https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/1869 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:41:44 GMT 2026-04-10T11:41:44Z https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/2601 Changes in the Ukrainian underground rave and techno culture since 1990 Makhrinska, Anastasiia The following research paper aims to identify how the political situation in Ukraine influences its alternative art scene, such as raves and techno parties. By understanding the techno culture, the history behind the movement, its music, atmosphere, audience, and locations, the paper demonstrates why this underground culture should be perceived as an essential part of cultural life in Ukraine. Rave culture should not be seen only as an entertainment industry. Moreover, it is a representation of youth in Ukraine nowadays, which leads to a deeper understanding of everyday life in Ukraine and the formation of not only its art scene but cultural identity Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/2601 2023-03-20T00:00:00Z https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/2600 Junji Itō's graphic novel Uzumaki seen through a prism of Sigmund Freud's concept of death drive. Bugakova, Evelina The concept of the death drive was introduced in 1920 by Sigmund Freud in Beyond the pleasure principle, which examined the organization of the human psyche. Subsequently, Jacques Lacan's interpretation of Freud’s theory of Thanatos and Eros functioning as a united entity is considered, i.e. in every case of the life drive we are dealing with the influence of the death drive as well. This paper examines the abstract and surreal concept of the Spiral in the graphic novel Uzumaki by horror author Junji Itō. This element, as an omnipotent and inexplicable force, is investigated in the interpretation of the action of the death drive. Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/2600 2023-03-20T00:00:00Z https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/1877 Animation as a Means of Self-Expression: A Personal Journey Momot, Sofiia This study investigates the genre of animated autobiography, and scrutinises its main features. It also asks the question in relation to the therapeutic aspects of the genre and why it could be seen as essential nowadays. The study present own research and knowledge acquired through practice. The main goal of the study was to analyse animation as representative of people's personal stories, which in turn could help audiences to connect and become inspired to think about their own lives. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/1877 2022-10-27T00:00:00Z https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/1876 Cyberpunk as a phenomenon of spiritual life Avanesian, Nelli It’s been decades since the ‘cyberpunk’ genre emerged, and the further it goes, the less futuristic it has become. Technology that 10 years ago we knew about just from sci-fi movies and books is now a reality. We go to work in the morning and charge our smartphones, tablets, headphones and other electronics that have become an integral part of our lives. Tall skyscrapers increasingly fill cities and corporations wage endless wars for power. It is almost impossible to meet a person on the street without headphones or looking at a smartphone screen. Has cyberpunk conceptually shaped the future that is coming? Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://repin.pjwstk.edu.pl/xmlui/handle/186319/1876 2022-10-27T00:00:00Z