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• Ecoalf Opens 165-Square-Meter Valencia Flagship Honoring Fishermen of Upcycling the Oceans architecture-design

  Ecoalf has launched its inaugural flagship store in Valencia, occupying a 165-square-meter area on Calle Sorní, situated in a high-end shopping district. This site holds…

• Justin Caguiat's 'Change Ringing' Opens at Serpentine South with Thermochromic Paintings and Bronze Bells exhibition

  The Serpentine South in London is currently hosting Justin Caguiat's inaugural UK institutional exhibition, titled 'Change Ringing,' which will run until January 10, 2027. This…

• Daphne Weber fragt nach dem „Aber" in den Positionen der Linken zu Jüdinnen und Juden opinion-review

  In einem Artikel für die Zeitschrift Freitag beleuchtet die Autorin Daphne Weber die fehlende klare Solidarität der Partei Die Linke in bestimmten Angelegenheiten. Sie…

• ARTIFACT at Not That Deep Gallery: Artists Imagine 2026 as Future Relic exhibition

  Not That Deep Gallery in Bushwick, Brooklyn, presented ARTIFACT from June 27 to July 18, 2026, a group exhibition curated by co-founders Sadie Withers and Alina Hoai. The show…

• OMA and Jason Long Begin Construction on Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music and Arts in Houston architecture-design

  Construction is underway in Houston, Texas, for the Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music and Arts, which repurposes a historic coffee plant from the 1930s. Spanning over 6,000 square…

• Jeanne Henny to Lecture on Camino de Santiago and Jeju Olle Trail at Ateneo de Madrid cultural-heritage

  On October 24 at 17:30, British artist Jeanne Henny will give a talk at the Ateneo de Madrid, sharing how a serendipitous meeting on the Camino de Santiago led to the creation of…

• Taring Padi's London Exhibition Explores Land Justice and Workers' Rights in Second Chapter exhibition

  The exhibition "Rakyat Pasti Menang (The People United Will Never Be Defeated)" by Taring Padi has entered its second chapter at Ibraaz London, running until October 18. It…

• Géraldine Martineau Brings 'Orso et moi' to Théâtre National de la Colline other

  At the Théâtre National de la Colline, Géraldine Martineau performs her own text in the play "Orso et moi," a work drawn from personal experience that depicts a mother overwhelmed…

• Aztec Innovations: Tenochtitlan, Education, Medicine, and Art cultural-heritage

  The Mexicas, known as the Aztecs, established a remarkable civilization highlighted by Tenochtitlan, an education system, advanced medical practices, and unique artistic…

• Rosa Joly's Films and Sculpture Explore Evidence, Absence, and Desire at Les Bains-Douches, Alençon exhibition

  Les Bains-Douches in Alençon presents an exhibition of work by Rosa Joly, featuring 16 mm films and a new sculpture. Joly's films, shot in bedrooms and hotels, employ an unwieldy…

• Dix chefs-d'œuvre exposés gratuitement à Paris avant les ventes aux enchères d'automne market-auction

  Lors de l'Art Basel Paris, dix œuvres d'art de qualité muséale sont présentées gratuitement par les maisons de ventes aux enchères. Sotheby's met en avant l'Arlequin de Paul…

• Formafantasma Designs Ocean & Climate Village Exhibition for Prada Group and IOC in Cagliari exhibition

  Formafantasma, the Italian design studio, created the displays for Ocean & Climate Village, an exhibition staged at Prada Group's Luna Rossa base in Cagliari, Sardinia. The studio…

• Weezer's 'Pinkerton': The Raw Masterpiece That Nearly Broke the Band publication

  Weezer's first album, the Blue Album, achieved sales exceeding two million copies by 1995 and earned a Double Platinum certification. Its successor, Pinkerton, launched in 1996,…

• 15 Ancient Greek Historians Who Invented the Discipline of History publication

  An article on TheCollector.com highlights 15 ancient Greek historians who significantly influenced the field of history writing. It opens with Homer (circa 8th century BC), whose…

• David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran Lead Season Three of Jimmy McGovern's BBC Prison Drama Time opinion-review

  The third season of Jimmy McGovern's BBC drama Time pairs David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran as a cynical veteran officer and a naive newcomer working inside a young offenders'…

• AUSA Annual Meeting Highlights Air and Missile Defence Systems other

  The AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition kicked off on Monday, emphasizing air and missile defense systems. Spanning three days, this event is among the biggest displays of…

• Robert Indiana Reassessed: Beyond the 'LOVE' Phenomenon artist

  Robert Indiana's iconic 'LOVE' sculpture, featuring a stacked, lettered square, became a defining 20th-century pop art symbol, yet its massive popularity largely eclipsed the…

• Italian Lounge Returns to CIFF Shanghai 2026 with 14 Brands and a Lifestyle Focus festival-fair

  The 58th CIFF Shanghai took place from September 5 to 8, 2026, at the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Hongqiao. This event included the fourth Italian Lounge, curated…

• Vente de parcelles au Gondwana : le nouveau sport national other

  Au Gondwana, la vente de parcelles à bâtir connaît un essor spectaculaire. Selon la chronique diffusée le 13 octobre 2026, ce commerce est devenu le premier sport national du…

• People's Bank of China Approves Visa's Local Bank Card Clearing Entity economy-finance

  The People's Bank of China on Tuesday approved Visa to prepare a locally registered bank card clearing organisation, according to an online statement from the central bank. The US…

• Melbourne and Jeonju Expand Creative Exchange with Performances, Workshops, and Residencies festival-fair

