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• Royal College of Art's Kensington Campus Begins "Stripped-Back" Renovation architecture-design

  The renovation of the Royal College of Art's Kensington campus in west London has commenced, spearheaded by Witherford Watson Mann and Clementine Blakemore Architects. This…

• Kimisa H's 'Finding Pegasus' Explores Shanxi Paper-Cutting on 16mm Film other

  Directed by Kimisa H, the short film Finding Pegasus delves into the paper-cutting customs of Shanxi, China, captured on 16mm film by cinematographer Andy PML. With Jiahan Wang…

• BBC's 'Late Night Horror' (1967): Rediscovered Episodes of the Series Axed for Being Too Shocking other

  In 1967, the BBC anthology series Late Night Horror was canceled after only six episodes, reportedly due to complaints about its shocking content. Producer Harry Moore had…

• Incanti Newsletter Returns October 7 with Art Market Insights: BIAF Sales, ArtVerona Preview, Hong Kong Auction Report publication

  Artribune's Incanti newsletter, dedicated to the art market, returns on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for its 158th issue. The edition covers the conclusion of BIAF 2026, the…

• Elizaveta Porodina Releases Debut Photo Book 'Found Dreams' with Prestel publication

  Elizaveta Porodina, a photographer based in Munich, has launched her first photo book titled 'Found Dreams,' published by Prestel. This collection showcases her favorite pieces…

• Mon Premier Festival 2026: 22nd Edition Explores "Dans tous les sens" Across Paris festival-fair

  Mon Premier Festival will celebrate its 22nd edition from October 21 to 27, 2026, under the theme "Dans tous les sens." This year's event will showcase over 100 films in 300…

• Jem Southam's "Ray's Sheds" Marks a Departure in British Photographer's Book Legacy publication

  A new photobook titled "Ray's Sheds" represents an atypical entry in the publishing history of British photographer Jem Southam, according to a review published by American Suburb…

• Maria Pacheco Cibils' 'Vibrazioni' Opens at Galleria Biblioteca Angelica in Rome exhibition

  The Galleria Biblioteca Angelica in Rome will host 'Vibrazioni,' an exhibition by Argentine-Portuguese visual artist Maria Pacheco Cibils, opening on 13 October 2026 at 18:00.…

• Andreas Angelidakis Shares Studio Playlist for designboom listens Series publication

  Athens-based artist Andreas Angelidakis has shared a playlist for the designboom listens series, highlighting the music that fuels his creativity. With an educational background…

• Etgar Keret Essay in Süddeutsche Zeitung Warns of Permanent October 7 Mindset in Israel opinion-review

  In a guest essay published by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Israeli writer Etgar Keret examines how the October 7 attacks risk hardening into a lasting state of mind in Israel. The…

• Pietrantonio's Fishing Nets and Adriatic Colors at Galerie Faidherbe exhibition

  Galerie Faidherbe in Paris presents an exhibition of work by Pietrantonio, an artist from the small village of Ischitella in the Puglia region of Italy. The show runs from October…

• Carole Fritz, CNRS Researcher and Chauvet Cave Scientific Director, Dies at 61 other

  Carole Fritz, a researcher at the CNRS, has died at the age of 61, according to an announcement reported by Le Dauphiné Libéré. Since 2018, Fritz had led the scientific team of…

• Vogue Curates 20 Amazon Prime Day Beauty Picks, From LED Masks to Peptide Serums publication

  Ahead of Prime Day on October 6 and 7, Vogue released a guide highlighting 20 beauty products available on Amazon, with prices ranging from $20 to $450. Among the items showcased…

• British Art Show 10 Opens in Coventry with 37 Artists exhibition

  The British Art Show 10, the UK's largest recurring contemporary art exhibition, has opened in Coventry across three venues. Curated by Ekow Eshun, the quinquennial survey…

• Sieben Filme für den Herbst: Von "Little Women" bis "Der Club der toten Dichter" publication

  In einem redaktionellen Beitrag auf kulturnews.de empfiehlt Autorin Alica Dähn sieben Filme, die Herbststimmung vermitteln. Die Auswahl umfasst Greta Gerwigs "Little Women"…

• Aldo Cazzullo Explores Italy's Renaissance in New Book 'Quando l'Italia rinacque' publication

  Aldo Cazzullo's latest book, Quando l'Italia rinacque. Il nostro Rinascimento, published by Harper Collins, examines the Italian Renaissance as the period when Italy was the…

• Angela Hill Publishes 'Elizabeth,' Final Book in IDEA Girlhood Trilogy publication

  Angela Hill, a co-founder of IDEA and photographer, has unveiled "Elizabeth," the concluding volume of her trilogy, which follows "Sylvia" and "Edith." This book centers on…

• Robert Wilson ensceneert 150 sculpturale stoelen in Kunsthal Rotterdam exhibition

  In de Kunsthal Rotterdam kun je de expositie 'A Chair and You' bekijken, waar meer dan 150 unieke stoelontwerpen van de Zwitserse verzamelaar Thierry Barbier-Mueller (1960-2023)…

• Sabadell Museum of Art Seeks Senior Conservation and Outreach Technician institutional

  The City Council of Sabadell has announced a public recruitment for a permanent Senior Technician role at the Sabadell Museum of Art, prompted by the partial retirement of the…

• Jillian Edelstein Retrospective 'Among People' Extended at Stills Gallery, Edinburgh exhibition

  The Jillian Edelstein retrospective, titled 'Jillian Edelstein – Among People,' at Stills Gallery in Edinburgh has been extended until October. Curated by Tracey Marshall-Grant,…

