International Women’s Day in Vintage Postcards
From peace activists and workers to consumers of pink glittering glamour: postcards narrate the change of women’s roles in Russia for the past 65 years.
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Malta’s Public Art Displays and the Culture Wars That Surround Them
It is not the ‘ugly and stupid’ art that needs to be smashed and never sent for repair, but the insecure conservatism which, frankly, is way too provincial to be part of the European Co-Capital of Culture. [Read more…] about Malta’s Public Art Displays and the Culture Wars That Surround Them
How Maltese Patriotism Guards the Interests of Foreign Elites
Malta’s tax regime is not a matter of competition between Maltese and foreigners. The true bone of contention here is between moneyed elites and ordinary citizens. In fact, Maltese ‘patriotism’ is a shield that protects financial interests of elites, both foreign and Maltese. [Read more…] about How Maltese Patriotism Guards the Interests of Foreign Elites
Festa Enthusiasts and Their Battle for Open Space
