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• Nicaragua Accuses Germany of Genocide Complicity at ICJ other

  Nicaragua has accused Germany of multiple violations of international law at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, alleging that Berlin's support for Israel,…

• Freitag's Container Tower Flagship in Zurich Celebrates 20 Years architecture-design

  Freitag, the Swiss bag manufacturer, launched its first flagship store in Zurich two decades ago, built from 19 retired shipping containers. Collaborating with Spillman Eschle…

• Christian Friedel Stages Shakespeare Sonnets in Dresden other

  Christian Friedel, known for his roles in films such as "The White Ribbon" and "The Zone of Interest," as well as the series "Babylon Berlin," and as the frontman of the band…

• Alain Churlaud: Material Memory and the Texture of Landscape artist

  French painter Alain Churlaud, rooted in a family tradition of artistic expression, creates textured abstract works that preserve the memory of landscape through raw pigments,…

• Xi'an Public Library by Hong Designworks and China Northwest Architectural Design and Research Institute architecture-design

  The Chang'an Academy Xi'an Public Library, a 70,000-square-metre cultural hub located in Xi'an's Chanba Ecological Area, Shanxi Province, has been finalized by Hong Designworks…

• Hyperallergic's Fall Preview: 15 US Museum Shows and More other

  Hyperallergic's autumn preview edition showcases 15 museum exhibitions throughout the United States, featuring artists such as Grandma Moses at Crystal Bridges and Karon Davis at…

• Tetiana Surshko: From Kyiv to Lisbon, a Palette of Resilience artist

  Tetiana Surshko, a Ukrainian artist now based in Portugal, creates vibrant oil paintings using a palette knife, a technique she believes demands honesty and decisive gestures. Her…

• Eva Chenyao He's Procrustean at COLLECTA Shanghai exhibition

  COLLECTA is showcasing "Procrustean," a solo exhibition by sculptor Eva Chenyao He, from August 28 to September 13, 2026, at its Shanghai location on the 4th Floor of West…

• ECLÉDE's Boomerang Athens: Greece's First LEED Platinum Certified Home architecture-design

  ECLÉDE, a studio located in Athens, has finalized Boomerang Athens, a 425-square-meter home situated between Kolonaki and Lycabettus Hill. This residence is notable for being the…

• Noémie Grunenwald on Feminist Translation as Political Act at Babel Festival festival-fair

  During the Babel Festival in Bellinzona, Switzerland, translator Noémie Grunenwald will explore the themes of feminist translation and fluid literature. Born in 1987, she has…

• Six Milan-Set Novels to Read Ahead of Vogue World: Milano publication

  Ahead of Vogue World: Milano on September 22, a curated list of six novels set in Milan offers literary perspectives on the city. Ernest Hemingway, who arrived in Milan in June…

• Vogue Shopping Fall Guide Free Print Edition Hits New York City publication

  Vogue Shopping is releasing a limited-edition print guide to fall style, with 30,000 free copies distributed across New York City starting September 8. The issue is available at…

• Master Peace Announces New Album 'if i don't love you, who will ?' with Muni Long Collaboration other

  Master Peace, known as Peace Okezie, hailing from South London, has unveiled a new single titled 'act like you know ? (ft. Muni Long)' as a taste of his forthcoming album 'if i…

• Huit Rois (Nos Présidents): A Dreamlike Comedy on French Presidents at La Pépinière Théâtre other

  The Parisian theater La Pépinière Théâtre is hosting 'Huit Rois (Nos Présidents)', a comedic and dreamlike production structured in five episodes that humorously chronicle the…

• Catherine Opie's Intimate Portraits of Elizabeth Taylor's Homes at Louisiana Museum exhibition

  The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen is presenting an extraordinary photographic series by Catherine Opie that explores the homes of the late actress Elizabeth…

• My Modern Met Academy Offers Two Portrait Drawing Courses for Different Skill Levels other

  My Modern Met Academy provides two online courses dedicated to portrait drawing. The first, "Mixed Media Portrait Drawing," is an introductory class led by Nitika Ale that spans…

• Kinks of Berlin: KitKatClub Documentary Premieres in Cinemas other

  Philipp Fussenegger's black-and-white documentary 'Kinks of Berlin' offers unprecedented access to Berlin's KitKatClub, a fetish club founded in 1994 by erotic film director Simon…

• William Klein Exhibition at Rencontres d'Arles Permanently Closed Due to Ceiling Fragility exhibition

  The exhibition "William Klein. This way to Heaven (par ici le paradis)" at the Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles 2026 has been permanently closed. The show, which opened on…

• Praemium Imperiale 2026: Jenny Holzer, Cate Blanchett, Andy Goldsworthy Among Winners award

  The winners of the 37th Praemium Imperiale were revealed on September 8 at 11am at the Musée Picasso-Paris. This prestigious award recognizes five distinguished artists: Jenny…

• Macquarie: Chinese AI firms Z.ai and MiniMax may stay loss-making until 2030 ai-technology

  Ellie Jiang, who leads Asia internet and software research at Macquarie Group, indicated that Z.ai (also referred to as Zhipu AI) and MiniMax, two Chinese AI companies, may…

