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• Vogue's Top Anti-Aging Serums: Dermatologist-Approved Formulas for Every Skin Concern other

  According to Carol Eisenstat, a board-certified facial aesthetics physician, the most effective anti-aging serum is one that is applied daily and supported by clinical research.…

• AIA Architecture Billings Index Drops to 46.6 in July, a 'Modest Decline' architecture-design

  July's Architecture Billings Index fell to 46.6, down 0.7 from June's 47.3, a signal of 'modest decline' per the AIA. Elevated oil prices and inflation are blamed; chief economist…

• Marmot Research Raises $100K Through OnlyFans and a Solana Memecoin other

  The Rocky Mountain Marmot Project, a six-decade initiative spearheaded by Dr. Daniel Blumstein from UCLA and Julien Martin of the University of Ottawa, has successfully generated…

• CULTURED's Summer Roundup: 11 Art-Filled Interiors from Joe Jonas to Robert A.M. Stern architecture-design

  The second annual CULTURED at Home issue from CULTURED magazine showcases 11 remarkable home interiors from the summer of 2026, featuring residences of celebrities and collector…

• ClarityDrive: Aniket Jagtap's AI-Powered Cloud Storage UI/UX architecture-design

  Aniket Jagtap has presented ClarityDrive, a user interface and user experience design concept for a cloud storage platform. The project appears as an image feature on Abduzeedo, a…

• Pole Dance Takes Center Stage at Edinburgh Fringe with Theatrical Shows festival-fair

  The 2026 Edinburgh Fringe prominently features pole dancing, tackling subjects such as HIV diagnosis and neurodiversity. Among the standout performances is Dusk/Night/Dawn,…

• Topographies of Encounter: Concordia Square Renovation by AR-AR Martínez and María Paula González Bozzi architecture-design

  A transformation of Concordia Square, a 1,000-square-meter public space located in Bogotá's historic La Candelaria district, is scheduled for completion by 2025. The initiative,…

• Fritz Scholder's 'Indian' Series at MMK: Shattering Stereotypes exhibition

  Fritz Scholder, an artist of Luiseño heritage, had a complex relationship with his Native American identity, yet his 'Indian' series became the defining work of his career. This…

• Hyperallergic's In Memoriam: Celebrating the Lives of Bou Meng, Mary Heilmann, and Seven More Art World Figures other

  Hyperallergic's 'In Memoriam' pays tribute to nine artists who died in 2026. Mary Heilmann (1940–2026), an abstract painter recognized for her plywood chairs, experienced a…

• 6 Jewelry Trends to Watch at the 2026 Emmy Awards other

  According to Galerie Magazine, the red carpet for the 2026 Emmy Awards will showcase the latest jewelry trends. Notable nominees include Zendaya (Euphoria), Colman Domingo (The…

• Bien Urbain's Gill-Like Shed Roof for Montfermeil Nursery School architecture-design

  In March 2026, Bien Urbain completed a 745-square-meter expansion of the Paul Éluard Nursery School in Montfermeil, Seine-Saint-Denis, France. The new two-story addition features…

• Count Binface and the 18th-Century Roots of Fictional Political Voices opinion-review

  Since 2019, Count Binface has emerged as a satirical contender in British elections, notably opposing Boris Johnson. This character aligns with a long-standing tradition of…

• Frida Kahlo: Six Essential Facts from Pain to Peso artist

  Over her thirty-year artistic journey, Frida Kahlo, the renowned Mexican painter, created 143 artworks, which included 55 self-portraits. While often associated with Surrealism,…

• Haroutiun Galentz: The Form of Colour Reunites Displaced Works of an Armenian Modernist opinion-review

  Published by Skira in 2025, 'Haroutiun Galentz: The Form of Colour' reunites the Armenian modernist's displaced works for a chronological reading. Editors Vartan Karapetian and…

• ADHD UK Complains to Ofcom Over Channel 4 Documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?' other

  ADHD UK has lodged a complaint with Ofcom regarding Channel 4's documentary 'The Great ADHD Myth?', which aired on Tuesday and was presented by NHS psychiatrist Dr. Max Pemberton,…

• Colombia Quake Damaged 40 Protected Heritage Sites and 84 Other Cultural Assets cultural-heritage

  On 10 August, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, causing significant damage to cultural heritage, as reported by the Ministry of Culture on 14 August. The quake…

• Henry Smith: Social Media Influencer Redefining Men's Luxury Bag Collecting other

  In just three years, Henry Smith, recognized as @henryhenryhenryhenryhen, has gained prominence as a bag collector. His impressive assortment features a unique 1997 sequined…

• Punctuation’s Emotional Turn: A Review of Expressive Marks opinion-review

  The exclamation point made its debut in the mid-14th century, bringing an emotional charge to written language that many welcomed. Over the 15th century, parentheses and the…

• UK PM Andy Burnham Donates 15% of Salary and Unveils £442m Plan to End Rough Sleeping by Christmas other

  On Wednesday, newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveiled a strategy aimed at providing a pathway off the streets for individuals experiencing homelessness by…

• Japan's METI Reports Digital Camera Industry Shows Strong Recovery in 2025 digital

  According to Digicame-Info, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has observed a resurgence in the digital camera sector. Following a prolonged downturn linked…

