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• Jan Jekal's 'Paranoia in Hollywood' Examines German Émigré Persecution publication

  Jan Jekal's book 'Paranoia in Hollywood' recounts how the German-speaking cultural elite in the US were first celebrated as Nazi opponents and then driven away as potential…

• Brainstorming Strategies for Art Students: From Scribble Rescue to Mind Mapping publication

  The Art of Education published an article on May 2026 offering practical brainstorming strategies for art teachers to help students overcome creative blocks. The article…

• Kerry Payne Stailey's 'The Children (I Never Had)' Confronts Infertility Grief publication

  Kerry Payne Stailey, a photographer from Australia now living in Maine, has created a series called 'The Children (I Never Had),' which delves into the emotional struggles of…

• New Biography Claims Muriel Spark Fabricated Origin Story publication

  A new biography of novelist Muriel Spark alleges she fabricated her origin story, revealing that secret codes are central to her genius. The book reexamines Spark's life and work,…

• Albert Camus: 50 frases sobre felicidad, libertad y arte publication

  El escritor y filósofo francés Albert Camus, fallecido a los 46 años, dejó un legado de reflexiones sobre la vida, la felicidad y la libertad. Influido por Schopenhauer, Nietzsche…

• Three unreleased Anja Breien films to screen in French theaters publication

  Three previously unreleased films by Norwegian filmmaker Anja Breien — 'Le Viol', 'L'Héritage', and 'La Persécution' — are set for theatrical release in France. The films, which…

• Frankenstein at 200: Mary Shelley's Novel on AI, Parenthood, and Loneliness publication

  Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, written in 1816 and published in 1818, remains a prescient allegory for contemporary anxieties. The novel explores themes of artificial intelligence,…

• Eric Ruby's Stone Soup Blends Photography and Textile Collage publication

  Photographer Eric Ruby has released Stone Soup, a photobook published by Nocturno Books that combines images from the past decade with textiles from his personal collection. The…

• Yoon Ga-eun's 'The World of Love' challenges victim narratives publication

  South Korean filmmaker Yoon Ga-eun's feature film 'The World of Love' follows a young girl who refuses victimhood after a sexual assault. The film premiered at the 2026 Cannes…

• Ancient Greek Philosophy on Wanting Less and Living Better publication

  Ancient Greek philosophers addressed the human tendency to accumulate wealth, status, and possessions, framing it as a matter of proportion rather than sin. Key concepts like…

• Lana Daher's 'Do You Love Me' Archives Lebanon's Wartime Heritage publication

  Lana Daher's film 'Do You Love Me' is a montage work without linear narrative, offering a subjective history of Lebanon, a country scarred by wars. The film pays homage to…

• Albert Elm's 'This Much Is True' captures absurd world in photographic autobiography publication

  Danish photographer Albert Elm releases his newest photography book 'This Much Is True', a nomadic odyssey across the strangest sights on Earth. The project features…

• Anat Even’s ‘Collapse. Face à Gaza’ Dissects Disaster at Israel-Gaza Border publication

  Filmmaker Anat Even has released a documentary titled 'Collapse. Face à Gaza' that provides a macabre examination of the Israel-Gaza border since October 7, 2023. The film is…

• Celine Song guest-edits HTSI issue on the beauty of inconvenience publication

  Filmmaker Celine Song guest-edits the May 2026 issue of HTSI (How To Spend It), exploring the paradox of pursuing convenience in modern life while devoting oneself to the inherent…

• Tove Lo and Kenny Laubbacher Capture 600 Kisses in 'The Kiss Book' publication

  Swedish pop star Tove Lo and photographer Kenny Laubbacher have published 'The Kiss Book', a collection of candid photographs of over 600 people kissing during Tove Lo's 2023…

• New Candys to Release 'The Uncanny Extravaganza' and Tour Mexico publication

  Italian band New Candys, formed in Venice in 2008 by Fernando Nuti and Dario Lucchesi, will release their fifth album 'The Uncanny Extravaganza' in 2025. The album marks a shift…

• Bernd & Hilla Becher's photographic method explored in new publication publication

  A new book titled 'Il metodo Bernd & Hilla Becher' by Carola Allemandi and Anita Romanello examines the working method of the renowned German photographers. Bernd Becher…

• Olga Mill's Costume Design in 'Beef' Season 2 Explores Class and Generational Divides publication

  Olga Mill, the costume designer for the second season of Netflix's 'Beef,' has shared insights about her creative process. The show features a prominent cast, including Carey…

• Intagrist el Ansari's 'Ressacs' Documents Disappearing Tuareg Culture publication

  Tuareg filmmaker Intagrist el Ansari releases his documentary 'Ressacs: une histoire touarègue' on May 6, 2026, capturing the oral traditions, legends, and nomadic lifestyle of…

• Tom Kundig Publishes Monograph and Previews Second Volume for 2027 publication

  Architect Tom Kundig, a partner at Olson Kundig, has released 'Tom Kundig: Complete Houses' (Phaidon), a monograph documenting 462 residential projects. The book, edited by Dung…

