Lena Bramsen
LenaBramsen

I am a Creative Writing student at The New School and a lifelong New Yorker. My interests include writing, art history, and film.

Solva (Fishing Village in Pembrokeshire), 1936 by Frances Hodgkins (d. 1947)

Does AI Belong in Art Museums?

Arts & Culture, Published August 18, 2023
Artificial Intelligence is becoming a paramount force in numerous spheres: one being the art world. With the emergence of an AI-generated MoMA exhibit and the world’s first AI gallery in Amsterdam, such a stark shift away from tradition is sparking discourse about the future of art.
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Sacrificing Joy, Not Sparking It: The Threat Minimalist Design Poses to Public Spaces

Arts & Culture, Published August 16, 2023
Contemporary mainstream minimalism, found in architecture and city aesthetics, attempts to streamline the individuality that makes design so wonderfully diverse. However, the indomitable human love of unique design prevails on internet threads and comment sections.
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The Aesthetics of Economic Downturn: Recession Core and Nostalgia

Arts & Culture, Published August 14, 2023
The un-bejeweled, “less-is-more” trend of TikTok’s ‘Recession Core’ resembles the fashion of an early 2000s childhood post-market-crash. While some love the distinct, minimalist look on celebrities, others find it tone-deaf.
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Orange Skies: The Odd Aestheticization of Wildfire Smoke

Climate, Published August 10, 2023
Amid poor air quality in places like New York due to the Canadian wildfires, people are using social media to express their points of view. However, a strange aestheticism regarding the apocalyptic skies has risen online.
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For Gen-Z, Liminal Space Photography is a Haunting Form of Nostalgia

Arts & Culture, Published April 18, 2023
Amid the constantly changing online whirlwind, the uncanny phenomenon of eerily stagnant pictures deemed “Liminal Space” photography has provided a strange solace for the world’s first Internet generation.
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How Punk Paved the Way for Gen-Z Fashion

Arts & Culture, Published March 14, 2023
Some might argue that punk is dead, but its tradition of nonconformist fashion lives on.
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Amid Taboo, The Death Positivity Movement Helps People Appreciate Life

Lifestyle & Identity, Published February 22, 2023
The Death Positivity movement is changing perceptions around death: encouraging an educated, sustainable, and equitable future.
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TikTok Roundup: Standout Visual Artists of 2022

Arts & Culture, Published December 15, 2022
TikTok holds a treasure trove of talented, trailblazing creators. In 2022, an abundance of visual artists made their mark: both online and on the canvas.
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Candy Canes and Climate Change: Sustainability During the Holiday Season

Climate, Published November 23, 2022
As overconsumption peaks during winter months, participating in festivities sustainably is essential.