Polul de Putere (III) de Claudiu Iordache
▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.107, 7/2026 ▲▲▲
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Abstract:
In „Polul de Putere II”, published in ALTCULTURE Magazine (no. 107, 2026), author Claudiu Iordache delivers a profound philosophical critique of contemporary power structures, state mechanics, and the psychological subjugation of the modern individual. Challenging Francis Fukuyama’s premise on the „End of History,” the essay argues that history continues to be driven by the unyielding expansion of power and the commodification of human existence.
Drawing upon a rich tapestry of philosophical and sociological thought—including thinkers like Umberto Eco, Zygmunt Bauman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Erich Fromm, and John Gray—Iordache examines how the American-led model of hyper-competition and global capitalism fosters a culture of mass conformity, alienation, and moral exhaustion. The text explores the tragedy of the „insignificant man,” the docile citizen who willingly trades liberty for security, consumption, and systemic servitude. Ultimately, the essay contrasts the destructive allure of centralized power with the redemptive, quiet resistance of authentic creation and spiritual autonomy, warning that a civilization defined solely by profit and market logic risks perishing from the very weight of its own mechanical success.
AZULEJOS DIN SPANIA ȘI PORTUGALIA ▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE nr.107, 07/2026 ▲
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Abstract
Title: “UNUSUAL PLACES IN EUROPE: Azulejos from Spain and Portugal”
Text: Adina Baranovschi
Photos: Bogdan Baranovschi
Publication: ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE no. 107, 07/2026 “We still believe in culture!”
Overview
As part of an ongoing 2026 monthly series highlighting unique natural and cultural attractions across Europe, the July installment focuses on the iconic ceramic tiles known as azulejos. Originating from the Arabic term al-zulaydj (meaning „polished stone”), these decorative tiles serve as a defining visual identity and architectural landmark throughout the Iberian Peninsula.
The article explores the history and craftsmanship of azulejos, tracing their evolution from Moorish heritage and 15th-century Italian majolica influences in Andalusia to 17th-century Dutch-inspired blue monochrome designs in Portugal. Featuring rich imagery, the piece highlights legendary tilework adorning churches, palaces, and facades across Spanish landmarks (Seville, Malaga, Granada, Córdoba) and Portuguese cities (Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Braga, Guimarães), where geometric patterns and vivid pictorial scenes capture historic, religious, and daily life.
Arta de a opri timpul într-o lume care se grăbește să dispară, de Eugen Matzota ▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.106, 06/2026 ▲
Noi încă mai credem în cultură!
Abstract: The Architecture of Resistance – A Manifesto for the 106th Issue of ALTCULTURE Magazine
In this editorial, the author addresses a critical turning point for ALTCULTURE Magazine as it marks its 106th issue. Reflecting on nine years of intellectual pursuit, the piece serves as both a reflection on the state of contemporary society and a bold announcement regarding the publication’s future strategy.
The editorial explores the following core themes:
• The Erosion of Depth: A sharp critique of how the „sacred intervals” of human reflection—patience, silence, and memory—are being sacrificed to the brutal speed of digital consumption and the „white noise” of screens.
• The Sociological Diagnosis: A poignant observation on the transformation of the Romanian public from a collective with a cultural consciousness into a passive population, leading to the difficult decision to cease publishing dense literary works and essays exclusively for the domestic market.
• The Language of Resistance: The author clarifies that while the medium of distribution is changing, the Romanian language remains the fundamental instrument of thought and the heart of the magazine.
• The Act of „Building”: The magazine is framed not as a nostalgic endeavor, but as an act of moral resistance. By standing against the tide of efficiency-obsessed digital culture, ALTCULTURE continues its mission to provide a space for the „slow time” where true human connection—and true culture—can still exist.
The text serves as a manifesto for those who still value the sanctity of the „interval” and confirms the magazine’s commitment to continue its journey wherever the spirit has room to manifest, beyond the confines of a stagnant digital wasteland.
Coduri geometrice, cosmice ale iei
de Petru Solonaru
▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE ● 106 ● 06/2026 ▲▲▲
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Abstract
Title: “Geometric, Cosmic Codes of the IA”
Author: Petru Solonaru
Publication: ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE no. 106, 06/2026 “We still believe in culture!”
