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• Self-Taught Dutch Artist Rik Oostenbroek Turns Sunsets and Street Textures into Digital Worlds artist

  Rik Oostenbroek is a Dutch artist, designer, and art director living in Hilversum, Netherlands. He creates vibrant digital landscapes inspired by the sights around him, like…

• Marlene Dietrich: Hollywood Star Who Defied Hitler and Became a WWII Heroine artist

  Marlene Dietrich, born in Berlin in 1901, rose from Weimar Republic cabarets to Hollywood stardom after the success of 'The Blue Angel' (1930). When the Nazi regime, including…

• Early Mark Rothko Watercolor Donated to Cape Ann Museum by Artist's Son institutional

  Christopher Rothko, son of Mark Rothko, has donated a 1934 watercolor and gouache painting, Untitled (wharf, Gloucester, Massachusetts), to the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester,…

• China's Consumer Platforms Quietly Build In-House AI Models ai-technology

  While big names in Chinese AI like DeepSeek, Z.ai (Zhipu AI), Moonshot AI, and MiniMax are catching global attention, a quieter trend is emerging among local tech firms creating…

• Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 Finalists Announced award

  Finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 have been revealed, showcasing a variety of underwater photography that emphasizes the oceans' beauty and vulnerability.…

• World Humanoid Robot Games: Tennis, Track Records, and Remaining Weaknesses other

  The National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, the site of the 2022 Winter Olympics, hosted the opening of the second World Humanoid Robot Games on Saturday night. This five-day…

• Jean-Pierre Laffont's 'Rebels with a Cause' Chronicles American Counterculture publication

  Jean-Pierre Laffont, a French-American photojournalist, is set to publish a photography book named 'Rebels with a Cause' (Damiani, 2026), which is edited by his spouse, Éliane…

• Beyond EA Sports FC: New Football Video Games Challenge the Market digital

  As the 2026/2027 European football season kicks off, the video game market for football simulations is seeing new contenders after years of near-monopoly by Electronic Arts' EA…

• Gregory Parker: Where the Horizon Refuses Stillness artist

  Gregory Parker, a 71-year-old painter from Wichita, specializes in acrylic artworks that merge landscapes with abstract elements, delving into themes of memory and emotion. After…

• Within the Earth: Sunken Stone House on Sifnos by Alexandre Pavlidis architecture-design

  Paris-based architect Alexandre Pavlidis has completed Within the Earth, a residence on the Greek island of Sifnos that is embedded within a series of sunken drystone terraces…

• Meg Stalter Takes Over Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway Hit 'Oh, Mary!' artist

  Meg Stalter, the comedian known for her role as Kayla in HBO Max's 'Hacks,' has been starring as Mary Todd Lincoln in the Broadway play 'Oh, Mary!' for the past two months. The…

• Drake's 'Janice STFU' Soundtracks a Summer of Resentment opinion-review

  In a New Yorker essay, music critic Amanda Petrusich reflects on the ubiquity of Drake's song 'Janice STFU' from his album 'Iceman,' released alongside 'Habibti' and 'Maid of…

• Zig Zag Oyster Bar: A New Jewel Box of Brine in Brooklyn other

  This summer, Zig Zag Oyster Bar made its debut in Brooklyn, taking over the former Bar Meridian site. The establishment is operated by Nialls Fallon, Nick Perkins, and Leah…

• Milano sotto il caldo: riflessioni tra arte, cinema e urbanistica opinion-review

  Nell'estate più calda di sempre, Milano affronta un'afa soffocante che spinge a riflessioni su clima, urbanistica e arte. L'articolo di Carla A. Bordini Bellandi, pubblicato su…

• Anne Frank's Diary Quotes: Hope Amidst Holocaust Darkness cultural-heritage

  The diary of Anne Frank, a poignant representation of Holocaust experiences, details her life under Nazi oppression. Born in Germany, Anne received her diary on June 12, 1942,…

• Five Innovative Smartphones and Dumbphones That Put Design First other

  Dezeen has showcased five cutting-edge smartphones and feature phones, reflecting a growing trend towards personalized aesthetics. Among the highlighted models are the Nokia 200…

• Inside Pedro Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas': A Universe of Design and Emotion other

  The forthcoming film 'Bitter Christmas' by Pedro Almodóvar is set to be released in the UK on 28 August 2026 and highlights his distinctive visual approach through intricately…

• Goy Architects Renovates 1950s Singapore Bungalow with Material-Rich Extension architecture-design

  Goy Architects, under the leadership of Goy Zhenru, has been highlighted in the Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2026, which showcases up-and-coming architectural firms. This…

• Sky Arte Documentary on Artemisia Gentileschi Premieres August 29 other

  Sky Arte will premiere the documentary "Artemisia – Un’artista sotto accusa" on Saturday, August 29, directed by Pietro Messina. The film is part of the "Italian Season" series, a…

• Call for Correspondents: 15th Urban Sketchers Symposium Toronto 2027 festival-fair

  The 15th International Urban Sketchers Symposium is scheduled to take place in Toronto from 4 to 7 August 2027. The call for correspondents has been announced, with an application…

• Sima Samar's Memoir 'Outspoken' Chronicles Afghanistan's Democratic Era and Taliban's Gender Apartheid publication

