The Cultural Review

Cultural Identity

4 articles

Diverse individuals contemplating their mental well-being, highlighting the intersection of cultural identity and emotional health.
Wellness

How Does Cultural Identity Shape Mental Well-being in 2026?

Less than a quarter of Asian American and Pacific Islander adults with a mental illness receive treatment, marking the lowest help-seeking rate among all racial and ethnic groups in 2026.

Yasmin El-Sayed·May 18, 2026
Fragmented classical statues being rebuilt with vibrant Ukrainian symbols, representing the redefinition of art history and cultural identity.
Art

What Are Contemporary Ukrainian Art Themes of Freedom and Symbolism?

In February 2023, the Metropolitan Museum of Art officially renamed Edgar Degas' "Russian Dancers" to "Ukrainian Dancers," a small but significant act reflecting a global re-evaluation of Ukrainian cu

Matteo Ricci·May 10, 2026
Archaeologist carefully excavating a damaged ancient temple, highlighting the fragility and resilience of cultural heritage.
Culture

What is Cultural Heritage and Its Preservation Challenges?

In Iran, recent strikes have damaged ancient cultural heritage sites, sparking outrage and highlighting the vulnerability of global history.

Eleanor Voss·May 10, 2026
A man in exaggerated 18th-century fashion challenges societal norms of race, gender, and class in Georgian London.
Fashion

How Do Fashion Choices Reflect Cultural Identity and Societal Values?

In 18th-century London, a manumitted enslaved person named Julius Soubise deliberately exaggerated flamboyant clothing, creating a startlingly feminized dandyism that destabilized established categori

Eleanor Voss·May 5, 2026