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• Trevor Paglen: Most Art Today Is Digital Art publication

  Trevor Paglen's new book 'How to See Like a Machine' collects a decade of essays arguing that AI systems are part of a longer history of machine vision and surveillance. He…

• Shirin Neshat Interviews Shahrnush Parsipur in Her Last Published Interview publication

  On July 3, Shahrnush Parsipur, the renowned Iranian writer, died, leaving behind her final interview with artist Shirin Neshat. Her novel, 'Women Without Men,' which was…

• Espoarte #134 Summer 2026: Biennale Arte 2026 Special and Chiara Camoni Cover publication

  The summer 2026 issue of Espoarte (#134) features a cover story on Chiara Camoni, with an interview on her sculpture as a relational space. The issue includes a special section on…

• Barnabé Sauvage's book traces South Korean cinema from national history to global success publication

  Barnabé Sauvage, a film and visual studies scholar, has authored 'Le nouveau cinéma sud-coréen,' a book analyzing the rise of South Korean cinema from the 1960s to global hits…

• Ashok B. Lall on Climate-Responsive Architecture and the Concept of Aaram publication

  In an essay featured on Architecture Live, Ashok B. Lall critiques the excessive dependence on air conditioning and standardized thermal comfort. He promotes climate-responsive…

• 10 Artists Who Captured NYC’s 1970s Squalor and Grungy Glamour publication

  A feature on TheCollector highlights ten photographers and street artists who documented New York City's decay and resilience during the 1970s. Thomas Struth arrived in 1977 and…

• The 1971 OZ Obscenity Trial Recalled by Steven Heller publication

  Steven Heller, turning 76, republishes a 2014 Daily Heller column about the British underground magazine OZ, which inspired his own editorial work. The column focuses on the 1971…

• BAM's 1990s Brooklyn Philharmonic Experiment Revived in Essay Reprint publication

  Joseph Horowitz reprints his 1995 essay detailing the Brooklyn Philharmonic's transformation under his executive directorship at BAM in the 1990s. The orchestra, having lost…

• Michael M. Grynbaum chronicles Condé Nast's rise and fall publication

  Journalist Michael M. Grynbaum has written a detailed account of the ascent and decline of Condé Nast, the American media conglomerate behind magazines such as Vogue and Vanity…

• Miroslav Hlauco's Surreal Prague Novel Finally in German publication

  After over thirty years, a classic of Czech postmodern literature has been translated into German. Miroslav Hlauco's novel evokes a peaceful, pre-modern world where wonders are…

• Six Key Rococo Artists from Watteau to Gainsborough publication

  A survey of six major Rococo artists highlights the movement's spread across France, Italy, and Britain. Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) pioneered the fête galante genre with works…

• Gainsborough's Canine Portraits Reveal His True Passion for Landscape publication

  Thomas Gainsborough, the renowned English artist born in 1727 and who passed away in 1788, is celebrated for his exceptional landscapes and portraits, particularly featuring dogs.…

• Ex-Pazifist Stephan Anpalagan: Bereit zur Verteidigung Deutschlands mit der Waffe publication

  In seinem neuen Buch "Für den Frieden. Widerruf meiner Kriegsdienstverweigerung" erklärt der Journalist und Theologe Stephan Anpalagan, dass er nun bereit wäre, Deutschland mit…

• Lap-See Lam Discusses Family Restaurant Legacy with Poet Will Harris publication

  In a conversation with poet Will Harris, Cantonese-Swedish artist Lap-See Lam explores themes of generational loss, unplanned discovery, and preserving the memory of her family's…

• David Wain on Comedy's Evolution and His New Film 'Gail Daughtry' publication

  David Wain, a key figure in comedy since the 1990s, discusses his career and new film 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass' in a New Yorker interview. The film, co-written…

• France Culture launches second season of 'Les Malheurs de Sophie' musical adaptation publication

  France Culture has released the second season of its musical adaptation of 'Les Malheurs de Sophie', based on the classic children's novel by the Comtesse de Ségur. The series,…

• 1966: The Year Pop Music Came of Age publication

  In 1966, pop music underwent a transformative shift as artists like The Beatles, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, and The Kinks released landmark albums that expanded the…

• Beowulf's Monsters as Symbols of Human Vice publication

  An analysis of the monsters in the Old English epic poem Beowulf reveals they embody human vices rather than mere fantastical foes. Grendel, a descendant of Cain, represents…

• Haruki Murakami's New Novel Features Female Narrator publication

  Haruki Murakami's latest novel has been released in Japan, with fans queuing outside Tokyo bookstores. The notable innovation is the use of a female narrative voice, a departure…

• The Book of Revelation as Allegory: A Timeless Apocalyptic Masterpiece publication

  The Book of Revelation, penned by John on the Isle of Patmos during the late 1st century, stands as a significant piece of apocalyptic literature amid the Roman Empire's…

