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
  1. Community
  2. Culture
Two middle age rock star brothers pose for the camera in a black and white picture
Some might say Liam and Noel Gallagher’s reunion is reminiscent of Joseph, Prince of Egypt.
4min read
Events
  1. Culture
  2. Psychology
A person wearing a backpack looks to the sky.
Back to school? We're discussing new starts. Thursday 19th September. Book now.
1min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Cartoon characters of emotions at a control desk.
Where Riley’s writers could go next.
5min read
Review
  1. Belief
  2. Culture
A singer, wearing headphones, turns from a microphone in front of him.
Eavesdrop on profound discomfort and raw wonder.
7min read
Article
  1. Culture
  2. Politics
Donald Trump gestures with his hands while someone holds a mic in front of him,
Laughing at others conceals a terror of being laughed at ourselves.
5min read
Podcast
  1. Books
  2. Culture
Paris' Pantheon temple displays a flag and banners.
Faith's revival in publishing and Graham Tomlin on the choice of faith, secularism and modern paganism.
1min read
Explainer
  1. Belief
  2. Culture
An arm and hand stretch out in front of some, a narrow street is the background.
Seeking answers about beginning, meaning, and of the end, explain why religion refuses to disappear.
7min read
Podcast
  1. Culture
  2. Holidays/vacations
A pair of sunglasses beside a swimming pool.
When the journey is the destination; the case for holidays, and getting the best out of downtime.
1min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
A cartoon dog family stand in their kitchen
The benevolent butterfly effect in Bluey’s season finale.
7min read
Review
  1. Culture
  2. Film & TV
Two superheroes, deadpool and Wolverine, stand and crouch respectively, in a desert like place.
Here's why a knowing take on post-modernity's void strikes a chord.
9min read
Explainer
  1. Art
  2. Culture
Two people run though a darkened art gallery towards a body lying amongst photography paraphanalia
What to do when confronted with contentious culture.
5min read
Explainer
  1. AI
  2. Culture
blue cables converge on a server.
The second in a three-part series exploring the implications of technology.
5min read