Culture
Our curated articles offering new takes on the big themes and questions in our culture. Plus reviews of books, film, media and experiences. Culture is one of four key themes covered by Seen & Unseen.
Podcast
- Books
- Culture
Justin and Belle talk to Michael about the Narnian universe, the nature of C.S. Lewis’ imagination, and more.
1min read
Interview
- Art
- Culture

Artist Hannah Thomas’ visceral and moving portraits offer a glimpse into suffering, and healing, souls.
9min read
Review
- Aliens
- Culture

The possibility of love in a universe of terror.
7min read
Essay
- AI
- Culture

I’m not necessarily stupidly optimistic about AI, but there’s a tentative case to be so.
8min read
Essay
- Books
- Culture

Great stories allow ideas to be experienced rather than merely thought about.
5min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Humility

Humility and leadership - a weird but essential combo. Plus the outliers.
1min read
Editor's pick
- Culture
- Music

J. Cole's changing role in the battle for pre-eminence with Drake and Lamar.
7min read
Review
- Culture
- Film & TV

Unpicking Bridgerton’s complex coding.
6min read
Column
- Character
- Culture

What are we to make of this quite nauseating spectacle?
4min read
Article
- Culture
- Film & TV

What works, and doesn’t, translating from page to screen.
4min read
Review
- Art
- Culture

Portraying family, memories and counterpoints.
5min read
Podcast
- Culture
- Podcasts
Joshua talks with Belle and Justin about creativity and the music industry.
1min read