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• Kodak Overtakes Fujifilm as Japan's Top Film Brand in 2025 Survey other

  According to FilmFocus's second annual survey of 1,337 film photographers conducted between November and December 2025, Kodak has overtaken Fujifilm to become the top film brand…

• Monterey Car Week 2026 Auctions Hit Record $748M; Top Sales Include Shelby Cobra, Ferrari Luce, McLaren F1 GTR market-auction

  The 2026 Monterey Car Week wrapped up with unprecedented auction totals reaching $748 million, marking an increase of over $315 million from the previous year and surpassing the…

• Mamdani Announces Free Broadway Tickets for Students other

  New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with the Theater Development Fund (TDF), announced a new initiative providing thousands of free and low-cost Broadway tickets to high school…

• High Museum's 'Paper Trees' Showcases American Artists' Deep Bond with Nature exhibition

  The High Museum of Art in Atlanta is presenting 'Paper Trees', an exhibition that reimagines the American landscape through the lens of trees, featuring works by over 20 artists…

• JUJURWORK Transforms Kuantan Rooftop into Vibrant Korean BBQ Restaurant architecture-design

  JUJURWORK, a Malaysian architectural firm headed by Evelyn Jingjie Wong, has finalized the Jibungae KBBQ, a 450-square-metre Korean barbecue venue situated on the rooftop of a…

• Wiley Wallace's 'Night Bloom' Illuminates Desert Mysticism in Philadelphia exhibition

  Phoenix-based artist Wiley Wallace presents 'Night Bloom,' a solo exhibition at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia, featuring jewel-like acrylic paintings that explore the…

• MAM Rio Opens Applications for Radical Pedagogies Art and Education Residency other

  The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) has unveiled the Residência Arte e Educação – Pedagogias Radicais, a four-month residency set to run from October 13, 2026,…

• Close the Kennedy Center? It Might Be the Best Option opinion-review

  In February 2025, Donald Trump initiated an unprecedented takeover of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a traditionally nonpartisan institution and living…

• Russian Opposition Politician Lev Shlosberg Sentenced to 11 Years for Anti-War Statements other

  On Monday, Lev Shlosberg, the deputy chairman of the Yabloko party and a well-known opposition figure, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison by a Russian court. His…

• Iragüen Viñuela Arquitectos completes mass-timber forest retreat in Chile architecture-design

  Iragüen Viñuela Arquitectos, a Chilean architectural firm, has finalized the House by Fuy River, a 150-square-metre wooden retreat located in the Andean foothills of southern…

• Niklaus Manuel Deutsch: 16th-Century Iconoclast Who Destroyed His Own Religious Art other

  A new article in Le Monde's series 'Autodestructions artistiques' (Artistic Self-Destructions) examines the case of Niklaus Manuel Deutsch, a 16th-century German artist who,…

• Carsten Nicolai's 'Atlas Borealis' at Pinksummer Genoa: Chance and Cosmos exhibition

  At Pinksummer gallery in Genoa, Carsten Nicolai presents 'Atlas Borealis', a series of works that overlay six red circles onto plates from the 1950 celestial atlas by Czech…

• Alan Chu Designs São Jorge Lookout in Brazil architecture-design

  The São Jorge Lookout, an architectural endeavor by Alan Chu, spans 2,858 square meters and is anticipated to be finished in 2026. Curated by Susanna Moreira and coordinated by…

• Mirante de São Jorge: Alan Chu's 2026 Viewpoint Pavilion in Brazil architecture-design

  Alan Chu, the architect behind the Mirante de São Jorge project, has unveiled a new viewpoint structure in São Jorge, Brazil, slated for completion in 2026. The project, curated…

• Tokyo's Hidden Gaps: Hiroyoshi Tomite on the City's Temporary Frequencies other

  In a piece for Sleek Magazine, music journalist Hiroyoshi Tomite, who resides in Berlin, contemplates the distinct sense of time in modern Tokyo, where freedom manifests as a…

• Les Gros patinent bien: Poetic and Absurd Odyssey by Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan at La Pépinière Théâtre festival-fair

  Pierre Guillois and Olivier Martin-Salvan, the acclaimed theatrical team behind the Molière-winning show "Bigre" (2017), are showcasing "Les Gros patinent bien" at La Pépinière…

• Rosa Elena Curruchich's Secret Paintings Gain International Recognition exhibition

  Rosa Elena Curruchich, a self-taught Kaqchikel artist hailing from San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, captured Indigenous life through her small oil paintings, often creating them in…

• AI Suspicions Trigger Collapse of Major Book Deals, Forcing Publishing Reckoning ai-technology

  The publishing industry is facing a crisis as several high-profile book deals have spectacularly collapsed due to suspected use of generative AI. These incidents have prompted a…

• Hernan Bas Explores Tourism as Theatre in Venice Exhibition exhibition

  Hernan Bas's exhibition "The Visitors" opened at Ca' Pesaro—International Gallery of Modern Art in Venice, running from May 7 to August 30, 2026. The show features over 30 new…