Overview
This article explores the Romanian traditional blouse (ia) as far more than a decorative folk garment, presenting it as an applied sacred science and an ancient geometric matrix. Through a blend of sacred geometry, metaphysics, and quantum physics concepts, the text analyzes the orthogonal grid of woven fabric (urzeală și bătătură) as a space-time informational field designed to capture and structure cosmic energy.
The needle acts as an instrument of intentionality—collapsing wave functions with every stitch—while geometric patterns (altița, râurile) strategically cover the body’s energy centers to act as quantum armor. By utilizing precise hyper-geometric angles and logarithmic spirals, traditional craftswomen intuitively calibrated these garments to tune human bio-fields with universal Ether vibrations, bridging the micro- and macrocosmos.
CONVOIUL (XIII) de Gheorghe Schwartz
Tradus de / Translated by Eugene MATZOTA
▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.106, 06/2026 ▲▲▲
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Abstract
Title: “THE CONVOY (XIII)” — Part I: The Body of the Snake (23)
Author: Gheorghe Schwartz
Translated by: Eugene Matzota
Publication: ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE no. 106, 06/2026 “We still believe in culture!”
Overview
Sitting isolated in a quiet hotel lobby, the protagonist observes former members returning from the massive, collective entity known as „The Convoy” to rejoin civilian life—reunions that appear noticeably devoid of warmth or joy. With only three days of accommodation vouchers remaining, he faces growing uncertainty about his future while grappling with the reality of his covert recruitment by a secretive system.
Through a communication device concealed as a business card, the protagonist learns why Convoy attire is heavily targeted by criminals: impostors use the uniforms to pose as law enforcement, carrying out robberies and murders under the guise of official authority. As he continues his assigned mission to investigate why individuals abandon the security of the Convoy for a life of hardship, the protagonist discovers that his own thoughts—and those of all marchers—are constantly harvested, processed, and analyzed by advanced computer algorithms, revealing a pervasive system of total surveillance.
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Polul de Putere (III) de Claudiu Iordache ▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.107, 7/2026 ▲▲▲ Noi mai credem încă în cultură! Abstract: In „Polul de Putere II”, published in ALTCULTURE Magazine (no. 107, 2026), author Claudiu Iordache delivers a profound philosophical critique of contemporary power structures, state mechanics, and the psychological subjugation of the modern individual. Challenging Francis Fukuyama’s premise on the „End of History,” the essay argues that history continues to be driven by the unyielding expansion of power and the commodification of human existence. Drawing upon a rich tapestry of philosophical and sociological thought—including thinkers like Umberto Eco, Zygmunt Bauman, Friedrich Nietzsche, Erich Fromm, and John Gray—Iordache examines how the American-led model of hyper-competition and global capitalism fosters a culture of mass conformity, alienation, and moral exhaustion. The text explores the tragedy of the „insignificant man,” the docile citizen who willingly trades liberty for security, consumption, and systemic servitude. Ultimately, the essay contrasts the destructive allure of centralized power with the redemptive, quiet resistance of authentic creation and spiritual autonomy, warning that a civilization defined solely by profit and market logic risks perishing from the very weight of its own mechanical success.
AZULEJOS DIN SPANIA ȘI PORTUGALIA ▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE nr.107, 07/2026 ▲ Noi încă mai credem în cultură! Abstract Title: “UNUSUAL PLACES IN EUROPE: Azulejos from Spain and Portugal” Text: Adina Baranovschi Photos: Bogdan Baranovschi Publication: ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE no. 107, 07/2026 “We still believe in culture!” Overview As part of an ongoing 2026 monthly series highlighting unique natural and cultural attractions across Europe, the July installment focuses on the iconic ceramic tiles known as azulejos. Originating from the Arabic term al-zulaydj (meaning „polished stone”), these decorative tiles serve as a defining visual identity and architectural landmark throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The article explores the history and craftsmanship of azulejos, tracing their evolution from Moorish heritage and 15th-century Italian majolica influences in Andalusia to 17th-century Dutch-inspired blue monochrome designs in Portugal. Featuring rich imagery, the piece highlights legendary tilework adorning churches, palaces, and facades across Spanish landmarks (Seville, Malaga, Granada, Córdoba) and Portuguese cities (Lisbon, Porto, Sintra, Braga, Guimarães), where geometric patterns and vivid pictorial scenes capture historic, religious, and daily life.
