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• Good Food Explores Sustainable Food Pioneers at Rotterdam's Nederlands Fotomuseum exhibition

  At the Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam, the exhibition titled 'Good Food – A Journey Through the World of Food and Resilience' presents the work of photographer Ruud Sies and…

• Harry Ransom Center Digitizes 5,000 Movie Posters for Free Online Access digital

  The Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas has digitized over 5,000 classic movie posters, making them accessible online. This initiative, revealed in 2018 by writer Erin…

• Eight nature-centred pavilions at Bali's Jia Curated 2026 festival-fair

  The Jia Curated design festival's fifth edition took place at Pengembak Beach in Bali from August 13 to 17, 2026, under the theme 'Nature Weave.' This event highlighted…

• Le Monde's Les Décodeurs Asks: Can You Put France's Historic Trials in Order? other

  Le Monde's Les Décodeurs launched a 'chronoquiz' on August 18, 2026, challenging readers to arrange significant French trials in chronological order. These trials have left a…

• Miriam Cahn's 'Ciò che mi guarda' Reviewed at MACRO Rome: War Without Spectacle opinion-review

  Margherita Artoni, a critic, assesses the exhibition 'Miriam Cahn. Ciò che mi guarda' at the MACRO – Museo d'Arte Contemporanea di Roma, which runs until 15 November 2026. Curated…

• Saikindō: Hidden Japanese Hi-Fi Bar Disguised as Fashion Atelier Opens in Abu Dhabi architecture-design

  Saikindō, a hidden hi-fi bar from Japan, has launched within the Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, cleverly camouflaged as a fashion studio. Aimed at the after-work patrons of Al…

• Alessandro D’Aquila’s Dioptric Alphabet: ‘Before Language’ at Marignana Arte, Venice exhibition

  On May 22, 2026, Marignana Arte in Venice will unveil 'Before Language / Prima del Linguaggio,' a solo exhibition featuring the work of Alessandro D’Aquila, curated by Simone…

• Iranian Fishermen Return to Strait of Hormuz After US Strikes, Facing Financial Strain other

  After months of US-Iran strikes that severely impacted their work, fishermen in Bandar Abbas are making their way back to the Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad Amin, a 47-year-old…

• From Tent to Terminal: Bedouin Craft in Contemporary Gulf Architecture architecture-design

  Using Jeddah's Hajj Terminal as a case study, this article traces how Bedouin tent-making techniques—specifically the goat-hair weaving known as Al Sadu—have informed contemporary…

• FC Bergman's Point Nemo Comes to Théâtre du Châtelet other

  Belgian collective FC Bergman brings Point Nemo to the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris from 25 to 29 September 2026. Inspired by Steve Reich's minimalist composition Drumming, the…

• Antonello da Messina Works Stolen from MuMe: A Heist with No Payday cultural-heritage

  On August 15, 2023, a group of four criminals infiltrated the MuMe regional museum located in Messina, Italy, and made off with three panels from Antonello da Messina's Polittico…

• LITEFAR B1: Foldable Electric Beach Wagon with Hub Motors and Balloon Tires Launches on Indiegogo architecture-design

  LITEFAR has introduced the B1, a foldable electric wagon specifically designed for carrying beach and camping equipment across soft sand and uneven terrain. The wagon's…

• MOM House: Supra-Simplicities + KCCS Design Expandable Steel Grid Home on Tight Kaohsiung Site architecture-design

  In Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the MOM House, crafted by Supra-Simplicities + KCCS, replaces an existing two-story concrete structure. Surrounded by residential buildings and a school, the…

• 10 Famous Quotes from Ancient History: From Socrates' Trial to Augustus' Last Words cultural-heritage

  TheCollector highlights ten memorable quotes from ancient times, exploring their meanings and origins. In 399 BC, during his trial in Athens, Socrates famously stated, "an…

• Annie Bascoul's 'En quête de beauté' Blends Lace with 3D Printing in Clermont-Ferrand exhibition

  Annie Bascoul's exhibition, 'En quête de beauté,' will be showcased at Clermont-Ferrand's art centre from June 19 to September 20, 2026. Bascoul integrates lace, textiles,…

• Francesco Clemente's Early Drawings on View at CAMeC La Spezia exhibition

  Born in Naples in 1952, Francesco Clemente played a crucial role in the resurgence of painting and figuration during the 1980s. While he is linked to the Transavanguardia…

• Hideout Leaf Villa by Pablo Luna Studio in Bali's Mountains architecture-design

  Hideout Leaf, a villa designed by architecture firm Pablo Luna Studio in partnership with Hideout Bali, sits in the mountains of eastern Bali near the Agung volcano. Spearheaded…

• Trump Cites India's Voter ID System to Promote SAVE America Act economy-finance

  President Donald Trump is holding up India's election system as a template for the US, urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act. The bill would require proof of citizenship…

• Yusaku Maezawa's $350M Superyacht Nausicaä: A Floating Museum with Warhol, Koons, and Basquiat market-auction

  Yusaku Maezawa, the creator of Zozotown, has inaugurated a private museum on the 114-meter superyacht Nausicaä, which was designed by Marc Newson and constructed by Lürssen, at a…

• Jürgen Große, 'Urban Jürgen', Berlin Graffiti Photographer and Project Space Founder, Dies at 64 other

