A dynamic journey in and out of artistic eras. — Ever since Marcel Duchamp placed an inverted toilet bowl in a museum and titled it ‘Fountain’ in 1917, all hell broke loose in the artistic scene. Just like that, the Dada movement, focused on showcasing satirical and nonsensical pieces, proliferated across Europe. Artistic antics like this littered throughout human history…

It’s not as daunting as you think. — Throughout my entire 19 years on this earth, I have not read a single piece of Shakespeare on my own without the aid of literature and English teachers. …

The use of this one medium is diverging, and that’s fantastic. — I’ve read mixed reviews about Asteroid City. Wes Anderson’s most recent film was met with a wide variety of critiques. With an IMDb rating of 6.7/10, it is perhaps the most polarising movie of 2023. …

A social commentary on the precipitous fall of Catholicism. — That humongous moustache. That’s how I remember him. Friedrich Nietzsche, the man with insight as extensive as his facial hair. When dipping one’s toes into philosophy, his name will be one of the very first that pops us. …

Le Procope, 13 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris, France — Le Procope (or Café Procope) is one of the oldest cafes in France, filled with history. …

Maison St Cassien, 71 High St, London SW19 5EE, United Kingdom — Maison St. Cassien is an independent cafe and restaurant in Wimbledon Village. With a wonderful, varied Mediterranean and Lebanese menu, their friendly, relaxed atmosphere makes them a favourite for locals, visitors, and even tennis players during the Wimbledon Championships. Hi there! Sorry for not following up on our first coffee…

To give your music palate a refreshing taste of old flavours. — Music is a powerful tool. Scholars and writers have long supported the utility of music. It can reflect a cultural identity, give voice to the disenfranchised, and unite entire societies. These functions are mostly philosophical and although they undoubtedly poke at deep truths, they fail to capture music’s primary function. …

“There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.” — Friedrich Nietzsche — Friedrich Nietzsche is one of the most quoted philosophers of all time, famous for his literary flair. However, while he was proficient in writing and had no shortage of insight into many of the happenings of his time, he was less successful on the romantic front. His love interest was…

A short, late-night conversation revealed humanity’s diverse approach to living. — Admittedly, I was a little tipsy on the ride back. Having completed my final paper, my friends and I decided to wind down together by going to a nearby pool place and having a few drinks afterward at one of their houses. Most of them had intentions of staying till…