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Cost barrier to arts participation rises as attendance hits record high in Australia publication
According to Creative Australia's 2025 National Arts Participation Survey, 74% of Australians attended a live arts event in the previous year, marking the highest participation…
Volker Weiß decodes political theology behind Thiel and Dugin's 'Katechon' publication
Historian Volker Weiß has published an essay titled 'Der Katechon. Zur Wiederkehr der politischen Theologie in der Gegenwart' (Klett-Cotta, 2026, 128 pages, €18), analyzing why…
Andrev Walden's 'Maledetti uomini' explores fatherhood through seven fathers publication
Andrev Walden's book 'Maledetti uomini' (tr. Laura Cangemi, Iperborea) examines the concept of fatherhood through the protagonist Andrev, who grows up with seven fathers before…
Paul Saint Bris's Debut Novel Imagines a Kitsch Restoration of the Mona Lisa publication
Paul Saint Bris's first novel, "L'alleggerimento delle vernici" (translated by Giuseppe Giovanni Allegri, Barta 2026), presents a fictional scenario where the new director of the…
Seneca's Vicious Satire on Emperor Claudius publication
The article examines the only surviving Menippean satire in Latin, the Apokolokýntosis (Pumpkinification) by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, written in 54 AD during the early reign of…
Hala Moughanie's debut novel 'Les bestioles' draws on Beirut port explosion publication
Lebanese author and playwright Hala Moughanie has released her debut novel, titled 'Les bestioles,' through Elzyad. The narrative draws inspiration from the devastating Beirut…
June's New Fiction: Coming-of-Age and Complicated Relationships publication
This June, the literary world welcomes 20 new novels that delve into themes such as coming-of-age, grief, love, and identity. Among the standout releases is Anna Maria Volkova's…
Pussy Riot Debut Album CYKA Turns Venice Biennale Protest Into Music Video publication
On June 12, Pussy Riot unveiled their inaugural album, CYKA, which translates to 'bitch' in Russian, on various streaming services. The album's lead single, 'DISOBEY,' lasting 90…
Taylor Swift Mentioned Once in Kelce Brothers' New Book publication
Travis and Jason Kelce's book "No Dumb Questions: And All of Our Dumbest Answers" references Taylor Swift only once, when Jason notes she "nailed it" describing Travis as a "human…
DailyArt Launches Postcard Set of Dutch Golden Age Women Artists publication
DailyArt Magazine has released a postcard set titled '10 Women of the Dutch Golden Age,' featuring works by female painters from the 17th century. The set includes paintings by…
June Book Bag: JR, Venice Biennale Oral History, and Antiquities Smuggling publication
Four new art books are featured in this June roundup. Taschen publishes a monograph on French street artist JR, covering his major works including the Déplacé·e·s series featuring…
Mina Stone's Bodega Cooking Guide Celebrates NYC Corner Stores publication
Artist and cook Mina Stone published a personal essay and recipe collection in CULTURED magazine, celebrating New York City bodegas as cultural pillars. Stone traces the history…
Study: Semantic Knowledge Is Key to Human Innovation publication
A study published in PNAS by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam reveals that semantic knowledge—the internal cognitive map of how concepts…
Christophe Ono-dit-Biot's Subjective Retelling of Homer's Odyssey publication
Journalist and writer Christophe Ono-dit-Biot has published a new book titled "L'Odyssée par l'Odyssée" (Grasset), offering a personal and modern interpretation of Homer's epic…
New Book Explores John Constable's Art Through the Seasons publication
On January 29, Susan Owens released her latest publication, 'Constable's Year: An Artist in Changing Seasons' (Thames & Hudson, £25), which provides a novel interpretation of John…
New book 'Whistler's Legacy' seeks to correct myths about the enigmatic artist publication
A new book by historian Daniel Sutherland aims to dispel myths surrounding James McNeill Whistler. Sutherland, author of a 2014 biography, critiques early biographers Joseph and…
9 LGBTQ+ Artists to Watch, Handpicked by Julie Mehretu, Catherine Opie, and Zanele Muholi publication
The landscape for queer contemporary art is thriving, thanks to pioneering figures who have centered their personal journeys and community histories. The queer community has long…
Isaac Butler's 'The Perfect Moment' chronicles Mapplethorpe controversy and culture wars publication
Isaac Butler's book, "The Perfect Moment," explores the cultural upheaval surrounding Robert Mapplethorpe's work and the infamous art controversies of the late 20th century. The…
MAC launches 'Morfologías Sensibles' book on curatorial research publication
On May 30, 2025, at noon, the Universidad de Chile's Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC) unveiled the book 'Morfologías Sensibles' in Sala Guillermo Núñez at MAC Parque Forestal.…
Jérôme Leroy's New Novel 'Die kleine Faschistin' Satirizes Far-Right Politics publication
French writer Jérôme Leroy, born 1964 in Rouen, has published a new crime novel titled 'Die kleine Faschistin' (The Little Fascist). The book blends reality and fiction with…