• Janusz Jurek's Wry Street Photography Captures Everyday Absurdities publication

  Polish photographer Janusz Jurek, also a graphic designer and commercial photographer, finds creative freedom in candid street photography. He prioritizes bizarre, authentic…

• Inji Efflatoun's Memoirs and Art Get New International Attention publication

  A new volume, 'The Life and Work of Inji Efflatoun', offers the first English translation of the Egyptian modernist's private diaries, alongside critical essays. Efflatoun…

• New History of Illustration Challenges Genre's Second-Class Status publication

  D.B. Dowd's 'Reading Pictures: A History of Illustration' (Princeton University Press, $60/£50, published 21 April) argues that illustrations should be read, not admired like…

• Belfast rap trio Kneecap drops third album 'Fenian' after dropped charges publication

  Kneecap, the Belfast-based rap group, has released their third album 'Fenian' two months after terrorism charges against member Mo Chara were dropped. The album blends punk energy…

• May Book Bag: Art World Guides, Ovid's Influence, and Whistler's Legacy publication

  Four new art publications released in May 2026 offer diverse perspectives. 'Metamorphoses: Ovid and the Arts' (Hannibal Books, $50) edited by Francesca Cappelletti and Frits…

• Aeon Essay Questions Whether Fundamental Particles Explain Reality publication

  An essay published on Aeon challenges the notion that the universe is reducible to its smallest particles, arguing that reality is more than the sum of its fundamental…

• Arte.tv documentary explores Rodin and Michelangelo's sculptural dialogue publication

  Jérôme Prieur's documentary "Rodin et Michel-Ange, le chant des statues" premiered on Arte.tv on May 5, 2026. The film offers an inspired walk through masterpieces by Auguste…

• Jocelyn Danga's debut novel 'Né sur des pissenlits' explores immigration publication

  Congolese playwright Jocelyn Danga has published his first novel, 'Né sur des pissenlits' (Elyzad), which follows Muntu, a disillusioned high school teacher who leaves Kinshasa…

• Aupinard releases debut album 'Spleen. Social Club' publication

  Social media phenomenon Aupinard has released his debut studio album 'Spleen. Social Club'. The album stays true to bossa nova, a style he has loved since adolescence, but…

• Siri Hustvedt's 'Ghost Stories' Memoir Chronicles Grief After Paul Auster's Death publication

  Siri Hustvedt's new memoir 'Ghost Stories' recounts the first year after the death of her husband, author Paul Auster, who died of lung cancer in 2024. The book, published by…

• Texas Art's Second Curriculum: Hands-On Apprenticeships After the MFA publication

  A Glasstire article argues that in Texas, the real education for artists begins after the MFA, in workshops, print studios, fabrication labs, and art-services infrastructure. It…

• Glasstire Celebrates 25 Years with 'Training Grounds' Theme Honoring Texas Art Mentors publication

  Glasstire publisher Brandon Zech reflects on the importance of mentorship in the Texas art scene as part of the publication's 25th anniversary. Zech recounts his own entry into…

• Harvard study finds rap does not cause violence publication

  A Harvard study has addressed the long-standing question of whether hip-hop music leads to societal violence, concluding with a clear 'no'. The research, published as part of an…

• In-House International’s Serrucho Typeface Embraces Imperfection publication

  In-House International has introduced Serrucho, a variable typeface crafted by Alexander Wright that embodies a rough, handmade style. The name, derived from the Spanish term for…

• Frankie Issue 131 Fashion Shoot Hides Cover Art Easter Egg publication

  Frankie magazine issue 131 includes a hidden easter egg in its 'moving along' fashion shoot: the cover art is concealed somewhere within the spread, set in an elevator and across…

• Canvas adoption in Venice transformed painting techniques publication

  British art historian Cleo Nisse's new publication, Venetian Canvas and the Transformation of Painting, delves into the mastery of canvas by 16th-century Venetian artists such as…

• Elizabeth Strout on Her New Novel 'The Things We Never Say' publication

  Elizabeth Strout, renowned for her Pulitzer Prize-winning works 'Olive Kitteridge' and 'My Name Is Lucy Barton', is set to release her latest novel, 'The Things We Never Say', in…

• Pieter Henket's 'Birds of Mexico City' Celebrates Queer Youth and Tradition publication

  Artist Pieter Henket's latest project, 'Birds of Mexico City,' is a portrait series and book published by Damiani that documents young Mexicans redefining gender, identity,…

• Aldous Harding Returns with New Album 'Train on the Island' publication

  Aldous Harding has announced her fifth album, 'Train on the Island,' following a four-year gap since 'Warm Chris.' The lead single 'One Stop' opens with 'I’ve been away too long.'…

• Tori Amos blends current affairs with fantasy on new album In Times of Dragons publication

  Tori Amos's new album In Times of Dragons merges contemporary political and social issues with fantastical elements. The album, released by the musician known for her confessional…