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• Jewel's Venice Debut: Stars, Menopause, and AI in 'Matriclysm' exhibition

  Jewel, an American artist born in 1974 in Payson, makes her debut in Venice with the exhibition 'Matriclysm: An Archeology of Connections Lost' at Salone Verde, aligned with the…

• Scientists Unravel Why Ancient Brains Survive for Millennia other

  A new study published on August 7 in the Journal of Proteome Research reveals why some human brains have been preserved for thousands of years. Conducted by Alexandra Seviour, a…

• LAPIZ's 'Toxic Colours Are Beautiful' Mural in Freiburg Highlights Child Labor artist

  A new mural by street artist LAPIZ, titled "Toxic Colours Are Beautiful," has been revealed at Dreikönigsstraße 51 in Freiburg-Wiehre, Germany. The piece illustrates a young girl…

• Gyan Panchal: Sculpting Attention from Discarded Materials at Galerie Marcelle Alix exhibition

  Gyan Panchal's solo exhibition, 'Économie du magistral', opens at Galerie Marcelle Alix in Paris, running from September 3 to October 10, 2026. The show highlights Panchal's…

• Astronomers Release Largest 2D Map of Universe with Nearly 4 Billion Celestial Objects other

  Astronomers have just revealed an incredible 2D map of the universe, boasting a mind-blowing 5.6 trillion pixels and close to 4 billion celestial objects. This impressive map was…

• Wagenknecht's Thuringia Gambit: Risk of Normalizing AfD other

  Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, is pushing to topple the fragile coalition government in Thuringia, composed of CDU, SPD, and BSW. She aims to replace it with a…

• Grace Baldwin's Monumental Junk Drawer Sculpture artist

  Artist Grace Baldwin is creating a monumental, lifelike sculpture of a junk drawer, filled with oversized everyday objects that evoke nostalgia. The project began with Baldwin's…

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Return to U.K. for Children's Schooling other

  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are said to be considering a return to the U.K. to create a home base for their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, as they begin…

• Everyone Should Have a Home: Irish Housing Crisis Explored at Centre Culturel Irlandais exhibition

  The Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris presents 'Everyone should have a home, visages de la survie', an exhibition addressing Ireland's chronic housing crisis and its political…

• Godox ES01 Electric Suction Base Lets Photographers Mount Lights Anywhere other

  Godox has launched the ES01 Electric Suction Base, priced at $29, enabling photographers and videographers to attach compatible flashes and LED lights to various surfaces,…

• Romanian Soprano Ileana Cotrubaș Dies at 87 other

  Ileana Cotrubaș, one of the most admired lyric sopranos of the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 87. The Romanian-born singer was celebrated for her exceptional acting…

• Armory Show Adds Museum Acquisition Prizes with PAMM and Bronx Museum award

  From September 24-27, the Armory Show, New York's leading art fair, will unveil two new prizes aimed at museum acquisitions, a first in its three-decade history, at the Javits…

• Kimihito Okuyama: First Retrospective at Musée Roybet-Fould Explores Time exhibition

  The Musée Roybet-Fould in Courbevoie, France, is hosting the first retrospective of Japanese artist Kimihito Okuyama, who lived near Paris for almost forty years. The exhibition,…

• Plane pilot killed in mid-air collision with police helicopter in Pennsylvania other

  On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred near a small airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, about 110 miles northwest of Philadelphia, when a Cessna 150 collided with a Pennsylvania…

• Franco Vaccari Retrospective at Museion Honors Late Artist's 90th Birthday exhibition

  Museion in Bolzano is celebrating what would have been the ninetieth birthday of acclaimed Italian artist Franco Vaccari with a retrospective exhibition titled 'Feedback. The…

• Estúdio BRN BRANDS Unveils SELO Furniture Brand Identity architecture-design

  Estúdio BRN BRANDS, a Brazilian design collective, has developed a complete brand identity for SELO, a contemporary furniture collection that fuses architectural forms with…

• Golden Leaves Festival 2026: Founder Dominik Schmidt on Flinta-Fronted Lineup and Community festival-fair

  The Golden Leaves Festival in Darmstadt, Germany, is set to celebrate its 13th edition in 2026, featuring a lineup of 29 acts, all fronted by Flinta (female, lesbian, intersex,…

• Mary Ellen Carroll's Retrospective at CAM Houston Explores Tactical Resistance exhibition

  The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston is presenting a significant retrospective of artist Mary Ellen Carroll, showcasing more than 60 pieces spanning four decades in the exhibit…

• TTArtisan AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo: $99 Full-Frame Portrait Lens for Sony and Nikon other

  TTArtisan has introduced the AF 85mm f/1.8 Neo, a portrait prime lens designed for full-frame cameras, retailing at just $99. This makes it the most budget-friendly autofocus 85mm…

• Penguin Random House Halts Mamdani Biography Amid Plagiarism Claims publication

  Penguin Random House has halted the marketing and public availability of Ross Barkan's biography, "The Revolutionary: Zohran Mamdani and the Remaking of American Politics," due to…

