Writing and Publishing
Angry young things
The term 'Angry Young Men' was a journalistic catchphrase applied to a generation of British writers, who in their work…
Art Of Africa
When the African nation of Senegal plays host to the upcoming 3rd World Festival Of Black Arts, it will be…
Firework spectacular
It's been written that gunpowder is the 'explosive that changed the world' and whilst that phrase is more of a…
In the future TV is more than just TV
In the 20th century TV transformed entertainment. In the 21st century TV itself is undergoing transformation as it struggles to…
Fashionable Ethics
Once upon a time “you are what you eat” was the catchcry of a socially conscious generation who were concerned…
Tainted funds
Critics are once more complaining about the negative effects of public funding for the arts. But are there any artists…
Festival snobbery?
Those who would argue that arts festivals are not sufficiently accessible point to ever increasing ticket prices as a sign…
Is seeing believing?
In the 21st century photographic images, even those that purport to be honest representations of observed reality, should be taken…
An African tale
Attempting to place African Literature amongst its literary compatriots proves to be something of a conundrum in the 21st century.
Held up - satire and the funnies
The unprecedented furor surrounding cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) could see the end of illustrated satire…