The Cultural Review

Exploitation

2 articles

Former supermodel Hoyt Richards depicted in a somber, shadowed setting, symbolizing his exploitation within the Eternal Values cult.
Culture

HBO Docuseries 'Bring Me the Beauties' Unpacks Hoyt Richards' Cult Exploitation

Former supermodel Hoyt Richards, once the face of high fashion, contributed millions of dollars and endured required sexual practices as a member of the Eternal Values doomsday cult.

Matteo Ricci·June 2, 2026
Indigenous artist's hands meticulously crafting jewelry, contrasted with a blurred, overwhelming global marketplace, symbolizing the challenges of authenticity and exploitation.
Art

Indigenous Contemporary Art: Challenges and Relevance

A single individual, Robert Haack, sold nearly $400,000 worth of fake Hopi jewelry, highlighting the pervasive exploitation within the Indigenous art market.

Matteo Ricci·April 24, 2026