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• New Poetry Selections Spotlight Mort, Walls, Evans and Bramwell publication

  A review of recent poetry publications features collections by Helen Mort, Eoghan Walls, Martina Evans, and Colin Bramwell. The works are described as offering piercing visions of…

• Dog-Themed Group Exhibition 'Deus Ex Bark-ina' Opens at Ely Center of Contemporary Art exhibition

  At the Ely Center of Contemporary Art in New Haven, Connecticut, painter Michael Morgan curates 'Deus Ex Bark-ina,' a group exhibition featuring over 55 contemporary artists who…

• 3,000-Year-Old Tomb with Colorful Murals Unearthed in Luxor cultural-heritage

  A Dutch mission from Leiden University uncovered a previously unknown rock-cut tomb in the Lower Sheikh Abd el-Qurna area of Luxor's Theban Necropolis. Inscriptions identify its…

• Global Textile Revival: Young Weavers and Artists Reshape Ancient Techniques artist

  A fresh wave of artists is breathing new life into traditional textile crafts worldwide, including the ceremonial folding of coconut palm leaves in Bali, the creation of brown ash…

• Sensory Design and Human-Centric Washrooms: Paul Lewandowski in Conversation with Bobrick architecture-design

  Paul Lewandowski, the founder of Fig. 19, champions the design of public restrooms that prioritize sensory experiences and human needs. In a dialogue with Matthew Louchheim from…

• Michael Ondaatje’s Early Work Reconsidered in New Yorker Essay opinion-review

  In an essay featured in The New Yorker, the author contemplates the early literary contributions of Michael Ondaatje, prompted by Clint Bentley's reference to Ondaatje’s 1970…

• Mark Rydell, Oscar-Nominated Director of 'On Golden Pond,' Dies at 97 other

  Mark Rydell, a renowned filmmaker celebrated for his work on "On Golden Pond," has died at 97 in a retirement community in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, on Thursday. His daughter,…

• Nabis, La Révolution Exhibition at Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac, Paris exhibition

  From September 8 to October 15, 2026, Galerie Hélène Bailly Marcilhac, located at 71 rue du Fg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, will showcase 'Nabis, La Révolution.' This exhibition…

• ASAP-ZT Pitro Sammer Loops a Vienna Apartment with a Spectrum of Color architecture-design

  In 2025, the Austrian architectural firm ASAP-ZT Pitro Sammer finalized the Chromatic Chambers project, a 156-square-meter renovation located in Vienna for a private client. This…

• Sandmarc Launches 96mm Telephoto Lens for iPhone with up to 32x Optical Zoom other

  Sandmarc has introduced a new 96mm telephoto add-on lens for iPhone, offering optical-quality performance for focal lengths previously limited to digital zoom. The lens provides…

• Kyiv artist community Nahirna22 faces eviction after Russian strikes, Edward Akrout warns opinion-review

  The Nahirna22 artist community at the Kyiv Institute of Automation is at risk of eviction after enduring two Russian attacks. A military strike on 28 August 2025 devastated…

• Grocery Store Tourism: A New Way to Experience Local Culture other

  A phenomenon termed 'grocery shop tourism' has surfaced, where travelers explore supermarkets in different countries to immerse themselves in local culture and economize on food.…

• Seven Die in Tourist Helicopter Crash in Kenya's Samburu County other

  All seven occupants of a tourist helicopter were killed on Wednesday when the aircraft crashed in Samburu County, Kenya. The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the accident…

• Vogue's Guide to Celebrity Vacation Outfits for Late Summer other

  Vogue's summer wrap-up features seven stylish vacation ensembles worn by celebrities. In the French Riviera, supermodel Vittoria Ceretti donned cabana stripes paired with black…

• Cristian Pirvulescu Criticizes Mungiu's 'Fjord' Palme d'Or Victory opinion-review

  Romanian political scientist Cristian Pirvulescu, writing in Le Monde on August 19, 2026, argues that Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning film 'Fjord' presents a politically…

• Ane Brun Shares New Single 'Hold Me' from Long-Awaited Album other

  Norwegian singer-songwriter Ane Brun has released her new single "Hold Me," a preview of her upcoming album "I Thought We Were The Same," scheduled for November 6. The album, in…

• Fake News Videos Accuse Left Politician Eric Stehr of Murder and Sex Parties Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election other

  Ahead of the upcoming Landtag elections in Saxony-Anhalt, false reports and lies about politicians are circulating on social media, often spreading at breakneck speed. A Deutsche…

• €35 Coin Commemorates Tamara Danz, East German Rock Icon cultural-heritage

  The German federal government is issuing a 35-euro collector's coin in memory of Tamara Danz, the frontwoman of the East German band Silly, coinciding with the late rock singer's…

• Rizzoli Book Resurrects Jean Louis, Hollywood's Overlooked Bombshell Costume Designer publication

  "Jean Louis: Hollywood's Bombshell Designer," the sixth installment by biographers Roger and Mauricio Padilha, is set to be released by Rizzoli. This book seeks to revive the…

• 8 Socrates Quotes Explained: Exploring the Foundations of Western Philosophy other

  The Collector released an article titled '8 Socrates Quotes Explained to Help You Master Western Philosophy,' which delves into eight of Socrates' sayings, complemented by…

• NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Captures New Moon Crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 Impact other

  A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, which was discarded, crash-landed on the Moon on August 5, resulting in the formation of a new crater adjacent to the Einstein crater. This…

• Afzan Pirzade Unveils First French Mural in Boulogne-sur-Mer festival-fair

  Afzan Pirzade has unveiled his inaugural mural in France, located on Rue de la Paix in Boulogne-sur-Mer. This black-and-white artwork draws inspiration from Rose O'Neill's 1911…

• Crimean Prosecutors Probe Hermitage-Linked Archaeologists Over Illegal Digs cultural-heritage

  In Crimea, prosecutors have initiated a war crimes probe involving two unidentified researchers, one associated with the State Hermitage Museum, for conducting unauthorized…

• Luzern Address Links Offshore Owner to Swiss Criminal Case as UBS Reform Looms economy-finance

  In the summer of 2026, the Swiss Parliament is set to evaluate capital requirements for UBS Group AG, a decision prompted by the 2023 downfall of Credit Suisse and its subsequent…

• Cattelan on 'Dimanche sans fin': 175,000 Visitors, New Works, and Marble Explorations exhibition

  Since its launch, Maurizio Cattelan's exhibition 'Dimanche sans fin' at Centre Pompidou-Metz has drawn more than 175,000 visitors and is set to feature additional pieces. Cattelan…

• National Gallery of Art Acquires 190 Works Including Wifredo Lam and Christina Quarles market-auction

  The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has expanded its collection by approximately 190 artworks since March, featuring pieces from various cultures and eras. Noteworthy…

• L'Elfo: The Sicilian Rapper on Dialect, Mental Health, and New Album 'Sicilia Bedda' artist

  Luca Trischitta, also recognized as L'Elfo, has made a significant impact in the realm of Sicilian-dialect rap since he began his career in 2008 with Double Damage. Engaging with…

• Drought Likely Fueled Brazil's Urban Yellow Fever Outbreak, Says New Study other

  On August 14, a study in Science Advances revealed that a rare drought, occurring once every century, played a role in Brazil's first urban yellow fever outbreak in decades, which…

• Malavika Kannan's 'Unprecedented Times': A Pandemic Novel of Queer Identity and Disillusionment publication

  In Malavika Kannan's debut novel 'Unprecedented Times,' protagonist Rishi, the queer daughter of Tamil immigrants, leaves Stanford during the pandemic and joins friends at a…

• Keith Haring's final work among contemporary art display at Saint-Eustache in Paris exhibition

  Saint-Eustache, situated in Paris, operates as a modern art venue without overtly promoting itself. At present, it showcases three pieces, including 'La Vie du Christ,' a bronze…

• Beni: Mondo Robotics' All-Terrain Camera Robot Films You in 4K at 18 MPH other

  Mondo Robotics has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for Beni, a versatile camera robot designed for autonomous action photography. Capable of recording in 4K, Beni…

• V&A Wedgwood Collection Opens Interactive Play Space exhibition

  The V&A Wedgwood Collection in Stoke-on-Trent has unveiled a new Play Space, transforming a former family area into an immersive, interactive environment inspired by iconic…

• Runlab Technical Running Brand Identity by Javier Diconca architecture-design

  Runlab, a technical running brand identity by designer Javier Diconca, deploys modular dot-matrix logos, pure black bases, and reflective materials. The visual system, built on…

• Hotel Arts Barcelona Melds Art and Architecture in Renovated Event Spaces architecture-design

  Hotel Arts Barcelona has reimagined its 3,500-square-meter event spaces into a captivating art showcase. The 44-story building, crafted by Bruce Graham, boasts a thoughtfully…

• Ukraine's Dismissed Defense Minister Fedorov Emerges as Powerful Rival Amid Ongoing Protests other

  Street protests continue unabated in Ukraine following the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Fedorov, who was removed from his…

• Jennifer Guidi's 'Waterfall' at Gagosian Paris, September–October 2026 exhibition

  Gagosian Paris presents Jennifer Guidi's 'Waterfall' from September 3 to October 10, 2026, at 4 rue de Ponthieu. The Los Angeles-based artist, born in Redondo Beach in 1972,…

• Eight Stolen Matisse 'Jazz' Plates Recovered in Brazil After Nine-Month Probe cultural-heritage

  Eight hand-signed plates from Henri Matisse's 1947 album Jazz, stolen last December from the Mário de Andrade Library in São Paulo, were recovered on August 13 after a nine-month…

• Simulacres Exhibition at Magasins Généraux Explores AI, Deepfakes, and Truth in Images exhibition

  Simulacres, a group show at Les Magasins Généraux in Pantin, France, confronts the ways generative AI blurs distinctions between reality and false images. In light of Jean…

• Bogotá Biennial 2027 Reveals Curatorial Team, São Paulo as Guest City festival-fair

  Scheduled for September 2027, the second iteration of the Bogotá International Art and City Biennial, known as BOG27, has revealed its curatorial committee. Leading the team are…

• Shanghai plans 100% blockchain adoption by 2030 in digital economy bid ai-technology

  On Wednesday, the municipal government of Shanghai unveiled a new five-year strategy for 'digital Shanghai,' aiming for complete blockchain integration in key sectors by 2030.…