Safety Propaganda

Safety Propaganda, curated by Adam Lehrer, explores a broad range of topics from art, culture, and dissent to personal narratives and critical analysis of media and society. It blends heartfelt stories with critiques on pop culture, art, and societal norms, while also delving into bodybuilding, UFC, and the impact of major media changes.

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Based Safety vs. Cringe Propaganda #51

216 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🎭️ Culture Film Music Media Literature Art
  1. Adam Lehrer resumes his Safety Propaganda platform after a break, discussing his novel, music projects, and bodybuilding regimen.
  2. Adam reviews Ari Aster's film 'Beau is Afraid' as a work of art of near unparalleled genius, exploring its themes and reactions.
  3. Major media shakeups include the firing of Tucker Carlson and the bankruptcy of VICE media, reflecting on their impact and transformations.

From the Archives: Sarah Kane and the Death of Theatrical Modernism, by Adam Lehrer

216 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drama Theater Literature History
  1. The theater industry has lost touch with originality and bold vision since Sarah Kane's time.
  2. Sarah Kane's work confronted the brutality of humanity and challenged audiences to reexamine their understanding of violence and love.
  3. Kane's plays retained a classical structure while introducing a radical form of storytelling, emphasizing the beauty in despair.

Celebutante Rape Therapy, by Adam Lehrer

176 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Performance
  1. The play 'Celebutante Rape Therapy' was written and directed by Adam Lehrer.
  2. The production featured a cast including Matthew Pegas, Noemi Castaneda, and Adam Lehrer.
  3. Safety Propaganda serves as a recruitment tool for the Counter-Agency of the Avant-Garde.
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A Generation in Transition, part 1 by Adam Lehrer

157 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🎭️ Culture Gender Art
  1. The author explores the transition of male artists from the '80s and '90s into women later in life.
  2. Questioning the authenticity and motive behind the artists' transgender transitions.
  3. The text discusses the complexity of understanding transgenderism and encourages a more open-minded approach.

Notes on 'Zone of Interest', by Adam Lehrer

137 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Film Art history Sound Holocaust
  1. Jonathan Glazer is known for his unique and groundbreaking films, setting high standards for himself.
  2. The film 'The Zone of Interest' portrays a haunting vanitas concept by juxtaposing idyllic visuals with disturbing sounds of a Holocaust setting.
  3. The use of sound in the film creates a jarring contradiction, making it both boring and disturbing at the same time.

Based Safety vs. Cringe Propaganda #58

98 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Art Media Sports Literature
  1. Based Safety emphasizes embracing freedom and critical thinking, rather than consuming rage-inducing clickbait.
  2. Based Safety highlights artistic works that challenge norms, like the Baker Skateboards video and Jon Rafman's collaboration with Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign.
  3. Cringe Propaganda critiques failures in popular culture, such as disappointing remakes like True Detective: Night Country and issues in industries like UFC and skateboarding.