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Under Occupied Skies: A Journey Theroux the Settlements

Louis Theroux returns to the West Bank probing the rise of far‑right Israeli settler ideology amid the backdrop of the Gaza war . He embeds himself with extremist figures, including “godmother” settler Daniella Weiss and an armed Texan settler, using his calm, faux‑naïve approach to draw out stark admissions. One settler, openly clutching a rifle, declares Palestinians a “death cult,” while Weiss speaks of plans to resettle Gaza with some 800 families . Filming alongside Palestinian activist Issa Amro in Hebron, Theroux witnesses the daily reality of military checkpoints, restricted access to olive groves, and the impact of settler expansion on Palestinian communities . Despite airing on BBC in late April  , the documentary was abruptly removed after protests by settler advocates highlighting its “chilling” portrayal of ultra‑nationalist ideology . Critics applauded Theroux’s shift to a more confrontational “perpetrator‑focused” method, emphasizing how rare it is to let extremists sp...
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Under Occupied Skies: A Journey Theroux the Settlements

Louis Theroux returns to the West Bank probing the rise of far‑right Israeli settler ideology amid the backdrop of the Gaza war . He embeds himself with extremist figures, including “godmother” settler Daniella Weiss and an armed Texan settler, using his calm, faux‑naïve approach to draw out stark admissions. One settler, openly clutching a rifle, declares Palestinians a “death cult,” while Weiss speaks of plans to resettle Gaza with some 800 families . Filming alongside Palestinian activist Issa Amro in Hebron, Theroux witnesses the daily reality of military checkpoints, restricted access to olive groves, and the impact of settler expansion on Palestinian communities . Despite airing on BBC in late April  , the documentary was abruptly removed after protests by settler advocates highlighting its “chilling” portrayal of ultra‑nationalist ideology . Critics applauded Theroux’s shift to a more confrontational “perpetrator‑focused” method, emphasizing how rare it is to let extremists sp...
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Chants Are Not the Crime — Genocide Is

In recent months, Western leaders and media outlets have erupted in outrage — not at the mass killing of Palestinian civilians, not at the leveling of entire neighborhoods in Gaza, and not at the starvation used as a weapon of war — but at musicians daring to say “Free Palestine” or chant “Death to IDF” on stage. Bands have been canceled, statements denounced, tours threatened — all for daring to speak, to sing, or to rage in solidarity with a people being systematically destroyed. Yet the same voices condemning these artists remain conspicuously silent about the Israeli government’s unrelenting campaign of destruction in Palestine. Over the past two years, Israel’s war machine has inflicted a scale of violence that human rights organizations, legal scholars, and global observers increasingly describe as genocidal. Entire families erased. Hospitals bombed. Children killed by the thousands. But somehow, it is the artists who are seen as the problem. This grotesque inversion of priorit...
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Kneecap Releases Powerful Film on Gaza Ahead of Glastonbury Performance

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Irish Rap Group Joins Forces with Artists and Activists to Demand Justice for Palestine. In a bold act of solidarity and resistance, Irish rap trio Kneecap is releasing a short film addressing the ongoing genocide in Gaza, timed to coincide with their much-anticipated performance at Glastonbury Festival. The film, titled “See it, Say it, Censored,” went live online and across social media platforms at 6 p.m. on Thursday, amplifying an urgent call for justice and accountability. The film is an uncompromising artistic collaboration featuring visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, producers, and activists. Together, they shed light on the staggering human toll of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and the global complicity that allows it to continue. Interwoven with artistic interpretations are testimonies from doctors and activists on the ground, offering a chilling view of the crisis—one rarely seen in mainstream coverage. “Kneecap will not stay silent while Western governments ar...
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Layers of Meaning: SPEAR and TELMO Unveil Powerful New Murals for ‘Out in the Open’ in Aalborg, Denmark

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The Danish city of Aalborg continues its transformation into a vibrant canvas of ideas and stories with the 12th year of KIRK Gallery ‘s Out in the Open , the renowned public art program that brings muralists from around the world to the city’s walls. This year, two striking new works by Belgian artist SPEAR and Dutch artist TELMO offer distinct, yet deeply interconnected reflections on community, history, and the power of perspective. TELMO | Tilsammen – A Visual Marriage of Fragments Dutch artist TELMO—best known as one half of the internationally acclaimed duo TELMO MIEL—presents Tilsammen, a work that quite literally translates to “to together.” In this evocative mural, the artist explores the concept of unity through visual layering: fragments that initially appear disconnected gradually coalesce into a cohesive whole. TELMO’s approach leans into abstraction, yet maintains a human warmth, encouraging viewers to peel back visual layers and discover unexpected harmonies. The m...
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Western Exceptionalism and the Politics of Privilege and Punishment

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The belief in Western superiority—rooted in centuries of colonial dominance, military power, and economic control—continues to shape how the United States and Europe engage with the world. These nations often see themselves not as equal participants in a shared global system, but as exceptional actors, entitled to privileges that others are denied. This worldview, built on perceived moral and political supremacy, allows them and their allies to operate under a different set of rules, with devastating consequences. Image generated by Dall-E This exceptionalism is not simply rhetorical—it translates into action. One of the most harrowing examples is Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. With the full backing of the United States and tacit support from much of Europe, Israel has carried out what many international observers, human rights organizations, and legal scholars now describe as extermination. Entire families have been wiped out, neighborhoods reduced to rubble, hospitals bombed...
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Dear Artists: The World Needs Your Truth, Not Your Perfection

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In a world saturated with curated aesthetics, flawless filters, and the relentless pursuit of “pretty,” it’s easy to forget why art exists in the first place. We’ve been sold the illusion that beauty alone is enough, that art must be polished, symmetrical, and Instagram-worthy to be worthy at all. But the truth? The world doesn’t need more pretty. It needs more truth. Art is not wallpaper. It’s not decoration. Art is disruption, reflection, and revelation. It’s the mirror we hold up to society, to power, and to ourselves. It speaks where words fail. And sometimes, truth is messy. It’s raw, uncomfortable, and imperfect. But it’s also necessary. Especially now. We live in times when reality is constantly blurred, when truth itself is debated like opinion. In such a climate, the artist’s role becomes even more crucial—not to decorate the lie, but to reveal it. To uncover what is hidden, to make visible what is ignored. And yet, so many artists fall into the trap of perfection. Hours, d...
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