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• Plau Design Launches Reserva Script, a Pointed-Pen Type System for Brazilian Apparel Brand Reserva architecture-design

  Reserva, a Brazilian retail brand, has introduced Reserva Script, a pointed-pen typography system crafted by designers Mariana Navarro and Rodrigo Saiani. This new typeface…

• Hayao Miyazaki's 'My Neighbor Totoro': A Timeless Avant-Garde Fairy Tale Against Urbanization opinion-review

  Released in 1988 by Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki's 'My Neighbor Totoro' (Tonari no Totoro) stands as a landmark film that embodies the studio's identity and philosophy.…

• United Colours of Art Concludes Series on Rainbow Colors with Violet, from Antiquity to the Suffragettes publication

  The concluding chapter of "United Colours of Art" focuses on violet, finalizing the series on rainbow hues in artistic expression. It charts the evolution of violet from ancient…

• Pentagon to Live Stream Firing Squad Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan other

  The Pentagon has revealed plans for Nidal Malik Hasan, the ex-Army psychiatrist convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, to face execution by firing squad, which will be…

• Bob the Dog and Whistler's 1993 Municipal Election: A Look Back at the 'Sleepy' Race cultural-heritage

  Whistler has seen a total of nine mayors over the past 50 years, with elections occurring nineteen times. As the next election approaches, the Whistler Museum revisited the 1993…

• Sydney Fringe Reviewer Lab: Three Standout Shows Move to Melbourne Fringe festival-fair

  Three productions from the Sydney Fringe Reviewer Lab are set to perform at the Melbourne Fringe. Caitlin Duff's one-woman clown show, Freidah Will See You Now, will be at…

• Marc Chalamanch Examines Architecture's Slow Cycles Against AI Data Center Speed opinion-review

  In his examination of Veredes, architect Marc Chalamanch contrasts the enduring nature of architecture with the swift evolution of digital infrastructure. He points out Alphabet's…

• American Horror Story Recreates Miss Robichaux's Academy Set for Season 13 architecture-design

  For its thirteenth season, Ryan Murphy's horror anthology American Horror Story returns to Miss Robichaux's Academy, the New Orleans setting of the Coven storyline. The production…

• Laterna Magika: How Josef Svoboda and Alfréd Radok Made the Screen Part of the Stage architecture-design

  Laterna Magika was established by Alfréd Radok and Josef Svoboda for Czechoslovakia's pavilion at Expo 58 in Brussels. This innovative project merged live performance with film,…

• Tim Kent's 'Sojourn' at Hollis Taggart Explores Ambiguity in Interior Paintings opinion-review

  The exhibition "Sojourn," showcasing Tim Kent's painting series, is currently displayed at Hollis Taggart in New York until October 17, 2026. Situated at 521 West 26th Street, the…

• Zenfolio NextZen Consolidates Photography Business Tools into One Platform digital

  Zenfolio has introduced NextZen, a comprehensive photography platform that combines website creation, client gallery delivery, booking, payment processing, print sales, and AI…

• Meta's Muse Logo Designer Jessica Hische Faces Online Backlash Over AI Project other

  Jessica Hische, a freelance designer and lettering artist, was contracted by Meta to create the logo for its new AI assistant, Muse. After announcing the collaboration in her…

• Sotheby’s Paris to Sell 1,400 Al Thani Works from Avenue Floquet Residence market-auction

  From November 2 to 9, Sotheby’s Paris will host an auction featuring more than 1,400 items from the Al Thani collection, with live bidding scheduled for November 4 to 6. This…

• Leica Oskar Barnack Awards 2026: Faizulin, Stevens and Sinis Take Top Honors award

  Leica has revealed the recipients of the 2026 Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which features the inaugural LOBA Women Grant. The top honor went to Russian photographer Damir…

• Pontormo Takes Rome: First Major Monographic Show Outside Florence Opens at Scuderie del Quirinale exhibition

  The 'Pontormo' exhibition is scheduled to take place at the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome from 9 October 2026 to 7 February 2027, representing the first significant showcase of…

• Katie Price's Ex-Husband Kieran Hayler on Trial at Lewes Crown Court Over Rape Allegations other

  Kieran Hayler, who was previously married to Katie Price, is facing trial at Lewes Crown Court for three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old…

• Perfumer H and Troy Town Ceramics Collaborate on Clay Fragrance and Ceramic Bottles other

  Lyn Harris, the founder of Perfumer H, has introduced a new fragrance named Clay, drawing inspiration from the evolution of soft clay into fired ceramic. This scent combines a…

• Theaster Gates Acquires Pickard China, America's Last High-End Porcelain Factory market-auction

  Theaster Gates, an artist known for his high-value installations, has acquired Pickard China, the last American manufacturer of luxury porcelain. The factory, located in Antioch,…

• Seychelles Luxury Resorts: New Openings and Renovations Redefine Indian Ocean Hospitality other

  The Seychelles archipelago, comprising 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, has seen a wave of luxury resort developments and renovations. Cheval Blanc Seychelles, part of LVMH's…

• Maduro and Flores Face New Torture Charges in US Court other

  On Thursday, a new criminal charge was filed against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his spouse, Cilia Flores, in a superseding indictment at Manhattan federal…

• Disney Pitches Infinity Vision Large-Screen Format to Rival Studios in Challenge to IMAX market-auction