• Insta360 Luna Pro: A New Gimbal Camera Challenging DJI Osmo Pocket other

  Insta360 has introduced the Luna Pro, a compact single-camera version of its Luna Ultra, aiming to compete with DJI's Osmo Pocket series. The Luna Pro retains the Ultra's…

• Brancusi's Legacy Echoes in Contemporary Art at Galerie Negropontes exhibition

  The Galerie Negropontes in Paris is hosting the third installment of its exhibition series dedicated to Constantin Brancusi, exploring the enduring influence of the Romanian…

• Claude Monet: A Life in Pursuit of Light's Nuances artist

  Claude Monet, who was born in Paris in 1840 and grew up in Le Havre, achieved early fame at the age of 15 through his caricatures. Around 1858, he began painting en plein air…

• From Goalkeeper to Photographer-Director: Alfie Whiteman's Story at Nicer Tuesdays artist

  Alfie Whiteman, a former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper, has transitioned to a career as a photographer and director. He shared his journey at the Nicer Tuesdays event in July, held…

• GRUPOSP's Fradique Building Revives São Paulo's Pre-1970s Residential Typology architecture-design

  The Fradique Building, a new residential project in São Paulo, was completed in 2025 by architectural firm GRUPOSP. The design reflects the classic 'predinho' style and spans…

• GRUPOSP's Edificio Fradique Revives São Paulo's 'Predinhos' Typology architecture-design

  The Edificio Fradique, a residential project in São Paulo, has been finalized by the architectural firm GRUPOSP, under the direction of Alvaro Puntoni and João Sodré. This…

• Sandy Liang's 'Dressing Up' Book Chronicles a Decade of Memories publication

  Designer Sandy Liang, known for her downtown aesthetic, has collaborated with Rizzoli to publish her first book, 'Dressing Up,' a hand-annotated diary of her past decade. The…

• Five Films to Watch When University Life Feels Overwhelming other

  Frankie magazine, in partnership with UNiDAYS, has curated a list of five films that explore the complexities of university life, from the anxieties of freshman year to the…

• Leo Sawikin Releases New Single 'Burning Love' Ahead of 2027 Album artist

  Leo Sawikin, a singer-songwriter from Manhattan, has released his latest single, "Burning Love," co-created with lyricist Max Yassky. The song's dreamy lyrics draw on powerful…

• El coro de Praga: Film Exposes Silence Around Sexual Abuse in Czech Choir other

  The film 'El coro de Praga' (The Prague Choir), directed and written by Ondřej Provazník, premiered at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it won the Europa…

• Berlin Opposition Claims Unlawful Influence in Antisemitism Funding Scandal institutional

  In Berlin's House of Representatives, The Left and The Greens have voiced stronger criticism regarding the funding scandal than the ruling black-red coalition following a…

• Martin Parr Mural Planned at New Brighton Seafront, Site of 'The Last Resort' cultural-heritage

  A permanent mural dedicated to the late photographer Martin Parr is set to be unveiled on the seafront of New Brighton, Merseyside, England, where he produced his renowned series…

• Hayley Price Offers Simplified Marketing Plan Approach for Artists other

  In a recent episode of The Art Biz podcast, host Hayley Price challenges the traditional, spreadsheet-heavy marketing plan, advocating instead for a routine-based approach that…

• Vilanismo's First Berlin Show Transforms SAVVY Contemporary exhibition

  On 10 September 2026, the Brazilian collective Vilanismo will debut its first exhibition in Berlin at SAVVY Contemporary, as a part of the travelling exhibition programme for the…

• Fall 2026 West Texas and Panhandle Art Exhibitions Preview exhibition

  This fall, art venues in West Texas and the Panhandle are launching a range of exhibitions. The Ellen Noël Art Museum (ENAM) in Odessa debuted 'Latinos on Wheels: Lowrides of…

• Chinese AI Firms Struggle with Chip Shortage as Inference Demand Surges ai-technology

  Chinese artificial intelligence firms are encountering significant computing limitations as they shift from developing models to large-scale implementation. Domestic chips are…

• Heatwaves Damage Monet's Gardens at Giverny; Water Lilies Thrive cultural-heritage

  This summer's unprecedented heatwaves have taken a toll on Claude Monet's gardens in Giverny, Normandy, as reported by deputy head gardener Rémi Lecoutre. The extreme temperatures…

• In Good Company: Tay Butler and Jeremy Samuel Johnson in Conversation other

  On August 19, 2026, Eileen Maxson and Arie Bouman launched the second episode of "In Good Company," which features discussions with artists and cultural figures from Houston. This…

• Glasstire's Top Five Texas Art Events: August 20, 2026 exhibition

  This week's roundup from Glasstire showcases five notable art events across Texas. At Texas State University, Jules Buck Jones will exhibit 'Current Time' from August 19 to…

• Jane Schoenbrun's Queer Slasher 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' Hits UK Cinemas artist

  Jane Schoenbrun's new film 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' opens in UK cinemas on 21 August, following its New York premiere. The film, starring Hannah Einbinder and…