Cities are captivating. There is an abundance of activity within them, with a constant commotion and busyness. But this busyness is precisely why cities can be overwhelming and claustrophobic. I’ve lived in multiple cities, but Leipzig is exceptional among them because of its numerous parks and gardens. I was always of the false mindset that
MoreIn its earlier styles, art was generally meant to represent nature. But modern art, and abstract art, in particular, has often professed to embody its operations. Thus Jackson Pollock’s celebrated affirmation: “I am nature!” Today, technological developments range from digital imaging to actual cloning of organisms. Our sense of both reality and its representation is
MoreYou might be interested in
“5 Things to Do In” is a new series highlighting the best of the best in Leipzig’s neighborhoods. Let us
Do lizards dream of a higher purpose?" by Linda Marwan, on display in Reudnitz, considers the relationship between humans, nature
DIMENSIONS: Digital Art since 1859, on view at Wahren’s Pittlerwerke until 9 July, asks questions that are both timely and
Are you or someone you know grieving? If you’re currently helping refugees or going through any type of life change, this will be for you. Anytime we leave behind life as we know it, we actually mourn that which we’ve left behind. Be it for something small like moving apartments, or big like fleeing a
MoreYou might be interested in
Transformational life coach Danielle Lebel is driven by helping others overcome life’s challenges and create the life they truly want
"I see couples in therapy daily who, literally, compete for everything. Who earns more, who is smarter, who has more
The most important relationship in your life is between you and… yourself. Not your parents, not your kids, your partner,
The European Union and other Western governments have levied unprecedented sanctions on Russia following Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Russian central bank is one of the entities sanctioned, which will likely make Russia go into default. This will mean that it cannot pay its international creditors because its assets are frozen. However, the mother
MoreYou might be interested in
How does one describe a Pussy Riot performance? Music? Theatre? Activism? Art? Curiosity led a select public to their intimate
Leipzig opened its new Partnerstadt Quartier (sister city district) on Monday, May 9. Centrally located in Market Square, the Quartier
Is humanity the first to die in war? Truth is the first to die in times of cyber warfare
Storytime, kids! In November 2016, right after the U.S. presidential election had been called for Trump, I was supposed to be hosting a Smut Slam in North Carolina, in a small liberal city surrounded by a sea of Trump-voting Republicans. Smut Slam, for those of you just finding out, is a community dirty-storytelling open mic.
MoreYou might be interested in
60 minutes is not a long time, but BATS manages to evoke love, playfulness, fear, hate, loneliness, and more.
It was clear everyone was proud to be able to honour Samara's tireless dedication with the Caroline Neuber Scholarship of the
Smut Slam Leipzig is a place for all types of performers. The setting is casual, facilitated, and non-judgmental. If you're
On 28 February, Chancellor Scholz announced the creation of a special €100bn fund to support the Bundeswehr. He also committed to raising Germany’s military spending to 2% of its GPD. This is a 35% overnight increase, and he proposed enshrining this figure in the constitution. The decision was applauded by Bundestag members and political commentators
MoreYou might be interested in
The excess of information that keeps us informed can also make us anxious and distressed. Jessica Fayer, a psychologist who
A review of “Independence! Photographs from Ukraine, 1991–2022,” a current exhibition at Zeitgeschichtliches Forum Leipzig.
“The way you hug people in Kyiv is different,” Ukrainian film director Nadia Parfan tells me, her words speaking volumes