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Book of unpublished photos from 1974 Brescia bombing released publication
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 Brescia 28 maggio 1974' collects previously unpublished photographs of the 1974 bombing in Piazza della Loggia, Brescia, which killed…
Umberto Eco on Miscommunication in the Digital Age publication
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…
Paul McCartney's new album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' reflects on family and Beatles memories publication
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…
Monocle Issue 194: Coffee Boom, Art Collecting, and Rising Creative Talents publication
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…
Giovanni Verga's Literary Exploration of Labor and Class in Post-Unification Italy publication
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…
Glocal Design Magazine Issue 88: Redefining Office Design for the Hybrid Era publication
The 88th edition of Glocal Design Magazine explores sustainability as a system redefining contemporary architectural practice through projects, interviews, and key voices,…
Study Links Art Engagement to Slower Biological Aging publication
A study published in Innovation in Aging claims that engaging with arts and culture can decelerate biological aging. Led by psychobiologist Daisy Fancourt at University College…
Aristotle's Three Types of Friendship and Why Most Fail publication
In his Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle classified friendship into three types: utility, pleasure, and virtue. Friendships of utility are based on mutual benefit, such as business…
Olivier Le Cour Grandmaison Compares French Colonialism in Algeria to Auschwitz publication
In a new pamphlet, political scientist Olivier Le Cour Grandmaison argues that the French colonial system in Algeria prefigured Auschwitz. He denounces what he calls 'French…
Walid Mattar's 'Le Pont' Premieres in French Cinemas publication
Tunisian director Walid Mattar's film 'Le Pont' opens in French theaters on May 27, 2026. The title references the Pont de Radès - La Goulette bridge in Tunisia. The story follows…
Documentary traces German hippie pioneers 70 years before Woodstock publication
A new documentary on Planète+, titled "La Véritable Histoire des hippies," explores the origins of the hippie movement through German pioneers who advocated peace, love, and…
Lauren Elkin's 'Vocal Break' Examines Singing as Feminist Resistance publication
Lauren Elkin's new book 'Vocal Break' (Chatto & Windus) blends memoir and manifesto to explore the cultural history of women's singing as an act of expression, rebellion, and…
Michel Hurst's 'ÓRALE' Monograph Discussed at Rizzoli Bookstore publication
At Rizzoli Bookstore, Chris Wiley and Robert Swope discussed 'ÓRALE: Love and Death in Mexico City', the debut monograph of the late photographer Michel Hurst. Swope, Hurst's…
Romain Lemire wins Goncourt First Novel Prize for incest memoir 'Clément' publication
Romain Lemire, a French author, lyricist, and singer, has published 'Clément', an autofictional novel that breaks the taboo of incest. The book recounts the abuse he and his…
Volker M. Heins' 'Sichere Häfen' Explores Sanctuary Cities publication
In his new book 'Sichere Häfen' (Safe Havens), migration researcher Volker M. Heins examines major cities that practice solidarity with refugees. The book, published as a Sachbuch…
Suhrkamp uses AI-generated covers for Trump and Musk books publication
German publisher Suhrkamp has released two special editions in its 'edition suhrkamp' series featuring AI-generated cover portraits of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The Trump cover,…
Brian Van Lau's Photographic Reconciliation with Estranged Father publication
Brian Van Lau's photo project, 'We're Just Here for the Bad Guys,' delves into his relationship with his estranged father, who was incarcerated during Lau's childhood but later…
Maria Popova's 'An Almanac of Birds' Blends Poetry, Collage, and Ornithology publication
Maria Popova has released 'An Almanac of Birds: 100 Divinations for Uncertain Days,' a book that combines poetry, collage, and 19th-century ornithological illustrations. The…
NDR Releases Three-Part Documentary on Gangster Rapper Xatar publication
A year after the death of Giwar Hajabi, known as Xatar, the NDR has released a three-part documentary series about the Kurdish-German gangster rapper. The series, titled "Alles…
Rory King's Gumsucker Captures Australia's Wounded Wilderness publication
Australian photographer Rory King's new book Gumsucker, published by Charcoal Press, explores abandoned landscapes and intimate portraits to depict a wounded Australia where…
Jack Cole Biography Reveals Choreographer Behind Monroe's Iconic Walk publication
