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• Palazzo Ducale Genova Unveils 2027 Program: Scharf Collection, Willy Ronis, Florence Henri and Limes Festival exhibition

  The Palazzo Ducale in Genova has unveiled its program for 2027, which encompasses exhibitions, photography, history, geopolitics, literature, and science, alongside…

• Joel Sartore's Photo Ark Documents 18,567 Species in Two-Decade Biodiversity Archive publication

  Since its inception in 2006 in Lincoln, Nebraska, National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore has captured images of 18,567 animals through his Photo Ark initiative. This…

• Just One Day: Micro e Collater.al lanciano mostre di un giorno a Roma con Lorena Spurio exhibition

  Just One Day è un'iniziativa di Micro, un negozio di 9 m² situato nel Rione Monti di Roma, in collaborazione con Collater.al, che prevede una serie di mostre della durata di un…

• Laboratorio Riciclo Pelle's Heretical Fashion: SS27 Collection at Milan Fashion Week 2026 exhibition

  Laboratorio Riciclo Pelle (L.R.P.) presented its Spring/Summer 2027 (SS27) collection during Milan Fashion Week 2026, titled 'Quello che non sei' (What You Are Not), inspired by…

• WIRED Rounds Up Final Prime Day Wearable Deals, Led by Discounted Apple Watch Series 12 other

  WIRED published an updated roundup of Amazon Prime Day wearable discounts during the final stretch of the sales event, with prices verified by its reviewers. The newest Apple…

• Dorai Stone Bath Mat Reviewed: Diatomaceous Earth Mat Outperforms Competitors at 27% Off other

  A review published by Architectural Digest evaluates the Dorai stone bath mat, a product made from diatomaceous earth that the publication describes as ceramic-like. According to…

• 178 Robotically 3D-Printed Earth Bricks Create Habitat Around Olive Tree at Design Museum Holon architecture-design

  An earthen pavilion named BUSTAN, which translates to 'orchard,' has been constructed around a living olive tree using 178 earth bricks produced through robotic 3D printing. This…

• Pentagon's Tradewinds Program Uses 5-Minute Videos to Fast-Track AI Procurement ai-technology

  Tradewinds, an initiative managed by the Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), allows defense contractors to gain "post-competitive"…

• Smear Campaign Lawsuits Allege Anonymous Websites and Fabricated Social Media Posts other

  A series of lawsuits, though differing in their specific claims, share a common allegation: that reputations were destroyed through smear campaigns executed via anonymous…

• Mike Flanagan Reimagines Carrie for Prime Video in Contemporary America other

  Mike Flanagan has created a new adaptation of Carrie for Prime Video, resetting Stephen King's story of a tormented high school girl in contemporary America. The series reworks…

• Winca Mendy's "Hypersignal" at Galerie Nicolas Salloum: Silver Prints, Lumen and Chromogenic Works exhibition

  From 28 May to 9 July 2026, Galerie Nicolas Salloum showcased Winca Mendy's inaugural solo exhibition, titled Hypersignal. This display includes silver gelatin, lumen, and…

• Es Devlin's 'Other Worlds' at Design Museum Closes with a Library and a Borges Quote exhibition

  Es Devlin's exhibition, titled 'Other Worlds,' is currently on display at the Design Museum in London and will continue until 4 April 2027. One attendee described the event as a…

• Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' Divides Swifties as Fanbase Grows Disillusioned other

  Despite shattering sales records, Taylor Swift's 2025 album, The Life of a Showgirl, left many devoted fans feeling let down. Its lead single, "The Fate of Ophelia," became a…

• Five Free London Exhibitions: Daidō Moriyama, Jenkin van Zyl, George Shaw, Tanoa Sasraku, Ce Roser exhibition

  This week, five free-entry exhibitions at commercial galleries in London are highlighted. At Hamiltons Gallery, Daidō Moriyama's show, running until 30 October, features ethereal…

• Former KCRW Marketing Director Questions Donor Value Amid $54.4M Foundation Assets and $447K President Salary opinion-review

  Gregg Lewis, who was instrumental in expanding KCRW's audience during the 1980s, has raised concerns regarding the station's financial management and governance. He points out…

• Amazon Prime Day 2026 Coffee and Espresso Machine Deals Cut Prices Up to 50 Percent other

  In October 2026, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days showcased discounts reaching 50% on various coffee-related products, including espresso machines, pod brewers, and grinders,…

• MUDEC Milano presents "Matisse. Il mondo in una stanza", curated by Ellen McBreen and Chiara Gatti exhibition

  From 8 October 2026 until 21 February 2027, the Museo delle Culture di Milano (MUDEC) will present "Matisse. Il mondo in una stanza," under the curation of Ellen McBreen and…

• Emma D’Arcy Wears Jil Sander Spring 2027 Blazer on The Tonight Show other

  Emma D’Arcy recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to chat about their film Digger, wearing an eye-catching blazer from Simone Bellotti’s spring 2027 Jil…

• Amar Kanwar's Immersive India at Serpentine North, London, Through January 2027 exhibition

  An exhibition featuring Amar Kanwar is currently on display at Serpentine North in London, running until 31 January 2027, and is curated by Chris Bayley and Kit Gurnos. This…

• Le gang du Zabuton : première troupe permanente française de rakugo à La Nouvelle Seine other

