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"Can A Dog be Twins?" and Other Questions No One Is Talking About

Paper
Clara Daniels
30/10/2023
8 minutes to read

"Can A Dog be Twins?" Is all it takes for the main character to blow up online, to travel the world attending conferences to talk about how the internet has changed, transformed, yes, revolutionised communication! Yet all WE get is memes

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Remediating Van Gogh: How New Media Keep the Painter's World Alive

Article
Marijn van Engelen
12/01/2024
13 minutes to read

How can traditional art remain relevant and accessible in times of rapid technological developments? This article discusses the remediation of Van Gogh's work as an example of intermediality. 

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Miranda’s July Relational and Participatory Art

Article
Szymon Zbiegniewski
24/10/2022
10 minutes to read

In 2014 Miranda July created a project that asked a question about how difficult it is to approach strangers. In this paper, I analyze this project through relational aesthetics and participatory art. 

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Representation in Genshin Impact: Can Fantasy be Racist?

Article
Anna Skorodihina
15/02/2023
7 minutes to read

Genshin Impact is a role-play fantasy game that has been recently accused of racist undertones. This paper looks at the fandom's response to determine whether fictional worlds and characters can be misrepresentative.

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FRIDA'S STORY MAP: CLIMATE JUSTICE AND MIGRATION WORKSHOP

Article
Frida Sofia Mendoza de la Luz
20/03/2024
1 minute to read

In this story map, I delved into the topics analyzed in the workshop and connected the learnings with my personal experiences living in Mexico.

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Tommaso Venturini on Controversy Mapping

Video
The Editors
19/09/2022

Tommaso Venturini avoided questions about the meaning of 'controversies' and 'Controversy Mapping'. But that's no longer the case. In this video, he explains what 'Controversy Mapping' is and why it is relevant.

How Andy Warhol anticipated acid house rave culture!

Paper
Wessel Joosten
08/11/2023
12 minutes to read

This paper will explore and analyze how Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable Now has anticipated and influenced Acid House Raves, in particular the ones at the nightclub called Shoom in London. 

APESHIT: The Carters versus Globalization and Art

Paper
Jaimy Pijpers
10/02/2023
10 minutes to read

An analysis of the music video of APESHIT by the Carters. The music video criticizes the Western monopolization of Art. This paper analyses the music video through the perspective of McDonaldization, Colonialism, Art history, and World Art.

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Birds Aren't Real: a post-truth 'conspiracy' paradox

Article
Lily Francois
11/01/2022
7 minutes to read

The Birds Aren't Real is a parody social movement with a purpose: making fun of misinformation in a post-truth world dominated by online conspiracy theories

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Apple's surveillance system in contemporary society

Paper
Gergana Mihaylova
29/05/2023
12 minutes to read

This article discusses how Apple surveils its users and influences their behavior through their multiple devices, violates their privacy, and exploits their data.

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Barbenheimer: Affirming Stereotypes In Meme Culture

Article
Wessel Joosten
12/04/2024
11 minutes to read

In 2023, the films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" sparked the online trend "Barbenheimer," leading to memes and humor. This paper analyzes a specific video related to "Barbenheimer," exploring its popularity and discursive function.

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The story of LittleMonsters.com

Article
Simone Sprangers
23/09/2024
18 minutes to read

LittleMonsters.com was a fan platform for Lady Gaga's community. Initially popular, it declined due to poor management, failed moderation, and Gaga’s reduced involvement, ultimately losing its magic and fan engagement.

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Replika: the imaginary friend of the digital age

Paper
Wulan Bekker
06/11/2023
11 minutes to read

This article explores the extent to which social relationships with AI chatbots are possible while using Replika as a case study. This research argues that post-digital society’s view on relationships has altered due to AI interactions.

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Omega X: Reporting the abuse of a K-pop group

Article
Femke Pulles
08/05/2023
10 minutes to read

K-pop group Omega X has faced mistreatment by their record label. This paper will analyze the way this issue is reported online in-depth, and the influence of the digital industry and technologies on journalistic practices regarding this matter.