In Episode 19, after an extended life update, I discuss the passing of manga-ka Kentaro Miura and the way that cultural reactions show the range of ways that people respond to such news (in some ways better than others). With this event as a heuristic for contemporary culture, I posit a different way of viewing artists - as people first, separate from their work, and irreducible to the sum total of their creations - and speak about the power and impact of Miura's Berserk series. 

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The Mirror looks at cultural production through a critical and philosophical lens, emphasising the importance of historical understanding, deep reflection, and true situational awareness for developing higher levels of craftsmanship and discipline in artistic practice.

Episode Links:

• Kink Drifter - 26" BMX (Video) 
• Marin Alcatraz - 26" Dirt Jumper MTB 
• THERE AND BACK WITH A BIKE - A DAY IN BARCELONA - Matt Jones (Video) 
• Berserk - Kentaro Miura (Deluxe Editions) 

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