Charter of Fundamental Rights in the European Union When you get acquainted with basic human rights, you will come across several basic documents. In Europe, the two most important organizations active in the protection of human rights are the Council …
It is most difficult to see the walls inside ourselves, which we have imperceptibly erected over time—most often in the name of our survival in difficult situations Explaining tolerance to others is always easy. It is even easier to rebuke …
When the Lie puts on the Truth’s dress, and the naked Truth is thrown deep down in the earth—whom of the two would we choose and defend? Author: Sylvia Borissova A folktale tells that the Truth and the Lie met …
How did a signature secretly placed on a sculpture at the end of the 15th century mark the individuality of today’s artists? Author: Sylvia Borissova Pietà (Italian: pity) is a theme in Christian art that depicts the Virgin Mary mourning …
The picturesque image of Liberty leading the July Revolution in France Author: Sylvia Borissova Liberty Leading the People (La Liberté guidant le peuple) is a painting by the French Romantic artist Eugene Delacroix (1798—1863), dedicated to the July Revolution of …
What do all human beings, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Max Richter have in common? Author: Sylvia Borissova All Human Beings is the new track by contemporary classical composer Max Richter from his latest album Voices, which was …
Living as Form—the platform for socially engaged arts and projects Author: Sylvia Borissova What strikes me is the fact that in our society, art has become something which is related only to objects and not to individuals, or to life. …
How far can school violence lead? Author: Sylvia Borissova Translator: Donika Boneva The Estonian film Klass, 2007, directed by Ilmar Raag, manages to convey to the smallest detail the harsh reality of school bullying and its consequences. Moreover – entirely …
The Hate U Give is the debut novel of American author Angie Thomas. It is inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement and examines topics like racism, police brutality and activism. A film adaptation was released in 2018. 16-year-old Starr …
Latin America’s leading purveyor of politically engaged cinema is back: Sérgio Bianchi returns with a caustic, at times humorous, and always highly provocative look at two hot button subjects in his native Brazil: race relations and economic inequality. Bianchi’s film …
