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• Fat Marmot Week: Vote for the Chunkiest Hibernator other

  The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) Marmot Project is hosting Fat Marmot Week, an online event inviting the public to vote for the 'chonkiest' yellow-bellied marmot.…

• Nikki Ogunnaike and Philippe Fonzin's Prospect Park Boathouse Wedding Blends New York and Nigerian Style other

  Nikki Ogunnaike, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire, and Philippe Fonzin married on July 24 at the Prospect Park Boathouse in Brooklyn, New York. The couple, who met in August 2014…

• Bolivia's Most Visited Museum Begins Five-Year Restoration cultural-heritage

  Next month, a significant restoration initiative will commence at the Casa Nacional de Moneda in Potosí, Bolivia, to tackle severe roof and structural problems. This museum, which…

• German Actor Andreas Hoppe and Caricaturist Hans Traxler Die; Swiss Folk Group Announces Farewell Tour other

  The German arts community mourns the loss of two notable individuals. Actor Andreas Hoppe, recognized for portraying Commissioner Mario Kopper in SWR's 'Tatort,' has passed away…

• Volcanic Eruptions in 536 and 1257 Plunged Europe into Darkness and Famine cultural-heritage

  Historical records and ice core data reveal that massive volcanic eruptions in AD 536 and AD 1257 caused widespread climatic disruption, crop failures, and famines across Europe.…

• Island Records and EMI's New London HQ Blends Music and Art architecture-design

  Located on the ninth floor of 4 Pancras Square in King's Cross, London, the new headquarters for Island Records and EMI was crafted by InterestingProjects to evoke a modern art…

• Andreas Hoppe, Known for 'Tatort' Role, Dies at 66 other

  Andreas Hoppe, the Berlin-born actor who portrayed Detective Superintendent Mario Kopper in the Ludwigshafen-based 'Tatort' series from 1996 to 2026, has died at the age of 66.…

• Landon Metz's First Spanish Show at Parra & Romero, Ibiza exhibition

  On August 8, 2026, Landon Metz, an artist hailing from Arizona, will unveil his inaugural exhibition in Spain at the Parra & Romero gallery located in Santa Gertrudis, Ibiza. The…

• OM System Achieves Full Independence from Private Equity, Aims for Competitive Edge other

  OM Digital Solutions, the company behind OM System cameras, has completed a management buyout from Japan Industrial Partners (JIP), achieving full independence. CEO Shigemi…

• Maradona's 'Hand of God' Soccer Ball Sells for $3.35M at Heritage Auctions market-auction

  At Heritage Auctions, the soccer ball that Diego Maradona used to net both goals during Argentina's 2-1 win against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final fetched $3.35…

• Marullo and Bellini's Art-Design Dialogue at Umano Space, Pietrasanta exhibition

  In Pietrasanta, Umano Space presents a new installation pairing Fabio Marullo's paintings with Mario Bellini's Camaleonda seating, curated by Alessandra Denza. The exhibition,…

• Japú House by AIA Estúdio: A Horizontal Retreat in Rio's Mountains architecture-design

  In the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, the Japú House by AIA Estúdio has been completed in 2025. The project, led by architect Alice Tepedino, was curated by Susanna Moreira…

• Casa Japú by AIA Estúdio: A Horizontal Retreat in Rio's Mountains architecture-design

  In the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, the architectural firm AIA Estúdio has completed Casa Japú, a residential project that harmonizes with its sloping terrain. The…

• Logan Lynn's 'The Pain and The Power' Documentary and Soundtrack Released via PortuGAY publication

  Logan Lynn, a Portland artist, activist, and queer provocateur, has unveiled "The Pain and The Power," a documentary paired with a soundtrack released through PortuGAY, the LGBTQ+…

• Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX Heads to Auction with $1.1M Estimate market-auction

  The 1991 Honda NSX once owned by the late Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna will be offered at RM Sotheby's London sale on October 31. The car, chassis no. T000233, was imported to…

• French Historic Monuments Battle Climate Change: Fires, Floods, and Landslides cultural-heritage

  France's iconic landmarks are increasingly jeopardized by climate change, leading to the introduction of the third National Plan for Climate Change Adaptation in 2024. By 2025,…

• Hailey Bieber's Lace Camisole Trend: How to Style It for Fall 2026 other

  The lace camisole has transitioned from bedroom staple to street-style essential, as seen on recent runways at Saint Laurent, Khaite, and Chloé. Hailey Bieber recently stepped out…

• US Critical Minerals Proposals to Brazil Go Unanswered as China Looms economy-finance

  At Latin America's largest mining fair, Exposibram, held in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, a senior US diplomat revealed that Brazil has not responded to two American proposals to…

• Mondrian's 1920 Composition III to Lead Christie's London Evening Sale During Frieze Week market-auction

  Christie's 20th/21st Century London Evening Sale, scheduled for 14 October 2026, will feature Piet Mondrian's Composition III, a 1920 artwork that has never been auctioned before.…

• Anthony Chemero's 'Intertwined Creatures' Challenges AI Consciousness Hype publication

