The Cultural Me

As I cycle along the streets, the smell of autumn starts to drift up my nose, hinting of watery leaves and cinnamon... thecultural.me/a-faraway-autu…

The spliff danced against my slackened jaw, whilst I dragged desperately, pining for a drop of its toxicity. I had no qualms about the promise of self-destruction. And I could never understand what made me hate my existence... thecultural.me/the-ground-ben…

While performance art may appear daft to some, I think it can offer a close examination of human psychology. Ana Mendieta stands out to me, however... thecultural.me/the-ephemeral-…

Winter in Scotland is a dreary affair; it invites along a type of cold that finds home in your bones. A November evening in 2016 found me outside the University of Glasgow with my mum... thecultural.me/the-signs-in-t…

Eleanor: I chose to write this article after becoming fascinated with postcolonial literature during my undergraduate degree. When I first read Seasons of Migration to the North for my degree, I was taken by Salih’s distinctive, episodic writing style.... thecultural.me/tayeb-salihs-s…

Our writer @simonthomp58880 explains why the epic blockbuster @StanleyKubrick meticulously prepared for never made it to our screens. #Movies #Hollywood #Napoleon thecultural.me/stanley-kubric…

Art to unwind at the end of the day, to let go of one's thoughts, and create a space for the subconscious to play. Our writer, Suneel, invites us into his nightly creative practice. thecultural.me/an-artists-dia… #Illustration #DigitalArt #ArtCommunity #CreativeJourney #ReflectiveArt

How can making art at home help us process what is in our heads? When baffled by her own emotions, our writer, Roberta Guarini, used collage to attempt to make sense of what was inside. #collage #makeart #emotions #SelfReflection thecultural.me/tell-me-whats-…

The ancient Greek site of Delphi has featured as a backdrop to classical antiquity and also to the life of our writer, Mary, who beautifully recounts what a visit with her family meant to her. thecultural.me/in-search-of-t…

Celebrating Holi, The Festival of Colours. Our writer @Deepa_UCANR recounts her treasured memories of the festival from her childhood in India. thecultural.me/celebrating-ho… #HolikaDahan #HoliCelebration #HoliFestival #Holi

How do you care for another while building a meaningful life of your own? Our writer @RhydMurphy shares some of the darkness he has wrestled with as a #Carer to his mum. #youngcarer #MentalHealth #therapy thecultural.me/life-beyond-ca…

A beautiful tribute to an extraordinary woman...all parents would love a write-up as heartwarming as this one 🥰 #MothersDay #MotheringSunday #mothersday2024 #MothersDayUK #daughterlove #parenting thecultural.me/to-be-half-the…

For #InternationalWomensDay24, our writer, Jemma Stewart, reflects on her 'unladylike' behaviour, and how it caught the attention of a literary agent. #writers #womenbehavingbadly #writingsuccess thecultural.me/animal-like-th…

How does the careful crafting of sound in movies shape our interpretation of the characters? @JamieDC explores the subtleties of sound design through Frances O'Connor's stunning film 'Emily'. thecultural.me/sound-in-franc… #sounddesign #filmsound #microphones #SoundInFilm #movies

Does football have the power to unite nations? Colombia's 2014 #WorldCup success would suggest so... #Peace #ColombiaMagnífica #Anthropology #WarAndPeace thecultural.me/sport-and-conf…

On #WorldPokémonDay our writer @Char_Husnjak reflects on the joy, community, and sense of adventure the games have brought to her life 🌟🔥⚡💥 thecultural.me/pokemon-advent… #PokemonDay2024 #PokemonDay #pokefans

TFW an artist genius reflects your own struggles back at you. Kelly Yerby recalls her visit to the London @VanGoghExp and reflects on how it reinforced her belief that she is perfect just the way she is✌🏼 #VincentVanGogh #arttherapy #ArtsAndCulture thecultural.me/as-mad-as-van-…

Our writer Mary O’Reilly explores how the ancient Greeks stole power from the female voice. thecultural.me/cassandra-and-… #ancientgreek #homer #iliad #trojanhorse

Did gaming save your sanity during the COVID-19 pandemic? Our writer @Char_Husnjak explains why Nintendo's Animal Crossing was a lifeline for millions around the world. thecultural.me/playbour-expla… #videogames #japan #culture #WritingCommunity #cozygames

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On #WorldOperaDay take a look at the remarkable life of #MarySeacole, a Jamaican nurse famed for her care of soldiers during the Crimean War. In 2000 her story inspired new generations with @sussedblackwoma SuAndi's "Mary Seacole the Opera" thecultural.me/mary-seacole-a…