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Burning Man
A Vicarious Experience
It has transformed into a massive global cultural movement centered around Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis built entirely from scratch by its citizens in the Nevada desert.
Jon Rendell

Everyday Horrors
Obsession, Backrooms
It may say something about the Zeitgeist that two of the biggest movie hits in the late spring were horror movies that generated enormous amounts of existential dread.
Miles David Moore

Behind the Mask, the Presence, and Behind the Presence, the Mask Part Two
Many previous imperial technocracies have existed, both in this world and in others, the great majority of which have left evidence of no more value than a Rorschach blot. There is no way to count them.
Brian George

Classic Theatre Across the Pond
During my annual jaunt to London to enjoy the theatrical riches of the city, I was struck by a trend in the West End to mimic Broadway in producing ever more lavish, spectacles reliant on high tech bells and whistles that wow audiences.
Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold

There Is Music In The Air
I don’t paint without music. It surrounds one with a protective layer that withstands the usual disruptions. It vibes exquisitely well with the act of painting.
Philip Gerstein

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November 2026

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