Yue Minjun

METAL Magazine

Joy is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been the subject of philosophical inquiry for centuries. At its core, joy is an emotional state characterized by a sense of elation, pleasure, and contentment. But it is more than just a fleeting feeling. Born in the year 1962 in the bustling city ofDaqing, China, Yue Minjun’s fascination with art had been a constant in his life following him through the turbulent waters of revolutionary China. It was the human rights violations and political repressions he faced during his upbringing that truly shaped his relationship with the medium and its power to truly, and comically, convey his lived experience.

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Nadine Lustre - Deciphering dreams

METAL Magazine

“In her new album, Wildest Dreams, Lustre undoubtably transports us into another cosmos with her majestic combination of personal imagination and otherworldly RnB blows. She was inspired by her most memorable vivid dreams. Her team then tried to translate these dreams into an immersive thirty-three-minute visual experience. She mentions her music is like giving advice to her listeners in a way. Lustre’s melodies, lyrics, imagery and monologues lead a road for open conversations about taboo themes. So, listen, read or watch how Nadine Lustre perceives the world we live on today.”

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