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• SCATHED Persephone Collection in 'She Chose The Orchard' publication

  KALTBLUT presents 'She Chose The Orchard', an editorial featuring SCATHED's Persephone Collection. Photographed by Jax McGuire with videography by Dametreus Ward, the shoot models…

• Chiara Valerio's 'La fila alle poste' Examines 1990s Money-Centric Society publication

  Chiara Valerio's novel 'La fila alle poste' (Sellerio, 2025) returns to the setting of Scauri di Minturno, Italy, in the 1990s, a period marked by Silvio Berlusconi's political…

• Nietzsche Wanted His Works Sung, Not Read publication

  Friedrich Nietzsche, born in October 1844 in the Prussian Province of Saxony, aspired to be a composer but lacked musical talent. Despite this, he structured his philosophical…

• Euripides' Cyclops: Brutality and Philosophy in the Only Surviving Satyr Play publication

  Euripides' Cyclops, the only fully intact satyr play from ancient Greece, explores themes of power and brutality through the encounter between Odysseus and the cyclops Polyphemus.…

• Scott Offen's 'Grace': A Photographic Journey Between Myth and Nature publication

  American photographer Scott Offen releases 'Grace,' a photobook published by L'Artiere at the end of May. The project is a collaboration with his partner and muse Grace, who is…

• Nitram Charcoal: A Distinct Third Category Between Vine and Compressed publication

  Scott Maier, an artist and instructor at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, reviews Nitram charcoal, arguing it is not just another brand but a distinct medium bridging…

• Larry Sultan's Water Over Thunder Published by MACK publication

  MACK has published Water Over Thunder, a new book compiling personal notes, anecdotes, archival letters, and ephemera from the oeuvre of photographer Larry Sultan. The release…

• Manfred Papst's Language Column Anthology 'Kopf und Kragen' Published publication

  Manfred Papst, known for his weekly column 'Zugabe' in NZZ am Sonntag for 24 years, has released an anthology of his writings titled 'Kopf und Kragen. 99 unerbetene Ratschläge zur…

• Lukas Bärfuss attacks mother myth in new essay publication

  Swiss writer Lukas Bärfuss has published a scathing essay in which he calls his mother a "dumme, egoistische, verräterische, hurerische Schlampe" (stupid, selfish, treacherous,…

• Vladislav Ossso Lobashev's 'TERM CONTRACT' Explores Professionalized Motherhood publication

  Vladislav Ossso Lobashev, an artist based in Barcelona, presents 'TERM CONTRACT', a project that imagines a near future shaped by demographic crisis and the institutional…

• Dogs in Art History: From Hogarth to Courbet publication

  An article from DailyArt Magazine explores eight significant representations of dogs in Western art from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At Tate Britain, William Hogarth's 1745…

• New Study Defines Italy's 'Middle Italy' Beyond Metropolises publication

  A research group from Politecnico di Milano's DAStU department has proposed a new territorial classification for Italy, identifying 'Italia di mezzo' (Middle Italy) as the portion…

• Children's Book 'Molto non è poco' Explores Diversity and Sotos Syndrome publication

  The children's book 'Molto non è poco' (Much Is Not Little), written by Sabina Colloredo and illustrated by Marco Brancato, published by Carthusia Edizioni in 2017, uses the story…

• UniWise Display Typography by Igor Nora publication

  Igor Nora has designed UniWise, a display typography project located in Medianeira, Brazil. The project aims to create a strategic and consistent visual identity for the UniWise…

• PRINT Book Club: Dora Drimalas on Curiosity and Design publication

  Dora Drimalas discussed her 640-page book 'Curiosity in All Things' during a PRINT Book Club event hosted by Debbie Millman and Steven Heller. The conversation emphasized process,…

• Thomas Maitland Cleland's 1940 'Harsh Words' on Design Decline Revisited publication

  In 1940, Thomas Maitland Cleland delivered a scathing address to the American Institute of Graphic Arts in New York City, later published as 'Harsh Words.' He deplored the state…

• Marion Fritsch's 'L'École de la vie' Gives Voice to a 'Trash Class' publication

  Marion Fritsch has published the novel 'L'École de la vie' with Albin Michel, drawing on her own experiences in a terminale STMG class in a Parisian suburb—a track often…

• Pope Leo XIV's First Encyclical Addresses AI's Theological Place publication

  Pope Leo XIV has issued his first encyclical, assigning a theological position to artificial intelligence. The document argues that a technology seeking to replace humanity…

• Three Books Explore the History of Sports Photography publication

  Three notable books delve into the evolution of sports photography. "Sports through the Lens," set for release in January 2025 by University of Texas Press, showcases 25 iconic…

• New Book Chronicles Fire Island's Queer Art History Across 100 Years publication

  Edited by John Dempsey, president of the Fire Island Pines Historical Society, Fire Island Art: 100 Years explores the evolution of queer art on the island from the 1930s to…