  Since its inception in 2020, the collaboration between Melbourne and Jeonju, South Korea, has evolved into a long-term creative exchange, culminating in events scheduled for this…

• Silent Reading Parties and Book Doofs Redefine Social Reading in Australia and Beyond opinion-review

  Silent reading gatherings, where individuals enjoy their books in silence without enforced dialogue, are on the rise. Recently, Book Doof, dubbed 'a rave for readers,' hosted…

• Le Monde Reviews Fred Cavayé's "Les Misérables": Star Cast, Stripped-Down Hugo opinion-review

  Le Monde published a review of Fred Cavayé's new film adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables," criticizing the director for delivering a version the paper describes as…

• Dana Vowinckels «Anton und Alma»: Liebesgeschichte zwischen Krieg und Terror publication

  Dana Vowinckel's novel "Anton und Alma" delves into the poignant theme of first love amidst the backdrop of war and deep-seated beliefs. Released on October 7, the narrative is…

• German Conductor Helmuth Rilling, Known as 'Mister Bach', Dies at 92 other

  Helmuth Rilling, the German conductor long nicknamed «Mister Bach», died on Wednesday at the age of 92. For decades he shaped the interpretation of Johann Sebastian Bach's music…

• Bilderbuch veröffentlichen neuntes Studioalbum «∞+1» und verabschieden Gitarrist Michael Krammer publication

  Die österreichische Gruppe Bilderbuch hat ihr neuntes Studioalbum mit dem Titel «∞+1» herausgebracht, das als Trennungsalbum angesehen wird. Michael Krammer, der seit 2008 Teil…

• Grüne und Deutschland: Das dürre Bekenntnis zur Nation opinion-review

  Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party in Germany, is seeking to reclaim the national flag from the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). An analysis in the NZZ suggests…

• Ballett Basel Opens Season with Swiss Premieres by Marco Goecke and Sharon Eyal other

  Ballett Basel, under the direction of Marco Goecke, opens its season with a double bill featuring two Swiss premieres. The program pairs Goecke's widely acclaimed choreography set…

• Franz Marc Retrospective Opens at K20 Düsseldorf, Travels to Bern in 2025 exhibition

  Franz Marc died at just 36 years old, killed in action in 1916 during the First World War. A major exhibition at K20 in Düsseldorf surveys the painter's oeuvre, which was produced…

• Amparo Sard Explores Perforated Bodies in 'Carne gris' at ARTIZAR Madrid exhibition

  At ARTIZAR Madrid, Amparo Sard showcases Carne gris, an exhibition that explores themes of fragility through perforated bodies and distorted shapes, open until 7 November 2026.…

• 1st Bienal de Burgos 2026: Silo de Capiscol Features Works by Millán, Pérez, Orta, and Leutenegger exhibition

  The inaugural Bienal de Burgos 2026 is underway at the Silo de Capiscol, a historical structure from Spain’s dictatorship era. The event features artists such as Pilar Millán,…

• La Matinale Series Selection: "La Diplomate," "Below," "VisioQuest," and "Crystal Lake" publication

  La Matinale, a regular cultural feature of Le Monde, publishes a weekly Tuesday selection of television series recommended for viewing or rediscovery on the small screen. The…

• Edith Somerville: Irish Author, Artist, and Suffragette Who Defied Convention artist

  Born in 1858 in Ireland, Edith Somerville was a writer, illustrator, and activist. She teamed up with her second cousin, Violet Martin, to create 14 works under the pseudonym…

• Eichler X-100, the ‘house of the future’, is seeking a new buyer architecture-design

  On the market is the Eichler X-100, a prototype home constructed in 1956 in San Mateo Highlands, California. This steel-framed house was created by architects A. Quincy Jones and…

• District Six Restitution Housing in Cape Town by Jakupa Architects and Urban Designers architecture-design

  The District Six Restitution Housing project in Cape Town, South Africa, has been finalized by Jakupa Architects and Urban Designers, providing 108 residences for land claimants…

• ART IN PLACE 2026 Returns to Madrid's Palacio de Santa Bárbara with Focus on Craft and Design festival-fair

  The third edition of ART IN PLACE is scheduled to take place from October 15 to 18, 2026, at the Palacio de Santa Bárbara, located at C/Hortaleza 8 in Madrid. This fair will…

• Honduran Coffee Cooperative COMSA Faces Crisis as Hamburg Importer's Insolvency Leaves Twelve Containers Unpaid economy-finance

  The insolvency of a Hamburg-based coffee importer has left the Honduran cooperative Café Orgánico Marcala S.A. (COMSA) facing a financial disaster, with twelve shipping containers…

• Bitcoin Tops $84,000 as Oil Slips and Spot ETFs Bleed $681M economy-finance

  On Monday, Bitcoin hovered around $84,050 after a drop to $83,500, making a recovery toward Sunday’s peak of $84,145, despite U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experiencing their largest net…

• Taylah Hasaballah's First European Solo Show 'INDICATRIX' Opens at The Address in Milan and Brescia exhibition

  Melbourne-born artist Taylah Hasaballah is presenting her inaugural solo exhibition in Europe, titled INDICATRIX: Time Leaks / Causes of Extinction Unknown, at The Address venues…

• Mainland Chinese Traders Extend Hong Kong Stock Buying Spree to Fourth Month on AI Bets economy-finance

  Mainland Chinese investors increased their purchases of Hong Kong-listed shares for a fourth consecutive month, with technology companies drawing the largest inflows. The buying…