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• ByteDance and Hollywood Strike Deal on AI Video IP Rights ai-technology

  The Motion Picture Association and ByteDance signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to protect Hollywood's intellectual property across the Chinese company's generative AI…

• Prayers to Fornax at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing: Science, Technology, and Spirituality opinion-review

  "Prayers to Fornax: Science, Technology, and Spirituality" will be exhibited at Hyundai Motorstudio Beijing from July 18 to December 13, 2026. Curated by Yifeng Wei and Penny Dan…

• Photography: Images for Eternity — The Rise of DIY Photo Books other

  Summer is photo season. More and more people are creating their own photo books to preserve their memories. The path to making them is simple, but the question remains: when do…

• Cathy de Monchaux's 'Studio, Wounds and Battles' Survey at Palais de Tokyo Marks Long-Awaited Return exhibition

  Cathy de Monchaux, a British sculptor celebrated for her detailed and sensual creations, is presenting a comprehensive exhibition at Palais de Tokyo in Paris, titled "Studio,…

• Met Live Arts 2026–27 Season: Lykke Li Opens, Sarah Jones Programs Site-Specific Performances institutional

  The 2026–2027 Met Live Arts season has been unveiled by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcasing a blend of music, dance, and site-specific performances. Kicking off the season…

• Frieze London and Masters Announce October Programming; Berggruen Works Head to Miami; Made Launches Barbican Furniture festival-fair

  From October 14–18, Regent's Park will host Frieze London and Frieze Masters, featuring artist commissions, discussions, and collaborations. Eva Langret, the director, emphasized…

• Morzine-Avoriaz: Responsible Tourism, New Refuges, and 2026-2027 Ski Season Dates other

  In 2021, the French Alps resort of Morzine-Avoriaz earned the "Flocon vert" designation for its commitment to sustainable tourism. Situated at an elevation of 1,000 meters, it…

• Russian Strike Kills 10 in Ukrainian Village Near Border other

  On Tuesday, a Russian rocket attack on Pechenihy, a village in the Kharkiv region roughly 40 km (25 miles) from the Russian border, killed 10 people and wounded 17, according to…

• Alexandre Veillon Turns 19th-Century Coffee Table into Mechanical Dog with Computer Arms architecture-design

  French designer Alexandre Veillon has created "Let the Dog Out," a hybrid object that merges a 19th-century coffee table with four articulated computer arms. The antique tabletop,…

• AI Reshapes Preventative Health as Longevity Booms in Luxury ai-technology

  Artificial intelligence is increasingly central to preventative health, even as longevity becomes one of luxury's fastest-growing opportunities. The convergence raises questions…

• L'Étrange Festival 2026 Returns to Forum des images with Yuen Woo-ping's Sword Epic festival-fair

  The 32nd edition of L'Étrange Festival will take place at the Forum des images in Paris from September 1-12, 2026. The program features genre cinema including fantasy, horror,…

• Journées du Patrimoine 2026: Western France Opens Doors to Hidden Treasures cultural-heritage

  The 2026 Journées du Patrimoine in western France offers a glimpse into various cultural landmarks. Visitors can explore the Cité internationale de la BD et de l'image in…

• Shark Bites Increase as Influencers Ignore Safety Warnings for Selfies other

  According to the International Shark Attack File, there has been an increase in shark bites as social media influencers disregard safety precautions while filming. Shark…

• Wonderland: Filippo Tincolini and Laura Veschi's Mythic Pop Sculptures at L'ARCA Teramo exhibition

  At L'ARCA in Teramo, the exhibition "Wonderland" presents marble sculptures by Filippo Tincolini alongside photographs by Laura Veschi, curated by Alessandro Romanini and designed…

• Review: Tony Tulathimutte and Clemens J. Setz's Story Collections Called Essential Men's Literature opinion-review

  A review in Süddeutsche Zeitung recommends two short story collections by Tony Tulathimutte and Clemens J. Setz as the men's literature needed now. The stories are described as…

• Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire as Middle East Tensions Drive Arctic Shipping Interest other

  US President Donald Trump has ruled out a renewed ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying "no" when asked about replacing the 60-day accord that expired on Monday. In remarks at the…

• WEFT's Speak Café in Kuwait Conceals Coffee Tools Retail Within an Angular Green Envelope architecture-design

  At Avenues Mall in Kuwait City, design studio WEFT has unveiled Speak, a café spanning 71 square meters that also serves as a retail space for Coffee Tools. The design employs…

• Kerry James Marshall: The Histories — First French Solo Exhibition at Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris exhibition

  The Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris will present 'Kerry James Marshall: The Histories' from 18 September 2026 to 24 January 2027, marking the first exhibition in France focused on…

• Medieval Helmets: Evolution, Trade-offs, and the Enduring Quest for Balance cultural-heritage

  The design of helmets in medieval Europe underwent significant changes through adaptive radiation to address the needs of combat, technological advancements, and social hierarchy.…

• Musée Carnavalet Opens 'Paris à l'arraché' on Jacques Villeglé and Urban Art in 2026 exhibition

  From 14 October 2026 to 14 February 2027, the Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris will present the exhibition “Paris à l’arraché. Jacques Villeglé et l’art urbain,” marking the…

