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• La Matinale's August TV Series Picks: Green Lantern and More other

  In the second half of August, La Matinale, a French media outlet, published a curated selection of television series to watch. The list includes 'Blood Sacrifice', 'Le Rouge et le…

• Gochang Hwang Yunseok Library by Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners architecture-design

  The Gochang Hwang Yunseok Library officially opened in Gochang-gun, South Korea, in 2025, embodying the innovative concepts of Hyunjoon Yoo + Partners. Spanning 3,814 square…

• Mitologías modernas: Ouka Leele & Co. at Sala Alcalá 31 exhibition

  The exhibition 'Mitologías modernas: Ouka Leele & Co.' is now open at Sala Alcalá 31 in Madrid, curated by Julio Pérez Manzanares. It explores how classical mythology made a…

• KI bedroht Freundschaften: Wir alle könnten bald ein Doppelleben führen opinion-review

  Ein System-Veränderungsexperte und Investor stellt dem Autor eine komplexe Frage über den Zusammenhang zwischen Wertschöpfung, Institutionen und Raum. Der Autor vermeidet eine…

• Dr. Dori Tunstall's 100-Word Cut: Indigenizing Design with 'Designed to Be Red' publication

  In August, Dr. Dori Tunstall, a design anthropologist and author of 'Decolonizing Design: A Cultural Justice Guidebook', continues her PRINT Magazine series with a 100-word…

• Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Amid Super El Niño other

  According to Copernicus, Europe's Earth observation agency that has monitored sea-surface temperatures daily since 1979, the global average reached an unprecedented 21.1 degrees…

• Kowalczuk's 'Freiheitsschock' Contains Errors, Claims Acquaintance publication

  Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk, a prominent historian of East Germany (DDR), is facing criticism from an acquaintance who claims to have found factual errors in his book 'Freiheitsschock'.…

• Grayscale Research: Bitcoin's Current Price May Be a Favorable Entry Point for Long-Term Investors economy-finance

  Bitcoin has approached the $80,000 mark, experiencing a 24% increase in just a week and breaking free from a six-week trading pattern. On August 24, it surpassed $78,330 and…

• Sordo Madaleno Sinks Open-Air Gallery Four Meters Below Ground in Los Cabos architecture-design

  Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos has unveiled Arte Abierto Baja, a unique outdoor art gallery in Los Cabos, Mexico. The gallery, measuring 180 square meters and located four meters…

• ICA Miami: The Museum That Transformed the Design District institutional

  The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) has emerged as a pivotal cultural entity in the city's transformation into a global center for contemporary art. Situated in…

• Twilight House by Spacefiction Studio: A Nature-Centric Home for Aging Parents architecture-design

  Twilight House, designed by Spacefiction Studio, is a 7,000 square-foot residential project slated for completion in 2026. The house was commissioned by a client seeking to…

• Casa Crepúsculo: A Nature-Centered Family Home by Spacefiction Studio architecture-design

  Spacefiction Studio has completed Casa Crepúsculo, a 7,000-square-foot residence designed for a family seeking to relocate the patriarch and matriarch from their ancestral home.…

• Casa Tomi: A Narrow House in Quy Nhon by The Studio architecture-design

  The Studio, led by principal architect Nguyễn Đức Thế, has completed Casa Tomi, a 62-square-meter residence in Quy Nhon, Vietnam. The project, realized in 2024, is situated on a…

• Ulrich Schneider's 'Mutti, komm ans Fenster!' Recounts a Working-Class Childhood in the Ruhr publication

  Ulrich Schneider, Germany's most prominent social lobbyist, has published a new book titled 'Mutti, komm ans Fenster!' (Mom, Come to the Window!), released by Westend Verlag. The…

• Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate his son other

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran made an attempt on the life of one of his sons during a recent conversation with Channel 14. He described the event as…

• South Korea Pledges to Help Trump Revive Talks with North Korea's Kim other

  South Korea has committed to supporting former President Donald Trump in rekindling discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This commitment was made during a…

• Sydney Contemporary at 10: A Decade of Growth, Shifting Markets, and Regional Focus festival-fair

  Established in 2013 by Tim Etchells, Sydney Contemporary has emerged as a significant highlight in Australia’s cultural scene. The event has welcomed over 250,000 attendees and…

• Chromolithograph of Carl Saltzmann's 'Empress Augusta leaves New York' Featured other

  The art blog Lines and Colors showcases a chromolithograph of Carl Saltzmann's artwork 'Empress Augusta leaves New York' (Kaiserin Augusta verlässt Newyork). Active during the…

• Trump's Grammar: A Microcosm of Global Language Simplification opinion-review

  In a commentary published by the South China Morning Post, the author reflects on the evolution of English and the futility of resisting its simplification. The piece opens with a…

• Paul Simon's Graceland at 40: A Voice Beyond the Canon opinion-review

  In a retrospective piece marking the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon's landmark album 'Graceland', critic Corrado Antonini examines the enduring significance of Simon's voice and…

