A journey into classical architecture in Athens
Classical architecture reached its peak with the Athenian Acropolis. From the grandeur of the Parthenon to the grace of the Erechtheion’s Caryatids, these monuments embody the timeless pursuit of balance between beauty, function, and divine inspiration.
The paroxysm of trends and their oblivion
Matcha lattes, Labubu plush toys, Dubai chocolates—tiny obsessions that flare up and vanish before we even grasp what they meant. Our culture now thrives on this rhythm of instant infatuation and rapid forgetting, where fascination burns faster than memory and meaning dissolves at the speed of a scroll.
Archaeopolitics: Parthenon, Greece’s national arena
In 2025, a sneaker-shaped Adidas drone and a banned Lanthimos shoot sparked debate over the Parthenon’s meaning. This essay explores how heritage becomes “archaeopolitics”: a struggle over identity, power, and belonging.
Art competition for students at the Cotroceni National Museum
The Cotroceni National Museum launches the 2025 edition of the "Cotroceni Creativ Junior" project, a competition for middle school and high school students, inspired by the passions of the royal couple Ferdinand–Maria.
White Night of Galleries 2025 brought contemporary art to 17 cities in Romania
The White Night of Galleries (NAG), between October 3 and 5, returned with its 19th edition and transformed Bucharest, along with 16 other cities in the country, into a great contemporary art scene. Over 200 projects were available to visit in galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs and workshops.
A microstate for the Bektashi? Tirana’s gamble
Edi Rama’s plan for a ‘Vatican of Islam’ in Tirana casts the Bektashi order as Albania’s soft-power brand of tolerance — but critics see a political spectacle.
Beaches out of reach: how Italy risks losing its shores
Rising costs and outdated regulations are making Italy’s beaches less accessible. With nearly a third of Italians unable to afford a vacation, the country faces an urgent problem.
The end of cheap fashion from China? France draws the line
In Paris, the European fashion industry signed a declaration against ultra-fast fashion and cheap clothing from China. France’s initiative could reshape the fashion market and the way we shop for clothes online.
