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What makes intimacy possible in public? In his latest article for oltreoceano, Michael explores Black nightlife, queer party culture, and the fragile conditions that allow people to feel seen, connected, and at ease with one another. Moving between Looking for Langston, Lovers Rock, and the photographic archive of Liz Johnson Artur’s PDA, the piece reflects on how spaces of belonging are built, …

Urban planning does not simply organize space. It also shapes the conditions through which cultures emerge. In his latest article, Cesare Alemanni explores the relationship between segregation, urban development, and the birth of hip hop. Starting with the legacy of Robert Moses, the architect of modern New York, the piece traces how highways, public disinvestment, and housing policies …

What if the future of jazz is being written between Johannesburg, London, and New York? In his latest article for oltreoceano, Nils Bourdin explores the emergence of a new transatlantic jazz circuit connecting South Africa, the UK, and the United States. Far from being a nostalgic genre, contemporary jazz has become one of the most dynamic spaces for experimentation, collaboration, and cultural …