Publications
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Diez libros que desafían la percepción de la realidad
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En la era de la sobreinformación y las fake news, la literatura se presenta como una herramienta para resetear la mente y cuestionar creencias. Una selección de diez títulos…
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Vincent Munier's wildlife photography featured in RSF's new album
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Reporters sans frontières (RSF) has released its 82nd album, titled "Forêts," in the "100 photos pour la liberté de la presse" collection, celebrating the work of French wildlife…
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Ovid's Metamorphoses: 15 Tales of Transformation
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Ovid's Metamorphoses, published in 8 CE, is an epic poem chronicling world history through myth from creation to Julius Caesar's deification. The poem's central theme is…
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Julia Watson's Lo-TEK Water: Ancient Wisdom for Climate Resilience
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Designer and author Julia Watson argues that ancient building technologies should inform modern water management amid climate change. In an interview with Dezeen, the…
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YUNG PRADO Releases 23-Track Album 'GUFI' on Mainline Planet
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Barcelona-based electronic artist YUNG PRADO has released his new album 'GUFI' via Mainline Planet. The 23-track project blends euphoric beats, Latin rhythms, and expressive…
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Whitewall Spring 2026 Japan Issue Guest-Edited by Shohei Shigematsu
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Whitewall has released its spring 2026 issue dedicated to Japan, guest-edited by architect Shohei Shigematsu. The issue explores the interconnectedness of art, design, fashion,…
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Five Essential Books by Indigenous Australian Authors for National Reconciliation Week
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For National Reconciliation Week, a curated list highlights five books by First Nations Australian authors that showcase the depth of Indigenous storytelling. Jazz Money's "Mark…
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Panda Bear and Sonic Boom Release Album Without Streaming
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Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) and Sonic Boom (Peter Kember) have announced their second collaborative album, "A ? of when," following 2022's "Reset." Breaking from digital norms, the…
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French art book publishing: a fragmented ecosystem of public and private players
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The French art book publishing industry is quite diverse, lacking comprehensive data on its publishers. Notable recent shutdowns include Nicolas Chaudun in 2014, Somogy Éditions…
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French art book publishing faces existential crisis
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The French art book sector, once a flagship of publishing, is undergoing a profound transformation. Editors are being forced to rethink their business models and diversify formats…
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Photo book publishing thrives despite declining reading rates
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Despite a general decline in reading, the photo book sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, fueled by the rise of self-publishing. The article from Le Journal des Arts…
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Vince Clarke, Neil Arthur, Benge Form Synthpop Supergroup Doublespeak
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Vince Clarke (Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure), Neil Arthur (Blancmange), and musician-producer Benge have formed the supergroup Doublespeak. Their self-titled debut album, out this…
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Lino Brocka's 'Macho Dancer' Screens in France for First Time
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The 1988 Filipino film 'Macho Dancer' by Lino Brocka is being shown in France for the first time. The movie is noted for its raw depiction of male prostitution in Manila's gay…
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Lindsay C. Gibson's Parenting Guide on Emotional Maturity
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Lindsay C. Gibson, the US psychologist behind the surprise pandemic hit "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents," returns with a new guide on raising emotionally healthy…
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Nina Hoss on Finding Lightness in Tragedy and Her Upcoming Roles
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In the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of AnOther Magazine, celebrating its 25th anniversary, actress Nina Hoss shares her distinctive approach to memorizing lines at the Alter…
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Top 10 Most Iconic Video and Digital Artworks of the 21st Century
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Contemporary Art Issue published a list of the ten most iconic audiovisual artworks of the 21st century, spanning video, video installation, and digital art. The selection…
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Five Female Collectors Who Shaped Art History
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The article profiles five women whose art collections had a lasting impact on cultural heritage. Isabella d'Este (1474-1539), Marchesa of Mantua, amassed over 7,000 items…
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Bowie: The Final Act Explores the Artist's Midlife Crisis and the Tin Machine Era
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The documentary "Bowie: The Final Act" examines David Bowie's midlife crisis at age 44, when he founded the band Tin Machine as an attempt to dissolve his ego and hide within a…
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Janette Beckman’s New York street photography captures Puerto Rican pride and everyday grit
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A photo essay by Janette Beckman documents New York City street life from the 1990s to the present, featuring subjects like the Puerto Rican Day parade, Irish step dancers, boxers…
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Gianluca Sgalippa's 'Sia arte che design' Redefines Art, Design, and Craft
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Gianluca Sgalippa's book 'Sia arte che design. Note per il “fatto a mano” contemporaneo' (Maggioli Editore) argues that contemporary design can no longer be understood solely…
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Bob Farese Jr. pubblica 'A Perfect Medium', cinque anni di fotografie d'acqua
