“In the back of my mind, I killed you And I didn’t even regret it I can’t believe I said it But it’s true I hate you.” These are the lyrics of “Romantic Homicide”, written by 20-year-old singer-songwriter dv4d. This song is one of many with a dark theme and
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The music industry is nothing short of fame, money, power, and influence. Once a star rises to popularity, these key attributes are granted to them from their dearly beloved fans, and the drastic help of social media to enhance their profile. It is arguable that the industry is primarily responsible
The allure of owning an Andy Warhol is hard to resist. For many collectors, the pop artist’s name carries not only cultural cachet but also the promise of long-term value. That promise, however, became a trap in Palm Beach, where art dealer Daniel Elie Bouaziz built a business on counterfeit
In May of 2013, what began as a protest to save a few trees in Istanbul’s Gezi Park erupted into one of the most creative, sarcastic, and art-driven resistance movements of the decade. In 2013, Turkey was under the long rule of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his AKP party, but
Have you ever seen someone impersonate a Black person using blackface? The image above is a poster featuring a white man who purposely covered himself in burnt cork and other products in order to make himself appear black. Nowadays, wearing blackface is widely looked down upon, and is considered a
Plenty of artists have spoken out about AI “art” and the use of artists’ works—written and visual—to train AI models without the creators’ permission. It’s a tired topic at this point, and it is quite often met with the same counterargument: “What about disabled people? AI makes art accessible.“
65 year old Mark Laita operates a documentary and interview style Youtube channel known as “Soft White Underbelly” where he has been producing videos for the past decade. His channel features people who are in extremely bad situations. Laita interviews drug addicts, gang members, prostitutes, convicts, and homeless people among
AI-generated art has become one of the biggest debates in creative fields today. Platforms like DALLE, MidJourney, and Stable Diffusion allow anyone to type a few words and instantly create images that look like paintings, digital illustrations, or even movie storyboards. Now of course, this seems super exciting at
For most, the day of their wedding is among one of the happiest days of their lives. In a sea of roses, tulle, and champagne, surrounded by their closest friends and family, they profess their love for another individual, until death do they part. This day (hopefully) marks the beginning
A recent courtroom sketch captures two 19-year-old defendants accused of playing central roles in the “Scattered Spider” cybercrime group, allegedly responsible for $115 million in ransoms. Against a bleak yellow background, the young men sit with downcast expressions, their posture reinforcing the gravity of the charges. It raises an important