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• Florence's 'wine windows' become a tourist attraction cultural-heritage

  In Florence, the historic 'buchette del vino' (wine windows), small arched openings in palace facades dating to the 16th century, have become a popular tourist attraction.…

• Tilt-Shift Video Transforms Norway's Lofoten Islands into Miniature World digital

  German filmmaker Joerg Daiber has unveiled an enchanting tilt-shift video showcasing Norway's Lofoten archipelago, famed for its dramatic Arctic peaks and vibrant red fishing…

• Galib Gassanoff's Poetic S/S 2027 Show at Copenhagen Fashion Week festival-fair

  At Copenhagen Fashion Week's S/S 2027 edition, Galib Gassanoff presented his collection under the label Institution, offering a poetic contrast to the event's street style…

• US AI Debate Misses Real Obstacle: Adoption, Not Regulation opinion-review

  An opinion article recently published in the South China Morning Post (SCMP) suggests that the focus of America's AI policy debate is misplaced. It asserts that the slow uptake of…

• Antonello da Messina Theft: Why Steal a Masterpiece You Can't Resell? cultural-heritage

  On the evening of August 15, 2026, works by Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare in Messina, Italy. The theft has raised questions about why…

• Heated Rivalry Actor Dylan Walsh Pauses Cameo After Revealing 12 New Episodes other

  Dylan Walsh, aged 62, known for his role as Shane Hollander's father in the Canadian show Heated Rivalry, has issued an apology and temporarily suspended his Cameo account after…

• Gaza Publications: Preserving Palestinian Stories Amid Genocide publication

  In the initial phase of the Gaza genocide, a writer displaced in Rafah launched Gaza Publications to safeguard Palestinian stories amidst concerns of erasure. Lacking a printing…

• Tanz im August Opens with Celebration of Melancholy festival-fair

  The Berlin festival Tanz im August opened with a focus on melancholy, with the strongest performance urging the audience to enjoy life. The festival's opening event, held at the…

• Engineer Faces 10 Years for Hiding Insta360 Camera in Snacks to Steal Trade Secrets other

  Yeh Yen-wei, a senior engineer at Taiwan-based Nanya Technology, has been indicted by the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office for allegedly using an Insta360 X4 Air camera…

• Paris Opens Doors to Hidden Heritage for 2026 Journées du Patrimoine cultural-heritage

  The 2026 Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, scheduled for September 19-20, will offer free access to numerous normally inaccessible sites, including the Élysée Palace, Hôtel de…

• Mrs Brown's Boys Christmas specials cancelled after star breaks jaw other

  Brendan O'Carroll, aged 70 and the creator as well as star of the BBC sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys, has called off the Christmas and New Year specials planned for 2026 due to a broken…

• Central Saint Martins Graduates Install Public Art at Wembley Park exhibition

  Two Central Saint Martins Fine Art graduates, Henry Gibbs and Bhawana Jain, have created large-scale public artworks for Wembley Park, London, installed on an eight-metre-wide…

• Miu Miu Rendez-Vous Bag Debuts for Fall/Winter 2026 other

  Miu Miu has launched the Rendez-Vous bag, a fresh design featuring a large flap closure and a relaxed silhouette, aimed at simplifying everyday tasks. This bag showcases refined…

• Paula Jaszczyk: The Space Between Image and Sound artist

  Paula Jaszczyk, a distinguished visual artist and educator from Poland, skillfully combines color, sound, movement, and space in her creations. She earned her degree with honors…

• IKEA's KONSTRUNDA Collection Blends Art and Design for Everyday Living architecture-design

  IKEA is set to unveil its new KONSTRUNDA collection, translating to "art path," on September 1, 2026, available in all stores and online. Coordinated by creative leader Karin…

• Alex Prager's Disney Princess Film: A Surreal Take on Iconic Characters artist

  To honor World Princess Week, photographer and filmmaker Alex Prager produced a short film for Disney entitled 'Once A Princess, Always A Princess.' This project, which Prager…

• KPF Unveils TP-LINK LXD: A One-Kilometer Landscape Wrapping Three Towers in Shenzhen architecture-design

  In Shenzhen, China, the TP-LINK LXD office complex is being crafted by KPF. This innovative design features a kilometer-long landscape that elevates the ground and wraps around…

• Marta Ortega Pérez: The Quiet Force Behind Zara's Global Dominance other

  Marta Ortega Pérez, the 42-year-old nonexecutive chair of Inditex, the world's largest fashion retailer, is profiled in a revealing feature. The article details her leadership…

• Firewerks Dance Team Lights Up Portland WNBA Games other

  The Portland Fire WNBA team's dance squad, the Firewerks, has been performing to tens of thousands of fans at the Moda Center during home games. At the Aug. 12 game against the…

• French Girl Haircuts for Summer 2026: From Lily-Rose Depp to Jeanne Damas other

  Vogue's guide to French girl haircuts for summer 2026 highlights timeless styles from iconic French women, emphasizing that the trend goes beyond the classic French bob, Birkin…

• Landès Lewitin: Forgotten Abstract Expressionist Gets New Life in LA Restaurant and AI Archive artist