  La Nouvelle Seine accueille « Le gang du Zabuton », une création originale consacrée au rakugo, art japonais de la narration. Le conteur, assis sur les genoux, interprète son…

• Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025: Acht Bücher und Veranstaltungen gegen den Rechtsruck publication

  Die Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 wird sich mit dem weltweiten Rechtsruck befassen und bietet acht Bücher sowie Veranstaltungen zu diesem Thema. In „Deutschland 2033. Ein Szenario“…

• Instagram's Edits App Adds Custom Photo and Video Carousel Creation on iOS digital

  Instagram's Edits app, a free video editing tool, now features the ability to create and edit carousels, enabling users to compile multi-slide posts with both photos and videos.…

• Five Architecture and Design Competitions Closing in October 2026 architecture-design

  This October, architects and designers can register for five international competitions, with deadlines ranging from 22 October to 4 November 2026. Hosted by Buildner, Creathlon…

• Far-right mayor in Elne renames René-Vautier cinema, calling name too 'political' other

  In Elne, a town in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of France, the far-right mayor has removed the name of René-Vautier from the local cinema, judging the designation too…

• Art Explora's Floating Museum Docks in Le Havre for Ocean-Focused Festival's Second Edition festival-fair

  On October 1, 2026, the Art Explorer, recognized as the largest sailing catamaran and a floating museum of the Art Explora foundation, docked in Le Havre, marking the launch of…

• Dialoghi Immateriali Debuts at Villa Reale di Monza with Six UNESCO Heritage Communities cultural-heritage

  On Friday, October 9, the inaugural Dialoghi Immateriali will take place at Villa Reale in Monza, showcasing six practices recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage:…

• Felipe Burgos Villablanca's "Manto Urbano" Installed on Loncomilla River Banks in San Javier architecture-design

  In 2022, Felipe Burgos Villablanca, an alumnus of the Universidad de Talca's School of Architecture, finalized his thesis project titled "Manto Urbano" (Urban Mantle). This…

• Bricknasty Announce EP 'forever' and Drop Video for 'the dom perignons' publication

  On November 6, Bricknasty, a collective based in Dublin, will release their new EP called forever through FAMM. This seven-track project is their catchiest and most direct work…

• Hyatt Regency Times Square Opens with Compliant ACM Cladding After 2022 NYC Building Code Update architecture-design

  In 2024, the Crowne Plaza located in Times Square, Manhattan, ceased operations, only to reopen in 2025 as the Hyatt Regency Times Square, which boasts 795 rooms and 159 parking…

• Sophie Pujas Publishes New Street Art Book 'Poésie urbaine' on October 15, 2026 publication

  On October 15, 2026, Sophie Pujas will unveil her latest work, "Street art – Poésie urbaine," marking ten years since her debut volume. This new book comprises five chapters and…

• Lisa Brings Barbie Style Back at Louis Vuitton's Spring 2027 Show in Paris other

  Four years after Barbiecore dominated fashion in summer 2022, Lisa reignited the trend at Paris Fashion Week. The singer attended Louis Vuitton's spring 2027 show in the City of…

• Robert Ryman White Paintings Survey Opens at Barbican Art Gallery, London opinion-review

  A review in The Guardian examines the Robert Ryman exhibition at Barbican Art Gallery in London, focusing on the artist's use of white paint and its perceptual effects. The show…

• Castellers de Vilafranca Achieve First Complete 9 de 9 amb Folre at 30th Concurs de Castells cultural-heritage

  At the 30th Concurs de Castells in Tarragona, Spain, the Castellers de Vilafranca became the first team ever to both build and successfully dismantle a 9 de 9 amb folre (9d9f), a…

• 2,000-Year-Old Roman Emperor Torso to Hit Sotheby's Block with $12M Estimate market-auction

  A remarkable 2,000-year-old torso of a Roman emperor from the Julio-Claudian era will be auctioned by Sotheby's in New York on October 21, 2026. This exquisite marble piece is…

• Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025: Acht Kinder- und Jugendbuch-Highlights publication

  Die Frankfurter Buchmesse 2025 hat ein vielfältiges Programm für junge Leser vorbereitet. Am Freitag wird Cornelia Funke über ihre neue Fantasy-Serie "Emma glaubt nicht an Feen"…

• Fedor Barkhatov's Digital Landscapes Archive Tops 1,000 Works Since 2016 artist

  Fedor Barkhatov, known as Fedos, is a Saint Petersburg-based self-taught artist who has produced more than 1,000 pieces since 2016. His art, described as a visual diary,…

• Herzog & de Meuron and Sasaki Complete Ford Student Center at Amherst College architecture-design

  The Ford Student Center at Amherst College, a 144,000-square-foot building crafted by Herzog & de Meuron with Sasaki serving as the executive architect, has officially opened.…

• MIS abre convocatória do Nova Fotografia para exposições em 2027 institutional

  O Museu da Imagem e do Som (MIS), localizado em São Paulo, lançou a convocatória para o programa Nova Fotografia, destinado à edição de 2027. Completando 15 anos em 2026, o…

• Microdrama Boom Examined in New York Times Magazine publication

  On October 6, 2026, The New York Times Magazine released an article examining the rise of microdramas. It likens the experience of watching these short episodes to the shock of…

• Émile Gallé Exhibition Opens at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, October 2026 exhibition

  From 21 October 2026 to 28 February 2027, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy will present an exhibition dedicated to Émile Gallé's workshops, featuring 140 works created between…