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• Iranian Artist Hannah Darabi's 'Why Don't You Dance?' Explores Dance as Resistance exhibition

  Hannah Darabi's exhibition, 'Why Don't You Dance?', is currently on display at Photo Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, until November 1, 2026. The show delves into how dance serves…

• Casa Refugio: Elisa Porto Arquitetura's Tropical Retreat in Foz do Iguaçu architecture-design

  In Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, Elisa Porto Arquitetura has completed Casa Refugio, a 360-square-meter residential project designed as a retreat within the Atlantic Forest. The house,…

• Tana French Tops NYT's Best Thrillers Lists with Most Appearances publication

  Tana French, a writer based in Dublin, has been recognized by The New York Times as the most prolific thriller author of this century. In two recently published lists, she…

• Knotted Neon Releases Crochet Pattern for Rat Eating Pizza Bag other

  Knotted Neon, the crochet brand by Aynsley, has released a new pattern for a bag shaped like a rat eating a slice of pizza. The pattern, available on Knotted Neon's website,…

• Four Antonello da Messina Paintings Stolen from Sicilian Museum cultural-heritage

  Italian police have reported the theft of four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina from a museum in Sicily. The announcement comes two days after authorities…

• Molière's Misanthrope as Hip-Hop Battle at Salzburg Festival festival-fair

  At the Salzburg Festival, director Jette Steckel staged Molière's comedy "The Misanthrope" as a hip-hop battle, aiming to capture the contemporary zeitgeist. The production, which…

• Mimi Plumb's First Museum Survey 'Blazing Light' Opens at Cornell exhibition

  The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, will showcase an exhibition titled 'Blazing Light: Photographs by Mimi Plumb' from June 13…

• Volksbühne Berlin's Pop-Up Pool Sparks Right-Wing Media Outcry other

  The Berlin Volksbühne theater's pop-up outdoor pool, part of its summer program, has become the target of a coordinated campaign by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)…

• Violet Hensley, Fiddler Who Debuted at the Grand Ole Opry at 99, Dies at 109 other

  Violet Hensley, a fiddler who made her Grand Ole Opry debut at age 99, has died at 109. Hensley, who was known for her distinction between fiddle and violin, told the Tulsa World…

• World Naked Bike Ride 2026: Nude Cyclists Protest Car Culture Globally other

  In 2026, the World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) took place in more than 70 cities across 20 nations, with participants cycling in the nude to protest against car culture and raise…

• 724 Humanitarian Trucks Cross Pakistan Border into Afghanistan other

  This past Sunday, the United Nations shared that over 700 trucks filled with humanitarian aid crossed into Afghanistan from Pakistan, even though the border had mostly shut down…

• Alyssa Monks: Realism Fractures into Emotion artist

  Born in New Jersey in 1977, Alyssa Monks transforms contemporary figurative painting through her expansive oil pieces that delve into themes of revelation and concealment.…

• Marni's Consuelo Castiglioni: Inside Her Formentera Escape architecture-design

  In a 2004 Vogue feature, Consuelo Castiglioni, co-founder of the fashion house Marni, revealed the design philosophy behind her family's summer home on the island of Formentera,…

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Marry in Intimate Ceremony in Portugal other

  On August 11, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez celebrated their marriage at their summer residence in Cascais, Portugal, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of…

• Rainer Mausfeld Discusses Pacifism and War Opposition in Interview opinion-review

  In a recent interview with der Freitag, psychologist Rainer Mausfeld, known for his sharp critique of Western opinion-making, discusses why societies, despite widespread personal…

• Russland bereitet sich auf Duma-Wahl unter Drohnenangst vor other

  Am 5. August traf sich Ella Panfilowa, Vorsitzende der Zentralen Wahlkommission Russlands, mit Präsident Wladimir Putin, um die Registrierung aller elf zur Staatsduma-Wahl im…

• Ariana Grande Debuts 'I Do Love You' Tattoo, Confirming Ricky Álvarez Reunion other

  During the first of her ten-night Eternal Sunshine tour in London, Ariana Grande unveiled a tattoo on her collarbone that says 'I do love you.' This marked her first performance…

• Helmut Lethen, German Cultural Scholar and Author of 'Verhaltenslehren der Kälte', Dies other

  Helmut Lethen, a prominent German philologist and cultural scholar, has died. He was best known for his influential book 'Verhaltenslehren der Kälte' (Behavioral Teachings of…

• Medieval Paris's Hidden Terrors: Plague, Prisons, and the Haussmann Renovation cultural-heritage

  Prior to the modernization efforts of Emperor Napoleon III and Georges-Eugène Haussmann in the 19th century, Paris was characterized by narrow streets that measured an average of…

• David Beckham Serves as Victoria's Personal Photographer During Euro Summer other

  During their family getaway along the Italian Riviera, David Beckham has been seen taking on the role of personal photographer for his wife, Victoria. The family, which includes…

