Can the Power of Community Save Us?
By Wim Langedijk for HURS
Can the Power of Community Save Us?
HUR Reads is our definitive shortlist of the most prominent articles from around the web.
By HURS Team
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Disillusioned Young Voters Focus on ‘Community’
After the election, many voters shared words of hope on social media, while others organized small gatherings focused on building connection and resilience. Activists emphasized the power of localized efforts, from joining community organizations to mobilizing neighbors for fundraising initiatives. Sadiba Hasan reflects on this growing focus on micro-level solutions, where community and collective action provide strength and a sense of control when in uncertain times like this.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Writer Lili Anolik explores the complex relationship between Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in her new book ‘Didion and Babitz’, two iconic Los Angeles writers with starkly different styles and philosophies. The book uses Babitz’s letters and archives to uncover their contrasting approaches to writing and fame, Didion as a detached observer and Babitz as an immersive participant. Anolik examines how their lives and work reflected, critiqued, and shaped perceptions of Los Angeles culture and gender roles.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Rebecca Mead explores the work of British painter Jadé Fadojutimi, whose art is inspired by anime and the fluidity of identity. Fadojutimi’s large abstract canvases are filled with colour, textures, and a playful complexity that reflects her love for Japanese culture and personal introspection. Working from her London studio, she creates pieces that merge chaotic emotion with meticulous craftsmanship, offering a window into both her internal world and broader cultural influences.
THE NEW YORKER
The Instagram account @gettyimagesfanclub, launched in 2022 by Australian archivist Saul Pereira, has become a daily ritual for fashion and celebrity enthusiasts. The account showcases rare and offbeat pop-culture moments, uncovering some unexpected gems. Pereira, inspired by a lifelong obsession with trends and magazines, started the project during the pandemic as a personal diversion, which quickly gained traction after a collaboration with Interview’s editor Mel Ottenberg.
SSENSE
The Hayward Gallery in London is currently hosting the first comprehensive career survey of the Berlin- and Seoul-based artist Haegue Yang in the UK, "Haegue Yang: Leap Year". This exhibition, curated by Yung Ma, highlights Yang's practice spanning two decades, showcasing her blend of conceptual depth, intricate craftsmanship, and innovative use of materials. Yang is known for creating immersive environments that merge abstraction and storytelling, employing media such as Venetian blinds, origami, and sound elements. Her work often explores themes of identity, migration, and cultural memory, imbuing personal and historical narratives with universal resonance.