Warhol's textile designs paved way for Pop aesthetic, new book reveals publication
Curator Paul Maréchal has published a comprehensive catalogue of Andy Warhol's textile and fashion work, documenting over 200 designs from the 1950s to the 1980s. The book argues…
Yaya Minté releases debut album 'So' after ten years of work publication
Yaya Minté, who arrived in France at age 8, blends Senegalese roots with pop, soul, and African American musical heritage. His debut album 'So' features 15 tracks and…
Five essential books on Marina Abramović, curated by Shai Baitel publication
As Marina Abramović approaches her 80th birthday, curator Shai Baitel has selected five key books that illuminate the life and work of the pioneering Serbian performance artist.…
Glasstire Celebrates 25 Years with Focus on Artist-Run Spaces in Texas publication
Brandon Zech, in a letter from the publisher, emphasizes the crucial importance of artist-run spaces within Texas's art landscape as Glasstire celebrates its 25th anniversary. He…
France Culture Podcast Explores Toussaint Louverture's Legacy publication
France Culture has released a five-episode podcast series produced by Stéphane Bonnefoi that traces the life of Toussaint Louverture, born into slavery and later a key figure in…
David Wojnarowicz Quotes and Upcoming Exhibition in Glasgow publication
Excerpts from David Wojnarowicz's works, including 'Close to the Knives: A Memoir of Disintegration' and 'Weight of the Earth: The Tape Journals,' have been featured in Another…
Ahuva Zeloof's 'FAITH' Book and Exhibition Launch in Milan publication
British sculptor Ahuva Zeloof presents 'FAITH', a monograph published by Silvana Editoriale, documenting her latest series of Nubian stone works found on beaches in the Holy Land.…
Salamahtype's Cheezy Snack Typeface Channels Junk Food Nostalgia publication
Type foundry Salamahtype has released Cheezy Snack, a chunky retro display typeface inspired by vintage snack packaging and convenience-store graphics. The font features thick,…
Ian Anderson Defends Jethro Tull's Polarizing 'Under Wraps' on 40th Anniversary publication
Ian Anderson, frontman of Jethro Tull, revisits the band's controversial 1984 album 'Under Wraps' for its 40th anniversary reissue. The album, a departure from Tull's…
Maggie O'Farrell on Loss, Ireland, and Her New Novel 'Land' publication
In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Maggie O'Farrell discusses her new novel 'Land', which continues her exploration of grief and loss. Her previous novel 'Judith and…
Camus's 'Reflections on the Guillotine' and the Death Penalty Debate publication
In his 1957 essay 'Reflections on the Guillotine,' Albert Camus opposes capital punishment, disputing the authority of the state to end lives. He shares his father's response to…
Kahnweiler's Kantian Reading of Cubism vs. Braque's Pragmatism publication
Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler (1884-1979), the art dealer and confidant of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, published 'The Rise of Cubism' in 1912, four years after Braque's 'Houses at…
Elaine Mayes' Haight-Ashbury Portraits Capture Youth at Summer of Love's End publication
Elaine Mayes photographed adolescents in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood from 1967 to 1968, as the Summer of Love idealism waned and harder drugs and transient youth…
Ari Seligmann's 'Ka Me Ra' spotlights 11 iconic Japanese houses through nine photographers publication
Ari Seligmann has released a new book titled "Ka Me Ra: Modern Japanese Architecture Through the Photographer's Lens," published by Thames & Hudson. This publication showcases a…
NYFA MFA in Photography: Hands-On, Entrepreneurial, and Interdisciplinary publication
The New York Film Academy (NYFA) offers a 16-month, 61-unit MFA in Photography at its Burbank, CA campus, emphasizing hands-on technical instruction, critical inquiry, and…
Camus's Abandoned Novel 'A Happy Death' Explores Murder and Happiness publication
Albert Camus's first novel, 'A Happy Death' (La mort heureuse), written before his 1942 masterpiece 'The Stranger' (L'Étranger), was published posthumously in 1971 after Camus…
Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' Explores Violent Masculinity and Tenderness in Scottish Isles publication
Douglas Stuart's third novel, 'John of John,' returns to the territory of his Booker Prize-winning 'Shuggie Bain' and 'Young Mungo,' focusing on the intimate violence of…
Philippa Perry publishes debut cosy crime novel Shrink Solves Murder publication
Psychotherapist and TV broadcaster Philippa Perry, 68, has released her first murder mystery novel, Shrink Solves Murder, set in the South Downs where she lives with her husband,…
ArchDaily's June Editorial Focus: Transspecies Architecture publication
ArchDaily's June editorial theme, 'Transspecies Architecture,' challenges the Western philosophical tradition that opposes culture to nature, arguing this dualism has shaped…
Charlie Polinger's Debut Film 'The Plague' Explores Dark Adolescence publication
American filmmaker and screenwriter Charlie Polinger has released his first feature-length film, 'The Plague', which examines the dynamics, rejections, and complicities among a…

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