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• John Moods to Perform at POPUP! in Paris other

  John Moods, the solo project of Berlin-based musician Magnus, will perform at POPUP! in Paris. The concert celebrates the deep friendship and musical connection between Magnus and…

• Summer 2026: Art World Security Crises, Major Appointments, and Delayed Openings other

  The art world experienced significant upheaval during the summer of 2026, characterized by thefts and shifts in leadership. On July 24, two men masquerading as visitors stole the…

• Emily Kam Kngwarray Retrospective at Fondation Opale: The Country Is Alive exhibition

  In Lens, Switzerland, Fondation Opale is showcasing the largest retrospective of Emily Kam Kngwarray ever seen in Europe, with over 80 artworks on display. Curated by Georges…

• ARD Weather Presenter Claudia Kleinert: Privately Calls It 'Climate Catastrophe' other

  Claudia Kleinert, who has presented weather forecasts for ARD for over 25 years, tells millions of viewers about 'climate changes' on air, but in private she uses the term…

• How Britain's Opium Smuggling Led to War with China cultural-heritage

  During the late 1700s, Britain encountered a trade imbalance with China, driven by the immense popularity of Chinese products. To address this, the British East India Company…

• Five Films About Schoolkids Starting Bands, from Linda Linda Linda to Sing Street publication

  Nobuhiro Yamashita's cult classic Linda Linda Linda has been remastered in 4K and released via GKids, prompting a retrospective look at five films that celebrate the joy of…

• Thomas Werner: From Fashion Photography to Fine Art and Publishing artist

  Thomas Werner, a Santa Fe-based photographer, author, curator, and educator, discusses his multifaceted career in a recent interview. Werner's journey began with a passion for…

• David La Piovra: Self-Taught Artist's Multimedia Practice and Upcoming Fashion Line artist

  David La Piovra, an artist with no formal training, engages in various forms of multimedia, including drawing, photography, graphic design, fashion, and video editing. His diverse…

• New Exterior Doors and Sliders Feature Acoustics, Switchable Glass, and Minimalist Designs architecture-design

  A review of the latest exterior doors and sliding options showcases advancements in sound insulation, switchable glass technology, and sleek design. NanaWall's NW Acoustical 545…

• NYCEDC Revitalizes MADE: Bush Terminal for Brooklyn's Creative Economy architecture-design

  The NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has transformed the historic MADE: Bush Terminal into a center for the creative economy along Brooklyn's Sunset Park waterfront.…

• Artist Hopid Unveiled: Flagstaff Exhibition Reunites Works by Hopi Collective exhibition

  The Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff is hosting an exhibit titled "Artist Hopid Unveiled," which honors the Artist Hopid collective established in 1973. The showcase…

• Palestinian Painter Sliman Mansour Dies at 79 artist

  Sliman Mansour, a prominent Palestinian artist, passed away yesterday at the age of 79. His artistic creations, deeply influenced by the Nakba and the quest for freedom, served as…

• Beyond Utility: Rethinking the Value of Culture in Public Policy opinion-review

  Fabrizio Panozzo, in an opinion article for Artribune, questions the widely accepted notion that culture serves as a reliable catalyst for development, asserting that it is not…

• Qode: Studio Nilasha's Basement Bar in Hyderabad Blends Marble, Brass, and Nightlife architecture-design

  Located beneath an outhouse in Gandipet, Hyderabad, Qode is a 4,500 sq ft basement bar crafted by Studio Nilasha for Golkonda Hospitality. The venue boasts a 3,000 sq ft enclosed…

• Green House by M2 Senos Arquitectos: A Modern Take on Costa Nova's Palheiros architecture-design

  Portuguese firm M2 Senos Arquitectos has completed the Green House (Casa Verde), a 3,799 square-foot residence in Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal, in 2025. The project, led by…

• Casa Verde: A Modern Take on Portugal's Striped Beach Houses architecture-design

  Designed by M2 Senos Arquitectos, the Casa Verde is a 353 m² residence located in Gafanha da Encarnação, Portugal, near the famous Costa Nova do Prado beach. The project,…

• Why Hating Influencers Isn't Just About Misogyny opinion-review

  In an opinion article for Vogue, an influencer discusses the growing disdain for influencers, which has evolved from mere online mockery to broader societal acceptance. She points…

• MacKenzie Scott's 2013 Vogue Profile Resurfaces as She Releases New Dystopian Novel on Substack publication

  Vogue has reissued its March 2013 feature on MacKenzie Scott, formerly known as Bezos, coinciding with the release of her serialized dystopian work 'Last Days in Two Nations' on…

• Wrought by Fire: Metalwork of the Southwest Spotlights Four Women Artists at ASU Art Museum exhibition

  The ASU Art Museum in Tempe, Arizona, is hosting an exhibition titled 'Wrought by Fire: Metalwork of the Southwest.' This showcase challenges the male-dominated view of…

• Online Embroidery Class Turns Photos into Stitched Hoop Art other

  As sweater weather approaches, My Modern Met Academy offers a new online course titled 'Intermediate Embroidery: Getting Creative with Printed Fabrics,' taught by embroidery…

• Free Gaulish Archaeology Exhibition Takes Over Five French Train Stations exhibition

