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• Ölmanager treffen sich in Caracas nach Maduros Festnahme economy-finance

  Nach der Festnahme von Nicolás Maduro kamen in Caracas Hunderte von Ölmanagern zur ersten bedeutenden Öl- und Gaskonferenz seit Donald Trumps Amtsantritt im Januar zusammen. Das…

• Status Anxiety's 'Heartbreaker' Jewellery Case Featured in frankie Issue 134 other

  Status Anxiety's compact 'Heartbreaker' jewellery case is recommended for travellers seeking to protect rings and other valuables, appearing in issue 134 of frankie magazine. The…

• Philippe Sands Receives German Book Trade Peace Prize for Justice and Humanism award

  Philippe Sands, a writer and jurist, has been awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. The prize recognizes his work on universal justice and radical humanism. Sands…

• Roberto Bilotti Appeals to Italian Government to Restore Art Donation Tax Deductions Ahead of 2027 Budget opinion-review

  Roberto Bilotti, a collector and member of the scientific committee at Museo Carlo Bilotti, has released an open letter to the Italian government, advocating for a revision of…

• Phoenician Deities: 10 Gods of the Ancient Mediterranean and Their Legacy cultural-heritage

  The Phoenicians, creators of the abjad alphabet, have left limited documentation regarding their religious practices, primarily known through the works of Philo of Byblos and…

• Kimberly Schneider Discusses Her Cameraless Alt-Process Photography in Lenscratch Interview publication

  In a conversation with Lenscratch, photographer Kimberly Schneider shared her transition from conventional infrared landscape photography to innovative cameraless techniques. With…

• Betty Gilpin Wins First Emmy, Recites Rhyming Poem and Discusses Career award

  Betty Gilpin, 40, won her first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Sarah Westcott Warren in a 1702-set backstory episode of "Widow's Bay." She…

• The New Yorker's Midterm Warning: Trump's Unraveling and the Wreckage Ahead opinion-review

  The New Yorker advises skepticism regarding predictions of a midterm blue wave, pointing to unreliable polling data and the influence of affluent campaign financing. Mark Milley…

• Creola, an Ever-Changing Supper Club, Opens on the Upper East Side other

  Last month, Creola, a new supper club-style eatery, made its debut on the Upper East Side, where reservations can be made through OpenTable. Chef-owner Lana Lagomarsini,…

• Chaume Sublimé: COAT's Ephemeral Reed Installation at Festival des Architectures Vives 2025 in Montpellier architecture-design

  COAT | conditions atmosphériques d'espaces, the architecture practice led by Julia Fraolini and Felix Steinbacher, created Chaume Sublimé, a temporary installation for the…

• Vogue Highlights Pacific Northwest Vacation Rentals for Fall Coastal Getaways publication

  Vogue has released a guide highlighting the finest vacation rentals in the Pacific Northwest, ideal for a fall retreat, showcasing locations in Oregon, Washington, and British…

• Mini Countryman Untamed Edition Tested on Nevada Trails other

  Mini has unveiled the Countryman Untamed Edition, which boasts a 15mm lift in suspension, Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires, and distinctive 19-inch wheels, along with two…

• Ulrich Siegmund Essay in Süddeutsche Zeitung Critiques AfD's "Kulturfremd" Concept opinion-review

  Ulrich Siegmund's essay "Die Lüge der Zukurzgekommenen," published in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, attacks the AfD's use of the term "kulturfremd" to designate people it wants removed…

• Barry Davies RCA Discusses Marble Sculpture, Anatomy, and Upcoming Ermine Work artist

  Barry Davies RCA, a sculptor with a background in precision engineering and cabinet making, delves into the anatomy of humans and animals through his marble carvings. His…

• Friedrich Schiller: The Playwright Who Turned Revolution Into Theater publication

  Friedrich Schiller, a key figure in German literature, was born in 1759 in Marbach, Württemberg. He studied at the Karlsschule military academy and became a professor at the…

• Jules Be Kuti: Where Dreams Begin at Galerie Paul*13, Paris exhibition

  Jules Be Kuti, a young emerging artist born in 1993, presents his solo exhibition Where Dreams Begin at Galerie Paul*13 in Paris. The show opens on Thursday, October 15, at 13 rue…

• Penny Hardy's Book Documents New York's Pandemic Dining Sheds as a New Street Typology publication

  Pandemic Architecture: NYC Dining Sheds 2020-2024, authored by Penny Hardy, showcases images of dining sheds that emerged in New York amid the Covid-19 crisis. Documented in…

• ArtVerona 2026 chiude con un itinerario tra Borgo Roma e la Città antica festival-fair

  Oggi, 11 ottobre 2026, si chiude la ventunesima edizione di ArtVerona, che ha avuto luogo nei padiglioni 11 e 12 di Veronafiere, dopo tre giorni di apertura iniziati il 9 ottobre.…

• Lucho Urrut Shoots KALTBLUT Exclusive Featuring Five AR Models Agency Men publication

  An exclusive feature on male models, named "The Boys," has been released by KALTBLUT magazine, with photography by Lucho Urrut. The production and styling were executed by Ariel…

• Dacia Maraini Criticizes US Livestream Execution, Cites Beccaria in Corriere della Sera Essay opinion-review

  In an article published in Corriere della Sera on 9 October 2026, titled "La vendetta non è giustizia," Italian author Dacia Maraini expresses her disapproval of the United…