A new biography, 'Jazzed: Jack Cole and Twentieth‑Century American Dance,' by dance critic Debra Levine, chronicles the life of choreographer Jack Cole (1911–1974), who shaped…
Naja Marie Aidt's Novel on Violence Against Women publication
Danish author Naja Marie Aidt has published a novel that confronts the everyday reality of violence against women. The story follows a woman cycling home at night who witnesses a…
George Washington's Life and Legacy: 9 Key Questions Answered publication
A comprehensive article from The Collector answers nine frequently asked questions about George Washington's life and legacy, drawing on recent scholarship. Born on February 22,…
SVA D-Crit Launches Second Issue of Student Publication 2NDFL publication
SVA's D-Crit, the first design criticism MA program, has released the second tabloid print edition of its student publication 2NDFL, edited by Eric Schwartau. The issue, subtitled…
Freya Ridings' Third Album 'Mother of Pearl' Showcases Artistic Growth publication
British singer-songwriter Freya Ridings has released her third studio album, 'Mother of Pearl,' on February 14, 2025. The 11-track album marks a significant evolution in her…
Shahria Sharmin’s ‘Call Me Heena’ Documents Bangladesh’s Hijra Community publication
In Dhaka, Shahria Sharmin, a visual artist and documentary photographer from Bangladesh, has unveiled 'Call Me Heena,' an artist book that delves into the Hijra community through…
Floral Motifs in Art History: From Monet to Banksy publication
The article explores the enduring significance of flowers in art, spanning from historical masters to contemporary practitioners. It revisits Claude Monet's Waterlilies series and…
Chintz: India's Precolonial Textile Export Revealed in New Book publication
A new book, 'Chintz: Indian Cotton Textiles from the Karun Thakar Collection', explores the global history of chintz, a block-printed cotton fabric that was a major precolonial…
First major biography of Garry Trudeau explores Doonesbury's 56-year cultural impact publication
A new biography, 'Trudeau & Doonesbury: The Cartoonist Who Turned the News into Art,' examines Garry Trudeau's life and work. Author Joshua Kendall spent two years interviewing…
Sports romance series and novels surge in popularity, led by hockey and Formula 1 themes publication
The recent release of "Off Campus" on Prime Video, a romance series about a hockey player and a music student, has drawn comparisons to the earlier hit "Heated Rivalry." Both are…
Graphic Novel 'Perchè sei qui?' Explores Youth Mental Health Through Six Stories publication
Psychologist Francesca Picozzi and illustrator Greta Xella have released the graphic novel 'Perchè sei qui?' (Tunuè, 2024), which addresses young people's approach to mental…
Andreas Bülhoff and Marc Matter Release Vinyl 'micro poems' publication
Andreas Bülhoff and Marc Matter have released 'micro poems', a vinyl record on the Spoken Matter label. The work features twenty-four loops of isolated words, twelve per side,…
Documentary on Germaine Acogny celebrates African dance pioneer publication
A new documentary, "Germaine Acogny – Die Essenz des Tanzes" (The Essence of Dance), directed by Greta-Marie Becker, honors the 82-year-old choreographer Germaine Acogny, a…
Monet's Serial Paintings: Capturing Light and Time publication
Claude Monet captured the passage of time by painting series of the same motif under varying light and weather conditions. Beginning in 1890 with the Haystacks series of over…
Marie-Elsa Sgualdo's film follows a girl seeking freedom in 1940s Switzerland publication
Marie-Elsa Sgualdo's film 'A bras-le-corps' portrays a teenager struggling against a hypocritical community after being raped by a journalist in 1940s Switzerland.
Diego Garrido's '¡Adelante, cronófobos!' Explores Fear of Time publication
Diego Garrido (Madrid, 1997) has published '¡Adelante, cronófobos! Novela contra el tiempo (1997- )', a hybrid work blending autofiction, essay, and the commonplace book…
Witches in Art: From Goya to Sabrina publication
The depiction of witches in art and media spans centuries, evolving from grotesque figures to seductive characters. Francisco Goya's 'Los Caprichos' (1799) and 'The Sabbath of…
Witchcraft in Art: From Persecution to Reclamation publication
The article traces the depiction of witchcraft in Western art from the 15th century to the present, highlighting its evolution from a symbol of fear and persecution to one of…
John William Waterhouse's Three Portrayals of Circe publication
John William Waterhouse, an English painter of the Victorian Era, depicted the mythological sorceress Circe in three distinct paintings, each drawing from different literary…
Art21 Film on José de Jesús Rodríguez Premieres May 27 publication
Art21 will release a new documentary film, "José de Jesús Rodríguez's Back & Forth," on May 27, 2026, at 12 pm ET on Art21.org and YouTube. Directed by Andrea Yu-Chieh Chung, the…

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