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.
Review
- Attention
- Culture
In a culture of immediacy there’s a lesson to be found in the art of Georgia O’Keeffe. Alex Hughes reviews a recent exhibition of her work.
5min read
Article
- Comedy
- Culture
How a comedian survived the Fringe and kept going back.
5min read
Essay
- Culture
- Weirdness
Amid prevailing cultural suspicions towards religion, exploring spiritual experiences reveals their profound significance to individuals and civilizations. Dan Kim calls for an open-minded investigation into the nature of reality.
9min read
Review
- Comment
- Culture
Pat Allerton reflects on the Barbie movie, the societal questions that it answers and the existential question that it doesn't.
5min read
Article
- Culture
- Film & TV
Overwhelmed by the cinematic experience of Oppenheimer, Daniel Kim reflects on director Christopher Nolan's powerful modern mythmaking.
6min read
Article
- Culture
- Music
Caught up in the Barbie moment, Belle Tindall ponders the haunting depths of the anthem that Billie Eilish has penned for the influential movie.
6min read
Review
- Books
- Culture
A biography lacking in personal anecdotes, makes up for it with a profound understanding of the creative process. Imogen Stokes recommends an essential read on art’s transformative power.
5min read
Review
- Culture
- Film & TV
Jennifer Lawrence’s latest eyebrow-raising romcom brings the sexual-awakening story back from the 90s movie graveyard. Lauren Windle explores what it really means to grow up.
4min read
Article
- Books
- Culture
Just over 200 years ago, Jane Austen died, now there's a struggle on how to interpret the most beloved of her male protagonists.
6min read
Review
- Culture
- Film & TV
A nothing of a film robs Indiana Jones of a decent goodbye, leaving Yaroslav Walker yearning for something more black and white.
6min read
Review
- Culture
- Music
Jeremy Begbie explores the significance of faith to Bach's musical vision
9min read
Interview
- Culture
- S&U interviews
As vintage comedy Frasier reboots, Kelsey Grammer talks with Krish Kandiah about his comeback and the significance of another recent role in Jesus Revolution.
4min read