  Landès Lewitin, an artist from the Lower East Side and a contemporary of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a restaurant in Los Angeles…

• EU to Impose Most Far-Reaching Sanctions on Russia This Autumn other

  According to Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, the European Union is set to implement its most comprehensive sanctions against Russia since the onset of the Ukraine…

• VCUarts Qatar's 'Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception' at Palazzo Cavanis in Venice exhibition

  VCUarts Qatar showcases 'أغرب إدراك | Aghrab Idrāk: Thresholds of Perception' at Palazzo Cavanis in Venice, under the curation of Hesperia Iliadou and Chase Westfall. This…

• From Student to Co-Teacher: Grace Ambrose's Chairmaking Journey other

  Grace Ambrose, a self-taught woodworker, reflects on her evolution from a novice to a confident chairmaking instructor. She began teaching one year ago, co-teaching a ten-week…

• Ilana Savdie's Carnivalesque Paintings Take Over White Cube Booth at Frieze London 2026 festival-fair

  During Frieze London 2026, from October 14 to 18, White Cube will showcase a solo exhibition (D21) featuring new works by Ilana Savdie (b. 1986) at The Regent's Park. Originally…

• David Maltbie: The Connecticut Teen Who Spied on the British, Outlasting Nathan Hale cultural-heritage

  A newly uncovered story from the American Revolution reveals that David Maltbie, a 17-year-old from Stamford, Connecticut, successfully spied on British forces on Long Island in…

• Douglas Gordon Documentary: A Brave Glimpse Inside the Artist's Mind artist

  Directed by Finlay Pretsell, a new documentary delves into the creative world of Scottish artist Douglas Gordon, presenting an atypical perspective on his artistic journey.…

• CDU Criticizes NDR Over TV Debate Excluding Them in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern other

  In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the CDU has accused the NDR of sacrificing journalistic independence by planning a TV debate between only SPD and AfD candidates, excluding the CDU. CDU…

• Alibaba Sells Gaming Unit Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for $1.5B to Fund AI economy-finance

  Alibaba Group has made a significant move by agreeing to sell its gaming unit, Lingxi Games, to Trustar Capital, a private-equity firm based in Asia, for a minimum of $1.5…

• Ivo van Hove's 'Angels in America' premieres at Edinburgh International Festival festival-fair

  Ivo van Hove's acclaimed production of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Angels in America' is finally premiering in the UK at the Edinburgh International Festival. The…

• Roku's AI Creator TV: A New Low in AI-Generated Entertainment digital

  Roku has launched AI Creator TV, a new 24/7 channel on its streaming service that exclusively features AI-generated films and shows, including commercials with 'synthetic…

• Kowalczuk's Bestseller Criticized as Moralistic Misunderstanding opinion-review

  Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk's bestselling book "Faschismus ist keine Meinung" (Fascism is Not an Opinion) is the subject of a critical review in the Süddeutsche Zeitung. The review…

• Robert Badinter: l'enragé de justice au Théâtre Antoine other

  Le Théâtre Antoine à Paris accueille du 23 septembre 2026 au 3 janvier 2027 une pièce consacrée à Robert Badinter, l'ancien garde des Sceaux. Stéphane Guillon incarne cette figure…

• Dior Beauty's History Becomes an Animated Film by Ugo Bienvenu digital

  Ugo Bienvenu, a French illustrator, has produced an animated short for Dior Beauty that details the legacy of the Miss Dior fragrance. Collaborating with Stephen Vuillemin and…

• Antigone Solo Show at Théâtre des Mathurins, Paris other

  Déborah Moreau performs a solo adaptation of Jean Anouilh's Antigone at Théâtre des Mathurins in Paris, directed by Andréa Bescond, known for Les Chatouilles. The production runs…

• Aston Martin's Valen Sheds 243 Pounds, Boasts Most Powerful V12 other

  Aston Martin's Q division has unveiled the Valen, a supercar with a limited production run that boasts the most potent front-engined V12 to date. Following the Valour, Valiant,…

• La Grande Comédie Laponie: New Play by Delaporte and De La Patellière at Théâtre de la Renaissance other

  Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, the duo behind the hit play and film Le Prénom, are back with a new comedy titled La Grande Comédie Laponie. The play, adapted…

• The Music of Queen Live: European Tour and 2027 Mexico Dates Announced other

  In 2026, the tribute band The Music of Queen Live will embark on a European tour, followed by a visit to Mexico in 2027. Lead vocalist Valentin Findling conveyed his enthusiasm…

• Catherine Frot in Beckett's 'Happy Days' at Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens other

  Catherine Frot stars as Winnie in Samuel Beckett's 'Happy Days' (Oh les beaux jours) at the Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens in Paris, directed by Marc Paquien. The production runs…

• Caroline Vigneaux Reinvents Corneille's 'Le Cid' at Théâtre Hébertot other

  Caroline Vigneaux presents a modern, humorous adaptation of Pierre Corneille's classic play 'Le Cid' at the Théâtre Hébertot in Paris. The production runs from September 18, 2026,…