Where Art Meets Truth: An In-Depth Study of Artistic Journalism

What role do the arts play in journalism when cultural coverage
regularly gets the axe due to budget constraints and anyone can
be a film critic on TikTok? A surprisingly large one, according
to Jakub Górnicki – and one where the arts are not just reported
on but instead redefine how journalism is undertaken and
presented. He calls it “artistic journalism.” Jakub is an
award-winning journalist and the cofounder of the Polish outlet
Outriders, and his work sits at the intersection of art,
journalism and technology. He sees artistic journalism as an
effective way to engage audiences emotionally as well as
intellectually. He wants them to not just consume the news, but
to feel in a way that fosters understanding, empathy and
retention.


The episode was recorded live at the b° future festival on
October 3, 2025. More information about the b° future festival
can be found here: https://www.b-future.org/


The non-profit Bonn Institute addresses the media
industry's growing need for networking and knowledge exchange on
user-centered approaches to journalism. Through applied research,
publications, events and training, the institute aims to further
develop journalism by placing people’s interests at the heart of
our work, which is especially important in light of societal
challenges. The Bonn Institute publishes a monthly
international newsletter – sign up
here. https://www.bonn-institute.org/en/newsletter 


Credits: Editor: Paula Rösler (Bonn Institute)


Host: Cristina Burack (Bonn Institute)


Producer: Hannes Kappler (Bonn Institute)


Director: Ellen Heinrichs (Bonn Institute)


Contact: hello@bonn-institute.org


2026 Bonn Institute


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.