One very positive aspect of journalism is the possibility of uniting various interests, especially since there are diverse areas of writing. as you may have already seen in this post. One field that has been winning the hearts of art lovers is cultural journalism!
Have you ever thought about interviewing that artist you love? Covering a mega festival or attending an exhibition opening? These are just some of the coverage possibilities within a culture newsroom. In addition to reporting impartially on cultural events, journalists in this area add a touch of opinion to their writing.
But don't worry, not every cultural journalist writes an opinion column. Here, being able to give an opinion is a bit more like those conversations about a new song, you know? Talking about the arrangement, composition, etc. In film, it would be something like, "the cinematography was the highlight of the film."
You're probably thinking of some publications specializing in cultural journalism. But if not, we've brought together some great tips for those who love the world of culture and also for those who want to enter the world of journalism.
Cult Magazine
Published by Bregantini, the magazine was launched in 1997 and features articles focused on arts, literature, philosophy, and the humanities. With content created by journalists and academics in these fields, it also promotes lectures, courses, seminars, and workshops through the Espaço Revista Cult (Cult Magazine Space).
Esquire
An American icon that innovated with its creative covers and brought modernism to journalism. Aimed at a male audience, the magazine emerged in 1933 and covers topics of interest to dynamic men, and today it has become a journalistic inspiration in the segment.
Bravo
The history of Bravo is divided into two seasons, the first from 1997 to 2013 and the second beginning with its return in 2016. Even during the hiatus, the magazine always featured content related to the most diverse cultural manifestations. Known for its analyses of the São Paulo Biennial and the Gramado Film Festival, Bravo today presents selections of what is being produced in the field of culture.
The New Yorker
The iconic illustrations on its covers have surely graced your screen; this New York magazine is very successful outside its home city. The main reason for its wide audience is the quality of its content, which is primarily dedicated to covering New York's cultural life.
Serafina
With an Graphic project Modern and highly dedicated to its photographic work, Serafina magazine covers the issues and personalities of the socio-cultural scene in Brazil and the world. The magazine, which innovated in format and language, is distributed every month – on the last Sunday – along with the Folha de S. Paulo newspaper.
Now that you know some of the cultural journalism outlets around the world, have you decided where to start reading? Is there another one you love that we haven't seen here? Leave your suggestions in the comments!
