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• Schwimmdemo in der Spree wegen schlechter Wasserqualität abgesagt other

  Eine für Donnerstagabend geplante Schwimmdemonstration in der Spree, organisiert vom Verein Flussbad, wurde aufgrund unzureichender Wasserqualität abgesagt. Stattdessen…

• Godox P100 Pocket Printer Offers 300 dpi Dye-Sublimation Prints other

  Godox has introduced the P100 Portable Color Photo Printer, a pocket-sized dye-sublimation device designed for photographers on the move. The printer delivers 300 dpi output with…

• Russian Publishers Sentenced in LGBT Book Case; Industry in Turmoil cultural-heritage

  In May 2025, authorities in Moscow arrested ten individuals associated with Eksmo, the largest publishing house in Russia. Among them, three—Pavel Ivanov, Dmitry Protopopov, and…

• Irina Scherbakowa on Exile: Dissidents' Role Extends Beyond Borders other

  At the 'Tage des Exils' (Days of Exile) event, historian and dissident Irina Scherbakowa delivered a speech emphasizing that dissidents' crucial role for their homeland does not…

• Brightin Star Launches APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens for Leica M-Mount via Kickstarter other

  Brightin Star has launched its new APO 35mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens for Leica M-Mount cameras, initially revealed on Kickstarter. This is their second M-Mount lens, following the 28mm…

• Sleeping at Museo Jumex: A Performance on Dreams, Risk, and Palestinian Solidarity exhibition

  On July 17, 2026, the author took part in 'Jornalera de sueños' at Museo Jumex in Mexico City, an event organized by artists Emilio Carrera and Sandra Sánchez. The performance…

• Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over KPop Demon Hunters Trademark Infringement other

  Christian metal band Demon Hunter, through its corporate entity Hyde Lane, has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, Netflix Studios, and AEG Presents, alleging trademark infringement.…

• Former KKK Building in Fort Worth to Become Arts Center by Studio Barnes and Ch_studio architecture-design

  Designs have been revealed by Studio Barnes, Ch_studio, GFF, and JIMA Studio to repurpose a 1920s structure in Fort Worth, Texas, previously associated with the Ku Klux Klan, into…

• Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film Ever other

  Christopher Nolan's cinematic take on Homer's 'The Odyssey' has shattered box office records, now holding the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film globally, overtaking…

• The Art of Drag: Seven Artists Who Subverted Gender Norms other

  The Collector's article 'The Art of Drag' examines how seven modern artists manipulated gender markers in their works to deconstruct societal perceptions of masculinity and…

• Why Hollywood Production Is Increasingly Leaving Los Angeles other

  Los Angeles and California are struggling to retain film, television, and game show production, which is increasingly relocating to other regions. The Los Angeles Times reports…

• PetaPixel Podcast: DJI vs Insta360 Gimbal Cameras, Sony FX5 Delay, Kodak Profitability other

  In this week's episode of The PetaPixel Podcast, host Jordan Drake and special guest Becca Farsace debate the merits of the latest gimbal cameras from Insta360 and DJI, ultimately…

• Park Chan-wook's First European Photography Exhibition Opens at Lee Ufan Arles exhibition

  The acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, known for films such as Old Boy, The Handmaiden, and Decision to Leave, is presenting his photographs for the first time in…

• Vogue's 2026 Guide to the Best Trench Coats for Women other

  Vogue's guide for 2026 emphasizes the timeless charm of women's trench coats, first designed by Thomas Burberry in 1879. The fall 2026 fashion shows featured a variety of styles,…

• Stories in the Seams: A People's History of Black Quilts and Their Makers publication

  Chronicle Books will release 'Stories in the Seams: A People's History of Black Quilts and Their Makers' on October 6, a richly illustrated volume researched by Sharbreon Plummer…

• Harvard's Writing Center Closure Sparks Outcry Over AI and Education institutional

  The recent announcement from Harvard University regarding the closure of its writing center and the termination of director Jane Rosenzweig has drawn backlash from students,…

• Robert Charles Mann's Solargraphs: Six-Month Pinhole Exposures at Château Miraval publication

  Robert Charles Mann, a photographer, has unveiled a monograph named Solargraphs, published by Hemeria, which showcases 50 pinhole images taken during his residency at Château…

• Thomas Biebricher on AfD as a Class Project from Above: Elites Set the Agenda opinion-review

  In a recent interview with the German newspaper der Freitag, political scientist Thomas Biebricher discusses the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and similar right-wing…

• Ghent University Suspends Academic Behind Jason Arday Plagiarism Accusations other

  Ghent University in Belgium has suspended Nathan Cofnas, a US academic who spearheaded plagiarism accusations against the late Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor found dead…

• Majority of Americans Anxious About AI, Pew Survey Finds ai-technology

  A survey by the Pew Research Center, carried out from June 22-28, 2026, involving 3,488 adults in the U.S., indicates that 52% of Americans are more worried than enthusiastic…