• Pavillon Monk: Montreal's New Supportive Housing by L. McComber architecture-design

  In response to the housing crisis and the growing vulnerability of homeless individuals, the Old Brewery Mission is constructing a new permanent supportive housing pavilion…

• Kentucky School's AI-Garbled Student Planners Spark Outrage other

  Students at Farnsley Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky, returned to find their student planners contained a U.S. map with the state renamed 'Venecky' and other states…

• Australian Architects Rethink Domestic Design with Climate-Responsive Homes architecture-design

  Architects in Australia are moving away from conventional box-like residences towards designs that respond to climate needs. A selection of six residential projects highlights…

• FASO Podcast Compilation: Discipline as the Defining Trait of Working Artists other

  The FASO Podcast has unveiled a new compilation episode named 'Discipline — Do It Because You Cannot NOT Do It,' which showcases perspectives from previous guests regarding the…

• TerraMow V1000 Robot Mower Review: AI Vision and Affordability other

  WIRED has reviewed the TerraMow V1000 robot lawn mower, which retails for $1,200 but can sometimes be found for under $1,000. This mower, equipped with a triple camera system and…

• Bassetti Calls Raw Seafood Trend 'Demented' as Puglia Defends Tradition other

  Infectious disease specialist Matteo Bassetti has sparked controversy by labeling the popular practice of eating raw seafood in Puglia a 'demented fad' and a form of 'food…

• Belgium Battles Worst Wildfire on Record, EU Allies Provide Aid other

  Belgium is grappling with its most significant wildfire in modern history, which has expanded to 3,000 hectares (7,500 acres) in the High Fens park close to the German border. The…

• Woonpioniers' CoHouse: Two Dutch Homes Interlock Like Tetris architecture-design

  Woonpioniers, a Dutch architectural firm, has finalized CoHouse, a 237-square-metre co-housing initiative located in Cothen, Utrecht. This project consists of two interconnected…

• Tour Perret in Grenoble Reopens After 60 Years architecture-design

  After more than sixty years, the Tour Perret, recognized as Europe’s first reinforced concrete tower, has reopened its doors in Grenoble, France. This iconic structure, designed…

• Rachel Cusk's 'Life of M' Criticized as Her Weakest Novel Yet opinion-review

  In a review published in The New Yorker, critic Alexandra Schwartz examines Rachel Cusk's latest novel, 'Life of M,' which continues the author's experimental dismantling of…

• Sam Smith's 'Hazel Eyes': A New Chapter in Queer Pop artist

  In a recent interview with The New Yorker, Sam Smith discussed their new album 'Hazel Eyes,' a collection of explicitly queer love songs that marks a departure from their earlier…

• Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Tops Charts as Summer Anthem other

  Ella Langley’s song “Choosin’ Texas” has unexpectedly become a chart-topping hit, resonating with listeners as a mid-August anthem about surrendering to the season’s languor. The…

• Cynthia: A Tasting Menu That Uses Every Last Scrap other

  Cynthia, a new tasting-menu restaurant in the West Village, opened in May and is a collaboration between restaurateur Claire DuBois and chef Sherry Cardoso, known for her…

• Gingham Decor: 30 Checkered Pieces for Year-Round Home Style other

  Gingham, a classic picnic plaid, is making a strong comeback in home decor, according to designer Amber Lewis, who notes its seasonless appeal. Lewis, whose upcoming book…

• Berlin Museum Crisis, Epstein Ties, and Gallery Closures: Art World in Turmoil other

  A media roundup on August 17, 2026, highlights several pressing issues in the art world. In Berlin, the Alte Museum faces a severe renovation backlog, with the building sinking…

• Marta Górnicka's Choir Project at Zürcher Theaterspektakel Addresses Russian Violence and European Indifference festival-fair

  At the Zürcher Theaterspektakel, Polish director Marta Górnicka presents a choir project that condemns the Russian army's violence and criticizes European indifference. Górnicka,…

• Hercule Poirot Returns in 'Rendezvous with a Corpse' on Arte other

  The classic detective film 'Rendezvous with a Corpse' (German: 'Rendezvous mit einer Leiche') airs on Arte on August 16 and will be available in the Arte media library until…

• Nazi Germany's Military and Economic Aid to Chinese Nationalists in Civil War cultural-heritage

  From 1927 to 1938, Nazi Germany provided significant military and economic assistance to the Chinese Nationalist government (Kuomintang, or KMT) during the Chinese Civil War.…

• Five Ice Cream Shops Offering Cool Architectural Respite architecture-design

  As the UK braces for its hottest summer on record, Dezeen has curated five ice cream shops worldwide that combine refreshing treats with striking architecture. The selection spans…

• Family Dispute Over Nazi Collaborator File other

  A woman who accessed the criminal records of her grandmother, a collaborator with the Nazis, initially expressed her intention to share this information with a Jewish family…