Weekly Newsletter
When Art Explodes in the Mountains
From fireworks on sacred peaks to films that thrive in silence, literary detectives, and a timeless Brazilian groove—your weekly dive into art and culture.
Wolfgang Bakari Burst
Wolfgang Burst is a jazz pianist and CEO of The Art Newsletter who currently studies Geography at the University of Texas. He blends tradition with innovation in music and media, curating creativity at the intersection of art and technology.
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The Cartoon That Predicted 2025
Nearly 100 years later, she remains louder, bolder, and stranger than ever. Plus: Grizzly Man, Art Basel, UT Austin Research, and more.
Art
Will Art Basel Qatar Be Safe?
For Art Basel, the timing is delicate. And a lot is at stake.
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Best Cities for Young Musicians 2025 + Art in Turmoil, Loneliness Novel, Erotic Cinema
A data-led ranking of city centers; making art in turmoil; a novel that foresaw loneliness; where cinema’s erotic charge went.
Music
Top 5 Best Cities for Young Musicians In 2025
We researched the top cities for new musicians to flock to using 6 different metrics.
Politics
In times of turmoil, where do artists find their place?
Over the last week alone we’ve seen headlines of staggering violence: Charlie Kirk killed at a campus event in Utah, stabbings in Charleston, Israeli bombings on Qatar, and even an attempted overthrow abroad. In these moments I ask this question: where are the artists?
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Books, Beats & Big Ideas
We are coming back from summer break strong. This week we’re stretching across worlds: baseball and pool halls, space stations and sci-fi, lofi beats and anime memories, and the challenge of reading for both work and joy.
Culture
Reading for Reading’s Sake
Balancing schoolwork with personal reading goals isn’t easy, but focus is like a muscle, it grows with practice. Small strategies and steady effort turn reading from an obligation into a lifelong skill that shapes how we think and connect with the world.
A Short Break — And a Big Thank You
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Some Thoughts on Location
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
In 2025, it feels like we all have to be everything everywhere all at once. I know I’m not alone in feeling stretched thin. This week’s note is just a small reminder: if you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not the only one. Keep going. It’s worth it.
This Week’s Focus: Expansion with Intention
In creative work, and in life, there’s always pressure to grow. Add more. Do more. Be everywhere. But growth without clarity is just noise.