The Rosa Project
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🌹Dissecting modern society through the lens and with ink of political theory, art, and personal vignettes.
Posting essays on substack therosaproject.substack.com
Personal website: ninomrvelj.com
Posting essays on substack therosaproject.substack.com
Personal website: ninomrvelj.com
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🌹Dissecting modern society through the lens and with ink of political theory, art, and personal vignettes. Click to read The Rosa Project, by Nino Mrvelj, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago...
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Welcome to The Rosa Project, a place where I engage with art, politics and other phenomena of society. Also roses.
Welcome to The Rosa Project, a place where I engage with art, politics and other phenomena of society. Also roses.
The Rosa Project | Nino Mrvelj | Substack
🌹Dissecting modern society through the lens and with ink of political theory, art, and personal vignettes. Click to read The Rosa Project, by Nino Mrvelj, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago...
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September 2, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Welcome to The Rosa Project, a place where I engage with art, politics and other phenomena of society. Also roses.
I'm back with another post, this time delving into "internet socialists" and, of course, roses. Enjoy this short piece.
A rose is not always a rose
On “online socialism”, post-literate society and something about roses.
therosaproject.substack.com
August 30, 2026 at 5:34 PM
I'm back with another post, this time delving into "internet socialists" and, of course, roses. Enjoy this short piece.
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Geraldine de Haas, who became the driving force behind Chicago’s jazz resurgence in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series, has died. She was 91.
Geraldine de Haas, ‘the First Lady of Chicago Jazz,’ Dies at 91
After a successful singing career, she led the revival of jazz in the Windy City in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series.
nyti.ms
August 9, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Geraldine de Haas, who became the driving force behind Chicago’s jazz resurgence in the 1970s and ’80s, organizing festivals and concert series, has died. She was 91.
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I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
August 1, 2026 at 8:36 PM
I picked up almost as much from the library as I did from school—real history, not that polished nonsense we were fed!
Another movie critique, where a moving-image is nothing but a patient whose unconscious is being analysed.
Lonely together with "The People Upstairs"
Do we really know each other?
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July 31, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Another movie critique, where a moving-image is nothing but a patient whose unconscious is being analysed.
My heart stands with Berlin 🏳️🌈💔
July 27, 2026 at 4:17 AM
My heart stands with Berlin 🏳️🌈💔
When film fails for profit, when myths are forgotten. I'm back with a critique of Nolan's highly praised Odyssey.
Odyssey: The unintended void
A critique of Nolan's "Odyssey".
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July 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
When film fails for profit, when myths are forgotten. I'm back with a critique of Nolan's highly praised Odyssey.
Revisiting Bowie’s classic and a film. Bit of daydreaming, bit of existentialism.
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July 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Revisiting Bowie’s classic and a film. Bit of daydreaming, bit of existentialism.
open.substack.com/pub/therosap...
open.substack.com/pub/therosap...
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Populists, particularly on the hard right, dislike public-service broadcasters, which they see as run by air-kissing urbanistas. But politicians are not the only challenge facing state-run media
Europe’s public broadcasters go from prime time to hard-to-find
Apathetic teenagers and culture warriors are hobbling venerable state media outlets
bit.ly
July 12, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Populists, particularly on the hard right, dislike public-service broadcasters, which they see as run by air-kissing urbanistas. But politicians are not the only challenge facing state-run media
It would be nice to say I'm objective. Thus, in my last essay, I've omitted the "burnout" part. Now I wish I had put it in there. Or maybe I should revisit it once again, once it's all gone?
If you wish to read it, it's free on Substack. As always, feel free to comment and share your opinions.
If you wish to read it, it's free on Substack. As always, feel free to comment and share your opinions.
The wish to not exist
And other existential dreads of one's life.
therosaproject.substack.com
July 8, 2026 at 6:51 AM
It would be nice to say I'm objective. Thus, in my last essay, I've omitted the "burnout" part. Now I wish I had put it in there. Or maybe I should revisit it once again, once it's all gone?
If you wish to read it, it's free on Substack. As always, feel free to comment and share your opinions.
If you wish to read it, it's free on Substack. As always, feel free to comment and share your opinions.
How to imagine the unimaginable? And who will you be after you've been already gone? Deep dive into this journey with me: therosaproject.substack.com/p/the-wish-t...
July 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
How to imagine the unimaginable? And who will you be after you've been already gone? Deep dive into this journey with me: therosaproject.substack.com/p/the-wish-t...
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After Egypt's historic knockout win over Australia, head coach Hossam Hassan walked onto the pitch carrying a PALESTINE flag.
The Pharaohs advance, and their coach made sure the celebration carried a message the whole world saw.
The Pharaohs advance, and their coach made sure the celebration carried a message the whole world saw.
July 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM
After Egypt's historic knockout win over Australia, head coach Hossam Hassan walked onto the pitch carrying a PALESTINE flag.
The Pharaohs advance, and their coach made sure the celebration carried a message the whole world saw.
The Pharaohs advance, and their coach made sure the celebration carried a message the whole world saw.
