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Rădăcini de dor: Ciobănița, poezia de la stână și Calea deschisă spre lumină, de Eugen Matzota ▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.109, 9/2026 ▲▲▲ Noi mai credem încă în cultură! Abstract Roots of Longing: The Shepherdess, Pastoral Poetry, and the Path to Light By Eugen Matzota This article explores the authentic literary phenomenon of Neta Timaru ("Neta the Poet"), a shepherdess from Bughea de Sus, Prahova County, and the enduring editorial journey behind her poetic creation. Far removed from the artificial styling of salon literature, true poetry is born in the deep silence of the mountains, amidst the daily hardships and spiritual clarity of pastoral life. Tracing a cultural collaboration that spans nearly a decade—from the initial publication of her work and the 2018 review in AltCulture to the release of her latest volume, Rădăcini de dor (Roots of Longing)—the essay highlights the vital role of local community support, spearheaded by Teișani Mayor Gheorghe Stanciu, in preserving rural memory. Furthermore, the text reflects on the editorial philosophy of guiding an unadorned, divinely gifted voice without altering its raw purity. Structured around the raw realities of sheep-herding, nature, village life, and faith, Neta Timaru’s poetry stands as a testament to an unfiltered human experience. Accompanied by her handwritten confidences and a visual chronicle of community life, this piece reaffirms the editor’s commitment to bringing hidden literary gold out of the mountain silence and into the enduring light of culture.

De la iunie 1990 la România fără cărți, de Eugen Matzota ▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.108, 08/2026 ▲ Noi încă mai credem în cultură! ▲▲▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.108, 8/2026 ▲▲▲ Noi mai credem încă în cultură! Editorial — by Eugene Matzota Abstract From June 1990 to a Bookless Romania: A society that trades libraries for screen-fed anger and packaged ignorance willingly condemns itself to short memory and voluntary servitude. Drawing a parallel to the social pathology of June 1990—shifting from physical violence in the streets to mass hysterical applause for the manipulation of primal instincts—this essay critiques the modern collective cowardice and rejection of reason. Abandoning books turns humanity into its own executioner, leaving those who embrace darkness with no right to complain when they are ruled by shadows.

Geometria luminii dincolo de ecran, de Eugen Matzota ▲ ALTCULTURE MAGAZINE Nr.107, 07/2026 ▲ Noi încă mai credem în cultură! The Geometry of Light Beyond the Screen Editorial — by Eugene Matzota Abstract: In the editorial of this issue, the author points out that the order of the world has never depended on the whims of the powerful or the scale of characterless technology, but rather on the right angle preserved by a man in silence. From the ticking of brass in 1900 to the cold silicon of our century, the "Great Sifting" continues unabated, while Altculture positions itself as a form of spiritual hygiene and a workshop of the ancient Architecture. Using the square and the compass as living instruments of measure, this editorial is a call to lucidity in an era dominated by noise and screens: an open construction site where the rough ashlar still awaits us all.

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.