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• Patrick Crouvezier, dernier faiseur d'essis des Vosges, perpétue un savoir-faire millénaire other

  Patrick Crouvezier, unique micro-entrepreneur des Vosges à exercer le métier de faiseur d'essis, fabrique des planchettes d'épicéa fendues à la main pour recouvrir les façades.…

• Trump-Nahe Publizistin Revidiert Russland-Haltung Nach Selenskyj-Treffen other

  Ein kurzes Treffen fand zwischen Donald Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj im Weißen Haus statt, das aufgrund des wartenden Benjamin Netanjahu nur von kurzer Dauer war. Dies…

• Christoph Schlingensief: A Radical Artist's Enduring Relevance other

  Christoph Schlingensief, a German artist known for blurring boundaries between film, theater, performance, and visual art, is the subject of a new episode of the Monopol podcast…

• Instagram Effect Drives Surge in Mountain Rescues Among Young Hikers other

  An increasing number of young individuals are being saved from mountainous areas after engaging in perilous activities for social media imagery. In the Scottish Highlands,…

• Windeler Unveils Redesigned Compact Pliers other

  Windeler has introduced the PL02 Compact Pliers, a fully redesigned tool that merges minimalism with functionality. Engineered for durability, the pliers are intended for everyday…

• Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza opens guide recruitment for 2026 other

  The Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza is recruiting guides for the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid. Candidates must hold a degree in Art History, History, or…

• Service Projects' Single-Billet Aluminum Pepper Mill other

  Service Projects has released a pepper mill crafted from a single piece of aluminum, combining durability with refined aesthetics. The mill features hardened high-carbon stainless…

• Displate Provides Recycling Guidelines for Packaging other

  Displate, a company specializing in metal posters, has published a guide on how to recycle its product packaging. The instructions, available in English, French, Italian, Spanish,…

• Sportfreunde Stiller's 30-Year Friendship Defies Odds other

  German band Sportfreunde Stiller has maintained their friendship for 30 years, a feat that outlasts many marriages. Members Peter Brugger, Florian Weber, and Rüdiger Linhof…

• French DJ Kavinsky Dies at 50 in Paris other

  Vincent Belorgey, known as Kavinsky, the French electronic musician famous for the track "Nightcall," was found dead in his Paris apartment on Tuesday evening at age 50. The Paris…

• Hyperallergic Newsletter: Art-World Toxicity, Benjamin, Cahun, Kumamoto Castle, Steidl other

  Paddy Johnson's Art Problems column examines toxicity in the art world, attributing it to scarcity of resources from collectors, grants, and philanthropy. Julia Curl reviews a…

• Nike and Hyperice unveil heat-and-vibration recovery slider other

  Nike and Hyperice have launched the Nike Air Zoom Hyperslide, a recovery slider that combines heat and vibration to aid athletes' foot recovery. The slide features a cushioned…

• Trump Administration Embraces TikTok for Political Messaging other

  In an effort to connect with younger voters before the midterm elections, the Trump administration has created TikTok accounts for its Cabinet members. Health Secretary Robert F.…

• Senate Delays CLARITY Act as Russia Sanctions Bill Takes Priority other

  The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act has been delayed by the U.S. Senate, which is focusing on a sanctions package against Russia and federal nominations, diminishing…

• Bar Yoshoku Opens at Waldorf Astoria New York with Rare Japanese Whisky other

  In late May 2026, Bar Yoshoku opened its doors at the Waldorf Astoria New York, following a massive renovation costing billions. This cozy speakeasy, which seats only 10, was…

• Sony and Fujifilm Evacuate Factory Workers as 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Japan other

  A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on July 28, prompting Sony and Fujifilm to evacuate workers from their factories. The earthquake occurred at 4:27 p.m. local…

• How to Commission a Family Portrait with Confidence other

  Creating a family portrait necessitates careful preparation, including a detailed brief, suitable reference images, and open conversations regarding size, medium, budget, and…

• UK Guide to Corporate Artwork Costs and Commissioning other

  Commissionit.co.uk has published a practical guide for UK businesses on the costs and processes involved in commissioning corporate artwork. The guide emphasizes that there is no…

• Jennifer Aniston's Plank Workout on a Yacht in Mallorca other

  Jennifer Aniston was photographed doing planks in a bikini aboard a yacht off Mallorca, Spain, joined by boyfriend Jim Curtis, Courteney Cox, and Pedro Pascal. The actor and…

• Mondiali e Odissea di Nolan uniscono milioni in un raro evento culturale condiviso other

  Il film Odissea di Christopher Nolan e i Mondiali di calcio 2026 hanno generato un raro fenomeno di esperienza culturale condivisa a livello globale. La finale tra Spagna e…

