We Must Try Something New

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Unknown German artist, Portrait of a grand lady, detail (19th century)


By Editors
September MMXXIV

This isn’t just about breaking away from the past... making a future that’s vibrant, diverse, and full of possibility.

Cultural stagnation has crept into every corner of our society. Everywhere we look, we see the same recycled narratives, rehashed aesthetics, and safe, predictable ideas.

It’s as though we’ve collectively run out of steam, preferring to depressively scan Instagram rather than imagine a future.

What we need is the spirit of the Renaissance—a movement defined by a fierce and fearless embrace of the new. The Renaissance wasn’t merely a revival of classical thought; it was a radical departure from the medieval mindset, fueled by a belief that humanity could reach higher, think deeper, and create beauty that had never been seen before.

Today, we find ourselves at a similar crossroads. The cultural landscape feels flat and uninspired, and yet the potential for something extraordinary is everywhere. What’s missing is a collective push toward bold, innovative thinking. Instead of replicating what’s already been done, we should be striving for something that reflects the complexity and excitement of our time, and reaches further.

To move forward, we must be willing to disrupt, to take risks, to venture into uncharted territory. This isn’t just about breaking away from the past; it’s about constructing a future that’s vibrant, diverse, and full of possibility. A new Renaissance, not defined by its proximity to what came before, but by its insistence on what comes next.

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