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In occasione della Giornata della Terra 2024, il fotografo Bob Farese Jr. ha lanciato il suo primo libro fotografico intitolato 'A Perfect Medium'. Questo volume presenta oltre…
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Camus's 'The Renegade': Rebellion Betrayed in Exile and the Kingdom
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Albert Camus's short story 'The Renegade or a Confused Mind,' published in his 1957 collection Exile and the Kingdom, explores the failure of communication and the perversion of…
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TED-Ed Video Reveals Math Behind Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'
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A TED-Ed lesson, crafted by math educator and artist Natalya St. Clair alongside animator Avi Ofer, delves into the mathematical concepts present in Vincent van Gogh's iconic 1889…
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Milk Factory: Photographing America's Lactation Rooms
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Corinne May Botz's book 'Milk Factory' documents the hidden spaces where American mothers pump breast milk at work, revealing the tension between productivity and caregiving. The…
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Johanna Summer's 'Dialoge' Album: Improvisation Meets Classical Tradition
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Pianist Johanna Summer releases 'Dialoge', an album born from a spontaneous 2023 Lucerne Piano Festival performance with Igor Levit. The album features duets with Claire Huangci,…
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Francis Kéré: Building Stories – A New Taschen Monograph
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Architect Francis Kéré presents 26 key projects in a new Taschen volume that blends diary and manifesto. The book showcases how architecture can be social, sustainable, and…
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Ai Weiwei and Daisy Dixon explore dangerous art and censorship
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Two new books tackle the question of whether art can be dangerous and if it should be censored. One is by artist Ai Weiwei, the other by philosopher Daisy Dixon. The publications…
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Siri Hustvedt's Elegant Homage to Paul Auster in New Book
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The literary desk of Le Monde des livres presents its weekly selection of books, featuring an elegant homage to American novelist Paul Auster, who died in 2024, written by his…
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Karl Ove Knausgård's New Novel 'Die Schule der Nacht' Explores Forbidden Love
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Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgård has released a new novel titled 'Die Schule der Nacht' (The School of Night). The book centers on a family man who is in love with another…
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Matcha panna cotta recipe from Raymond Tan and Audrey Payne
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Raymond Tan developed a matcha panna cotta recipe for Nimbo, the dessert shop he runs with his cousin Chian. Chian also operates a matcha shop called Matcha Mate with her wife…
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John F. Francis's 'The Dessert': A Still Life of Gilded Age Abundance
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John F. Francis, who was a self-taught still-life painter from Pennsylvania, created 'The Dessert' in 1872. This oil painting, sized at 25 by 30.5 inches, depicts a dessert spread…
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Art Historical Recipes: Cooking Techniques Through Paintings
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A DailyArt Magazine article explores the intersection of cooking and art by pairing basic culinary techniques with historical paintings. The piece argues that cooking, like art,…
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Pieter de Ring's Still Life with a Golden Goblet: A Feast of Symbolism
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Pieter de Ring's Still Life with a Golden Goblet (c. 1650s) at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam exemplifies Dutch Golden Age banquet still-life painting. The work features a red…
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Architect Karl van Es Launches Åvontuura Guide to Madrid After Leaving Practice
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After two decades as a practicing architect, Karl van Es founded Åvontuura, an independent publisher of illustrated architecture guides. The latest release covers Madrid, mapping…
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Book of unpublished photos from 1974 Brescia bombing released
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A new book titled 'Fotografi nella strage. Brescia 28 maggio 1974' collects previously unpublished photographs of the 1974 bombing in Piazza della Loggia, Brescia, which killed…
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Umberto Eco on Miscommunication in the Digital Age
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In an article on doppiozero, Alice Giannitrapani and Anita Romanello explore Umberto Eco's reflections on persistent miscommunication despite—or because of—the proliferation of…
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Paul McCartney's new album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' reflects on family and Beatles memories
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Paul McCartney, 83, has released a new album titled 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' that centers on family and friends. The 14-track album includes 'memory songs' about his Liverpool…
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Monocle Issue 194: Coffee Boom, Art Collecting, and Rising Creative Talents
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Monocle's editor Andrew Tuck celebrates coffee culture as a booming investment sector, noting that coffee shops attract venture capital, alcohol brands, and fashion labels. The…
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Giovanni Verga's Literary Exploration of Labor and Class in Post-Unification Italy
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Giovanni Verga (Vizzini, 2 September 1840 – Catania, 27 January 1922) is examined for his portrayal of work and social division in post-unification Italy, where the industrial…
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Glocal Design Magazine Issue 88: Redefining Office Design for the Hybrid Era
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The 88th edition of Glocal Design Magazine explores sustainability as a system redefining contemporary architectural practice through projects, interviews, and key voices,…
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