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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…
George Orwell's German Column Collection Released publication
A collection of George Orwell's columns has been translated into German for the first time, published under the title "Zeilen der Zeit." The texts, written between 1943 and 1946…
Benny Peterson’s 11 Literary Inspirations for Queer Punk Novel ‘The Maidenheads’ publication
Benny Peterson’s new novel ‘The Maidenheads,’ published by Penguin Random House, draws on 11 books that shaped its queer, punk-infused narrative set in early-2000s D.C. Peterson…
Il Baretti's Centenary and the Critique of Croce publication
The first issue of Il Baretti, published by Piero Gobetti on December 23, 1924, opened with a text by 23-year-old critic Natalino Sapegno titled 'Resoconto di una sconfitta,'…
Veronica Raimo's 'Non scrivere di me' explores life with Dennis May publication
Veronica Raimo's latest novel, 'Non scrivere di me' (Einaudi, 2026), centers on S., a 35-year-old former humanities student living in a Tor Pignattara studio and working as a…
Pope Leo XIV's AI Encyclical Inspires 'Butlerian Jihad' Memes publication
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope from Chicago, released his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas' (Magnificent Humanity), which critiques generative AI and broader…
Louis-Ferdinand Céline's nihilistic journey in 'Journey to the End of the Night' publication
Louis-Ferdinand Céline's 1932 novel 'Journey to the End of the Night' presents a nihilistic vision of human reality, exploring contradictions, pathological perversions, and…
Cherokee Bible Translation Reveals Indigenous Worldview Differences publication
The Cherokee translation of the Christian Bible, produced in the 19th century, offers a unique window into Cherokee worldview and language. Translators faced challenges due to…
Photographer Maddie McGarvey Writes and Shoots Long-Form Prison Project for The Marshall Project publication
Independent photojournalist Maddie McGarvey has embarked on her inaugural major project with The Marshall Project, which began on May 8, 2026. This two-year initiative…
David Sedaris on Legacy, Satire, and His New Collection 'The Land and Its People' publication
David Sedaris has unveiled his newest collection of essays, titled 'The Land and Its People,' published by Little, Brown. In a recent interview, he elaborates on his writing…
Debbie Millman's TED Talk on the Fleeting Joy of Creative Achievement publication
In her recent TED Talk "You Got What You Wanted, Now What?" posted this spring, designer and podcast host Debbie Millman explores why the pride of accomplishment fades quickly for…
El Mehdi's Debut EP 'Salam' Blends Queer and Maghrebi Identities publication
El Mehdi released his debut EP 'Salam' in 2026, a work that merges pop music with Maghrebi culture while exploring transgender identity. The artist is also appearing in the…
Jake Henzler's 'Knit the City' Turns Architecture into Knitting Patterns publication
Australian designer Jake Henzler, known by the name Boy Knits World, recently released a book titled 'Knit the City: Building Blocks.' This instructional manual guides knitters in…
Zerocalcare: Italy's Antifascist Comic Star Returns with New Netflix Series publication
Michele Rech, 42, known as Zerocalcare, is one of Italy's most popular comic authors under the government of Giorgia Meloni. His autofictional and engaged graphic novels and…
L'ŒIL Publishes June 2026 Issue on Las Vegas publication
The French art magazine L'ŒIL released its June 2026 issue (number 796) on May 26, 2026, featuring an article titled 'Vegas, ton univers impitoyable' by Marie Plantin. The article…
William Klein Pocket Monograph Published by L'ŒIL publication
The June 2026 issue of L'ŒIL (No. 796) features an article titled 'Tout William Klein en poche' by Christine Coste. The piece, published on May 26, 2026, is behind a paywall for…
Steven Soderbergh’s Artistic Practice Explored in French Art Magazine publication
The French art magazine L'ŒIL published an article titled "Steven Soderbergh, les couleurs de l’argent" in its June 2026 issue (n°796). Written by Adrien Gombeaud, the piece…
L'ŒIL publishes article on artist-dealer relationships publication
