Political Pandora

In a world where innovation is the default setting and creativity is currency, artists are voluntarily opting for non-conventional ways of displaying art—digital exhibitions, interactive spaces, self-publishing, Instagram galleries, etc. With this shift towards breaking out of traditional institutions rather than breaking in, creators seem to be finding solace in the autonomy that non-traditional institutions introduce, and the question of where art belongs has never been mor

Modern work leaves many overworked and unfulfilled, trapped in cycles of productivity without purpose. This essay explores how alienation shapes our jobs today—and how rethinking work through care, creativity, and community can offer a more meaningful alternative.

Every Sunday, I retreat to my terrace, where time softens and the world slows. Among the trees, I unlearn the urgency capitalism demands and remember what it means to simply exist. Inspired by Sumana Roy’s concept of ‘Tree Time,’ this piece reflects on stillness as a radical act—an invitation to resist the ticking clock and embrace a gentler, cyclical rhythm of life, where being, not doing, is enough.

Feminism, long before the first wave, manifested itself in the small village roads on the banks of the river Chenab. These manifestations continue to resonate through Punjab’s tradition of storytelling, termed Qissas, meaning ‘stories’.

Are you a ‘trad wife’, ‘sapphic’, or ‘enby’? As in gameplay, social media has the liberatory effect of being an open realm of possibilities.

One needs to explore how the discourse around “saving” Muslim women, in particular, often comes from a colonial, culturally superior gaze that strips them of their agency. Instead, by using the distinct lens of radical films like Joyland and Seed of the Sacred Fig, we see how gender, sexuality, artistic expression and resistance take shape in very specific cultural and political realities.

Third spaces can very organically turn into civic spaces, as civic spaces are the environments that “enable civil society to play a role in the political, economic, and social well-being of our societies, particularly by contributing to policy-making that affects their lives”, according to the OHCHR. The nature of third spaces encourages free-flowing discussion, including that of politics, making them de facto civic spaces. 

Los Colonos has garnered praise for its unflinching portrayal of the Selk’nam genocide and its attempt to reframe narratives.

Following the success of Warner Bros.' critically acclaimed and box office hit Joker, the much-anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux was ex

As melting ice caps and rising seas are unsealing these nuclear tombs, with the cumulative effects of seeping radiation reaching far and wid

Pre-loved books, Kindle, or fresh paperbacks? From sustainability to ethics, what’s the most responsible way to read?

This piece was originally published in the November 2024 issue  of Pandora Curated. In the aftermath of the devastating four-year Khmer...

To understand the depth of SOPHIE's loss, one must look back at her extraordinary life and career as a groundbreaking pop innovator.

The Substance, a stark and chilling exploration of popular culture’s obsession with youth, beauty, and innocence.

400 days into a brutal genocide of the Palestinian people, with testimonials of the survivors in Gaza growing more horrifying every day, Isr

Intermezzo is a thoughtful and emotionally rich work that demonstrates Rooney’s continued mastery of character-driven narratives.

Back in October, I was fortunate to win a ticket to the Boston Asian American Film Festival’s premiere screening of the first episode of Int

The music streaming market is undergoing a metamorphosis of change in China through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Kunlun Tech Co.

For years, songwriters have been fighting an uphill battle. The explosion of streaming platforms has turned the music industry on its head,

An evening at the Guggenheim with Alaia, an afternoon at the Grand Palais with Chanel, or a starry night under the Eiffel Tower with Yves Sa