• Trump's Anti-Alliance Stance Extends to South Korea opinion-review

  President Donald Trump has expressed discontent with South Korea, accusing it of benefiting from the US military's presence without contributing to the Iran conflict, while…

• Luigi Doni on Painting as Light, Memory, and Permanence artist

  In an interview with Segno, Italian painter Luigi Doni discusses his artistic philosophy, emphasizing the role of memory, time, and materiality in his work. Doni describes his…

• Galerie Picks 7 British Designers for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's UK Return architecture-design

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to the U.K. with their children, Prince Archie, aged 7, and Princess Lilibet, aged 5, for schooling, six years after relocating to…

• ABERTO Solo Inaugurates New Exhibition Space at Teatro Cultura Artística with Luísa Matsushita exhibition

  The ABERTO platform inaugurated its inaugural solo exhibition series, ABERTO SOLO, at São Paulo's Teatro Cultura Artística, spotlighting Brazilian artist Luísa Matsushita…

• Dance Critic Gia Kourlas Compares Champion Surfer Caitlin Simmers to Ballet opinion-review

  In an article from the New York Times on August 19, 2026, dance critic Gia Kourlas compares the elegance of ballet to the skill of high-level surfing, spotlighting champion surfer…

• Tania Mouraud's 1968 Autodafé: Burning Paintings to Reinvent Her Art artist

  In 1968, French artist Tania Mouraud performed a radical act of self-destruction by burning her abstract paintings. This event, part of a series on 'artistic self-destructions' in…

• Evgeny Antufiev's Dual Exhibitions at Morandi's Homes in Bologna and Grizzana exhibition

  Two exhibitions, 'Luce congelata' and 'Luce che proietta ombra', are on view at Casa Morandi in Bologna and the Casa Museo di Giorgio Morandi in Grizzana, respectively, until…

• Yoshi House: Split-Level Brick Design by AR Arquitetos architecture-design

  Completed in 2024, Yoshi House is a residential development by AR Arquitetos, crafted by architects Marina Acayaba and Juan Pablo Rosenberg. This 407 m² residence is strategically…

• Casa Yoshi by AR Arquitetos: A Wooden Structure on Brick Terraces architecture-design

  Casa Yoshi, a residential project by Brazilian firm AR Arquitetos, was completed in 2024. The house is located on a sloped site that descends towards a forest, and the design…

• Pushing It Forward: New Unsanctioned Graffiti in the Bronx other

  A recent rappel graffiti piece by Tower, spotted in the Bronx, headlines a series of unsanctioned artworks documented in the borough. The piece, described as huge and impressive,…

• Mary Heilmann, Playful American Painter, Dies at 86 artist

  Mary Heilmann, the American painter known for her playful and formally rigorous abstractions informed by ceramics and sculpture, has died at the age of 86. Her death was announced…

• Radiant Geometries: Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Contemporary Art at Rice University exhibition

  From September 4 to December 19, 2026, Rice University's Moody Center for the Arts will host 'Radiant Geometries: Vectors of Knowledge from the Indigenous Americas.' This…

• Hungary's Melancholy Literary Brand: From Nobel Prize to Political Reckoning publication

  Hungarian literature, often characterized by its melancholic tone, has seen a rise in international acclaim, especially following László Krasznahorkai's receipt of the Nobel Prize…

• Hayv Kahraman's 'What Cannot Be Said Will Be Wept' at Pilar Corrias exhibition

  Hayv Kahraman's solo exhibition 'What Cannot Be Said Will Be Wept' is on view at Pilar Corrias in London until 29 August 2026. The show features new paintings depicting women…

• Steven Holl Architects to Revitalize Historic Ida Noyes Hall at University of Chicago architecture-design

  The University of Chicago has appointed Steven Holl Architects (SHA) to oversee the renovation of Ida Noyes Hall, a structure that dates back 111 years, located on the Midway…

• Mithun, Waugh Thistleton, Skanska Plan Tall Mass Timber Office Tower in Bellevue architecture-design

  Mithun has teamed up with Waugh Thistleton Architects (WTA) to unveil plans for Bevel, a 12-story office tower made from mass timber in Bellevue, Washington. Developed by Skanska,…

• Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, the 'Wolf Child' of Spain, Dies at 80 other

  Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, famously referred to as Spain's 'wolf child,' died on August 16, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on June 7, 1946, in Añora, Córdoba, and faced…

• Seeßlen Analyzes Weidel, Meloni, and Le Pen as Postliberal Fascists opinion-review

  In a recent article for the German weekly newspaper Der Freitag, film critic and author Georg Seeßlen examines the rise of right-wing female politicians Giorgia Meloni, Marine Le…

• Did Smartphones Really Kill Reading? A Historical Perspective opinion-review

  A recent article on LitHub challenges the common assumption that smartphones are responsible for the decline in reading. The piece argues that while it is tempting to blame…

• Prix Marcel Duchamp 2026: Four Finalists Exhibited at MAM Paris award

  The Musée d'Art moderne de Paris (MAM) is presenting the four finalists for the 2026 Prix Marcel Duchamp, France's most prestigious contemporary art award, in a free exhibition…