  Jürgen Große, known as 'Urban Jürgen', died on 15 August at age 64. The Berlin artist, photographer, and project space founder had a terminal illness and chose to end his life,…

• OMA and Y.A. Studio Complete 730 Stanyan, an Affordable Housing Development in San Francisco architecture-design

  Jason Long's OMA, in collaboration with Y.A. Studio, has finalized the 730 Stanyan project, a mixed-use affordable housing initiative spanning 194,000 square feet in San…

• Master Pastelist Doug Dawson Shares Seven Principles for Depth in Landscape Painting other

  Doug Dawson, a Master Pastelist and a respected figure in both the Pastel Society of America and the International Association of Pastel Societies, outlines seven essential tips…

• Fair Work Commission Seeks to Add 'Arts' to Federal Award, Boosting Recognition for Arts Workers institutional

  On 14 August, the Fair Work Commission suggested changing the name of the Amusement, Events and Recreation Award 2020 to the Amusement, Recreation, Events and Arts Award (AREA)…

• Arles Summer 2026: 9 Must-See Exhibitions from Bustamante to Park Chan-wook festival-fair

  This summer, Arles is bolstering its status as an artistic hub with significant showcases in photography, contemporary art, fashion, and heritage. Notable events include the…

• Call me gravity at WIELS explores debt's impact on bodies and contemporary perceptions exhibition

  The WIELS Contemporary Art Centre in Brussels is hosting an exhibition titled 'Call me gravity,' which delves into the multifaceted nature of debt, particularly its impact on…

• Ayana V Jackson's 'You Forgot to See Me Coming' Celebrates Historic Black and Mestiza Horsewomen artist

  Ayana V Jackson's photo series, "You Forgot to See Me Coming," highlights the legacies of historic Black and mestiza horsewomen. Among the featured figures are Selika Lazevski, a…

• Five Unique Hypercars Redefine Performance Design for the Ultra-Wealthy architecture-design

  The ultra-wealthy are increasingly seeking distinctive vehicles, with hypercars and supercars at the forefront of this trend. Notable among the five modern hypercar rarities are…

• The Phoney Club's Ethical AI Twins and Synthetic Worlds architecture-design

  The Phoney Club, a studio located in Rotterdam, is transforming the landscape of synthetic and natural imagery by utilizing generative AI to produce licensed digital replicas of…

• Collector’s Street: Owl & Dog Playbooks and Yooree Ko Map a Neighbourhood of Secret Collectors publication

  Owl & Dog Playbooks, a children’s book publisher based in London and co-founded by Yeonju Yang and Claudio Ripol, has announced the upcoming release of a fold-out picture book…

• Tengbom Renovates Tensta Secondary School into Contemporary Campus architecture-design

  In 2024, architecture firm Tengbom completed the transformation of Tensta Secondary School in Spånga-Tensta, Sweden, into a contemporary multi-tenant educational campus.…

• Minas Avetisyan: Armenian Painter Who Defied Soviet Realism artist

  Minas Avetisyan (1928–1975) was an influential Armenian painter, graphic artist, and stage designer. He was born in Jajur, close to Gyumri, and received his education at the…

• 1826–2026: Two Centuries of Photography, from Niépce's Heliograph to Women Pioneers cultural-heritage

  In 2026, the photography community will mark 200 years since its inception, which began on 19 August 1839 with the introduction of the daguerreotype in Paris. The earliest…

• Graham Foundation Awards $451,000 in 2026 Organizational Grants to Expand Architectural Discourse architecture-design

  The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts has revealed its second round of grants for 2026, distributing $451,000 among 45 initiatives aimed at enhancing…

• Reading Festival's bid to add Thursday music faces residents' noise objections festival-fair

  The licensing applications sub-committee of Reading Borough Council is set to evaluate Festival Republic's request to expand the Reading Festival to a four-day event beginning in…

• Mathew Hale's 'Facts of Life' Drawings on View at Sperling, Munich exhibition

  This summer, the Sperling gallery in Munich is hosting an exhibition by Mathew Hale, titled 'Facts of Life,' showcasing 400 free drawings. The pieces reflect Hale’s unique…

• Exhibition in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon Exposes Art Market's Dark Past Under Nazi Occupation exhibition

  An exhibition titled 'Le marché de l'art sous l'Occupation' is set to open at the Lieu de Mémoire in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, from July 2 to November 28, 2026. The show…

• Shahar Livne's The Devil's Milk furniture exposes rubber's violent colonial legacy architecture-design

  Shahar Livne's furniture collection The Devil's Milk investigates rubber production's history of violence and abuse. Over two years, the designer produced a scale, a cabinet, and…

• Seiko's Power Design Project 2026: Playful Watches at Japan House London exhibition

  Seiko's annual Power Design Project, titled 'Passionately and Obsessively Crafted Watches', returns to Japan House London from 27 August to 15 September 2026. The exhibition…

• ArchDaily Announces Open Call for Expert Contributor on Sponsored Content Team architecture-design

  On August 18, 2026, ArchDaily announced its search for an Expert Contributor to join the Sponsored Content team. The chosen individual will be responsible for creating editorial…

• Lateral Living: Creative Class Embraces Mansion Blocks architecture-design

  Once dismissed as sensible and fuddy-duddy, mansion blocks are now attracting a cohort of cool creatives, who are drawn to their high design aesthetics, spaciousness, and a sense…