• DJ Bou Samples Flight Attendant's Voice, Brings Her On Stage other

  British drum and bass DJ Bou turned a mid-flight disturbance into a creative tribute. While flying from London to Las Vegas, a drunken passenger caused a commotion, leading to a…

• V. Mitch McEwen's 'Erasure by Design' Exposes Demolition as Modernist Tool publication

  V. Mitch McEwen's 'Erasure by Design,' released by Columbia Books on Architecture and the City, reinterprets demolition and urban renewal as pivotal to modernity. The author…

• The Body Police Are Back: Scrutiny of Women's Bodies Intensifies other

  A recent article in Vogue examines the intensified focus on women's bodies, particularly among celebrities. Anne Hathaway responded to conspiracy theories regarding her pregnancy…

• China Launches First Regular Arctic Shipping Route Amid Global Trade Disruptions other

  China has initiated its first regular freight connection along the Northern Sea Route through the Arctic, a 5,500-kilometer passage that offers an alternative to the blocked…

• 236-Million-Year-Old Fossil Suggests Live Birth Evolved Earlier Than Thought other

  A fossil of Chiniquodon theotonicus, a mammal-like reptile about 236 million years old from northwestern Argentina, indicates that the evolution of live birth in mammalian…

• UK PM Burnham Duped by Impostor Posing as Trump Aide other

  Reports from Politico and various media outlets on Monday revealed that Andy Burnham, the new British Prime Minister, communicated with an individual posing as Susie Wiles, the…

• ZDF's Summer Interviews Under Scrutiny: Weidel Invited, Danger Dan Excluded opinion-review

  The German weekly newspaper 'der Freitag' published a commentary on the tradition of summer interviews with politicians on public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. The piece, written by…

• Neuroscientist Calls for Cutting Screen Use in Schools to Protect Kids' Cognitive Abilities other

  Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath is calling for a drastic decrease in screen time within educational settings, asserting that technology is detrimental to children's cognitive…

• Taste Health Nutrition Branding by Dex Studio architecture-design

  Dex Studio, a design team comprising Drielly Adriana, Caio Resende, and Rodrigo Balbino, has unveiled a comprehensive branding and packaging identity for Taste Health, a modern…

• Eight Matisse works recovered in São Paulo; Portinari pieces still missing cultural-heritage

  On 13 August, authorities recovered eight pieces by Henri Matisse that had been stolen during an armed robbery at São Paulo's Mário de Andrade Library on 7 December 2025. These…

• Vermont Studio Center Opens Fall 2026 Residency Applications other

  The Vermont Studio Center, nestled in Vermont's Green Mountains, is inviting applications for its fall 2026 open call, which runs from August 15 to September 30. This residency…

• Rashelle Campbell's Joyful Rugs: Indigenous Artist Brings Childhood Nostalgia to Home Decor artist

  During the Covid lockdowns of 2020, Rashelle Campbell, a textile artist of Nehiyaw Iskwew/Cree heritage from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Wabasca, Alberta, established a home goods…

• Fujifilm's NYC Fujikina 2026: $10 Tickets Now Available for Lower East Side Photography Festival festival-fair

  Fujifilm has opened ticket sales for its Fujikina event in New York City, priced at $10. This ticket provides entry to keynotes, workshops, photo walks, and various festival…

• Princess Anne's 76th Birthday: Rare Photos from Her Youth other

  To mark Princess Anne's 76th birthday, Vogue has unveiled a special set of 24 photographs that highlight her early years in the public eye. The collection, sourced from Getty…

• Le Roi Lion Returns to Théâtre Mogador for Sixth Paris Season other

  The beloved musical Le Roi Lion is set to return to Théâtre Mogador in Paris for its sixth season, running from September 25 to December 30, 2026. The production, which has become…

• Paula Ábalos Arquitectura Renovates Casa Boa in Majadahonda with Pastel-Yellow Kitchen architecture-design

  Paula Ábalos arquitectura has revitalized Casa Boa, a townhouse located in Majadahonda, Madrid, while honoring its familial legacy. Instead of a complete renovation, the studio…

• Madonna's Early Years: 18 Throwback Photos from Vogue other

  Vogue published a photo essay featuring 18 archival images of Madonna from 1972 to 1985, tracing her transformation from a Michigan high schooler to a global pop icon. The…

• Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer: A Love Story Tied to 'The Wrong Girls' other

  Kristen Stewart and her wife, Dylan Meyer, are currently promoting their new stoner comedy, 'The Wrong Girls,' which was written and directed by Meyer. The film stars Stewart and…

• Sony Declined Cooperation Offer from Rival in Mirrorless Camera Development other

  In a recent interview with Nikkei Business, Shigeki Ishizuka, former vice chairman of Sony Group, revealed that Sony declined an invitation from a leading camera company to…

• US Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Five Years Since the Chaotic Kabul Exit other

  Five years ago, the US military's withdrawal from Afghanistan ended in chaos, with the Taliban seizing Kabul in a swift takeover as the Afghan National Army (ANA) dissolved. The…

• Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery Opens 'Hyphenated Encounters' and 'Discord and Serenity' exhibition

  On September 17, 2026, the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines, Florida, will inaugurate two notable art exhibitions. The first, titled "Hyphenated Encounters," showcases…