• Arnold Schönbergs „Moses und Aron“ in Basel: Rieselnde Ratlosigkeit opinion-review

  Arnold Schönberg wandte sich erst spät dem Judentum zu, ein Thema, das auch seine Oper „Moses und Aron“ durchzieht. Eine Aufführung dieses Werks in Basel wird für das staunende…

• West African Gold Rescued Medieval European Economies From Silver Shortages cultural-heritage

  In 1324, Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca accompanied by a massive entourage of over 500 slaves, 100 camels, soldiers, officials, and…

• Sea162's "La Dura Montaña" Uses Iron-Mine Pigments in Asturias Mural cultural-heritage

  In Villanueva de Santo Adriano, Asturias, Sea162's mural "La Dura Montaña," set to debut in 2026, incorporates pigments sourced from nearby iron mines, with local residents…

• Maksim Gorshkov on Rome, Impasto, and New Painting 'Ice and Fire' artist

  Maksim Gorshkov, a painter, credits his transition to acrylics and oils to his relocation to Rome in 2020, which he describes as pivotal for his artistic development. The lockdown…

• CommissionIt Publishes Guide to Art Commissions as Investment, Highlighting Katya Petetskaya and Historical Sales publication

  CommissionIt has published a guide titled "Investing in Art Through Commissions: A Thoughtful Approach to Collecting," which explores the advantages and drawbacks of commissioning…

• Louvre-Lens Explores the Art of Cuteness in 'Trop mignon ! L'art du bonheur' exhibition

  From September 23, 2026, to January 18, 2027, the Louvre-Lens will present 'Trop mignon ! L'art du bonheur,' an exhibition that delves into the cultural significance of cuteness.…

• Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup Under Threat from Middle East Conflicts other

  Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2034 FIFA World Cup faces significant risks due to escalating wars in the Middle East, which threaten to strand billions of dollars in Gulf sports…

• Eva Gonzalès, prima monografica al Petit Palais di Parigi exhibition

  Fino al 24 gennaio 2027, il Petit Palais di Parigi ospita la mostra "Eva Gonzalès. Parcours d'une artiste libre", dedicata alla pittrice parigina, nata nel 1847 e deceduta nel…

• South Barn by Studio Weave: A 158 sq m Isle of Wight Retreat Redefines 'Deep Reuse' architecture-design

  Je Ahn, the founder of Studio Weave, has converted a 158 sq m barn located on a functioning farm close to Cowes, Isle of Wight, into South Barn, a retreat that prioritizes 'deep…

• Israel Galván and Mohamed El Khatib Premiere "Israel et Mohamed" at Domaine d'O, Montpellier festival-fair

  From October 15 to 17, 2026, choreographer Israel Galván and theater creator Mohamed El Khatib will debut their duet "Israel et Mohamed" at Domaine d'O in Montpellier, followed by…

• Marina Bindella's Cosmografie at Museo Carlo Bilotti, Rome exhibition

  The Museo Carlo Bilotti Aranciera di Villa Borghese in Rome is showcasing Marina Bindella's exhibition, Cosmografie, until 15 November. This exhibition features approximately…

• Aubrey Theobald and Kristina Popov Explore Cemetery as Affective Archive at Phantom Pförtnerhaus Berlin exhibition

  The exhibition titled Phantom Pförtnerhaus | Chapter 3, featuring artists Aubrey Theobald and Kristina Popov, is currently displayed at the Georgen-Parochial-Friedhof II gatehouse…

• Cattedrali tra culto e turismo: ingressi separati e biglietti per gestire le folle cultural-heritage

  Le cattedrali europee, come il Duomo di Milano, si trovano a dover bilanciare il loro ruolo religioso con le esigenze del turismo. Fino al 2015, era complicato accedere per…

• HIGHLINE Milano Presents 'Guardare fino al cielo' at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II exhibition

  From October 7 to November 2, 2026, HIGHLINE Milano will present 'Guardare fino al cielo' in the Sala degli Orologi and along the Skybridge of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in…

• Lord Byron's Scandals and Exile: The True Story Behind the Byronic Hero publication

  The article outlines the controversies that prompted Lord Byron, originally named George Gordon Byron and born in 1788, to depart from Britain in 1816. Following the triumph of…

• Dylan Dog at 40: Tiziano Sclavi's Nightmare Detective Still Haunts Italian Comics publication

  Dylan Dog, created by Tiziano Sclavi, first appeared in 1986 and has become a defining Italian comic. The series' early golden age, from L'Alba dei morti viventi (1986) to Il…

• Belgium's Post-War Modernist Architecture and Art Under Threat cultural-heritage

  Belgium's modernist architecture from the post-war period, primarily constructed between the late 1940s and the 1960s, often goes unnoticed or faces destruction, despite the…

• Chantelle Stean Discusses Self-Taught Practice and Scottish Landscape Abstractions on Singulart publication

  In an interview with Singulart Magazine released on October 11, 2026, self-taught artist Chantelle Stean discussed her journey into the realm between representation and…

• ArtVerona 2026: 10 Stands Not to Miss in the Modern Section festival-fair

  ArtVerona 2026 features a modern section that, while not formally separated or signposted, is distinguishable by its focus on established or historically significant artists. The…

• German Weekly Freitag Highlights Eight Essential Autumn Books, Led by Lutz Seiler and Åsne Seierstad publication

  The German weekly Freitag has published a seasonal reading guide titled "Die 8 wichtigsten Bücher des Herbstes," presenting eight books it considers essential for understanding…