  As the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's resurgence in Kabul approaches, Sima Samar, the former Afghan Minister of Women's Affairs, reflects on her memoir, 'Outspoken: My Fight…

• Artist Fans Become a Solidarity Project for UNICEF in Kenya other

  Marina Pecherskaya, the curator, has introduced Ventaglio, an initiative that reimagines fans as mediums for modern art and social involvement. This project, which supports the…

• Solar.xyz's Casa Castelar: A 19th-Century Madrid Home Reimagined for the 21st Century architecture-design

  Spanish architecture studio Solar.xyz, founded in 2022 by Pablo Canga and Ana Herreros, has been selected for the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026, an annual round-up of…

• Ukrainian Drone Commander Robert Browdi Defends Hunting Videos of Russian Soldiers other

  Ukrainian drone units have been publishing videos depicting the final moments of Russian soldiers' lives, framed as hunting scenes. These clips, which have become a genre on…

• Centenario della morte di Rodolfo Valentino: il primo lutto mediatico di massa other

  Il 23 agosto 1926 moriva a New York Rodolfo Valentino, uno degli attori più celebri del cinema muto, a soli 31 anni, per peritonite ed endocardite settica dopo un'operazione…

• Lionel Sabatté's Paleolithic Impulses on View in Cajarc and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie exhibition

  French artist Lionel Sabatté presents recent works, including sculptures, drawings, and tapestries, in two venues in the Lot region of France. The exhibitions, held in Cajarc and…

• Italian Museums Offer Summer Camps for Children Ahead of School Year cultural-heritage

  As summer draws to a close, cultural organizations in Italy are providing engaging activities for children prior to the return to school in mid-September. In Arezzo, the 'S-passo…

• Carlo Ratti's 'Objectify' Series Explores the Condominio, Ancient Rome's Enduring Housing Idea architecture-design

  In the summer series 'Objectify' by Wallpaper*, architect Carlo Ratti examines Italy through commonplace items, beginning with the condominio, or shared apartment building. He…

• Designing Garages for Phoenix's Extreme Heat architecture-design

  A recent guide from urdesignmag.com tackles the difficulties of garage design in Phoenix, Arizona, known for its intense heat. The city typically experiences 111 days with…

• Alibaba to Issue HK$80 Billion in New Shares for AI Expansion ai-technology

  Alibaba Group Holding announced on Sunday that it will issue HK$80 billion (US$10.2 billion) worth of new shares, with all proceeds dedicated to advancing its artificial…

• KTGY Renovates Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park Interiors architecture-design

  US architecture studio KTGY has completed a renovation of the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park hotel, originally designed by HOK in the 1980s. The project, undertaken by KTGY's…

• Philippe Zorzetto: Bespoke Shoes for Artists and Anonymes Alike artist

  Philippe Zorzetto, an esteemed shoemaker based in France, designs custom and collection footwear for notable figures such as Jean Dujardin, John Malkovich, M (Matthieu Chedid),…

• Ancient Egyptian Treasures Unveiled in Amiens: A Year-Long Exhibition exhibition

  The Musée de Picardie in Amiens, renovated in 2020, is presenting a new exhibition of its Egyptian collections, offering a preview of a larger archaeological reinstallation…

• Taryn Simon's 'Father Country I Do Love You' to Fill Guggenheim Rotunda in 2026 exhibition

  The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York will host Taryn Simon's exhibition 'Father Country I Do Love You' from September 18, 2026, to March 14, 2027. This marks the first…

• Street Art Weekly: SF's Double Barrel Graffiti, El Salvador's Mural Festival, and Glasgow's Pillars Erased by Batman other

  This week's BSA street art update highlights three unique stories. In San Francisco, a striking vertical double barrel Taiwanese graffiti piece on a skyscraper has elicited mixed…

• Nepo Parents: Mid-Life Career Changes Follow Children other

  The Financial Times reports on a growing trend of parents, inspired by celebrity examples, following their children into new careers in mid-life. The article, titled "Meet the…

• SRG-Chefin Susanne Wille: Verteidigung gegen Big Tech und ein gescheitertes KI-Experiment institutional

  Susanne Wille, die Chefin der Schweizerischen Radio- und Fernsehgesellschaft (SRG), hat in einem Interview mit der NZZ ihre Strategie zur Verteidigung von Fernsehen und Radio…

• Meghan und Harry kehren nach England zurück: Die Geschichte zeigt, das dürfte Ärger geben opinion-review

  Meghan Markle und Prinz Harry planen eine Rückkehr nach England, was laut einem Kommentar in der Neuen Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) voraussichtlich zu Spannungen führen wird. Der…

• TRANSFER Exhibition Explores Koralm Tunnel's Impact on Art and Perception exhibition

  The exhibition titled TRANSFER >< Ein künstlerischer Austausch zur Mobilität, overseen by curators Anja Weisi Michelitsch and Roman Grabner, is hosted at Kulturforum Laßnitzhaus…

• Chinese Robot Makers Prioritize Practical Design Over Humanoid Form at WRC other

  At the World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, Chinese robotics companies showcased a shift from flashy humanoid demonstrations to practical, real-world applications. While…