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  • Hyperrealism in Rotterdam

    Hyperrealism in Rotterdam

    May 22, 2018
    by Art, Rachel Aisa-Bonoko

    In 2016 robot Sophia[2] made her first public appearance. The uncanny humanoid robot can detect and mimic a large range of emotions and expressions. After her first appearance she made many others, making her a popular robot around the globe. A lot of people are happy about her creation, seeing her as a helpful addition…

    Read more: Hyperrealism in Rotterdam
  • Short Story Competition 2018 – First Place: Through but Behind Hedges, by Dorus Asselbergs

    Short Story Competition 2018 – First Place: Through but Behind Hedges, by Dorus Asselbergs

    May 19, 2018
    by Dorus Asselbergs, short story competition, Short Story Competition 2018

    They fell in love in the vineyard, In between empty barrels and hanging sweets. I should have acted, But I can just remember. – Comfortably leaning back, he sat in a white plastic chair, with his feet resting in front of him on an equally white and plastic table, off which the sunlight glitteringly reflected.…

    Read more: Short Story Competition 2018 – First Place: Through but Behind Hedges, by Dorus Asselbergs
  • Short Story Competition 2018 – Second Place: Her, By Tom van Veenendaal

    Short Story Competition 2018 – Second Place: Her, By Tom van Veenendaal

    May 15, 2018
    by short story competition, Short Story Competition 2018

    It came as no surprise to me when I heard Daniel Price had died. We all knew it was coming. All who were close to him had been witness to a long-standing love affair of his that was gradually dragging him into the grave. When he was alive, I wished him better, but now that…

    Read more: Short Story Competition 2018 – Second Place: Her, By Tom van Veenendaal
  • Short Story Competition 2018 – Third Place: The Unlikely Bird, by Chaakir Benzina

    Short Story Competition 2018 – Third Place: The Unlikely Bird, by Chaakir Benzina

    May 11, 2018
    by short story competition, Short Story Competition 2018

    Have you heard of the unlikely bird? They say he was everywhere. Everywhere, yet always nowhere. Nowhere, yet always somewhere. They say his wings were as resilient as his company. Effortless, yet never careless. They say he was unlikely, and a rare breed. Untroubled and unlimited. Sometimes unwelcomed. There was a time when he flew…

    Read more: Short Story Competition 2018 – Third Place: The Unlikely Bird, by Chaakir Benzina
  • Eurovision Songs You Need To Know (2006 – 2017)

    May 4, 2018
    by Competitions, Life, Music, Sona Simonian, Theatre

      It is that month of the year again. The Eurovision season has begun. I remember that ever since 2006 I have been watching this big ol’ European glitter party. When I was younger I used to beg my parents to let me stay up late during this one week in May and they did.…

    Read more: Eurovision Songs You Need To Know (2006 – 2017)
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