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Every story on ARTFEED is a fresh summary of a development in contemporary art — exhibitions, artists, institutions, fairs, auctions and the wider market — written from the international art press and grouped by topic. New stories are published throughout the day.

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Jungle Releases Fifth Album 'Sunshine' and Announces Global Tour other
On August 14, 2026, the British music group Jungle unveiled their fifth studio album, titled 'Sunshine', following their success with 'Back On 74'. Established in London in 2013…
Ragtime Revival Breaks Lincoln Center Theater Box Office Record other
The revival of Ragtime on Broadway wrapped up on August 16, 2026, achieving a remarkable $1,963,666 in its last eight performances, making it the highest-grossing show for Lincoln…
Street Art Descends into Paris's Madeleine Crypt for Second Edition exhibition
The second edition of Street Art Madeleine transforms the crypt beneath the Église de la Madeleine in Paris into a subterranean gallery, featuring over one hundred street artists…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi's Understated Couple Style in London other
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were spotted in London this week, dining at Cipriani with Jacob's father. The couple, who have been linked since Coachella in the spring, have…
A$AP Rocky Channels Rihanna with Double Chanel Bags in NYC other
A$AP Rocky, the rapper and Chanel ambassador, was seen cruising through New York City in a classic blue Bentley, fully adorned in Chanel. His ensemble featured a white button-up…
Narwhal Tusk's Opposing Spirals Revealed in New Study other
On August 18, a study featured in Nature Communications revealed the structural intricacies of the narwhal's distinctive straight, spiral tusk. Led by Henrik Birkedal, a chemist…
Mariam Elnozahy to Curate 2nd Ulaanbaatar Biennale in 2027 exhibition
Mariam Elnozahy has been selected as the main curator for the upcoming second Ulaanbaatar Biennale, set to take place from June 3 to June 30, 2027. Since 2023, she has held the…
Roman Mass Grave Under Vienna Soccer Field Reveals Targeted Pelvic Injuries cultural-heritage
In Vienna, Austria, construction workers made a significant discovery in October 2024, unearthing a mass grave dating back to the late first or early second century C.E. This…
Google DeepMind's Backstory AI Tool Aids Fact-Checkers in Verifying Images ai-technology
Backstory, an AI tool developed by Google DeepMind, assists fact-checkers in verifying images, particularly those generated by AI. Utilizing Google's Gemini models, it automates…
Heap: 80 Artworks Buried Under Dirt at Sydney's Carriageworks for Festival of Dangerous Ideas festival-fair
During the Festival of Dangerous Ideas (Fodi), the installation titled Heap converts the expansive foyer of Carriageworks in Sydney into an archaeological excavation site,…
Alphonse Mucha's Key Works: From Religious Paintings to The Slav Epic artist
A comprehensive overview of ten significant artworks by Alphonse Mucha, spanning his early religious paintings to his monumental series The Slav Epic. The list begins with his…
University of Nottingham showcases chapati vending machine and other student designs other
The University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering has presented a range of student projects from its Product Design and Manufacture programmes, including a chapati vending…
2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology Photo Competition Winners Announced award
The winners of the 2026 photography competition held by BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology, organized by Springer Nature, have been revealed, highlighting the intersection…
Milo Rau stages Wagner in Israel, challenging taboos other
Swiss director Milo Rau, known for his politically charged theater, has staged a performance of Richard Wagner's music in Israel, a country where Wagner's works have long been…
Casa Ínsula by TANAT, PEMO, and Carlos García Noriega in Mérida architecture-design
The architectural project Casa Ínsula, designed by TANAT, PEMO, and Carlos García Noriega, is located in Mérida, Mexico. The project, which covers an area of 198 square meters, is…
Casa Ínsula: Collaborative Residential Project in Mérida by TANAT, PEMO, and Carlos García Noriega architecture-design
Casa Ínsula is a residential project located in Mérida, Mexico, designed collaboratively by the architecture firms TANAT, PEMO, and Carlos García Noriega. The project, covering…
Hasui Kawase's Woodblock Prints Echoed in Anime Scenes artist
Hasui Kawase (1883–1957), a prolific Japanese printmaker of the shin-hanga movement, created around 620 prints over his 40-year career, depicting tranquil landscapes that contrast…
Caspar David Friedrich: 10 Iconic Paintings of Romanticism artist
Caspar David Friedrich, a pivotal artist of German Romanticism, revolutionized landscape painting by infusing it with deep emotional and spiritual meaning. This summary showcases…
Les voies du dessin: Architect Drawing Prize at Galerie de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts exhibition
The Galerie de l'Académie des Beaux-Arts, located at 31 Galerie Vivienne in Paris, is hosting the exhibition 'Les voies du dessin, la main de l'architecte, avant le bâtiment'…
Lana Lux on Writing, Identity, and the Power of Silence artist