• Restored 'Lawrence of Arabia' returns to theaters other

  A restored version of David Lean's 1962 epic 'Lawrence of Arabia' is being re-released in theaters. The film, centered on the enigmatic British officer T.E. Lawrence, is a…

• French Touch DJ Kavinsky Found Dead at 50 other

  Kavinsky, the French DJ known for his iconic track "Nightcall," was found dead at his home at age 50. A key figure in the French Touch house music movement, he performed at the…

• Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Opens December 2026; Burberry Trench Exhibition at V&A; Aalto Works Get UNESCO Status other

  Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism announced that the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, will officially open on December 11, 2026, on Saadiyat Island. This…

• Ancient Greek Fear of the Void and Its Modern Echoes other

  The article explores how ancient Greek philosophers and culture feared the concept of empty space, or the void, viewing it as a threat to cosmic order, morality, and identity.…

• South Florida's Eternal Summer: A Photographic Portrait of Coastal Archetypes other

  A photo essay on C41 Magazine captures the archetypal 'boys of eternal June' along South Florida's coast. The images, set from Jupiter down through Islamorada, depict a lifestyle…

• Il Monastero: A Converted Convent Hotel on Ischia's Castello Aragonese other

  Il Monastero, a 19-room hotel on the Castello Aragonese in Ischia, Italy, occupies a former convent founded in 1575 for Clarisse nuns. The castle, purchased from the Italian state…

• BBC Documentary Accuses Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct with Minors other

  A BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" features ten women accusing actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto of sexual assault or abuse, in…

• Avril Besson's 'Les Matins merveilleux' Follows a Translator's Bittersweet Grief Journey other

  Avril Besson's film 'Les Matins merveilleux' (Wonderful Mornings) is an emancipation story about a translator navigating grief through wandering. Starring India Hair and Raya…

• Carlos Conceição's 'Tommy Guns' Revisits Angola's Independence War in Feverish Aesthetic other

  Carlos Conceição, following in the footsteps of Portuguese filmmaker João Pedro Rodrigues, explores Angola's colonial past and war of independence in his film 'Tommy Guns'. The…

• US Charges Man for Using Duress Password to Wipe Phone at Airport other

  On January 24, 2025, Sam Tunick, an American citizen, was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice after allegedly deleting data from his phone while federal agents attempted to…

• Almodóvar's 'Bitteres Fest' Explores Artistic Betrayal other

  Pedro Almodóvar's 24th feature film, 'Bitteres Fest' (original title likely 'Strange Way of Life' or similar, but given as 'Bitteres Fest' in source), premieres as a…

• Why the South Bronx Burned in the 1970s: Austerity, Redlining, and Neglect other

  The South Bronx became a symbol of urban decay in the 1970s, with 80% of buildings lost to fire and 250,000 people displaced. Contrary to media narratives blaming residents, the…

• Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' Explores Art World Provocation other

  Filmmaker Gregg Araki's new film 'I Want Your Sex' centers on a provocative female artist who turns her assistant into a sexual muse, blending thriller and erotic comedy genres.…

• Torah Scrolls Stolen from Levallois-Perret Synagogue other

  Between ten and fifteen Torah scrolls were stolen from the Grande Synagogue of Levallois-Perret during the night of July 26-27, 2026. The estimated loss is between 80,000 and…

• Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terror, issues wanted alert other

  Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The FSB accuses…

• Ralph Lauren x Gee's Bend, Fake Roman Amphitheater, Buc-ee's vs. John Oliver, Alaïa Retrospective, Monet-Murillo Podcast other

  Ralph Lauren's Artist in Residence collaboration features Gee's Bend quilters Claudia Pettway Charley and Loretta Pettway Bennett, offering limited-edition apparel and home goods…

• Tom Holland Questions the Purpose of Spider-Man 4 other

  Tom Holland, star of the upcoming 'Spider-Man 4', has publicly questioned the necessity of making the film. The actor admitted to asking 'Why are we making this movie?' at the…

• Sartre's Bad Faith Example: The Woman on a Date Analyzed other

  Jean-Paul Sartre's 1943 work 'Being and Nothingness' includes a famous example of a woman on a date to illustrate bad faith. The woman, referred to as A, is on a date with a man,…

• Indian blockbuster 'RRR' returns to theaters after Netflix success other

  The Indian film 'RRR', directed by Koduri Srisaila Sri Rajamouli, is returning to theaters following its success on Netflix. The movie is a spectacular and fantastical depiction…

• Travel to Learn: From Marine Ecology Expeditions to Artist Apprenticeships other

  The article explores educational travel opportunities that combine tourism with hands-on learning, from citizen science to artisan workshops. The Istituto Tethys offers two marine…