• Fisherman Jeff Dworsky's Selkie-Inspired Photobook Republished publication

  Charcoal Press has reissued Jeff Dworsky's debut photobook, 'Sealskin.' At 14, he left school, purchased a Leica camera at 15, and by 16, he was fishing on a secluded island in…

• Sydney Smith's Picture Book 'Mit dem Sturm um die Wette rennen' Reviewed publication

  A review of the picture book 'Mit dem Sturm um die Wette rennen' (Racing the Storm), illustrated by Sydney Smith and written by Brian Floca, praises its visual alignment with fine…

• Pedro Cabeleira's 'Entroncamento' Critiques Far-Right Policies in Portuguese Town publication

  Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Cabeleira discusses his second feature film 'Entroncamento,' which examines the impact of far-right municipal policies on Roma communities in his…

• Abdulrazak Gurnah's 'Afterlives' Now in French Paperback publication

  Abdulrazak Gurnah's novel 'Afterlives' (Les Vies d'après), first published in French two years ago, has been released in paperback by Folio. The Tanzanian-born British Nobel…

• Georges Minois' 'History of Hell' Reissued in Spanish publication

  Editorial Siruela has released a new edition of Georges Minois' 'History of Hell' in Spanish. First published in 1994, the work explores the concept of hell from ancient times to…

• Martin Brudnizki's maximalist monograph explores colour in design publication

  Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki has released a monograph that eschews the traditional portfolio format in favor of a colour-centric structure. The book, titled after its…

• Photo Books by Sinéty, Friedlander, Magnum, Metzger, Perriand for Arles publication

  A selection of recent photography books celebrates the art of photographers and the Rencontres de la photographie, opening in Arles on July 6. The featured books include works by…

• Carlo Ratti's 'Objectify' Traces Condom's Italian Design Origins publication

  Carlo Ratti is delving into everyday Italian items in a new summer series for Wallpaper*. The latest installment highlights condoms, emphasizing their prevalence yet lack of…

• Megan Nolan's 'Kleine Schwächen' Reviewed as Crime Novel and Family Saga publication

  Megan Nolan's second novel 'Kleine Schwächen' (Little Weaknesses) has been recommended as book of the week in Germany. The story begins in 1990 when a girl is found dead in a…

• Raimund Schulz's book explores Odysseus as complex hero ahead of Nolan film publication

  Historian Raimund Schulz has published a book examining the figure of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero known for ten years of war and ten years of return. The publication…

• Francesco Jodice's Early Work 'Cartoline dagli altri spazi' Revisited publication

  In 1994, at age 29, Francesco Jodice created 'Cartoline dagli altri spazi', his first major photographic series, capturing lesser-known spaces of Naples. The series includes the…

• Reflections on Art Travel Writing from Sun Valley, Idaho publication

  Liam Otero's Substack publication 'Art & Ponder' features a piece titled 'Dispatches from Sun Valley, Idaho: Reflecting on Art Travel Writing'. The article is part of a…

• Israeli documentary 'Collapse' captures Gaza destruction from afar publication

  Anat Even's documentary 'Collapse' explores the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attack from the Israeli side of the Gaza border. Filmed over two years, the movie uses fixed shots…

• Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett's 'Fünf Tage im Licht' Reviewed publication

  Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett's second novel 'Fünf Tage im Licht' (Five Days in Light) is reviewed. The book follows artist Sophie and her three friends on a summer holiday on the Greek…

• Sedrick Chisom on Painting America's 'Unprocessed History' publication

  Sedrick Chisom, a Philadelphia-born, London-based painter, creates dreamy, eerie works that probe how historical narratives carry unresolved trauma. In a conversation with Lydia…

• Louise Kennedy's 'RED' Launches in Germany with October Reading Tour publication

  Louise Kennedy's second novel 'RED' will be published by Claassen on September 24, 2024, and is already being hailed as a highlight of the autumn book season. The novel follows…

• Elisa Hoven's Second Eva Herbergen Novel 'Feine Risse' Explores Legal and Personal Abysses publication

  Elisa Hoven, a judge at the Saxon Constitutional Court and professor of criminal law at Leipzig University, releases her second novel featuring defense attorney Eva Herbergen,…

• Şeyda Kurt's Debut Novel 'Zeit der Monster' Launches in Cologne publication

  Şeyda Kurt's debut novel 'Zeit der Monster' will be published by Hanser on July 21, 2025. The premiere reading takes place on July 18 at the Catholic Church St. Marien in Cologne.…

• Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans: Pop Art Icon publication

  Between 1961 and 1962, Andy Warhol created the "Campbell's Soup Cans" series, transforming an ordinary consumer item into a work of fine art. This collection features 32 canvases,…

• Flurina Badel's debut novel 'Nebelflüchtige' explores Engadin tourism and real estate boom publication

  Flurina Badel's debut novel 'Nebelflüchtige' addresses the impact of tourism and the real estate boom in the Engadin region of Switzerland. The book blends poetry with…