One final party In a 2021 article for British Vogue, Yomi Adegoke posed the striking question “Has the internet killed subcultures?” The question, taken at face value, may seem strange or simply ridiculous. It seems that, in fact, the growing inter-connectedness of people around the globe would trigger an explosion of new subcultures being formed, with notable examples like emo or scene coming to mind. However, there is merit to the argument that the subcultures of the 2000s

The world is filled with many subcultures that are focused on different aspects of life, ranging from music and fashion to specific values or behaviours. In this article, I will focus on a country that is often a source of inspiration amongst young people - Japan. The “Land of the Rising Sun” is a place where many modern trends, which usually focus mostly on fashion, entertainment and lifestyle, stem from. Japan is the place where lots of modern media comes from due to the fa

Author: Pola Galińska What are subcultures? According to the general definition, subcultures are groups of people who share norms of behaviour, values, beliefs, consumption patterns and lifestyle choices that differ to varying degrees from those of the dominant, mainstream culture. In short, subcultures are smaller groups within a larger community. They share specific behaviours, values, features that can be easily distinguished from cultures they normally belong to. The genu

Music has always been a defining part of subcultures, as much as the choice of clothing, shared love for particular things or value systems, because it offers an imagery that can be used for identity purposes, and to distinguish individuals or communities from the rest of society. A subculture is a group of people within a society that shares distinct values, beliefs, interests or aesthetics that set them apart from the mainstream. Music is a powerful binding tool and often

Subculture does not ask for permission before it starts shaping you, as it simply operates rather like neural rewriting than conscious choice. It arrives and embeds itself through repetition, whether it is sound, language, or gesture. However, where does that shift actually happen? At what point does subculture classify as a part of our identity that is rooted within the brain? But the thought that interests me most is not whether this influence exists, just when it stops bei

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/charli-xcx-british-vogue-interview A New Single Charli XCX has officially entered a new era with her new single, "Rock Music", released on May 8, 2026. Charli wrote the song with producers Alexander Guy Cook and Finn Keane. The track is expected to be the lead single off her upcoming album, and it has already become one of the most talked about pop releases of the month. Moving Beyond the "Brat" Era With the massive success of "Brat", many fans

Over the years national parks have become quite important to human culture. They are some of the most popular tourist destinations, attracting millions of visitors every year. Sadly, many people forget that they aren’t just the outdoorsy version of Disneyland and shouldn’t be treated as just another amusement park.

This May is definitely spoiling us with various fashion events. 20th Century Studios. A Film Poster of the Devil Wears Prada 2 , 2026, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2_(film_poster).png#/media/File:The_Devil_Wears_Prada_2_(film_poster).png. Accessed 7 June 2026. Just on the first day of this month, the premiere of the long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada took place. Starring the fabulous Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, the movie has already won the h

Ever since I can remember everyone wanted to belong somewhere. Find their path to rule one’s life which was usually destined by their parents. This is the moment where subcultures came in. They allowed one to cease the insufferable loneliness felt by being misunderstood and, consequently, alienated. Subculture is the way of living, distinct from the prevalent customs followed by society. It is a group of individuals who believe in the same principles. Throughout the years, su

Have you ever seen tons of emotional comments on social media on the topic of nuclear energy or maybe even heard a debate on TV about it? This alternative to fossil fuel is often associated with huge disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima which have become a popular theme in pop culture. These events significantly worsened the reputation of this energy source. Despite this, it is still one of the most developed alternative energy sources and is responsible for around 9% of al

What is love, if not something we spend our whole lives trying to understand? What is love, if not the most romantic lie we tell ourselves? Something we chase, something we crave, something we fear. Painted in red, wrapped in ribbons, sold in heart-shaped boxes as if love itself could be that simple. As if it could be bought. As if it could be held. But is it ever? How often do we fall in love with the idea of love, rather than the reality of it? We imagine it to be perfect,

“Please, in all this muddle of life, continue to be a bright and constant star. Just a few things remain as beacons: poetry, and you, and solitude.” ― Vita Sackville-West, Love Letters: Vita and Virginia . Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West, two prolific writers of 20th century England. What unique and intimate feelings existed between the literary geniuses and how it impacted their work? It was December 1922, a dinner party where the spark between the two women would i

You probably know one of the most famous (if not the most famous) paintings in the world - Mona Lisa. But… have you ever thought about why it is so popular? It may seem like a normal, ordinary portrait that every artist should be able to replicate. So why is it everywhere? What’s so special about that painting? Da Vinci, Leonardo. The Mona Lisa. Oil on poplar panel, 1505, upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ec/Mona_Lisa%2C_by_Leonardo_da_Vinci%2C_from_C2RMF_retouch

Author: Karolina Niewiadomska ‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ (2019), dir. by Céline Sciamma “Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019).”IMDb,2019, www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/mediaviewer/rm2604053249/?ref_=ttmi_mi_28_1 . Accessed 15 Feb. 2026 I remember when a few months ago one of my friends kept recommending a film called ‘Portrait of a Lady on fire’(2019) to - it seemed to me - literally everyone and one of the response she got was ‘I watched it and it was really nice and artsy but

When most students think about learning, they picture boring textbooks, rereading notes countless times as if that could magically cure their struggle to focus and memorise. They probably also imagine a cup of coffee which they trust to keep them awake during their all-nighter. Art doesn’t usually pop into the minds even if it definitely should, especially when attention span is not sufficient. Whether you’re into drawing, music, or just doodling in the margins of your notes

The name killer whale certainly shows the species in a bad light.The orcas are of course quite intimidating animals with the fact that they are the largest member of the Delphinade family(dolphins) and they make a perfect example of an apex predator. But is the title and reputation truly deserved? If not, how did the species earn it and what is it really like? You will find the answer to these questions in the rest of this article. Orca jumping, slate.com https://slate.com

There is no denying that “why art speaks when words fail” is not a poetic exaggeration, but a universal truth. Language may feel insufficient and unable to capture the whole weight of what we feel. How is it even possible that words which are something we rely on constantly, can suddenly seem so inadequate when our emotions run deep? Why do words feel too rigid, too narrow, or too limited to fully capture what we are enduring? For instance, grief does not arrive in neat sente

I mean: what are we to each other? A gear? A witness? A prop in someone else’s story? Or something quieter an excuse the group uses to feel coherent. Society loves roles the way a stage loves costumes. They spare us the embarrassment of improvisation. If you are “the leader,” you speak. If you are “the clown,” you soften the room. If you are “the serious one,” you carry the weight so everyone else can pretend it isn’t there. The strange part is that we often put on these cos

Introduction Just a few weeks ago, the biggest event in the American sports calendar lit up the screens of fans around the world. The Super Bowl draws millions of viewers each year, but not all of them tune in for the game itself. In fact, unless one talks to dedicated fans of American football, they are probably more likely to encounter someone who knows the latest halftime performer than the competing teams. This year's show, headlined by Bad Bunny, contained multitudes:

“ Memento mori” is a medieval Latin keynote, meaning literally “Remember that you will die”. In the Middle Ages people believed that the purity of soul is the only value that matters after death, so every tangible good you own is unstable and will sooner or later disappear. However, there are lots of people who changed the course of history forever even though their commitment was considered meaningless at first. Not until their death did they gain appreciation and now they’