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• Lynn Stevens Captures Fleeting Water Abstractions in Liquid Artistry artist

  Lynn Stevens, a fine art photographer from Shuswap, British Columbia, has spent thirty years cultivating a technique known as Liquid Artistry, which highlights painterly images…

• Rare 17th-Century Dutch Drawing Book by Rombout Uylenburgh on Display at Rijksmuseum exhibition

  For the first time in nearly a century, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam showcases a 17th-century drawing book linked to Dutch artist Rombout Uylenburgh. Entitled 'Konst boeck voor…

• Lela Becker's Midcentury Pacific Palisades Home: A Soulful Revival architecture-design

  Mother cofounder Lela Becker, with the help of Angeleno experts, has revived a midcentury house in the Pacific Palisades for her young family. The home's atmosphere is enriched by…

• Wagenknecht Defends BSW Strategy Amid Extremism Accusations other

  In an interview conducted while traveling to Aschersleben, Sahra Wagenknecht, founder of the BSW party, addressed accusations from a party colleague that she is cooperating with…

• Nina Davies and 2girls1comp Explore NPC Dance Trends in Helsinki Performance festival-fair

  On September 5 and 6, 2026, M-Cult will showcase 'The Inexorable Non-Player Character', a 30-minute performance featuring Nina Davies and 2girls1comp at Dance House Helsinki, in…

• PFAS-Lobbyismus: Strategien der Chemieindustrie gegen EU-Verbot other

  Eine umfassende Untersuchung offenbart, wie Chemiefirmen ein drohendes Verbot von PFAS-Chemikalien in der EU durch massive Lobbyarbeit und gezielte Fehlinformationen untergraben.…

• Anish Kapoor's Hayward Show, Recovered Masterpieces, and More in Art Weekly exhibition

  The Guardian's weekly art dispatch highlights Anish Kapoor's 'exhilarating' exhibition at London's Hayward Gallery, featuring black holes and a mountain-like installation, running…

• STEM Board Books for Babies: A Critique of the Trend publication

  A New Yorker article looks into the growing popularity of STEM-focused board books for little ones, featuring titles like Ruth Spiro's "Baby Loves Coding!" and Chris Ferrie's…

• 15 Photographs Capture the People, Land, and Culture of Argentina publication

  A new photo essay in Smithsonian magazine showcases 15 stunning photographs that capture the essence of Argentina's people, land, and culture. The images, taken by various…

• The Water Anomaly: Bari's Teatro Margherita, Europe's Only Theater on Stilts architecture-design

  Rising from the historic port of Bari, Teatro Margherita is the only theater in Europe constructed entirely on stilts. Built in the early 20th century to circumvent a construction…

• Understanding Casino Welcome Bonus Wagering Requirements other

  While casino welcome bonuses can seem enticing, their actual worth hinges on wagering requirements, which dictate how many times bonus funds or winnings must be wagered before…

• Construction Accidents in New York: Beyond Workers' Comp Claims other

  A construction accident can involve more than just workers' compensation, especially on sites with multiple contractors and parties. In New York, legal liability may extend beyond…

• Remembering Jules Feiffer: Final Interview on 'Amazing Grapes' artist

  Jules Feiffer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, playwright, and author, died in 2025 at age 95. In a final interview conducted by Steven Heller for PRINT Magazine, Feiffer…

• Benares Restaurant's À La Carte Menu: A Study in Choice and Craft other

  Benares Restaurant in London features a distinctive à la carte menu that prioritizes guest preferences, diverging from traditional tasting options. Diners can begin their meal…

• Picasso and Bacon: Two Fauves Face the Body at the Albertina exhibition

  The Albertina Museum in Vienna is celebrating its 250th anniversary with a major autumn exhibition pairing two of the 20th century's greatest figurative painters: Pablo Picasso…

• Beyond the Mona Lisa: Five Overlooked Masterpieces at the Louvre other

  The Louvre's Mona Lisa, stolen in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia, became the world's most famous painting, drawing crowds that overlook other masterpieces. This article highlights five…

• Nathaniel Philbrick's 'The Rush' Recasts California Gold Rush as Origin of Modern America publication

  In his latest book, "The Rush," Nathaniel Philbrick presents a new perspective on the California Gold Rush, framing it as a pivotal event that influenced the Civil War and shaped…

• Mario Schifano's 'Angeli del nostro tempo' Returns to Pescara cultural-heritage

  The Fondazione Pescarabruzzo has acquired Mario Schifano's artwork 'Angeli del nostro tempo' (1995), which will permanently return to Pescara, where it was first showcased in 1996…

• Redis Creator Salvatore Sanfilippo on Software Aesthetics and Art artist

  In a conversation with Artribune, Salvatore "Antirez" Sanfilippo, the creator of the open-source database Redis, explores the artistic aspects of software development. Born in…

• Armory Show 2026: Caribbean Focus, Performance, and After Hours at Javits Center festival-fair

  Scheduled for September 24–27 at the Javits Center in New York, The Armory Show's 2026 edition will be part of Armory Week, focusing on the Caribbean. This year marks the tenth…

