Tag: Culture
“Stupidity, idiocy and stupid idiots” by Lars Fr. H. Svendsen – news Culture and entertainment
Philosophers and religious teachers have always tried to show us the way to insight and wisdom. In this book, philosopher Lars Svendsen presents us with an alternative route: Don’t try…
Norwegian Vikings were much more violent than the Danes – news Culture and entertainment
The Norwegian and Danish Vikings were not as similar as we have long thought: a new study shows that Norwegians were much more barbaric than our relatives in the south.…
What do you remember from July 2024? – news Culture and entertainment
31 July 2024 at 11:35 Bella Hadid on controversial Adidas campaign: – Wasn’t aware of it – I had no knowledge of the historic event in 1972, the American-Palestinian model…
“A well-made girl” by Pia Edvardsen – news Culture and entertainment
Reading this book made me sick at times. The book’s I-narrator shares a first name with the author, Pia Edvardsen, and is so imbued with refusal that it causes uneasiness…
Several museums believe that Meta censors art – news Culture and entertainment
Instagram’s rules state that nudity is prohibited, while art in the form of paintings and sculptures is fine. But are they really able to distinguish between art and porn? –…
The Venice Charter and the meeting between new and old architecture – Culture
In May 1964, an international congress of architects and technical professionals was held in Venice. The Second World War had destroyed Europe’s cities and towns, and many countries struggled to…
“The Blair Witch Project” tricked and scared a whole world – Culture
At the turn of the millennium, an uncomfortable feeling spread in cinemas around the world. Many asked themselves: Is this true? Am I watching the recording of the last hours…
“Love” for the film festival in Venice – news Culture and entertainment
22 July 2024 at 16:36 Quisling film to Toronto Director Erik Poppe’s upcoming film about Quisling, “Quisling’s last days”, has been invited to the film festival in Toronto. This means…
The wife wants transparency – news Culture and entertainment
The Swedish actor was active on stage, on TV and in film for many decades. In Norway, he is probably best known for his role as police investigator Martin Beck’s…
“Ivar takes responsibility” by Arnfinn Kolerud – news Culture and entertainment
The worst thing about Arnfinn Kolerud’s new book is the title. You will have to look for a less tempting title for a long time! The best thing about the…