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• On Aura Tout Vu Haute Couture Takes Over Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg exhibition

  During Fashion Week, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg hotel is showcasing iconic pieces by the haute couture house On Aura Tout Vu, led by Livia Stoianova and Yassen Samouilov from…

• Marie-Antoinette's Fashion Legacy: Christian Lacroix Costumes at Château de Fontainebleau exhibition

  The Château de Fontainebleau presents an exhibition titled 'Marie-Antoinette : de l’avant-garde à l’avant-scène', showcasing eleven stage costumes designed by Christian Lacroix…

• Mary Heilmann on Bosch's Triptych: A Personal Encounter artist

  Artist Mary Heilmann has died. In 2013, she shared her fascination with Hieronymus Bosch's 'Last Judgment Triptych' in an interview, discussing her Catholic childhood, hell,…

• Jelinek's 'Unter Tieren' Opens at Salzburg Festival, Directed by Nicolas Stemann festival-fair

  The Salzburg Festival premiered Elfriede Jelinek's new play 'Unter Tieren' (Among Animals) in a production directed by Nicolas Stemann. The staging, described as a 'theater…

• Paris Design Week 2026: Design Takes Over Paris with Monumental Installations festival-fair

  From September 4 to October 25, 2026, Paris Design Week will take place, turning the city into a hub of design with exhibits at renowned locations. Julien Sebban's Uchronia will…

• Irving Penn's Fashion Photography at MEP, Paris exhibition

  The Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris presents 'Penn & Fashion. La Mode sous les projecteurs', an exhibition spanning sixty years of Irving Penn's influential…

• Look! 40 Years of Fashion at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs exhibition

  The Musée des Arts Décoratifs (MAD) in Paris celebrates its 40th anniversary with the exhibition 'Look! 40 ans de mode au musée', running from September 30, 2026, to April 4,…

• Kristen Bell Surprises Savannah Bananas Fans with Musical Medley other

  On August 15, actress Kristen Bell made a surprise appearance with the Savannah Bananas baseball team during their game in Denver, Colorado, against the Indianapolis Clowns. Bell…

• Swedish Institute's Surreal Fashion Exhibition 'Tout est en ordre' exhibition

  The Institut Suédois in Paris presents 'Tout est en ordre. C'est vite dit !', an exhibition curated by Nicole Walker that subverts Swedish codes of order and restraint through…

• Maja Regula Designs Minimalist Packaging for Probiotic Brand OriginBiotics architecture-design

  OriginBiotics, a brand specializing in probiotic supplements, has unveiled its packaging identity, crafted by Maja Regula. The design incorporates a rich forest green hue, exuding…

• Mr Doodle Covers The Shard's Viewing Gallery in Hand-Drawn DoodleWorld exhibition

  Sam Cox, known as Mr Doodle, has created an immersive experience on Level 69 of The View from The Shard in London, called 'Doodles with a View'. This installation, which runs from…

• SOM's Highrise Data Center Proposal Faces Opposition in Kansas City architecture-design

  A plan put forth by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) for a data center housed in a 20-story skyscraper in Kansas City's Quality Hill area has encountered significant resistance…

• Lapalma and Raffaella Mangiarotti unveil 16-shade chromatic alphabet architecture-design

  Lapalma, the Italian furniture brand, has unveiled a fresh color palette in collaboration with architect and designer Raffaella Mangiarotti. This palette, which made its debut at…

• Instagram's Decade-Defining Rebrand: A System Built for 3 Billion Users other

  Instagram's first major rebrand in over a decade was a collaborative effort involving Meta's design directors Jasmine Probst and May Hartono, along with numerous internal and…

• Linha House: Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto's Singular Dwelling in Portugal architecture-design

  The Linha House, a residential project spanning 6,803 square feet, has been finalized by the Portuguese architectural firm Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto, with construction concluding…

• EU-Staaten weigern sich, Ukraine-Hilfen mitzutragen: Deutschland zahlt 43,3 Mrd. Euro economy-finance

  Die Europäische Union plant, ihre Unterstützung für die Ukraine in den Jahren 2026 und 2027 durch ein Darlehen von 90 Milliarden Euro abzusichern. Der gesamte Finanzierungsbedarf…

• Any Young Mechanic: Adelaide Alt-Folk Band on BIGSOUND, Cinema, and Their Debut Album artist

  Adelaide/Tarntanya-based alt-folk five-piece Any Young Mechanic, comprising Luka Kilgariff-Johnson, Thea Martin, Allan McBean, Jay Eliot Mee, and Sam Wilson, have released their…

• 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…