Culture and Symbols

National identity is not only written in constitutions or spoken in political speeches. It is also designed. It appears in flags, passports, public service websites, tourism campaigns, sports uniforms, currency, posters, and digital interfaces. Through color, typography, symbols, composition, and narrative framing, visual design translates the abstract idea of “who we are” into forms that […]

Contemporary culture runs on symbols. We communicate with emojis that stand in for tone, reaction GIFs that replace paragraphs, logos that signal identity and trust, and political icons that condense complex histories into a single image. Symbols are not just decoration or shorthand. They operate like a language: they carry meaning, follow informal rules, and […]

David Rudisha is one of those rare athletes whose name can function as a shortcut: say “Rudisha” and many people immediately think of one thing—an 800-meter race run at a pace that still feels unreal. But in 2026, his legacy isn’t only about a time on a clock. It’s also about how athletic greatness becomes […]

In contemporary film and television production, the public face of action belongs to actors, but the physical execution of danger frequently belongs to someone else. Stunt doubles occupy a structurally paradoxical position: they are central to cinematic spectacle yet designed to remain unrecognized. This tension between visibility and invisibility reveals more than a production detail—it […]

Photography has always occupied a unique position between documentation and interpretation. A photograph can appear objective at first glance, yet its meaning is never fixed. It shifts depending on where the image appears, how it is framed, and what story surrounds it. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in photography exhibitions, where individual images […]

A lotus flower from ancient Egypt, the Celtic knot, or the Greek omega—symbols that once carried sacred or cultural meaning now circulate daily on Instagram posts and TikTok thumbnails. According to a 2024 Pew Research study, visual symbols are shared 65% more often than text-heavy posts, showing how deep-rooted imagery still shapes communication. In 2024–2025, […]

National flags, emblems, and anthems have always been powerful markers of identity, but in 2025, their influence extends far beyond ceremonies and textbooks. A single viral image of a flag can spark a movement, while a hashtag featuring national colors can unite millions. With over 5.3 billion internet users worldwide (Statista, 2024), digital spaces have […]

Picture this: a lion roaring in the desert, a dove gliding over calm waters, a white elephant appearing in a dream. These images are more than poetic flourishes — they’re threads in the tapestry of sacred storytelling. Across religions, animals become living metaphors, carrying lessons of courage, peace, and spiritual transformation. In 2024–2025, as people […]

The Virgin Mary remains one of the most depicted figures in the history of art — yet her image continues to evolve. From Renaissance altarpieces to avant-garde installations, her portrayal reflects not only religious devotion but also shifting cultural narratives. In 2024–2025, artists are reinterpreting Marian iconography to address themes of identity, feminism, migration, and […]

Colors do more than brighten our world—they speak a silent language. They influence how we feel, the choices we make, and even how we connect with others. But here’s the tricky part: the same color can tell very different stories depending on where you are. In China, red is lucky and joyful; in the West, […]