  The exhibition "Gares aux Gaulois!" is turning five train stations across France into archaeological displays, coordinated by Inrap and SNCF Gares & Connexions. Its goal is to…

• Michael Köhlmeier's 'Mein privates Glück' After Partner's Death publication

  Austrian writer Michael Köhlmeier has published his most personal book to date, 'Mein privates Glück', following the death of his long-time partner, writer Monika Helfer. The…

• Lamb, 21-Year-Old Venice Beach Artist, Performs at POPUP! in Paris other

  On an unspecified date, 21-year-old artist Lamb performed a unique concert at POPUP! in Paris, an event partnered with Club Artistik Rezo. Lamb, originally from Venice Beach, is…

• USPS Honors Linda McCartney with Forever Stamp Collection other

  The United States Postal Service will unveil a new collection of Forever stamps honoring renowned photographer Linda McCartney on September 25 at the Museum of Modern Art in New…

• Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols at Pérez Art Museum Miami exhibition

  The 'Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols' exhibition at the Pérez Art Museum Miami showcases ten significant pieces from the Kenneth C. Griffin Collection, running until June 6,…

• UK MP Calls for Fossil Export Regulation Following Abu Dhabi Sale cultural-heritage

  Liberal Democrat MP Edward Morello has called for reform of UK fossil export regulations after a private collection of fossils from the Jurassic Coast was sold to the Natural…

• CAAM Gran Canaria Opens Call for 2026 Artist Residencies other

  The Centro Atlántico de Arte Moderno (CAAM) in Gran Canaria has announced its Artist Residency program for 2026, which will provide two artists with the opportunity to work on…

• Figure di donna: Sgarbi's Collection of Female Figures Opens at Castello dei Clavesana in Andora exhibition

  The exhibition "Figure di donna. Tesori d'arte dalla Fondazione Cavallini Sgarbi" opened at the Castello dei Clavesana in Andora, Italy, curated by Vittorio Sgarbi with Pietro Di…

• Bangkok Illustrator Chanida Areewatanasombat Turns Emotional Baggage into Surreal Visual Diaries artist

  Bangkok-based illustrator and animator Chanida Areewatanasombat, also known as Chubbynida, creates "visual diaries" to process emotions she finds difficult to articulate. Her…

• Hitchcock et Mary Rose: A Play at Théâtre de l'Oeuvre other

  The Théâtre de l'Oeuvre in Paris is presenting "Hitchcock et Mary Rose", a play that dramatizes a fictional meeting between Alfred Hitchcock, screenwriter JP Allen, and actress…

• Dehli Grolimund Reconstructs Kazuo Shinohara's Umbrella House at Vitra Campus architecture-design

  Founded in 2019 by Christian Dehli and Andrea Grolimund, the Zurich-based architecture firm Dehli Grolimund has successfully reconstructed Kazuo Shinohara's Umbrella House at the…

• This Is The End: otto artisti alla Casa della Memoria di Milano trasformano l'apocalisse in resistenza exhibition

  The collective exhibition 'This Is The End' returns in a radically different form, now hosted at the Casa della Memoria in Milan (Via Federico Confalonieri 14). Organized by AND…

• Nathalie Basoski's 'Let the Grass Grow' at Reform Architecture Gallery exhibition

  The exhibition 'Nathalie Basoski: Let the Grass Grow' is on view at Reform Architecture Gallery in the South Bronx from April 3 to June 11, 2026. Reform Architecture, founded in…

• Tiffany & Co. Renews US Open Trophy Role; New Georgian Art Foundation; Bonhams Cat Art Auction other

  Tiffany & Co. has extended its role as the trophy creator for the US Open through 2026, a partnership that began in 1987. Each singles trophy is crafted in Cumberland, Rhode…

• Norse Völva Witches and the Power to Shape Fate Through Seidr Magic cultural-heritage

  In Norse cosmology, fate was predetermined at birth by the Norns, who cut each person's life string and wove it into the tapestry of destiny. Even the gods were bound by fate, as…

• Tavern-Style Pizza Revival: Pizz’Amici Opens in West Town other

  So, there’s this new pizza place called Pizz’Amici that just opened up in West Town, Chicago. It was started by Cecily and Billy Federighi, who created their pizza recipe at home…

• David Bowie's Wisdom on Art, Religion, and Technology in New Video other

  A new video from YouTube channel T&H Inspiration compiles clips from David Bowie's interviews, exploring his views on art, religion, technology, and impermanence. The video…

• Venetian Lagoon's Crevan Island with Napoleonic Fort Listed for Sale market-auction

  Lionard Luxury Real Estate has put Crevan Island, a private island spanning 5,700 square meters in the Venetian Lagoon, on the market. Situated 7 kilometers from Venice, this…

• Gazprom Arena cancels Kanye West's Russia concerts amid antisemitism backlash other

  The Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg will not be the venue for Ye's (previously known as Kanye West) concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October, as a rental agreement with promoters…

• Lee Miller's Multifaceted Career Explored in Forlì Exhibition exhibition

  The Museo Civico San Domenico in Forlì, Italy, will host an exhibition dedicated to Lee Miller, opening on October 10. The show spans twenty-five years of her photography,…