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• Federico Vercellone on Tattoos and the Barbarism of Populism publication

  Federico Vercellone, a philosophy of aesthetics professor at the Universities of Udine (since 1992) and Turin (since 2008), has published a new book on the phenomenon of tattoos.…

• Birgit Koopsen Shares Botanical Printing Techniques on Gelli Arts Blog publication

  Birgit Koopsen published a blog post on the Gelli Arts blog on June 3, 2026, demonstrating six techniques for printing with botanicals using a gel plate. The post includes video…

• Six New Books on Japanese Design, Architecture, and Culture publication

  A Japan Reading List of six recent publications explores Japanese architecture, design, craft, and cultural identity. Titles include a reissued study of Katsura Imperial Villa…

• Manuel Benedito's Catalogue Raisonné Published in Two Volumes publication

  At the Real Academia de San Fernando, the Fundación Manuel Benedito unveiled the first detailed catalogue raisonné dedicated to the works of Valencian artist Manuel Benedito. This…

• Eugene Terekhin on Love, Timelessness, and True Art publication

  In a reflective essay published on The FASO Way, Eugene Terekhin explores the relationship between love, time, and artistic creation. Drawing on quotes from Rabindranath Tagore,…

• Monocle’s guide to Stockholm highlights cultural revival publication

  Monocle has published a city guide to Stockholm, praising the Swedish capital's post-pandemic resurgence. The guide notes a spike in rental prices and crime after COVID-19, but…

• C. G. Beck's 'The Labor of Architecture' Calls for Unionization and Reclaims Architecture's Social Potential publication

  C. G. Beck's book, *The Labor of Architecture*, published by Monthly Review Press for $22.00, advocates for unionization in the architectural field and emphasizes the discipline's…

• Ed Simon Explores Hopper's American Solitude in New Book publication

  An excerpt from Ed Simon's 'American Elegy: Reflections on 250 Years of the Dis-United States' (Ig Publishing, June 2) examines Edward Hopper's 'Nighthawks' (1942) as a…

• Tillie Walden's Graphic Novel Illuminates Lesbian Couple in Early 19th-Century Vermont publication

  "Charity and Sylvia," a graphic novel by Tillie Walden published by Drawn & Quarterly, spans 266 pages and costs $30. It focuses on the lives of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, a…

• German Publisher Stadtlichter Presse Champions Beat Poets with 92 Titles publication

  Stadtlichter Presse, a German publisher, has become a leading force in publishing American Beat Generation poets. Its 'Heartbeat' series includes 41 bilingual editions featuring…

• The Rise of Ragebait Lit: Women's Memoirs and Novels Dominate Cultural Discourse publication

  A surge in women's confessional literature, referred to as 'ragebait lit,' is currently shaping cultural discussions, spurred by memoirs from Lindy West, Lena Dunham, and Belle…

• Timothy Ridout Releases Alto Appassionato on Harmonia Mundi publication

  British violist Timothy Ridout, aged 30, has released a new album titled "Alto Appassionato" on the Harmonia Mundi label. The recording is dedicated to French music and has been…

• Sarah Sherman Samuel Returns to Michigan, Opens Gallery and Publishes Monograph publication

  Designer Sarah Sherman Samuel has relocated from Los Angeles to her native Michigan, settling near Grand Rapids to run her six-person practice SSS Design. She is opening a gallery…

• Nohemi: A Geometric Variable Font by Rajesh Rajput publication

  Designer Rajesh Rajput has released Nohemi, a display typeface variable font that merges Swiss modernist ideals with extreme geometric restraint. The typeface is built on modular…

• Emotionally Immature Parents Book Sparks Debate on Psychological Jargon publication

  Lindsay Gibson's book 'Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents' has sold millions of copies, resonating with readers who feel their parents lacked emotional maturity. The…

• Rennie McDougall's 'Nonstop Bodies' Chronicles Dance in New York publication

  Rennie McDougall's new book 'Nonstop Bodies: How Dance Shaped New York City' (Abrams Press) surveys dance history in New York from the early 20th century to today. McDougall, an…

• Brooklyn Funk Essentials' Lati Kronlund on Funk, Politics, and New Album 'Black Butterfly' publication

  In an interview with Juliette Labati for Artistikrezo, Lati Kronlund, bassist and co-founder of Brooklyn Funk Essentials, discusses the band's nearly three-decade journey, their…

• How Newtonian Physics Shaped the American Republic and Its Flag publication

  A Smithsonian magazine article by Jo Marchant argues that Isaac Newton's physics profoundly influenced the American Revolution and the design of the U.S. government. Thomas…

• Smithsonian Magazine Special Issue: America at 250—The Revolutionary Spark publication

  Smithsonian Magazine has published a special issue titled "The Revolutionary Spark" to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The issue explores the…

• Vampires in Literature and Art: A Cultural History publication

  The vampire myth has evolved from global folklore to a dominant figure in literature and visual culture. In 19th-century Europe, folkloric undead creatures from Slavic traditions…