• Fernando Romero's Futuristic Mexico City Home with a Secret Chess Room architecture-design

  Architect Fernando Romero has radically transformed a generic midcentury home in Mexico City, pushing the original structure to its limits. The result is a futuristic residence…

• Mahler & LeWitt Studios in Spoleto Open Residencies in Historic Artists' Ateliers institutional

  The kitchen walls of Spoleto's Torre Bonomo are still graced by Sol LeWitt's wall drawings from 1976. Currently, this space is utilized by Mahler & LeWitt Studios, a non-profit…

• New Book 'Riverside Modern' Chronicles Modernist Legacy of Studley Park, Melbourne publication

  Thames & Hudson is set to release "Riverside Modern: An Architectural Legacy in Studley Park" on September 1, 2026, priced at $85. Authored by architect Jake Taylor and…

• Sunset Shades on Jasper Tygner Remix, 'Gradients' EP, and Three-Year Concept Album artist

  Mumbai-born, Chicago-based producer Sunset Shades (Sankalp Tambe) recently earned praise from UK artist Jasper Tygner, who paused his Instagram stream to replay Tambe's official…

• Journées du Patrimoine 2026: Southern France's Heritage Highlights from Grasse to Vallauris cultural-heritage

  On September 19 and 20, 2026, the Journées du Patrimoine will showcase various monuments across southern France. In Grasse, visitors can enjoy complimentary guided tours at…

• Blood-based binder revealed as secret to 2,000-year-old Chinese rock paintings' vivid color cultural-heritage

  A team of researchers from Shandong University discovered that the vibrant red color of the ancient Huashan rock paintings, dating back 2,000 years in the Zuojiang River Valley of…

• Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36; Tributes from Klitschko and Co-Stars other

  On Sunday, actress Hayden Panettiere, recognized for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville," passed away at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Greenville County…

• Laurent Baffie brings unfiltered one-man show to Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche other

  Laurent Baffie returns to the stage with a new one-man show at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Rive Gauche in Paris, running from 8 October to 18 March 2027. The comedian promises an…

• Lunar Heritage at Risk: Archaeology Offers Lessons for Future Space Colonies cultural-heritage

  On November 19, 1969, the Apollo 12 mission successfully touched down on the Moon, inadvertently damaging the nearby Surveyor 3 probe from 1967. NASA's recommendations from 2011…

• Netflix Comedy 'Mein bester Freund, seine Freundin und ich' Called Sexist and Unfunny opinion-review

  According to a review in Süddeutsche Zeitung, the Netflix comedy 'Mein bester Freund, seine Freundin und ich' is at least as sexist as it is unfunny. The review argues that the…

• Danish Student Identifies Ubiquitous 'Gen Alpha' Four-Note Melody in Pop Music other

  Carl Emil Martin, a musicology student from Denmark, has discovered a four-note melodic sequence—F, B, E, A—termed the 'Gen Alpha melody,' which has appeared in various pop tracks…

• Isaac Julien's 'All That Changes You. Metamorphosis' to Premiere at Galleria Borghese's Uccelliera exhibition

  Isaac Julien's film installation titled 'All That Changes You. Metamorphosis' (2025) is set to be showcased at Galleria Borghese in Rome from 15 September to 25 October, as part…

• Panayotis Pascot's 'Entre les deux' at Théâtre du Rond-Point, October 2026 other

  Panayotis Pascot will present his comedy show 'Entre les deux' at the Théâtre du Rond-Point in Paris on October 6, 7, and 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The performance explores the…

• Cory Doctorow Asks Why We Accept 'Enshittification' of Tech Platforms opinion-review

  Critic Cory Doctorow questions why users tolerate the systematic degradation of digital platforms and tech products, a phenomenon he calls 'Enshittification.' In a commentary…

• Phoebe Bridgers Releases New Album, Praised as Year's Best by Sueddeutsche Zeitung publication

  Phoebe Bridgers' new album has arrived to widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers suggesting it may be the strongest release of the year. Known for her uncanny ability to…

• Hiddensee Documentary Examines Baltic Island as Mythic Site of German History opinion-review

  Documentary film 'Hiddensee' portrays the Baltic Sea island as a mythical place where German history is densely concentrated. In a review titled 'Die Gegenwart, aber mit…

• Desplechin Stages Duras's La Musica Deuxième at Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier other

  At Théâtre du Vieux-Colombier in Paris, Arnaud Desplechin directs La Musica deuxième, Marguerite Duras's play about a divorced couple meeting one last time in a hotel lobby in…

• A Millennium of Architecture: Ten Essential Landmarks in Oxford architecture-design

  The architectural history of Oxford stretches from the Anglo-Saxon period to the mid-20th century. Established by Saxons in the 8th century, the city emerged as an academic hub by…

• Monet's 'Femmes au jardin': How a 26-Year-Old Painted a Monumental Masterpiece in a Trench artist

  To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Claude Monet's passing, Beaux Arts magazine delves into 'Femmes au jardin,' an artwork created in 1866 when Monet was just 26 years old.…

• Flanders Museum Boom: Five New and Renovated Destinations from Bruges to Ghent institutional

  The Flemish art scene is undergoing a transformation with the opening or reopening of five museums. In Bruges, Brusk, crafted by Robbrecht & Daem, hosts rotating exhibitions from…