• MARS Studio Transforms Beijing Underpass into Split Restaurant and Public Walkway architecture-design

  MARS Studio, which started in New York and is now located in Beijing, has completed a unique restaurant project under an active highway in Tongzhou, Beijing. The Intime Group…

• Dr Ahmad AlAttar's 'Human in the Loop' at 421 Arts Campus exhibition

  Dr Ahmad AlAttar, a robotics engineer at the Dubai Future Foundation, presents his largest and most complex installation to date, 'Human in the Loop' (2026), at 421 Arts Campus in…

• Matisse's Color Revolution at H'ART Museum Amsterdam exhibition

  The H'ART Museum in Amsterdam, in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou, presents a rare exhibition of Henri Matisse's work, only the third ever dedicated to the master in the…

• 15 Best Outdoor Gear & Camping WordPress Themes for 2026 other

  Colorlib has published a curated list of 15 WordPress themes tailored for outdoor gear retailers, camping businesses, travel bloggers, and adventure companies. The roundup…

• AfD-Verbot: Warum die Partei nicht wie die KPD 1956 verboten wird other

  Eva von Angern, Spitzenkandidatin der Linken in Sachsen-Anhalt, hat klargestellt, dass ihre Partei keinen CDU-Ministerpräsidenten wählen wird, um die AfD zu verhindern. Sie…

• Iterare Arquitectos nests stark white home inside old Spanish brick shell architecture-design

  Iterare Arquitectos has finalized Casa Nido in the Torrefiel area of Valencia, situated within an existing brick structure. Co-founder Rubén Gutiérrez characterizes the design as…

• Alibaba AI Cloud Growth Accelerates, Margin Expansion Signals Faster Payoff ai-technology

  Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has indicated that its substantial investment in artificial intelligence is starting to yield results, as the company progresses through a US$56 billion…

• Yayoi Kusama's Infinite Obsession at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam exhibition

  The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama, spanning seven decades of her career, from her early years in Matsumoto to her time in New…

• Niclas Castello's Golden Cube Descends into Dante's Inferno at Venice Biennale exhibition

  At the 61st Venice Biennale, artist Niclas Castello presents 'La diabolica commedia: Prelude' at FàBRICA33, a project that maps contemporary figures and events onto Dante's Divine…

• Jaffa Lam: Collaborative Artistry and Recycled Umbrellas in Hong Kong artist

  In an interview with The Art Newspaper, Jaffa Lam, an artist based in Hong Kong, shares insights about her recent exhibitions and creative journey. A graduate of the Chinese…

• Lift Gallery Opens in Riyadh's JAX Cultural District institutional

  Lift, a unique space combining a hybrid exhibition, co-working area, and concept shop, has officially opened in JAX, located in Riyadh's cultural district. Established by Princess…

• Frontier Medicine: Epidemics, Quacks, and Dirty Scalpels in the Old West cultural-heritage

  The era of the Wild West in the United States, spanning from the end of the Civil War to the closing of the frontier (1865-1895), was marked by a severe lack of medical care. Only…

• e.wasserhase: From WHO Career to Dot-Painted Bark Art artist

  e.wasserhase, an artist from Hamburg and a former employee of the World Health Organization, employs a distinctive dot painting method on natural bark surfaces. Her artwork,…

• A Year After NEA Grant Rug Pull, Arts Orgs Share Tactics for a Lean Era institutional

  One year after the NEA withdrew or terminated numerous grants on May 2, 2025, arts organizations in the Southwest are revising their funding approaches. Among those affected are…

• Photographer Ahmad Alnaji Captures Ciel Dubai Marina, World's Tallest Hotel architecture-design

  Photographer Ahmad Alnaji has unveiled photographs of Ciel Dubai Marina, which stands as the tallest hotel-only structure globally at 377 meters, eclipsing the Gevora Hotel's…

• Turner and Forgotten Masters of English Landscape Painting Illuminate Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille exhibition

  "Voyage à l'anglaise" is on display at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille, honoring plein-air painting and British artists inspired by William Turner (1775–1851). The exhibition…

• Tate's 1926 Van Gogh Loans: A Centenary Look at the 'Modern Foreign' Galleries exhibition

  In June 1926, the Tate Gallery in London inaugurated its inaugural 'modern foreign' art rooms, with King George V and Queen Mary in attendance. The exhibition showcased more than…

• A Broken Ankle, a Sinkhole, and the Philosophy of Chance opinion-review

  In a personal essay for The New Yorker, the author recounts breaking their fibula after riding an electric scooter into a sinkhole on a residential street near their home in…

• Sex Recession Cinema: Two Films Offer Contrasting Visions of Desire opinion-review

  An article in New Yorker delves into two films that tackle the issue of the "sex recession." This phenomenon has seen the percentage of adults aged 18-64 engaging in weekly sexual…

• Art Historian Bari Hooper on Writing a Van Dyck Detective Novel opinion-review

  In a comment piece for The Art Newspaper, art historian Bari Hooper discusses her transition from non-fiction to fiction with an art historical novel set in 1630s London. Hooper,…