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• 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…

• SPD Proposes Constitutional Change for Heat Protection, Clashing with Coalition Partner other

  The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has released a heat protection paper, taking a confrontational stance with its coalition partner, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).…

• Le Père Returns to Paris Stage with Pierre Arditi and Irène Jacob other

  Florian Zeller's acclaimed play 'Le Père' returns to the Théâtre Édouard VII in Paris, starring Pierre Arditi and Irène Jacob. The production runs from September 24 to December…

• AI Could Damage Children's Brain Development, Pediatric Surgeon Warns opinion-review

  Dr. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon and researcher, has expressed serious concerns about the effects of generative AI on children's brain development, comparing its impact to…

• Bonhams to Auction Sandy Lerner's Cat Art and Ayrshire Farm Treasures market-auction

  This fall, Bonhams will showcase The Sandy Lerner Collection, a four-part auction series featuring nearly 1,000 items from the estate of Sandy Lerner (b. 1955), an American…

• Norway's Wealth Fund Chief Gifts Kunstsilo Museum to Kristiansand institutional

  This summer, Nicolai Tangen, the CEO of Norway's sovereign wealth fund, has taken on the role of a tour guide at Kunstsilo, a £50 million (approximately $67.8 million) museum…

• Princess Eugenie Names Third Child Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank other

  Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, have just welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. She was born on August 3, 2026, at…

• Dalí's Surrealist Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland Reissued by Princeton publication

  In 1969, Salvador Dalí created twelve color heliogravures and an original four-color etching for a deluxe edition of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, published by…

• Elizabeth Meriwether's 'Furious' on Disney+: A Thriller Echoing Epstein Case other

  Elizabeth Meriwether, creator of the sitcom 'New Girl', has ventured into the thriller genre with 'Furious', now streaming on Disney+. The series features a Black duo: a serial…

• Camille Tissot's One-Woman Show 'Heureuse' at Théâtre de Dix Heures other

  Camille Tissot presents her one-woman show 'Heureuse' at Théâtre de Dix Heures in Paris, running from September 23 to October 22, 2026. The show humorously tackles themes of…

• The Death of Neutral Search: How the Internet's Archival Function Is Failing opinion-review

  The Walrus has published an article titled 'Our Ability To Search The Internet Is Dying', which argues that search engines can no longer act as neutral gateways to a stable body…

• Frieze Seoul to Relocate to Zaha Hadid's Dongdaemun Design Plaza in 2027 festival-fair

  For its 2027 edition, Frieze Seoul will move to the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) because of the redevelopment of COEX. Opened in 2014 and designed by Zaha Hadid, DDP is situated…

• Ninety Years Without Federico García Lorca: Legacy of the Assassinated Poet cultural-heritage

  A Spanish-language article commemorates the 90th anniversary of Federico García Lorca's passing. On August 18, 1934, at the age of 38, he was executed by fascists beneath an olive…

• Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart Show Off Cutoff Jorts Styles other

  In a display of summer fashion, actresses Margot Robbie, Jennifer Lawrence, and Kristen Stewart have each showcased their personal preferences for cutoff denim shorts. Robbie,…

• Edinburgh Fringe venue admits discrimination against Jewish comedian Philip Simon other

  Last year, the Banshee Labyrinth at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe faced backlash for canceling Philip Simon's solo performance, citing his opinions on the Israel-Gaza conflict as…

• Journées du Patrimoine 2026: 25 Hidden Treasures Open in Île-de-France cultural-heritage

  The Île-de-France region will host the 2026 European Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, offering complimentary access to 25 distinct locations. Among these is the Cité du…

• Pacific Airshow 2026: 250,000 Spectators Flock to Gold Coast festival-fair

  The Pacific Airshow took to the skies above the Gold Coast, Australia, from August 15 to 17, 2026, drawing over 250,000 attendees to the Surfers Paradise beachfront. The three-day…

• San Diego's Baby Grand Hotel: A Maximalist Oasis of Decay and Luxury architecture-design

  The Baby Grand hotel in San Diego, designed by CH Projects and Post Company, opened in May after a five-year, $17 million renovation of a midcentury motel near Coronado Island.…

• Nine PBS Sues to Recover 50TB Archive Held by Iron Mountain After Cloud Provider Collapse other

  Nine PBS, a public television station based in St. Louis, is engaged in a legal dispute to retrieve 50 terabytes of archival footage after its cloud service provider, Open Source…

• Pregnant Woman Among 3 Killed in Suspected Gang Shooting in Spain other

  On Sunday evening, three individuals were shot dead in Isla Cristina, a town located in Huelva, Andalusia, Spain, in what is believed to be a revenge attack related to drug…

• NASA Astronaut Captures Super Typhoon from ISS with iPhone other

  On July 14, 2026, NASA astronaut Anil Menon, a U.S. Space Force colonel, used his iPhone to capture a stunning image of a super typhoon from the ISS's Cupola. He posted the photo…

• Brussels Art Square 2026: Sablon Quarter Celebrates 10,000 Years of Art festival-fair

  From September 24 to 27, 2026, the Sablon district in Brussels will host the Art Square event, transforming the area into a lively outdoor art showcase. This isn't just another…

• Mysterious 150-Pound Sculpture Unearthed in San Francisco Backyard other

  In May, a 65-year-old landscape contractor named Greg Gatwood unearthed a 150-pound limestone bust of a woman in his backyard in San Francisco. The sculpture, approximately 22…

• Peers Branding by Anvar K.: Custom Typography and Grid Systems architecture-design

  Designer Anvar K. has launched an extensive corporate branding and visual identity initiative for Peers, emphasizing custom typography and a structured grid system. The branding…

• Thousands gather in Swansea for Bonnie Tyler's emotional funeral other

  In Swansea, Wales, a massive crowd came together to honor the beloved singer Bonnie Tyler, who sadly passed away on July 8 at 75. A special service celebrating her life was held…

• Art Car Boot Fair Returns to London with 100 Artists and £100 Artworks festival-fair

  On Saturday, 5th September 2026, the Art Car Boot Fair will make its return to London, taking place at Coal Drops Yard from 12PM until 6PM. This year's theme is PLAY FREE and will…

• Japanese Fashion Icons Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake to Be Auctioned at Le Bon Marché market-auction

  Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche and Penelope's are organizing an exhibition and auction of nearly 200 creations by Comme des Garçons, Yohji Yamamoto, Issey Miyake, and Undercover, as…

• Sans [ceuticals] Launches Targeted Hair Infusions for Strength and Shine other

  New Zealand-based haircare brand Sans [ceuticals] has introduced a new collection of targeted hair infusions designed to improve hair strength, density, and shine. The brand,…