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• Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons Spring/Summer 2027 Show Puts Denim in a Royal Context exhibition

  In Paris, Rei Kawakubo unveiled her Spring/Summer 2027 collection for Comme des Garçons, themed "When royal life and everyday life become one." The presentation featured…

• Wallpaper* November 2026 Art Issue Launches with Juergen Teller Cover publication

  On October 8, Wallpaper* revealed its November 2026 Art Issue, featuring a cover by Juergen Teller. This cover includes famous images like Pink Kate in a Towel from London in…

• Gaten Matarazzo Makes West End Debut in Rent Revival other

  Gaten Matarazzo, recognized for his role as Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, is currently portraying Mark in a revival of Rent at The Tom Stoppard Theatre in London, running…

• Virgil's Fourth Eclogue: The Pagan Prophecy Christians Linked to Jesus publication

  Composed in 40 BC, Virgil's fourth eclogue from The Eclogues predicted the arrival of a child who would usher in peace for the Roman Republic. Early Christians identified…

• Barbara Danzi's Large-Scale Abstract Quilts Blend Engineering and Fabric Art artist

  Barbara Danzi specializes in creating large-scale abstract quilts using solid-colored cotton fabric, which she freehand cuts and arranges on a 20-foot design wall. After studying…

• Hilton Als Curates Alice Neel's Queer Portraits for Frieze Masters 'Queering Modernism' festival-fair

  Painter Alice Neel's portraits will feature in 'Queering Modernism', a newly curated section at Frieze Masters. The section is curated by critic Hilton Als, who discusses Neel's…

• Jilly Bernard Practices Renaissance Scagliola from Tuscan Farmhouse artist

  Jilly Bernard, described as one of the few practitioners of scagliola, works from a farmhouse in Tuscany, Italy. Scagliola is a Renaissance art of marble imitation. Bernard…

• Del Cambio in Turin Opens Its Art-Filled Rooms for Free Guided Visits exhibition

  Established on 5 October 1757 in Turin, Ristorante Del Cambio has introduced a complimentary guided visit initiative named Open Doors, which will continue until 11 October, with…

• Seymour Chwast to Discuss 40 Children's Books at Poster House Event publication

  On October 24, Poster House in New York will facilitate a dialogue featuring designer Seymour Chwast and writer Steven Heller, centering on Chwast's prolific contributions to…

• NB Studio Closes After 29 Years as Co-Founder Alan Dye Embraces Being a Beginner Again other

  On June 20, 2026, Alan Dye and Nick Finney announced the closure of their London design agency, NB Studio, which they established in 1997 alongside Ben Stott, via LinkedIn. Dye,…

• WIRED and Neal Agarwal Launch 'Spend Elon Musk's Money' Visualization digital

  WIRED has teamed up with Neal Agarwal, the mind behind Neal.fun, to introduce 'Spend Elon Musk's Money,' a 3D web experience where users can utilize Musk's trillion-dollar wealth…

• Zachary P. Stephens: la paternità surreale in fotografia publication

  Zachary P. Stephens, un fotografo, indaga il tema della paternità attraverso autoritratti e tableaux fotografici, mettendo in evidenza la vita quotidiana di un padre single con…

• Frida Las Vegas Publishes 'Australianarama: A Campendium of Kitsch' publication

  Frida Las Vegas has unveiled her latest publication, Australianarama: A Campendium of Kitsch, through Pink Shorts Press. This work delves into the themes of Australiana and…

• Thomas Croisière Brings "La comédie contre attaque, Voyage en comédie 2" to Le Lucernaire other

  Thomas Croisière has premiered his latest stage production, "La comédie contre attaque, Voyage en comédie 2," which runs for 85 minutes at Le Lucernaire in Paris. This performance…

• Kingfishr Singer Eddie Keogh Visits Wycombe Wanderers After FIFA 11-Inspired Anthem other

  On Tuesday, Eddie Keogh, the frontman of the Limerick indie-folk band Kingfishr, was present at Wycombe Wanderers' impressive 4-1 win in the EFL Trophy against Bristol Rovers. The…

• François Prost's Guest Essay on Nightclub Facades as Machines for Manufacturing Desire opinion-review

  In a guest essay featured in designboom's SPECTATOR AND SPECTACLE chapter, François Prost, a photographer from Paris, explores the façades of nightclubs as visual devices that…

• Jip Schalkx Wins Female in Focus People's Choice Award for Image on Digital Isolation award

  At the age of 28, Dutch photographer Jip Schalkx has secured the People's Choice Award in this year's Female in Focus prize, which carries the theme 'On the Cusp.' Her photograph,…

• Key to Paul McCartney's Childhood Home Sells for £5,000 at Auction market-auction

  On Wednesday, at Dominic Winter Auctioneers in the Cotswolds, a key to 20 Forthlin Road in Allerton, Liverpool—Sir Paul McCartney's childhood residence—was auctioned for £5,000,…

• Alexis Dandreis: The Neon Artisan Behind Paris's Glowing Signs and Artworks artist

  Alexis Dandreis, born in 1987, is a Paris-based neon artist and craftsman whose atelier in the 11th arrondissement is filled with diverse projects, from a 'BAR' sign for La Belle…

• Andreas Dresen's "Alte Liebe" Examines a Decades-Long Marriage opinion-review

  In Andreas Dresen's film "Alte Liebe," Dagmar Manzel and Joachim Król portray a couple who have lived together for decades. The film is described as a melancholic-comic pleasure.…

