pluralism, the relevance of ancient texts often comes under scrutiny. To some,...
Artworks by Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo fetched sky-high prices at auction
A flurry of bidding swept through the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen’s auction room on Monday evening, when three works by the Filipino artist...
The Influence of Art and Culture on Student Identity and Personal Growth
Art and culture shape students' identities. They are not just about mere entertainment or fun; they give students a deeper perspective on themselves and...
The Overlooked Heroes: Women’s Role and Exclusion in War and Peace
In the midst of constantly changing global dynamics, the world currently faces more than 50 ongoing armed conflicts, spanning a wide range of regions...
Pandemics and global health security: Lessons from covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic, which swept across the globe beginning in late 2019, has exposed significant gaps in the world’s preparedness for global health crises....
Freedom Oppression: Women’s Struggle and Movement from France to Iran
Freedom is a word with many meanings. Since the era of global decolonization, various movements fighting for freedom have spread worldwide. Moreover, after WW...
Another year of sadness for Sudan
I didn’t go to the poet Mzi Mahola’s funeral. Ernest, another well-known Eastern Cape poet, said that he would give me a lift in...