• Souhaib Ayoub's 'Le loup de la famille' Chronicles War Through a Family Saga publication

  Lebanese author Souhaib Ayoub's novel 'Le loup de la famille' (published by Actes Sud) tells the story of a family across three generations, centered on a building in a poor…

• Five New Art Books Released in May 2026 publication

  Five art books published in May 2026 tackle AI authorship, market speculation, nature, design, and Baroque rivalry. Luigi Bonfante's 'Arte senza artista' examines generative AI…

• Sharjah Art Foundation Opens Call for Corniche 8 Comics Anthology publication

  Sharjah Art Foundation has launched an open call for Corniche 8, its annual comics anthology, inviting illustrators and comic artists from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries…

• Time Magazine Special Edition Celebrates Monopoly's 90th Anniversary publication

  Time has released a special edition devoted to Monopoly on its 90th anniversary, featuring an article by Daniel S. Levy titled 'By Design' that explores the game's enduring Art…

• Will Vogt's 'Behind the Hedges' Photographs American Privilege from Within publication

  In April 2026, Schilt Publishing & Gallery will release Will Vogt's second photobook, 'Behind the Hedges,' which provides a close examination of American privilege. The book…

• W.B. Yeats and the Celtic Revival: Mysticism, Myth, and National Identity publication

  This article delves into W.B. Yeats's contribution to the development of a mystical Irish identity through the lens of folklore, myth, and occult practices. In 1893, he released…

• Juliette Binoche's Directorial Debut Explores Akram Khan Collaboration publication

  Juliette Binoche has directed her first film, 'En nous', which documents the creation of the choreographic work 'In-I' with dancer and choreographer Akram Khan. The project…

• Boualem Sansal's New Book Targets France and Former Allies publication

  After spending a year in an Algerian prison as a political prisoner, writer Boualem Sansal has released his first book since his release. In 'La Légende', he directs his criticism…

• Ding Dawei Analyzes Haier Brothers as Global Imagery in LEAP Essay publication

  In a feature for LEAP magazine, curator and writer Ding Dawei examines the Chinese animated series The Haier Brothers (1996–2005) as a cultural artifact that encapsulates…

• Pasquale Scipione's 'Marisol' explores Italian migration through a daughter's story publication

  Pasquale Scipione, former school administrator and author, has published a new short story titled 'Marisol'. The narrative follows Marisol, daughter of Italian emigrants in…

• Michela Murgia's novel 'Tre ciotole' transforms cancer diagnosis into poetry of pain publication

  Michela Murgia's novel 'Tre ciotole – rituali per un anno di crisi' uses her cancer diagnosis as a springboard for a broader meditation on crisis and pain. The book interweaves…

• Maine Media College MFA Program Profile in Lenscratch's In Focus Series publication

  Maine Media College's low-residency MFA in Media Arts has been featured in Lenscratch's In Focus series. Spanning three years, this program requires students to complete 60…

• Kurt Vonnegut's Rejected Thesis on Story Shapes Gets Infographic Treatment publication

  Graphic designer Maya Eilam created an infographic illustrating Kurt Vonnegut's 'Shapes of Stories' theory, originally from his rejected University of Chicago master's thesis in…

• White Cube Publishes 'Auguries' on Turner Prize Nominee Marguerite Humeau publication

  White Cube just put out a new book called 'Auguries', which is a 176-page look at Marguerite Humeau, a French artist based in London. She's one of the nominees for the 2025 Turner…

• Water Worlds: Michael Dunn Caceres photographs indigenous water defenders publication

  The book 'Water Worlds' by Michael Dunn Caceres profiles 12 individuals protecting water resources, including María Eugenia Millares, an indigenous leader from the Andean…

• Fatoumata Diawara releases new album 'Massa' and signs Gibson Epiphone deal publication

  Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara unveiled her album 'Massa' through Nø Førmat! / IDOL / Indigo. This work delves into the complexities of her dual roles as an artist and…

• Anna Goldsworthy's Quarterly Essay on AI and Art publication

  In her Quarterly Essay 'The God We Made: The Threat and Promise of Artificial Intelligence', published June 1, Anna Goldsworthy examines AI's impact on art and humanity. She…

• Four Female Court Painters Who Broke Gender Norms publication

  A DailyArt Magazine article highlights four female court painters who overcame gender barriers to serve European monarchies. Levina Teerlinc (1510–1576) became court painter to…

• Dutch Still Life: Six Masters of the Genre publication

  Still life painting emerged in the Netherlands in the late 16th century, driven by the Dutch Reformed Church's ban on religious imagery and the nation's passion for horticulture…

• Rachel Ruysch's Vase with Flowers: A Still-Life Masterpiece of Life and Death publication

  In The Hague, at the Mauritshuis, you'll find Rachel Ruysch's 1700 piece, Vase with Flowers. This still-life goes beyond just showing flowers; it explores ideas like death, greed,…