The French art magazine L'ŒIL published an article titled 'D'un artiste à son marchand' in its June 2026 issue (n°796). Written by Christine Coste, the piece explores the…
Pierre Loeb, marchand de Miró à Paris de 1926 à 1948 publication
Pierre Loeb fut le marchand parisien de Joan Miró de 1926 à 1948. Il organisa 13 expositions consacrées à l'artiste espagnol jusqu'au début de la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Miró…
Renoir's Love Life Explored Through Son's Memoirs publication
Stéphane Varupenne, a member of the Comédie-Française, narrates the memoirs of Jean Renoir, the filmmaker son of Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The memoirs offer an intimate look at the…
Le Monde dans un Tableau: Art, Science, and Society Intertwined publication
The collection 'Le monde dans un tableau' offers a rich exploration of artworks, linking them to the scientific, economic, and social dynamics of their time. Published by Le…
Sam Mendes Documentary Reveals Unseen Bergen-Belsen Liberation Footage publication
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes has created a powerful documentary titled "What They Found. Ils ont libéré Bergen-Belsen," airing on Planète+. The film brings to light…
Sunita Kumar Nair's 'ACE' Traces Tennis-Fashion History from Lenglen to Gauff publication
Sunita Kumar Nair's book 'ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis' (Abrams) explores the deep interconnection between tennis and fashion, from Suzanne Lenglen's Patou-designed dress in…
Jessica Helfand's 'Triumph's End' Reflects on Icarus Myth publication
Artist and writer Jessica Helfand has released the 19th installment of her ongoing series 'The Icarus Diaries' on Design Observer, titled 'Triumph's End.' The piece features a…
Boots Riley and George Clinton Debate AI in CULTURED Interview publication
In a conversation for CULTURED magazine, filmmaker Boots Riley and musician George Clinton discuss their differing views on artificial intelligence. Riley, director of the new…
Sharjah Art Foundation Launches The Hook for Art Writers publication
Sharjah Art Foundation has introduced The Hook, a new editorial initiative under its #SAFOnline digital platform, aimed at supporting emerging and established art writers across…
Swissted: Punk Flyers Reimagined as Swiss Modernist Posters publication
The Swissted project, created by Mike Joyce, reinterprets vintage concert flyers from the punk and new wave eras into Swiss modernist-style posters. These works follow specific…
All Them Witches Release New Album 'House of Mirrors' publication
Nashville psychedelic rock quartet All Them Witches have released their new album 'House of Mirrors', their first in nearly six years. The album was recorded live in Nashville…
Stevie Nicks' Life and Career Chronicled Through 50 Songs in New Book publication
Annie Zaleski's book "Stevie Nicks in 50 Songs" (Running Press) traces the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist's life through key tracks from 1955's "Are You Mine" to Taylor Swift's…
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Create a Modern Tower of Babel publication
In his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV warns that artificial intelligence poses a major threat to humanity, comparing unchecked AI development to the biblical…
Última entrevista de Federico García Lorca publicada en 1936 publication
El 10 de junio de 1936, el diario madrileño El Sol publicó la última entrevista de Federico García Lorca, titulada «Diálogo con García Lorca». Esta conversación se llevó a cabo…
Pope Leo XIV's Encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' Addresses AI and Human Dignity publication
Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' goes beyond religious doctrine to offer a humanistic critique of the digital age and artificial intelligence. Drawing parallels…
Jewls Announces EP 'NeverTheLess' with Shoegaze Single 'Spring once' publication
Cologne-based singer-songwriter Jewls has released the single 'Spring once', a shoegaze track that reflects on the uniqueness of each spring as a metaphor for a relationship. The…
Esther Perel's 'Mating in Captivity' Re-Released: Eight Insights on Long-Term Desire publication
Esther Perel's seminal 2006 book 'Mating in Captivity' has been re-released this month, 20 years after its original publication. The book argues that maintaining desire in…

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