While it might seem that Hungary is on a path to a European future, don't forget that (centre)-right politics will still harbour far-right and will lead to some freedoms being limited.
Hope to see more left-wing governments emerge in Europe to save parliamentary democracy.
Hope to see more left-wing governments emerge in Europe to save parliamentary democracy.
Tens of thousands marched in Budapest's Pride parade on Saturday, braving searing heat to celebrate a newfound freedom to gather after the fall of nationalist Viktor Orban, whose government banned last year's march.
u.afp.com/SK4H
u.afp.com/SK4H
June 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
While it might seem that Hungary is on a path to a European future, don't forget that (centre)-right politics will still harbour far-right and will lead to some freedoms being limited.
Hope to see more left-wing governments emerge in Europe to save parliamentary democracy.
Hope to see more left-wing governments emerge in Europe to save parliamentary democracy.
Even saying goodbye is politics. But also, there's an aesthetic to it. A beauty of sorts. I write about it in my latest essay - Goodbye and the mind.
Goodbye and the mind
On saying goodbye, archiving the chats and personal existence.
therosaproject.substack.com
June 27, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Even saying goodbye is politics. But also, there's an aesthetic to it. A beauty of sorts. I write about it in my latest essay - Goodbye and the mind.
Last night at #inmusicfestival IDLES put a great performance, showing support for immigrants, democracy and freedom! Music can be a political platform.
June 25, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Last night at #inmusicfestival IDLES put a great performance, showing support for immigrants, democracy and freedom! Music can be a political platform.
On 20th of June, Croatian writer Slavenka Drakulić has passed away, battling both social and biological diseases. Her feminist struggle and infinite creativity still makes me return to her works.
Writers never die. They just stop writing. Rest in peace.
Writers never die. They just stop writing. Rest in peace.
June 21, 2026 at 6:09 AM
On 20th of June, Croatian writer Slavenka Drakulić has passed away, battling both social and biological diseases. Her feminist struggle and infinite creativity still makes me return to her works.
Writers never die. They just stop writing. Rest in peace.
Writers never die. They just stop writing. Rest in peace.
To re-invent Love is to realise that the society is changing, and not in a good way. But there's hope.
Is Love in any way political?
Or are we just unable to fall in love?
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June 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM
To re-invent Love is to realise that the society is changing, and not in a good way. But there's hope.
While the far-right thrives on crises, the left needs to learn not to lean on the centre.
Fascism is a cell of Amnesia
How the Europe forgot its dividing line.
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June 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
While the far-right thrives on crises, the left needs to learn not to lean on the centre.
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On Anne Frank’s birthday today ,
let us remember what happens
when extremists indoctrinate the majority
and good people stay silent.
#VoteBlue2022 #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
#BOTD June 12, 1929
let us remember what happens
when extremists indoctrinate the majority
and good people stay silent.
#VoteBlue2022 #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
#BOTD June 12, 1929
June 12, 2026 at 1:14 PM
On Anne Frank’s birthday today ,
let us remember what happens
when extremists indoctrinate the majority
and good people stay silent.
#VoteBlue2022 #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
#BOTD June 12, 1929
let us remember what happens
when extremists indoctrinate the majority
and good people stay silent.
#VoteBlue2022 #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
#BOTD June 12, 1929
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Hyperpolitics? Yes, please. proteanmag.com/2026/03/26/h...
Hyperpolitics? Yes, Please • Protean Magazine
Alex Colston reviews Anton Jäger's "Hyperpolitics," filling in gaps in the book's short argument and arguing for the importance of political formations and activities independent of official political...
proteanmag.com
May 12, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Hyperpolitics? Yes, please. proteanmag.com/2026/03/26/h...
Time to revisit a little slice of soc-realism left in the everyday life.
Socialism of (little) things
How growing up in ruins felt.
open.substack.com
June 10, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Time to revisit a little slice of soc-realism left in the everyday life.
FIFA is again caught amidst the game of the working people and the authoritarianism it supports.
Reports from people, including pro footballers, from all over the world who arrived in the US ahead of the World Cup, say that the US is dog shit and US authorities are being incompetent and rude, mistreating visitors. Meanwhile, Mexico & Canada are getting praise from everyone.
June 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM
FIFA is again caught amidst the game of the working people and the authoritarianism it supports.
Might be worth to write about this phenomenon in the context of post-literate society.
As with any philosophical concept, alienation gets itself more alien and worth revisiting.
As with any philosophical concept, alienation gets itself more alien and worth revisiting.
“She's conveying this stuff and I'm like, wow, you really think that? And she's like, well, no, not really.” www.vox.com/advice/49122...
The couples using ChatGPT as their therapist
“She’s conveying this stuff and I’m like, wow, you really think that? And she’s like, well, no, not really.”
www.vox.com
June 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Might be worth to write about this phenomenon in the context of post-literate society.
As with any philosophical concept, alienation gets itself more alien and worth revisiting.
As with any philosophical concept, alienation gets itself more alien and worth revisiting.