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• CESAR Expands Tangram Kitchen Collection with Curved Geometry by García Cumini architecture-design

  Founded in 1969 near Venice, CESAR, the Italian kitchen manufacturer, has broadened its Tangram collection, which was initially created by García Cumini in 2022, to now include…

• Krasner and Pollock Show at the Met Receives Praise; Yaddo President Elaina Richardson Resigns After 26 Years institutional

  Elaina Richardson has concluded her 26-year tenure as president of Yaddo, an artist residency located in Saratoga Springs, New York. Her successor will be Cyra Levenson, who…

• Frost Science Hosts 'The Science Behind Pixar' with Interactive Animator Pass exhibition

  From Saturday, October 10, 2026, to Sunday, April 11, 2027, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami will host The Science Behind Pixar. This exhibition boasts…

• Raffaele Mattioli e l'idea di finanza come bene culturale: grafici, numeri e classici letterari opinion-review

  In un articolo pubblicato su Artribune, Francesco Maria Mainardis esplora la possibilità di considerare la finanza come un bene culturale, partendo da una citazione del banchiere…

• New Edition of Alexander Chee's 'Edinburgh' Explores Trauma and Time publication

  A new edition of Alexander Chee's novel 'Edinburgh' is being released, featuring an introduction that examines the book's innovative treatment of time and trauma. The novel, first…

• R21 Arkitekter Designs 320 m² Villa Ris as Extension of Neighboring Family Home architecture-design

  In 2025, R21 Arkitekter finalized Villa Ris, a 320 m² residence located in Norway. Crafted by Martin Smedsrud, this single-family home is designed for a family with children and…

• Liana Satenstein Launches Oksana T-Shirt Brand on October 14 other

  Liana Satenstein, a former editor at Vogue and the founder of Neverworns, is set to unveil her new clothing line, Oksana. The inaugural item, a long-sleeve cotton shirt, will be…

• ICANN Opens New Top-Level Domain Application Round for First Time Since 2012 digital

  For the first time since 2012, ICANN is inviting submissions for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), with the application period ending on August 12, 2026. The 86th ICANN…

• Zachary Fabri's 'Pink Kool-Aid Menagerie' Opens at Ogden Contemporary Arts exhibition

  Zachary Fabri, a Brooklyn-based artist, will showcase his exhibition Pink Kool-Aid Menagerie at Ogden Contemporary Arts in Utah from October 2, 2026, until January 3, 2027.…

• McLaurin & Piercy Debuts Kamal Wallpaper Collection Inspired by Ancient Navigation Tool publication

  McLaurin & Piercy, a design studio in Los Angeles specializing in textiles and wallpaper, has introduced the Kamal collection, a series of woven wallpapers inspired by the kamal,…

• Marsa Trio & Guests Bring Mediterranean Fusion to Jass Club on October 14 festival-fair

  On October 14, the Marsa Trio will perform with guests at the Jass Club as part of the Jazz Sur Seine 2026 festival. Formed in 2023, the trio consists of violinist Sylvain…

• Tiffany Shlain Debuts "If These Walls Could Talk: Women of the Hotel Chelsea" publication

  Tiffany Shlain has debuted a new project titled "If These Walls Could Talk: Women of the Hotel Chelsea." The work focuses on the women associated with the historic Hotel Chelsea…

• Illustrator Melissa de Nobrega Teaches Skull Anatomy for Better Portraiture in Online Class publication

  Illustrator Melissa de Nobrega teaches that mastering portraiture requires understanding the skull's underlying structure, not just facial features. Her online course, Portrait…

• Tate Britain's "The 90s: Art and Fashion" Review: A Magazine Spread, Not an Exhibition opinion-review

  Tate Britain in London is currently featuring "The 90s: Art and Fashion," an exhibition that a review in The Guardian describes as alarmingly superficial, merely presenting the…

• Amazon Prime Day 2026 Soundbar Deals: Sonos, Sony, TCL and LG Discounts Up to 40 Percent other

  During Amazon Prime Day 2026, discounts reaching as high as 40% are available on soundbars, specifically for Amazon Prime members. Notably, WIRED points out the Sonos Beam Gen 2,…

• Parents Sue Fox News and Benjamin Hall Over Ukraine Attack That Killed Journalists other

  During the initial phase of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, 24-year-old journalist Oleksandra 'Sasha' Kuvshynova lost her life when the car she was traveling in was struck near…

• MaSH 2026: Third Edition of Matignon Saint-Honoré Nocturne Opens Paris Art Week with 38 Galleries festival-fair

  On Monday, October 19, 2026, the third edition of MaSH, organized by the Association Matignon Saint-Honoré, will kick off Paris Art Week. This event, held in the 8th…

• Steven Guttmann schildert antisemitische Begegnung in München nach dem 7. Oktober opinion-review

  In einem Gastbeitrag für die Süddeutsche Zeitung erläutert Steven Guttmann, wie das Tragen einer Kippa im deutschen Alltag seit dem 7. Oktober zu einer schwierigen Wahl geworden…

• WIRED Rounds Up Best Prime Day Deals on Fitness and Recovery Gear other

  WIRED provides a regularly updated summary of discounts on approved fitness technology and wellness items for Amazon Prime Day. Notable offers feature the Samsung Galaxy Watch8…

• Five London Exhibitions to See in October 2026: Cindy Sherman, Pia Camil, Al Diaz, and More exhibition

  In October, London’s vibrant art landscape includes Frieze London at Regent's Park alongside satellite events such as the 14th 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair. Key exhibitions…