• Santiago Mostyn's "Natural History" at Andréhn-Schiptjenko Paris, September 5–October 10, 2026 exhibition

  Andréhn-Schiptjenko in Paris presents "Natural History," a solo exhibition by Santiago Mostyn running from September 5 to October 10, 2026. The show is staged with the artist's…

• Langreo Opens XXXIV Art Nalón Plastic Arts Competition for Artists Under 36 award

  In a joint effort with the Instituto Asturiano de la Juventud, the Langreo City Council has introduced the XXXIV Certamen de Artes Plásticas Art Nalón to encourage artistic…

• De dood van de Lady of Shalott: weven, spiegels en Plato's grotallegorie in kunst en mythe opinion-review

  In een reflectief essay onderzoekt Lieke Smits de redenen achter de dood van de Lady of Shalott, een vraag die haar al vijfentwintig jaar bezighoudt. Dit personage, afkomstig uit…

• The Collector Explores Pop Culture Myths About Feudal Japanese Ninjas publication

  An article by The Collector addresses common misconceptions surrounding feudal Japanese ninjas, known as shinobi-no-mono, who operated during the Sengoku Period (1467–1600). It…

• Bétyle Studio Brings Iberian Tavern Spirit to Arcane 17 Restaurant in Paris architecture-design

  Bétyle Studio, located in Marseille, has finalized the interior design for Arcane 17, a restaurant featuring Basque and Catalan cuisine in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, Le…

• Cinq expositions gratuites à Paris, Vannes, Grenoble et Lyon cet automne exhibition

  Art Basel Paris is scheduled to take place at the Grand Palais from October 23 to 25, with an entry fee set at €47. Autumn exhibitions include Monet at the Orangerie for €12.50,…

• Kaunas Biennial Taps Josée Drouin-Brisebois and Nivi Christensen for 2027 Edition festival-fair

  The 16th Kaunas Biennial, marking its 30th anniversary, is set to take place from 17 September to 21 November 2027, under the curation of Josée Drouin-Brisebois and Nivi…

• Leonardo Ulian: opere in 'Artificial' di Guadagnino e mostra 'Flower Collider' a Milano exhibition

  Il 5 ottobre, a New York, il regista Luca Guadagnino ha svelato il suo film 'Artificial', che narra la vita di Sam Altman, CEO di OpenAI, nato a Chicago nel 1985. Il…

• New Bahru: 1960s Singapore School Transformed into Creative Business Incubator architecture-design

  New Bahru, a three-storey blush-pink modernist building in Singapore originally constructed in 1969 as a high school, has been regenerated into a creative business incubator by…

• Love And Money Designs Orchid Identity and Tiny Typeface for Tame Impala's Kevin Parker Synth Brand other

  Love And Money, a design consultancy, developed the branding and a unique typeface for Orchid, a mini synthesizer launched by Telepathic Instruments, co-founded by Kevin Parker of…

• Gazier Marine's Nocturnal Graphite Visions Blend Christian Imagery and Flemish Primitives artist

  At night, Gazier Marine produces intricate graphite illustrations inspired by Christian themes, Flemish Primitive art, and the works of Maurice Sendak and H.R. Giger. She…

• Feral Kindness: Galamb Thorday e Claudia Petraroli da Anni Wu Gallery a Milano exhibition

  Anni Wu Gallery in Milan will present "Feral Kindness" from September 24 to October 31, 2026. Curated by Giorgia Aprosio, the exhibition will highlight the works of artists Galamb…

• Katy Williamson: Collage, Animation, and Embroidery Reconstruct Faces artist

  New Zealand-born artist Katy Williamson, born in 1982 and currently based in the United Kingdom, creates hand-made analog collages that deconstruct and reassemble photographic…

• Italian and Greek Artists Meet in Athens Exhibition on Proximity and Memory exhibition

  Curated by Leonardo Regano, the exhibition "Così, distanti, ci veniamo incontro. Geografie di prossimità" showcases the works of 14 artists from Italy and Greece at the Istituto…

• ArchDaily Explores Fordlândia, Brasília, and Ciudad Guayana as Planned Cities architecture-design

  In an article published on October 6, 2026, by Daniela Andino on ArchDaily, the focus is on utopian planning in Latin America, highlighting three significant projects from the…

• Dibujar una nueva ciudad: Brasilia, Fordlandia y Ciudad Guayana architecture-design

  Un estudio de ArchDaily analiza cómo América Latina ha sido un terreno fértil para iniciativas que han propuesto un orden social alternativo, distanciándose del existente. La…

• Christopher Nolan's 'Odissea' Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film as L'Ippocampo Publishes Illustrated Homer Edition publication

  Christopher Nolan's film 'Odissea' has become the most successful R-rated movie globally, surpassing 'Deadpool & Wolverine' with earnings of $1.352 billion since its debut in…

• Scheich Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan: 1,5 Billionen Dollar und das größte KI-Zentrum der Welt ai-technology

  Scheich Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan, ein Prinz aus den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten, verwaltet ein beeindruckendes Vermögen von 1,5 Billionen Dollar, was der…

• Thaddaeus Ropac Represents Denzil Forrester, Plans 2027 London Solo Show artist

  Thaddaeus Ropac will represent British artist Denzil Forrester, born in 1956, known for his vibrant artwork influenced by London's 1980s dub and reggae music scene. The inaugural…

• Norman Foster to Design Monumental 'Porta della Speranza' at Matera Prison architecture-design

  Norman Foster, the Pritzker Prize-winning British architect known for the Reichstag dome and the British Museum's Great Court, will design a monumental gate in front of Matera's…