• Annie Leibovitz Photographs Sam Altman in Homage to Caspar David Friedrich for Vanity Fair publication

  Annie Leibovitz captured OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for the cover of Vanity Fair's New Establishment issue, according to PetaPixel. Altman ranked first on the list, outpacing notable…

• Musée des Confluences: Coop Himmelb(l)au's Deconstructivist Science Museum in Lyon architecture-design

  Located at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers, the Musée des Confluences in Lyon, France, is a science museum housed in a deconstructivist structure designed by Coop…

• Paris Theatres Open Their Hidden Cafés and Restaurants to the Public other

  In Paris, ten theatres boast dining options that frequently accommodate patrons without tickets. At the Théâtre du Rond-Point, Gros Rond presents a menu that changes daily,…

• Šépka Architekti Completes Wardrobe House, a Prefab Timber Home in Prague's Ořechovka District architecture-design

  In Prague's Ořechovka district, Šépka Architekti has finalized the Wardrobe House, a slender wooden dwelling elevated on stilts, intended for a family seeking separate living…

• Thomas Bergersen Announces First Solo Tour for 2027 with Live Orchestra other

  Thomas Bergersen, co-founder of Two Steps From Hell, will embark on his first solo tour in 2027, performing his epic music live with an orchestra. Bergersen has significantly…

• Biju Kuriakose Essay 'Teaching the Ground' Examines Architectural Education and Practice publication

  In "Teaching the Ground," Biju Kuriakose explores the insights architectural education can gain from the realities of professional practice. The author contends that students…

• Emmaüs France dénonce la taxe RN de 1 000 euros sur l'embauche des travailleurs extra-européens other

  Dans le cadre de son « contre-budget », le Rassemblement national propose l'instauration d'une taxe de 1 000 euros pour chaque embauche d'un travailleur extra-européen. Présentée…

• Pedrali Pavilion Transformed into Permanent Community Hub in Bergamo architecture-design

  Originally constructed as a temporary installation for Pedrali's 60th anniversary in 2023, the Pedrali Pavilion has now become a permanent fixture at the company's headquarters in…

• Paul McCartney Lyric Inspires War Child Charity Exhibition and Auction in London market-auction

  Former Beatle Paul McCartney is lending his support to War Child UK by offering a lyric from his classic 1973 track "Band on the Run" for a charitable exhibition and auction. The…

• Medienschau: Great Wealth Transfer, London vs. Paris, KI-Tool für Frauenanteil, Lovis Corinth und Calder-Smoothie publication

  In der Donnerstags-Medienschau von Monopol wird der "Great Wealth Transfer" und dessen Auswirkungen auf den Kunstmarkt beleuchtet. Maya Stoilova untersucht im "Art Journal" das…

• Telfar Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Featured on Vogue Runway other

  Telfar's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection is listed on Vogue Runway, the fashion publication's dedicated show archive. The page sits within Vogue's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear…

• Alaïa Winter/Spring 2027: Internal Team Debuts 'Continuum' Collection After Pieter Mulier's Exit exhibition

  The 'Continuum' collection for Winter/Spring 2027 by Alaïa was showcased by an internal design team under Boaz Eli, following Pieter Mulier's move to Versace. The brand is taking…

• WIRED Updates Best Reusable Water Bottles Guide for October 2026 publication

  In October 2026, WIRED refreshed its selection of the finest reusable water bottles, introducing the Owala FreeSip Sway and Path Water Bottle, while relegating the Owala FreeSip…

• Pope Clement I: The First Documented Pope and His Legendary Anchor Martyrdom cultural-heritage

  Clement I served as the bishop of Rome around AD 91 and is recognized as the earliest pope with an authentic surviving document. His First Epistle, penned approximately in AD 96…

• Stelios Kallinikou's 'Cliffs Among Dreams' Opens at C/O Berlin for Ulrike Crespo Photography Prize 26 exhibition

  From 12th September 2026 to 20th January 2027, C/O Berlin will showcase 'Cliffs Among Dreams,' an exhibition by Cypriot artist Stelios Kallinikou, as part of the After Nature.…

• Ilona Loubkova Discusses Digital-Oil Fusion, Dance Imagery, and Czech Roots in Singulart Interview publication

  Czech artist Ilona Loubkova, who was interviewed by Singulart Magazine on October 8, 2026, combines traditional oil painting with modern digital methods. She applies printed…

• LACMA Makes Erewhon Pop-Up Permanent Cafe in David Geffen Galleries institutional

  The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced that the Erewhon pop-up inside its new David Geffen Galleries will become the museum's permanent cafe. The news was…

• Sensual Surfaces at Kent State University Explores Fashion and Architecture Exchanges exhibition

  From late March through June, Kent State University presented an exhibition named "Sensual Surfaces" at the Armstrong Gallery, designed by the Eliot Center for Architecture and…

• Southwest Contemporary Summit Debuts in Santa Fe with 150+ Art Workers institutional

  The first Southwest Contemporary Summit took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 2026, bringing together over 150 artists, art workers, and writers. The event featured three panels…

• Lara Shipley Named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow, Discusses Photography and 'The Age of Loneliness' award

  The 101st class of Fellows has been revealed by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which chose 223 recipients from nearly 5,000 submissions across 55 fields. Among…