• The Dawes Plan of 1924: Restructuring Germany's WWI Reparations other

  In April 1924, American banker-diplomat Charles G. Dawes presented a plan to reschedule Germany's WWI reparations, following the hyperinflation crisis of 1923 and the…

• MAM Rio Gives First Look at Painting Area for 'Carnaval como Método' exhibition

  Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) has launched a placeholder page for the painting section on the third floor of its upcoming exhibition 'Carnaval como Método'.…

• Maria Augusta Rodrigues: Coming Soon at MAM Rio's 'Carnaval como Método' exhibition

  The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) has published a placeholder page for artist Maria Augusta Rodrigues as part of the exhibition 'Carnaval como Método'. The…

• Irish Dancer Seeks to Revive Dancing for Pleasure artist

  An Irish dancer, featured in a recent Irish Times interview, is working to revive the practice of dancing for pleasure. She describes the joy of dancing closely to good music,…

• Hedy Lamarr's Hedgerow Farm Estate Offers Glimpse into Hollywood Star and Tech Pioneer's Private Life architecture-design

  Hedy Lamarr, a Golden Age Hollywood actress and inventor, owned an elegant Beverly Hills estate called Hedgerow Farm. The property is featured in Architectural Digest, offering a…

• Maison Cédrat's Aura Lamps Blend Clay and Handcrafted Washi Paper architecture-design

  Maison Cédrat's designers, Pierre Samouilla and Alix Lalucaa, have introduced Aura, a trio of lighting fixtures that merge clay with washi paper. Drawing inspiration from the…

• Magic Box Deploys 13 Shipping-Container Children's Libraries Across Mongolia other

  Founded by Tsolmon “Tom” Bayaraa, the NGO Magic Box has created 13 mobile libraries for children using repurposed shipping containers throughout Mongolia, delivering books and…

• Elements Music & Arts Festival 2026: An Immersive 3-Day Event Uniting Creativity and Community festival-fair

  Elements Music & Arts Festival returned to Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, for its sold-out ninth edition from August 7–9, 2026, drawing 33,000 attendees. The immersive…

• Angie Nixon, Backer of Black Arts and Culture, Wins Florida Senate Primary other

  In a surprising political upset, Angie Nixon—a 42-year-old Jacksonville congresswoman and self-identified Democratic Socialist—won Florida's Senate primary election last night.…

• Four Photographers Shortlisted for Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026 at London's National Portrait Gallery award

  Photographers Max Pattenden, James Clifford Kent, Marcie Docherty, and Katie Hitchcock-Smith are shortlisted for the Winston Taylor Photo Portrait Prize 2026, which drew nearly…

• Bilbao Apartment Renovation Revives Midcentury Design with Geometric Decor and Repurposed Spanish Marble architecture-design

  A Bilbao apartment's midcentury character has been revived through a renovation by a local studio for a young family. The design pairs geometric decor with repurposed Spanish…

• Vogue’s Fall Guide: Six Sneaker-and-Jean Combinations for Transitional Weather other

  With summer heat still lingering in New York, Vogue editors are already looking ahead to fall fashion from their offices at One World Trade Center. The magazine has released a…

• WHAT IF: An Imagined Interview with Mary Shelley on AI and Creation other

  The Italian art and culture magazine Collater.al presents a speculative interview with Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, in which she reflects on contemporary artificial…

• Nate Bargatze Sets Guinness World Record for Most Tickets Sold on Comedy Tour artist

  Nate Bargatze, a comedian from Tennessee, has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest number of tickets sold during a stand-up comedy tour, achieving around 2,016,254…

• Infinito Pratico at Palazzina Azzurra Revives 1969 Biennale's Experimental Legacy exhibition

  The 'Infinito Pratico' exhibition at Palazzina Azzurra in San Benedetto del Tronto captures the innovative essence of the 1969 VIII Biennale d'Arte, which was curated by Luciano…

• André Vainer Arquitetos' L-Shaped House in São Paulo architecture-design

  In 2023, André Vainer Arquitetos completed a 550 m² residential project in São Paulo, Brazil. The house is arranged in an L-shape along the property's boundaries and front…

• Matteo Rigosa's 'PERSONA' Editorial for KALTBLUT publication

  KALTBLUT Magazine released an exclusive photo editorial titled 'PERSONA', featuring photography and art direction by Matteo Rigosa. The shoot centers on model Fabio Tavares,…

• Choosing a Managed IT Provider for Legal Practices: Security, Compliance, and Top Vendors other

  The necessity of managed IT services for law firms has surged, primarily for safeguarding client information and maintaining operational efficiency. Any downtime during critical…

• Doom Now Runs on a Canon EOS 550D DSLR via Magic Lantern digital

  Doom, the iconic first-person shooter from 1993, has been adapted for the 2010 Canon EOS 550D through the Magic Lantern software. Developer Bas Lichtjaar released the experimental…

• ZHA Masterplan Weaves Baku Expo City Through Preserved Pine Forest architecture-design

  Zaha Hadid Architects has revealed its masterplan for Baku Expo City, a 198-hectare development in Azerbaijan’s capital that keeps 92 percent of the site’s 18,000 existing trees.…