• Deutscher Buchpreis 2024: Shortlist mit Vowinckel, Bazyar und Gordeev award

  The jury of the German Book Prize has announced its shortlist of six titles from the initial twenty nominees. The remaining authors are Dana Vowinckel, Shida Bazyar, and Valeria…

• Taqwa Ali Discusses Material Impossibilities at Museum de Pont artist

  Artist Taqwa Ali, known for her large wooden frames where hibiscus flows and leaves stains and traces, recently engaged in a conversation with Maurits de Bruijn during The Day Of…

• HIMACS Terrazzo Adds Five New Colourways, Wins Red Dot Design Award 2026 award

  HIMACS has expanded its terrazzo-inspired collection with five new colourways, which have been recognized with a Red Dot Design Award 2026 in the product category. The new…

• Tom Pitts' 'Under Starters Orders': Capturing the Pause Before the Race at Cheltenham publication

  Tom Pitts, a British documentary photographer from Cheltenham, highlights the spectators at the Cheltenham Racecourse in his project titled 'Under Starters Orders', featured in…

• Ria Xenou on Elastic Architects' Instinct-Driven Design architecture-design

  In an interview, Ria Xenou, the co-founder and CEO of Elastic Architects, shares insights into the philosophy and growth of her firm. With locations in Athens, Toronto, and…

• Oprah Winfrey's 2010 Promise to Mark Zuckerberg Recalled in Retrospective other

  A retrospective on the cultural impact of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' recalls a 2010 episode where Mark Zuckerberg, then CEO of Facebook, made a promise to Oprah Winfrey. The show,…

• Vénérable Releases New Album Spectacle Favori publication

  French multi-instrumentalist Vénérable, originally from Caen, is set to release his new album Spectacle Favori on September 11, 2026. The nine-track record will be available in…

• Bülent Ceylan's Second Metal Album and Opera Debut other

  German comedian Bülent Ceylan has released his second metal album and performed in an opera. The album, which follows his debut in the genre, showcases his musical versatility…

• Francis Perrin's 60-Year Career Celebration: A Passionate Tribute to Molière in 'Le Malade Imaginaire' other

  Francis Perrin, marking 60 years on stage and over 10,000 performances, stars as Argan in a new production of Molière's 'Le Malade Imaginaire'. The show is a heartfelt homage to…

• Rijksmuseum Boerhaave Explores Truth and Doubt in New Exhibition exhibition

  Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden presents 'Waarheid? Kunst van de twijfel' (Truth? Art of Doubt), an exhibition examining the boundaries between fact, fiction, lies, and truth. The…

• Berlin Art Week 2026: AI, Migration, and Climate Change Take Center Stage festival-fair

  The 15th Berlin Art Week will take place from September 9 to 13, 2026, highlighting themes such as artificial intelligence, migration, and climate change. Notable events include…

• Hockney's Serpentine Show Sets Attendance Record; Medina to Curate Guatemala Biennial other

  David Hockney's show, 'A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting,' held at Serpentine North in London from March 12 to August 23, attracted around 300,000…

• Cinecittà Plans Affordable Rates to Lure Italian Cinema Back to Its Studios institutional

  During the Venice Film Festival, Manuela Cacciamani, the CEO of Cinecittà, revealed a plan aimed at enhancing accessibility for Italian productions with limited budgets by the end…

• Ethar Hamid: Drawing Hope Into Everyday Life artist

  Ethar Hamid, a Sudanese-American artist born in Khartoum and raised in the United States, uses drawing to explore themes of hope, healing, and connection. Her work, which she…

• Daniel Libeskind Named 2026 Praemium Imperiale Architecture Laureate award

  The Japan Art Association has honored Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind with the 2026 Praemium Imperiale for architecture. Recognized for his "emotionally resonant,…

• Counterpublic Triennial in St Louis Tackles Climate Impact with New Sustainability Strategy exhibition

  The Counterpublic triennial in St. Louis, Missouri, is adopting a climate impact strategy for its upcoming edition, Coyote Time, which runs from 10 September to 12 December.…

• Manchester City Women Unveils Distinct Brand Identity by Nomad Studio architecture-design

  Manchester City Women has become the inaugural Women's Super League club to establish a separate brand and identity from its male counterpart. Developed by Nomad, this fresh…

• Francesco Costa's New Book Explores Why Corruption Thrives in Trump's America publication

  In his new book 'Come se ne esce. Il mondo dopo Donald Trump' (published by Mondadori in the Strade Blu series), Francesco Costa, director of the Post, examines the reasons behind…

• Oasis Reunion Documentary Review: Liam and Noel Gallagher Reunite After 15 Years other

  A new documentary titled "Don't Look Back in Anger" captures the first meeting between Liam and Noel Gallagher in 15 years, as they come together to rehearse for the Oasis…

• Palazzo Litta in Milan to Open to Public with Exhibitions, Gardens architecture-design

  The Direzione regionale Musei nazionali Lombardia has announced that Palazzo Litta, a historic Baroque palace in Milan, will open its grand sections to the public. The project,…