Arta de a opri timpul într-o lume care se grăbește să dispară, de Eugen Matzota ▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.106, 06/2026 ▲ Noi încă mai credem în cultură! Abstract: The Architecture of Resistance – A Manifesto for the 106th Issue of ALTCULTURE Magazine In this editorial, the author addresses a critical turning point for ALTCULTURE Magazine as it marks its 106th issue. Reflecting on nine years of intellectual pursuit, the piece serves as both a reflection on the state of contemporary society and a bold announcement regarding the publication’s future strategy. The editorial explores the following core themes: • The Erosion of Depth: A sharp critique of how the „sacred intervals” of human reflection—patience, silence, and memory—are being sacrificed to the brutal speed of digital consumption and the „white noise” of screens. • The Sociological Diagnosis: A poignant observation on the transformation of the Romanian public from a collective with a cultural consciousness into a passive population, leading to the difficult decision to cease publishing dense literary works and essays exclusively for the domestic market. • The Language of Resistance: The author clarifies that while the medium of distribution is changing, the Romanian language remains the fundamental instrument of thought and the heart of the magazine. • The Act of „Building”: The magazine is framed not as a nostalgic endeavor, but as an act of moral resistance. By standing against the tide of efficiency-obsessed digital culture, ALTCULTURE continues its mission to provide a space for the „slow time” where true human connection—and true culture—can still exist. The text serves as a manifesto for those who still value the sanctity of the „interval” and confirms the magazine’s commitment to continue its journey wherever the spirit has room to manifest, beyond the confines of a stagnant digital wasteland.
Coduri geometrice, cosmice ale iei de Petru Solonaru ▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE ● 106 ● 06/2026 ▲▲▲ Noi încă mai credem în cultură! Abstract Title: “Geometric, Cosmic Codes of the IA” Author: Petru Solonaru Publication: ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE no. 106, 06/2026 “We still believe in culture!” Overview This article explores the Romanian traditional blouse (ia) as far more than a decorative folk garment, presenting it as an applied sacred science and an ancient geometric matrix. Through a blend of sacred geometry, metaphysics, and quantum physics concepts, the text analyzes the orthogonal grid of woven fabric (urzeală și bătătură) as a space-time informational field designed to capture and structure cosmic energy. The needle acts as an instrument of intentionality—collapsing wave functions with every stitch—while geometric patterns (altița, râurile) strategically cover the body’s energy centers to act as quantum armor. By utilizing precise hyper-geometric angles and logarithmic spirals, traditional craftswomen intuitively calibrated these garments to tune human bio-fields with universal Ether vibrations, bridging the micro- and macrocosmos.
CONVOIUL (XIII) de Gheorghe Schwartz Tradus de / Translated by Eugene MATZOTA ▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.106, 06/2026 ▲▲▲ Noi încă mai credem în cultură! Abstract Title: “THE CONVOY (XIII)” — Part I: The Body of the Snake (23) Author: Gheorghe Schwartz Translated by: Eugene Matzota Publication: ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE no. 106, 06/2026 “We still believe in culture!” Overview Sitting isolated in a quiet hotel lobby, the protagonist observes former members returning from the massive, collective entity known as „The Convoy” to rejoin civilian life—reunions that appear noticeably devoid of warmth or joy. With only three days of accommodation vouchers remaining, he faces growing uncertainty about his future while grappling with the reality of his covert recruitment by a secretive system. Through a communication device concealed as a business card, the protagonist learns why Convoy attire is heavily targeted by criminals: impostors use the uniforms to pose as law enforcement, carrying out robberies and murders under the guise of official authority. As he continues his assigned mission to investigate why individuals abandon the security of the Convoy for a life of hardship, the protagonist discovers that his own thoughts—and those of all marchers—are constantly harvested, processed, and analyzed by advanced computer algorithms, revealing a pervasive system of total surveillance.