In an interview with Sleek magazine, Berlin-based author Lana Lux discusses her artistic name, her writing process, and the themes that permeate her three novels, including her…
162-Year-Old Guinness Found in Shipwreck to Be Recreated cultural-heritage
In 2025, diver Stefan Panis uncovered a sealed bottle of Guinness Extra Stout while exploring the Mindoro wreck, a British sailing barque that sank in the English Channel near…
Ireland's 'Kerry Cow' Bones Are Actually Wild Boar and Bear, Shaking Up the Story of Farming's Arrival on the Island cultural-heritage
A new analysis of bones dating back 6,500 years from Ferriter's Cove in County Kerry, Ireland, excavated between 1983 and 1995, has determined that they belonged to bears and wild…
L.A. Jazz Festival Collapses on Opening Day, Founder Faces Backlash festival-fair
The first-ever L.A. Jazz Festival, founded by former City Councilman Martin Ludlow, collapsed on its opening day, drawing comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival. Ludlow had…
Roc H Biel's 'Martian Relics' Imagines Design for Mars as a Warning for Earth architecture-design
Roc H Biel has introduced 'Martian Relics', a design collection that imagines how everyday items might appear if humanity resided on Mars, while also critiquing present-day…
Martha Stewart's Pre-Fame Modeling Days Captured in Vintage Vogue Photo Spread other
Vogue has released a photographic homage to Martha Stewart's formative years, showcasing 29 archival images that trace her journey from a teenage model to a lifestyle mogul. Born…
Remembering Rosa Gauditano: A Dive into Her Photographic Archive artist
Photographer Rosa Gauditano passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 70. In this essay, Erika Zerwes reflects on her decade-long collaboration with Gauditano, which culminated…
The Armory Show 2026 Announces 230 Galleries, Caribbean Focus, and New September Dates festival-fair
The Armory Show 2026 is set to take place at the Javits Center in New York City from September 24 to 27, showcasing approximately 230 galleries from more than 30 nations. Acquired…
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 2024: Luxury SUV Refined with New Tech and Design architecture-design
The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS luxury SUV has been introduced by Mercedes-Benz, starting at a price of £179,995. This model showcases a striking profile, 23-inch forged wheels,…
AI Art Challenges Chelsea Galleries: Authenticity and Authorship in Question opinion-review
Generative AI is increasingly capable of producing sophisticated visual art that is difficult to distinguish from human-created works, raising urgent questions about authorship,…
Vieilles Pierres Exhibition at Val Fleury Explores Abandoned Heritage exhibition
The exhibition 'De l'ombre à la lumière, le patrimoine abandonné au Val Fleury' presents the work of the collective Vieilles Pierres, a group of photographers dedicated to…
Fluppe's Third Album 'beest' and Winter Tour: Post-Punk Poetry for a World in Crisis other
Hamburg-based post-punk outfit Fluppe is set to embark on a tour this November, showcasing their distinct dark indie rock style. Fronted by Oscar Pursch, who balances his music…
Madeline Schwartzman's 'Alive' Explores Radical Life at the Intersection of Biology and Technology publication
Madeline Schwartzman's upcoming book, "Alive," is set to be published by Thames & Hudson in 2025. This 256-page work, with ISBN 978-0500026861, is divided into seven sections: New…
Conservation Fund acquires Alabama's Edistone Hotel, a Civil Rights landmark cultural-heritage
The Edistone Hotel, a historic structure dating back to 1855, has been acquired by the Conservation Fund as part of its Legacy Places Initiative aimed at safeguarding endangered…
Columbia House, the '12 CDs for a penny' club, is finally closing for good other
Columbia House, the iconic mail-order music club that introduced generations to music with its famous '12 CDs for a penny' offer, is shutting down after 71 years. The company will…
New York's Newest Restaurants Double as Art Galleries other
In New York City, the fusion of culinary delights and artistic expression is gaining traction, with numerous new dining establishments showcasing remarkable art collections…
The Blue Fugates of Kentucky: A Medical Mystery Explained other
The Blue Fugates of Kentucky were an Appalachian family known for their blue-tinted skin, a trait caused by a rare genetic condition called hereditary methemoglobinemia. The story…
GTA VI Leaks: Hacker 'CyberLeek' Exposes Gameplay, Sparks Controversy digital
A hacker known as 'CyberLeek' has leaked multiple clips, a world map, and unconfirmed gameplay details of Rockstar's highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. The leaks, many of…
NYC Museums Avoid Paying Fire Code Fines Through City Agency Loophole institutional
Between 2023 and 2025, numerous fire code violation summonses were issued by the FDNY to prominent cultural institutions in New York City, such as the American Museum of Natural…
How Air Conditioning in Movie Theaters Created the Summer Blockbuster other
Photographs from the Library of Congress reveal how air conditioning revolutionized summer cinema in the 1930s and 1940s, paving the way for the summer blockbuster. Although the…
MIT Engineers Bacteria into Living Transistors for Plant Self-Defense ai-technology
At MIT, scientists have modified bacteria to function as communicators, enabling plants to detect environmental factors such as drought or pest infestations. The research,…

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