I often try to separate art from the artist, but I have a hard time doing that with Kanye West. From consistent outbursts in the media and offensive comments to controversial lyrics, he has negatively impacted the bipolar community by reinforcing harmful stereotypes. He is an extremely influential artist, so
What better way to garner attention for a cause than to get naked for it? The international feminist activist movement FEMEN often protests topless, and it has sparked controversy among many. According to Brut., FEMEN was founded in 2008 in Ukraine to combat issues in the country that were being
The Louvre Museum heist in 2025 showed that even the world’s most famous museums are not fully safe from burglary. On October 19, 2025, four criminals broke into the Louvre in Paris during regular visitation hours and stole eight pieces of French royal jewelry from the Galerie d’Apollon. Crowns, necklaces,
Controversy surrounding dance costumes for young girls is an ongoing issue that goes much further than simply what they wear. It is not a new issue that girls are being put in overly sexualized outfits for performances, whether that be sports, dance, theater, or entertainment. There are so many times
James’s Fifty Shades of Grey (2011) became a global bestseller and a 2015 Universal Pictures film. Most of the time, “objectification” carries a negative charge. To objectify someone is to see them as a body, a role, or a thing to be used. We usually think of it as something
In 2018, the owner of Austin vintage business, Laura Young, bought a marble bust at a local Goodwill store for $34.99. She loved it and claimed it “ he looked Roman” and “old”. After a few years of research, a Sotheby’s consultant confirmed that Laura was right. The bust that
Art is not just confined to the walls of a museum, edges of a canvas, or within a photograph; it is all around us. I’d even argue that natural art is the most beautiful art we have. You do not need to pay for a ticket to see art, just
Fashion has consistently included imitation. Designers take inspiration from past styles in colors, silhouettes, fabrics, and concepts, while shoppers frequently look for budget-friendly alternatives to pricey garments. Lately, this trend has been termed “dupe culture,” referring to inexpensive products that mimic sought-after designer goods. However, the term “dupe” is so
Imagine you could make millions of dollars from music that people don’t listen to. Most musicians spend years making songs and working hard to be able to build an audience, what if you can make money from music with fake fans? Thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, this is
In 2019, a 14-year-old’s dance moves helped make other people famous. Jalaiah Harmon choreographed the Renegade, which blew up on TikTok and helped catapult largely white creators like Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae to stardom, while Harmon herself was rarely, if ever, credited (NBC News). Harmon’s father signed her up