Célia Mortureux, Author at Inter

The Student Squeeze

By Lucia Deon Illustration by Célia Mortureux The so called „student budget“ is one of the most infamous and important organizing aspects of one´s university experience. Learning how to balance your basic necessities, your social life and whatever addictions that might need funding is an important steppingstone into adulthood. But how exactly do students divide…

The World is Ending!

By Kian Shah Illustration by Célia Mortureux Who hasn’t felt like the end is nigh? That the book of history is closing upon us? Right-wing populism is spreading like wildfire while we see scenes of horrific violence on our screens, all on the backdrop of looming environmental catastrophe caused by global warming. Artificial intelligence spreads…

Why are you dancing in a warehouse? – Industrialist Architecture & Adaptive Reuse in Music Venues

By Gabriella Meshako Illustration by Célia Mortureux Most weekends, I find myself in some sort of former factory, garage, or warehouse that has been renovated (and of course gentrified) into a music venue/club. The exposed iron beams, stripped down interiors, and prominent concrete that you can find in these spaces have become essential characteristics of any…

Building a New Europe: what happened to the social market economy?

by Pieter Vergouw Illustration by Célia Mortureux The death of Jacques Delors, the first and arguably the most effective president of the European Commission, at the end of last year marks the end of an era in the field of European integration. Recent developments, from Brexit to the confrontational shenanigans concerning EU funds between the European…

Loneliness in the Age of Connection: The Paradox of Modern Relationships

By Clara Anteryd Illustration by Célia Mortureux If you are among the many making it your 2024 New Year’s resolution to finally quit those cigarettes, I am here to add another to-do to your list. As U.S surgeon announces striking news that loneliness carries health risks as deadly as smoking, you might want to check your…

The Same Old Story: The Filmic Compulsion Toward Renewal

By Rebeka Milius Illustration by Célia Mortureux When Pääru Oja, a renowned and loved Estonian actor, is asked why he felt inclined to partake in Suvitajad (Ergo Kuld, 2023) which is a remake of Siin Me Oleme (Sulev Nõmmik, 1979), he stated that remaking the classic Estonian comedy film would bring the generations that did not grow…

The Future of Public Art

By Lina Leskovec Illustration by Célia Mortureux In 1977, the president of the French Republic unveiled one of Paris’ most important artistic landmarks and, according to some, one of its biggest eyesores. Residents of the Beauborg district now had one less parking lot – instead, they witnessed the construction of a big, colourful, and eccentric new…

Sunshine and Consumer Minds: How warmth shapes perceptions and choices

Written by Jasper Brown Artwork by Célia Mortureux In our modern world, we are bombarded by an incessant flow of information and surrounded by a consumer-driven society that constantly vies for our attention. We encounter an average of up to 5000 advertisements per day,[i] shaping our perceptions and influencing our decision-making. In the midst of…