• Sardinia's Environmentalists Block Brazilian Luxury Resort in Protected Coastal Area other

  In a significant victory for environmental activists, a proposed luxury resort in Sardinia's protected Cala Finanza area has been halted. The project, backed by Brazilian…

• M9 Museum in Mestre Presents Three Exhibitions on Italian History exhibition

  The M9 Museum of the 20th Century, located in Mestre close to Venice, is currently featuring three exhibitions that delve into Italian culture and history. Established in December…

• POLAR DSGN Creates Playful Identity for Tiny Wine Bar in London architecture-design

  A new visual identity has been unveiled for Tiny Wine, a bar located on Foley Street in London, which is dedicated to natural wines and small plates. Designed by Montevideo-based…

• Marijke De Roover, Queer Feminist Artist and 'Meme Connoisseur', Dies at 36 other

  At 36, Marijke De Roover, a queer feminist artist renowned for her humor and critiques of compulsory heteronormativity, has passed away. In response, her friends have initiated a…

• China's 'History Fangirls' Turn Ancient Emperors into Pop Idols cultural-heritage

  A new cultural phenomenon is sweeping China, where young women, dubbed 'history fangirls,' are idolizing ancient emperors with the same fervor typically reserved for pop stars.…

• Chinese AI Studio Cuts Short-Drama Crews to One ai-technology

  An AI studio in China is innovating by creating systems capable of scripting, storyboarding, generating, and revising short dramas at remarkable speeds, thus diminishing the…

• Lanzhou Beef Noodles Rebranded to Reflect Qinghai Origins other

  Lanzhou pulled noodles, a staple across China, are traditionally associated with Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. However, a significant portion of these noodle shops are…

• A Leaf Canopy by the Sea: Studio 10's Light Intervention in Shenzhen Bay Park architecture-design

  'A Leaf Canopy by the Sea,' a 48-square-meter retail pavilion situated in Shenzhen Bay Park, has been finalized by Studio 10, under the curation of Han Shuang. This endeavor is…

• The Myth of Cathay: How a European Misconception Shaped Perceptions of China cultural-heritage

  The term 'Cathay' originated from European explorers during the Age of Discovery, who believed it was a distinct land separate from China. This misconception persisted even after…

• Studio 10 Designs Leaf Canopy Pavilion on Shenzhen Bay Park architecture-design

  Studio 10 has completed a 48-square-meter retail pavilion on a grassy slope along the coast of Shenzhen Bay Park, one of the city's most popular public parks. The project, titled…

• Jillian Mascarenhas on Business Artistry and Rebranding International other

  Jillian Mascarenhas, the strategy director at Kurppa Hosk, shares insights into her professional journey, the agency's approach of 'business artistry,' and the rebranding of…

• UK PM Burnham to Lobby Trump on Ukraine Patriot Missiles in September other

  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to travel to the US in September to lobby President Donald Trump to allow Ukraine access to Patriot air defence missile stocks.…

• Cadillac Unveils One-Off Celestiq 'Night Test' at Monterey Car Week other

  During Monterey Car Week at The Quail, Cadillac unveiled the Celestiq Night Test, a unique electric flagship. This one-off model boasts a striking high-gloss Caspia Tricoat…

• US Judge Postpones Lockerbie Bombing Trial Over New Evidence other

  A federal judge in the U.S. has delayed the trial of Abu Agila Mohammad Mas’ud Kheir Al-Marimi, a former Libyan intelligence officer implicated in the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103…

• Alberto Savinio: The Other de Chirico Between Irony and the Unconscious artist

  Alberto Savinio, originally named Andrea de Chirico, was born in Athens on August 25, 1891. He was a multifaceted artist—painter, writer, and musician—and the younger sibling of…

• Hans Op de Beeck's 'Vanishing Point' Opens at Almine Rech Brussels exhibition

  On September 10, Hans Op de Beeck's exhibition titled 'Vanishing Point' will launch at Almine Rech Brussels, marking his first solo exhibition in the city in more than 15 years…

• V&A to Host Free Freddie Mercury Exhibition Featuring Iconic Stage Costumes exhibition

  The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will mark the 80th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's birth with a free exhibition titled 'Freddie Mercury | Splendid Things'. Curated…

• Konfekt's First Book on Hosting Celebrates the Art of Generous Hospitality publication

  The inaugural book from Konfekt, the sister publication of Monocle, titled 'Konfekt: A Guide to Generous Hosting', has been edited by Sophie Grove. This work delves into the…

• Liane Moriarty Returns to Big Little Lies Universe with Sequel 'Big Little Truths' publication

  Australian author Liane Moriarty is set to release 'Big Little Truths', her first sequel to the bestselling novel 'Big Little Lies', published by Penguin Random House on 25…

• UQ Art Museum and Climate Aware Creative Practices Network Launch Online Reading Group on Aunty Mary Graham's Work institutional

  From 25 September to 6 November, the UQ Art Museum in Brisbane, in collaboration with the Climate Aware Creative Practices Network (CACP), will conduct an online reading group…