capitalism

Björk’s “Cornucopia” and the dream of a sustainable future

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Like her character in "Dancer in the Dark," Björk turns a tragedy into a musical in "Cornucopia." The iconic genre-bending artist is able to stare over the edge of the cliff with a stubborn hope as we all hurtle towards it. We attended her concert in Leipzig on 24 November and share our insights with

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Just how Bauhaus is your house?

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Today you probably came into contact with at least one piece of Bauhaus. A brief history, examples and images from the legendary movement, whose 100th anniversary is being celebrated here in Leipzig with a GRASSI Museum exhibit.

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US Capitol chaos: a closer look

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This week's events at the Capitol building in Washington DC shook the world and further eroded the foundation of US democracy. Scott Galvao takes a closer look at the situation and its instigators.

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Don’t let Jeff Bezos steal 2021

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Small local businesses need us now perhaps more than ever. We can avoid buying from Amazon and instead redistribute consumer euros by following any or all of the simple steps listed in this post. How's that for a New Year's resolution?

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Vampire Bat: new anti-fascist hero launches in Leipzig

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"Taking inspiration from abandoned buildings, a complex relationship with capitalism and the physical energy of the city, American artist Christopher Sperandio has found Leipzig to be the perfect city to launch his latest comic, Vampire Bat."

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The secret life of Serbian sweatshops

An eye-opening interview on the grossly substandard wages and work conditions in shoe and garment factories in South Eastern Europe.

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