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Dec 23, 2024 · We’ve had a fabulous year for books here at Our Culture — we’ve published 19 interviews, 12 monthly anticipated lists, 6 essays, and 2 reviews, covering more than 100 books. There’s a lot more in store for 2025, but in the meantime, here are the ten best books of 2024, scooped from an incredibly strong year of reading.

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Jan 19, 2025 · 1. Descent Humanhood flutters into existence with an improvised track that’s as much an extended intro for ‘Neon Signs’ as it is an introduction to the band that animates the record: drummer Kieran Adams, keyboardist Ben Boye, percussionist Phillippe Melanson, reed-and-wind specialist Karen Ng, and bassist Ben Whiteley. Tamara Lindeman may bring other musicians into the fold, but she ...

Dec 16, 2024 · Humans possess free will – an ability to shape our lives and choose our paths. But how free are we, truly? Raised by parents who embody ancestral traditions, we carry the influences of those who came before us. Our environments further mould us, creating a delicate tension between individuality and inheritance. This dynamic interplay is […]

3 days ago · When we think about interior design, our minds often jump to statement walls, curated art pieces, or perfectly chosen furniture. Yet, one of the most significant elements of any space—a feature that can set the tone just as boldly as a painting—often gets overlooked: the floor. In our quest to highlight unique expressions of contemporary […]

Dec 4, 2024 · It’s the last installment of our anticipated reads list for 2024, and we’re ending things with overseas literature from Buenos Aires to Palestine to Namibia to Venezuela, exciting returns from alt-lit icons, and non-fiction that pulls from past poems to speculative gazes at the future. Turn the heat up, take your picks, and we’ll see you in 2025!

Jan 22, 2025 · Rubin Jiang, a Chinese visual artist and fashion designer, stitched together London’s gritty creativity with global narratives and crafts work that felt alive- messy, urgent, and unapologetically human. Her practice isn’t just interdisciplinary; it’s a conversation between ancient traditions and the hum of modern machines, all while centring stories society often muffles. A graduate of […]

Jan 7, 2025 · Humans, as social beings, whether living in bustling cities or remote tribes,often express their inherent sense of community and collective cohesion through various rituals and festivals. These rich forms of spiritual culture, accumulated over thousands of years, have imperceptibly influenced humanity, shaping the cultural landscape we see today. Through Perceiving: The Body of Group Ritual, […]

Dec 3, 2024 · Fan Yang, a rising star in the world of contemporary art, brings a fresh perspective to the creative scene by seamlessly blending ancient Eastern philosophies with cutting-edge technology. His work goes beyond traditional mediums, utilizing interactive installations, 3D imaging, and immersive environments to explore the intersection of human consciousness, social pressures, and technological ...