• Engels and Zetkin on the Economic Roots of War, Overlooked by Einstein and Freud publication

  In a recent article in Der Freitag, Ingar Solty revisits the historical debate between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud on the causes of war and its prevention, arguing that…

• Henry James: The Transatlantic Master of English Literature publication

  Henry James (1843–1916), an author originally from the United States who later became a British citizen, is regarded as a towering figure in English literature. He was born into a…

• Rafael Nadal Opens Up in New Netflix Documentary 'Rafa' publication

  Rafael Nadal, who retired at 38 in 2024 with 22 Grand Slam titles (14 at the French Open), is the subject of a new four-part Netflix documentary, 'Rafa,' premiering May 29.…

• Craig Fehrman's 'This Vast Enterprise' Reexamines Lewis and Clark Expedition publication

  In 'This Vast Enterprise' (Avid Reader Press), Craig Fehrman presents a comprehensive history of the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-1806) through the lenses of up to ten…

• Book Reviews: Stuart, Johansson, Spitz, Kieffer publication

  Douglas Stuart's novel 'John of John' follows a gay art-school graduate, Cal, who returns to a remote Scottish island when his devout father, John, claims his grandmother is ill.…

• Fred Forest publishes world's first dialogue with AI as co-author at age 93 publication

  At 93, French artist Fred Forest—a pioneer of video art, sociological art, and communication aesthetics—has published an unprecedented book co-authored with an AI, marking the…

• Doireann Ní Ghríofa's 'Said the Dead' Resurrects Forgotten Women from Victorian Asylum Archives publication

  Doireann Ní Ghríofa, a writer and poet celebrated for her prose debut A Ghost in the Throat, has released a new book titled Said the Dead. This work delves into the experiences of…

• Postcolonial Campuses as Laboratories for Climate-Adaptive Modernism publication

  An article by Ananya Nayak on ArchDaily examines how postcolonial universities in South Asia and Africa became experimental sites for climate-adaptive modernism. After…

• Eight Philosophical Perspectives on Human Essence publication

  The article explores eight philosophical definitions of human nature, ranging from Aristotle's "zoon politikon" to modern concepts like "homo sedens." It begins with the…

• Rumiko Takahashi: one of the world's most-read manga authors publication

  Rumiko Takahashi, a Japanese manga author, is recognized as one of the most widely read in the world. Her works include major successes such as "Maison Ikkoku" (also known in…

• Le Monde's Monday Music Book Picks: Spotify, Paddy McAloon, Funk publication

  The Culture section of Le Monde presents its weekly Monday music book selection for La Matinale, featuring five titles. Among them is a book dedicated to funk music, offering 100…

• Tirana Architecture Guide: Socialist Legacy Meets Urban Reinvention publication

  A new architecture city guide examines Tirana's transformation from a socialist planned city to a contemporary urban laboratory. Published on May 25, 2026, by ArchDaily and…

• Book Reveals Inside Story of Louvre Heist and Arrests publication

  A new book titled "Main basse sur le Louvre. Les secrets du casse" (Hands on the Louvre: The Secrets of the Heist) recounts the burglary of the Louvre museum in Paris on October…

• Mary Cassatt's 'Child's Bath' at the Art Institute of Chicago publication

  Mary Cassatt, the only American to exhibit with the French Impressionists, created 'Child's Bath' in 1893, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago. The oil on canvas measures…

• Maria Zambrano's Philosophical Music: 'Note di un metodo' Published publication

  Edizioni degli animali in Rome has released 'Note di un metodo' by Maria Zambrano in 2026, a philosophical work that resists definitive conclusions. The book opens with the…

• Giorgio Caravale's 'Chi controlla il passato' Examines Power's Grip on History publication

  Giorgio Caravale's 2026 book 'Chi controlla il passato. La storia nelle mani del potere' (Laterza) explores how control of the past serves as a technique for governing the…

• Odysseus' Post-Odyssey Fate Revealed in Lost Epic Telegony publication

  The article explores what happened to Odysseus after Homer's Odyssey ends, drawing on the lost epic Telegony attributed to Eugammon of Cyrene. After killing the suitors, Odysseus…

• Arte documentary reveals Vatican censorship of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel nudes publication

  A new Arte documentary by Frédéric Biamonti, airing in 2026, uncovers the history of censorship of Michelangelo's "Last Judgment" fresco in the Sistine Chapel. Completed in 1541,…

• Grace Rouvray's Memoir on Platonic Love and Grief publication

  Grace Rouvray's new memoir, 'Is It Too Early To Bitch?', explores the power of platonic love after the sudden death of her best friend Katie Lees. The book is described as a love…

• Monocle Handbook spotlights six must-visit Thai shops publication

  Monocle's new 'Thailand: The Monocle Handbook' profiles six standout retail destinations across Thailand, from Bangkok's luxury malls to island lifestyle boutiques. The Decorum in…