My Top 5 Jean-Michel Basquiat Paintings
Our guest writer gave her top 5 Jean-Michel Basquiat paintings. Read what they are and why right here.
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Nnesaga’s top 5 DC animated movies
Batman, The Flash, Superman... who would make it into your top 5 DC animated movies? Steph of Nnesaga gave her top 5 picks.
24 Anti-Racist Books You Should Read
These 24 anti-racist books are essential reading, with 19 books chosen by Open Culture readers and 5 by us.
28 facts about Jamaican culture
Learn more about Jamaican culture with these 28 facts and see the Caribbean island in a brighter light.
8 Keith Haring Documentaries to Watch on YouTube
Because one half-hour documentary isn't enough to learn about one of the greatest modern artists of the 20th century.
8 Things My Mum Made Me Buy From West Indian Shops
What started out as a chore became a welcome break. Here are 8 things I bought for my mum from West Indian shops.
5 ways skateboarding culture inspired modern art
Skateboarding culture might seem like a pastime for delinquents but its influence on modern art cannot be understated.
10 hippos from cartoons, literature, and other media
They're not as famous as elephants but hippos have a rich history in the arts. I want to start by saying I'm writing this because I love hippos. I donate to a pygmy hippo charity every month and I think they're wonderful creatures. Unfortunately, the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) is classed as Vulnerable (pygmy hippos …
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22 random scenes from Batman Returns I loved as a kid
Of all the Batman films in the DC universe, Returns is still my all-time favourite.
Corey Johnson’s Top 5 Skateboarders
In a new series, we ask people of the internet for their top fives. We kickflip things off with Corey Johnson and his top five skateboarders.
10 Classic German Expressionist Films
German expressionist films helped shaped cinema during the Modernist period. Open Culture has selected 10 iconic films to watch for free, from Nosferatu to the prophetic classic Metropolis. German Expressionism ended in 1933 when the Nazis came to power. They weren’t interested in asking uncomfortable questions and viewed such dark tales of cinematic angst as …
8 Games I’d Love To See On The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is set for release next year. Here are 8 games I'd love to see join it on the shelves.
17 Proverbs and Phrases from Jamaican Culture
Jamaican people have a way with words and I looked at 17 of the best sayings from the Caribbean island.