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My name's Kristen Harding. I'm an arts and entertainment writer from South Africa. I run The Kulturalist, a newsletter about film, literature, and the arts.

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Who am I?

After racking up a few degrees in English Literature and Film Studies, I began sharing my love of and knowledge about movies, books, and the arts online.

Ever since, I've been writing cultural criticism essays and reviews for blogs, magazines, and social media (check out my portfolio here!). I'm especially into biographical films, movie adaptations, African cinema, and pretty much anything starring Amy Adams.

When I'm not watching, writing, or thinking about movies, you can find me wandering through second-hand books stores and art museums, engrossed in a live musical, or cozied up with a (probably depressing) book.

You can also find me hanging out on Bluesky and Threads (@bykristenharding)!

What's this newsletter about?

The Kulturalist is where you'll find my weekly-ish musings about the world of art, culture, and storytelling.

From theatre, visual art, and music to film, television, and books, this newsletter has become a living archive documenting my experiences, reflections, and growth as a lifelong devotee.

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