  According to Bloomberg, Walt Disney Co. has reached out to competing studios such as Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, Lionsgate Studios, and Sony Pictures regarding the…

• Godox Launches Magnetic Xenon Flash A2 for iPhone, Echoing Discontinued Profoto C1 other

  Godox has introduced the Smartphone Xenon Flash A2, a magnetic flash designed specifically for iPhone photography, and it is compatible with all models in the iPhone 15 Series and…

• Casalgrande Padana Launches Saxum Porcelain Tile Collection with Five Colorways architecture-design

  Casalgrande Padana, an Italian tile producer, has introduced the Saxum collection, a line of porcelain tiles designed to resemble natural stone. This collection comes in five…

• Graciela Iturbide Named 15th Leica Hall of Fame Inductee, Exhibition Opens in Wetzlar award

  Graciela Iturbide, a renowned photographer from Mexico, has been honored as the recipient of the 2026 Leica Hall of Fame Award, marking her as the 15th inductee since the award's…

• Amelyn Ng Contributes Cartoon to The Architect's Newspaper September/October Issue publication

  Architect and educator Amelyn Ng created a cartoon titled Powers of Ten (Semesters) for the September/October issue of The Architect's Newspaper. The drawing, credited as courtesy…

• Lulu Harrison Wins QEST and Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award with £25,000 Bursary award

  Lulu Harrison, a glass artist, has been honored with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and the Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award, which includes a £25,000 bursary. This…

• Rider, il film di Roan Johnson e Dade Pavanello che intreccia rap e cinema a Milano publication

  "Rider," directed by Roan Johnson and co-created by Davide "Dade" Pavanello, is set against the backdrop of Milan. The film intricately weaves together elements of cinema, rap,…

• ODA Completes 150-Meter POST Tower Atop Rotterdam's Historic Central Post Office architecture-design

  The POST tower, completed in May, stands 150 meters tall adjacent to the west wing of Rotterdam's central post office, a unique original structure from the post-World War II era.…

• Erin Barnett Appointed Director of Collections and Library Services at ICP institutional

  On October 5, 2026, Erin Barnett will take on the position of Director of Collections and Library Services at the International Center of Photography (ICP). With a career…

• Roman Temple Dedicated to Mars Unearthed Beneath Forest Floor Near Frankfurt cultural-heritage

  On September 25, the Hesse State Office for Monument Preservation revealed the discovery of a Roman temple, likely dedicated to Mars, in the eastern Taunus Mountains close to…

• Milano Acquires 70 Vintage Prints from Gabriele Basilico's 'Ritratti di Fabbriche' for Civic Archive market-auction

  The City of Milan has acquired 70 historic photographic prints from Gabriele Basilico's collection 'Milano. Ritratti di fabbriche' for €220,000 from Giovanna Calvenzi, the late…

• Tamara Ibarra Reflects on YEI and Mexico's Independent Art Scene in esferapública Interview opinion-review

  In a conversation with esferapública, artist Tamara Ibarra shares insights about YEI, a communication platform she established in 2012 aimed at linking independent art venues…

• Katie Brockman Wins 2026 Dog Photographer of the Year for "Loved and Hated" award

  The 2026 winners of the Dog Photography Awards have been revealed, with Katie Brockman earning the title of Dog Photographer of the Year for her piece "Loved and Hated," which…

• Tishman Speyer and Cooper Union Finalize 150-Year Ground Lease for Chrysler Building Revitalization architecture-design

  A 150-year ground lease and revitalization initiative for the Chrysler Building in New York City has been announced by Tishman Speyer in collaboration with The Cooper Union for…

• Lyz Parayzo’s 'Cosmo Parayzo' Marks a Decade of Work at Paço Imperial, Rio de Janeiro exhibition

  'Cosmo Parayzo,' running at the Paço Imperial in Rio de Janeiro until 22 November 2026, showcases a decade of Lyz Parayzo’s artistic journey. This exhibition, revealed by Casa…

• Mary Deleary Appointed Director of IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts institutional

  Mary Deleary will assume the role of director at the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, located at the Institute of American Indian Arts, starting October 19. A member of the…

• Brand Brothers Devises Modular Identity for French Publisher Glénat architecture-design

  The Parisian design studio Brand Brothers has developed a modular brand identity for Glénat, the French publishing company established in Grenoble in 1969 by Jacques Glénat. The…

• Pepe Gimeno Brings 17 Geometric Works to Malvin Gallery in Madrid exhibition

  Malvin Gallery in Madrid opens a new exhibition of work by Pepe Gimeno, born in Vilches, Jaén, in 1953. Titled "Trayectorias," the show brings together 17 pieces in which line,…

• Ruth Seopedi Motau: A Primeira Editora de Fotografia Negra na Imprensa Sul-Africana publication

  Nascida em Soweto, Ruth Seopedi Motau (1968) tornou-se a primeira mulher negra a atuar como editora de fotografia na grande imprensa da África do Sul. Em entrevista à pesquisadora…

• Vie dei Tesori Celebrates 20 Years with 116 Palermo Sites, Including First-Time Openings festival-fair

  The Vie dei Tesori cultural festival in Sicily marks its 20th anniversary in Palermo from October 9 to November 15, 2026. Established by Laura Anello, the festival has grown to…