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Updating Roman Jakobson’s ‘Poetic Function’ with Vector Semantics
Read more: Updating Roman Jakobson’s ‘Poetic Function’ with Vector SemanticsKurzynski discusses how poetry extends beyond sound and rhythm and taps into a deeper network of meanings.
Strengthening Scottish Identity in the 1930s
Duncan Sim on the founding of the Claymore magazine and its impact on Scottish identity
Will Housing Crisis Kill the Irish Art Scene?
How is Ireland’s housing crisis shaping Irish art today? Sarah Churchill asks contemporary Irish artists Aideen Barry and Spicebag for their thoughts.
The Scottish State and the People in Early Modern Scotland
Alasdair Raffe introduces 'The Scottish State and the Experience of Government, c. 1560-1707'
Feeling the Rainbow: LGBT Rights and Reforms
by Senthorun Raj Do I feel proud? This was a question I reflected on recently while gathered with several sweaty bodies on the streets of Washington DC for World Pride. In the midday heat, among a crowd of thousands, the…
Q&A with Daniel Behar, author of Syrian Poets and Vernacular Modernity
Daniel Behar reflects on his discovery of Syrian poetry, in a journey which carried him through the writing of poets such as Adonis, Muhammad al-Maghut and Nizar Qabbani.
Trans media’s expanding horizons
Q&A with Paige Macintosh, author of Debating Authenticity: Authorship, Aesthetics and Embodiment in Trans Media
The Politics of Rent Control
by Peter Robson In 1915, the world was dominated by authoritarian dictators and the war in Europe. Markets were in turmoil. Rents were out of control and tenants faced eviction at the whim of their landlords. Fast forward to 2025…
Looking for Godot
What does it mean to "find Godot" in a world of multiple versions and theatrical interpretations?
5 Iconic Lesbian Movie Characters and Their Signature Styles
These five lesbian movie characters show how style can reveal queerness, power, and transformation on screen.