A look into the longstanding entwinement of music, art, and public access television in New York City. Thesis written for the fulfillment of Master of Arts in Media, Culture, and Communiction at New York University.
A profile of one of the unsung pioneers of interactive niche television, painter-turned-video evangelist Jaime Davidovich. An artist with a mission to democratize television, Davidovich's live programming and Artist's Television Network set the stage for the instant feedback world of today.
Using Freud's "Civilization and Its Discontents" as a guide, I explore the old manifestations of sexual frustration and rage as exemplified by the modern 'incel' phenomenon
Alternative comedy is analyzed through the critical lens of Theodore Adorno and Walter Benjamin, especially the work of influential duo Tim and Eric
The melancholy, apocalyptic opening track to David Bowie's classic "Ziggy Stardust" album is analyzed through a Freudian lens.
The supposed 'scourge' of political correctness is explored through data, revealing that the grievances of conservative noise makers are often unfounded and hint towards darker intent.
The future of the increasingly crowded Over The Top streaming market could look like the television market of yore- lots and lots of bundles.
The role of television in the Revolutions of 1989 is explored through case studies of the most contrasting countries in the Eastern bloc: East Germany and Romania
The murderous reign of the Argentine military junta from 1976 to 1983 had a chilling effect on freedom of the press, save for one English language paper in dogged pursuit of the truth.
Japanese art stood at a crossroads in the 1960s, and the work of Kazuo Shiraga represented a bold reassertion of tradition with a nod towards the international.