  In a review of Anthony Chemero's forthcoming book 'Intertwined Creatures: The Embodied Cognitive Science of Self and Other' (Columbia Univ. Press, 2026), cognitive scientist…

• US Treasury's 'Operation Economic Outcast' Targets Iran's Financial Networks economy-finance

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast', a sweeping economic campaign aimed at severing all international financial connections of Iran. The…

• Dermatologists Share Topical Treatments and Timelines for Fading Age Spots other

  Age spots, known as solar lentigines, result from prolonged sun exposure. According to dermatologists Aderonke Obayomi and Rachel Nazarian, ultraviolet rays trigger an…

• AfD's Ulrich Siegmund Discusses Coffee in Podcast Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election other

  Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD's top candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, spent four hours on the podcast 'Ben Ungeskriptet' with host Ben Berndt, but surprisingly, the conversation focused…

• Louis Vuitton's Journey to China: Three New Fragrances Inspired by Chinese Culture other

  Louis Vuitton's Perfumes of the World collection continues with 'Journey to China', a new olfactory exploration of Chinese culture. Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud and…

• Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Wins The Guardian's 2026 Invertebrate of the Year other

  The leaf sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae), a marine sea slug roughly the size of a grain of rice, has been crowned the winner of The Guardian's 2026 Invertebrate of the Year…

• Frieze Seoul 2026 Debuts Two Curated Sections: Material Practice and Spotlight festival-fair

  Frieze Seoul, scheduled for September 2–5 at COEX in Gangnam, will introduce two new curated sections on Level 3. "Material Practice" focuses on collectible design and…

• Minyoung Kim's Mischievous Black Cats Populate Quirky Paintings Ahead of Untitled Art Miami Beach artist

  South Korean artist Minyoung Kim creates meticulously painted oil works centered on black cats, blending realism with subtle absurdity. Her upcoming solo booth at Untitled Art,…

• Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years for Satirical Mao Sculptures artist

  On August 25, 2024, a court in Sanhe, Hebei province, sentenced Gao Zhen, a 70-year-old Chinese artist famous for his satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong, to three years in prison.…

• Low-ABV Cocktails Dominate Summer Drinking Trends other

  The movement towards low-alcohol cocktails has become a permanent fixture in U.S. dining establishments. Milos Zica from Cafe Susanne observes that patrons are looking for a mix…

• Eastman Kodak Appoints Dupli as UK Distributor for Rebranded Films market-auction

  Eastman Kodak has appointed Dupli, a UK-based company, as the official distributor of its rebranded film products in the United Kingdom. The partnership, announced on August 26,…

• Critic Slams Emma Cline and Hernan Diaz Openings as Boring Literary Fiction opinion-review

  In a Substack essay, writer Devon Halliday critiques the opening pages of two forthcoming literary novels, Emma Cline's 'Switzy' (Random House, Sept 8) and Hernan Diaz's 'Ply'…

• Tim Curry, Star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', Dies at 80 other

  Tim Curry, the renowned English actor celebrated for his portrayal of Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries 'It', passed away at…

• Mark Cavagnero Associates Reveals Mass Timber U.S. Embassy Design for Tallinn architecture-design

  Mark Cavagnero Associates (MCA), in collaboration with local firm ESPLAN, has revealed designs for a new U.S. embassy compound in Tallinn, Estonia. This initiative marks the…

• Ali Hassoun: Tuscany as His Soul Place, Between Painting, Mosaic and Sculpture artist

  Lebanese artist Ali Hassoun, though born in Sidon, considers Tuscany his spiritual home. After arriving in Italy at eighteen, he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence…

• Opera Australia's Harbour Spectacle in Limbo Over Donor Dispute other

  Opera Australia's flagship event, the annual Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, is facing an uncertain future due to a funding dispute with its principal patron, the reclusive…

• IA blends Craftsman style with tech minimalism for Notion's San Francisco HQ architecture-design

  Interior Architects (IA) has finalized the design for Notion's headquarters located in San Francisco's iconic Monadnock Building, which dates back to 1907 and spans five floors.…

• Simon Stephens' 'A Slow Fire' at Jermyn Street Theatre: Post-Apocalyptic Drama other

  Simon Stephens' new play 'A Slow Fire' is currently running at London's Jermyn Street Theatre. The post-apocalyptic drama follows two men who are confined in a bunker, surviving…

• WHAT IF: Philip K. Dick's AI Interview Explores Reality and Simulation digital

  The Italian art and design magazine Collater.al has published a fictional interview with the late science fiction writer Philip K. Dick, conducted by an AI, as part of its 'WHAT…

• Art Market Myths Debunked: Persistence and Diversification Over Negativity opinion-review

  The art market is often perceived as monolithic, but in reality it is fragmented, with some sectors and regions contracting while others flourish. This opinion piece, published on…

• Echoes of Kindness: Irish Donors Invited to Portrait Exhibition exhibition

  Irish photographer Steph Murray is calling on individuals who supported the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund to join her project, 'Echoes of Kindness.' This photo…