• Czech Republic as Guest of Honor at German Book Fair: Rediscovering Forgotten German-Language Literature publication

  The Czech Republic's role as guest of honor at a German book fair has prompted a re-examination of German-language literature from Czechoslovakia's interwar and postwar periods.…

• Kenya Confirms First Ebola Death After Patient Returns From DR Congo other

  Kenya's health minister, Aden Duale, announced on Tuesday that the country has recorded its first-ever Ebola death. The patient, an unnamed Kenyan man who had been residing in the…

• Apostolos Sideris Quintet to Perform at Jass Club on October 8 other

  Bassist Apostolos Sideris will lead a new quintet at Jass Club on October 8, featuring Andrea Romani on ney and flute, Lina Belaïd on cello, Wadie Naïm on percussion, and Srdjan…

• David Duchovny spricht über Tour mit seiner Band und die Angst vorm Singen other

  Der Schauspieler David Duchovny geht mit seiner Band auf Tour. In einem Interview spricht er über die Angst vorm Singen, über „Gilfs“ und über Dylan-Texte, die abgedruckt „nicht…

• Carnovsky Launches RGB-Not Wallpapers as Contemporary Frescoes architecture-design

  Milan-based collective Carnovsky has introduced RGB-Not wallpapers, a digitally printed collection conceived as contemporary frescoes. The new line echoes the light-interactive…

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Comfort and ANC Shine, Battery and Price Lag other

  Bose's QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) weigh 230 grams, making them lighter than nearly all premium over-ear competitors, and they deliver improved active noise cancellation…

• Tarini Sethi's Stainless Steel Sculpture Debuts at Frieze Sculpture in London exhibition

  Artist Tarini Sethi from New Delhi has unveiled a walk-through installation titled "The Sun Bathes Its Friends and Neighbours" (2026) at Frieze Sculpture, located in London's…

• Lezioni di Storia Returns to Rome's Auditorium with "Il potere dei classici," Nine Lectures from Plato to Asimov cultural-heritage

  The new cycle of Lezioni di Storia, titled "Il potere dei classici," will run at the Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone in Rome from 15 November 2026 to 18 April 2027.…

• Jill Lepore spricht auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse über KI und Urängste publication

  Am Mittwoch wird die US-Historikerin Jill Lepore im Livestream der Süddeutschen Zeitung während der Frankfurter Buchmesse mit Redakteur Jörg Häntzschel über die grundlegende…

• Peter Philips Creates Silver Eyeliner Looks for Dior S/S 2027 Runway Show other

  For the Spring/Summer 2027 runway presentation by Dior, Peter Philips crafted two silver eyeliners to enhance Jonathan Anderson's collection. Philips, who has been at the helm of…

• Stan Douglas Exhibition at Jeu de Paume, Paris, Opens October 20, 2026 exhibition

  Canadian artist Stan Douglas will be the subject of an exhibition at the Jeu de Paume in Paris, opening on October 20, 2026. The presentation is framed around the theme of…

• Gaza Artists Persist Through War and Ceasefire, Finding Survival in Art artist

  One year after the ceasefire in Gaza on 10 October 2025, four Palestinian artists continue to create in the midst of destruction. Asma’a Jeathni, 30, lost her father in June 2024…

• Prime Day TV Deals Include Samsung The Frame and TCL Picture Frame Art TVs market-auction

  During Amazon Prime Day, shoppers can find significant savings on art-centric televisions. The Samsung The Frame TV (LS03F) is priced at $898, reflecting a $600 discount, while…

• Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Runs October 6–7 With Sub-$50 Gear Picks other

  Scheduled for October 6 and 7, Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is set to feature "millions of deals," marking the final significant sale event before the holiday rush. However, WIRED…

• Tom Wesselmann's Studio Opens Briefly, as Donald Judd and Sean Scully Spaces Keep Showing exhibition

  For a limited time, the studio of Pop artist Tom Wesselmann welcomed visitors, providing a fleeting glimpse into his workspace. In contrast, the exhibitions at the studios of…

• Christele Harrouk to Lead Talk on Espacio Común's Amazonian Floating Stage at Muyunafest 2025 architecture-design

  Mark your calendar for October 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.! Christele Harrouk, the editor-in-chief of ArchDaily, is set to deliver a lecture called “Architecture Shaped by Place:…

• CCCB Hosts Finalist Presentations for 2026 European Prize for Urban Public Space award

  The CCCB in Barcelona will hold a public presentation event for the finalist projects of the European Prize for Urban Public Space 2026 on Wednesday, 14 October at 10:00 a.m. in…

• Grèce et Bulgarie échangent des reliques, Athènes relance la revendication des marbres du Parthénon cultural-heritage

  Le 3 octobre, des ossements attribués au Tsar Samuel de Bulgarie sont arrivés à Sofia, accueillis par des célébrations. Cet échange fait suite à un accord signé le 29 septembre…

• AIA Southeast Asia Fall Symposium 2026 Examines Regenerative Design in an Automated Era architecture-design

  Scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at 03:30 U.S. Eastern Time — 15:30 Malaysia time — the AIA Southeast Asia Fall Symposium will convene under the theme "Designing for…

• Nine Ancient Rulers Whose Tombs Remain Undiscovered, From Alexander the Great to Alaric cultural-heritage

  Despite thorough archaeological efforts, the burial sites of nine ancient rulers remain a mystery. Alexander the Great, who ruled Macedonia starting in 336 BC, was interred in a…