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• Stuckrad-Barre Celebrates Udo Lindenberg with "Udo Fröhliche" Reading Tour publication

  In May 2026, Benjamin von Stuckrad-Barre will unveil his book "Udo Fröhliche" to celebrate Udo Lindenberg's 80th birthday. This bestseller contains 59 biographical vignettes that…

• Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Debuts Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection other

  Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood presented its Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, as documented on Vogue.com. The show is part of the Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear season…

• Hermès Debuts Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection on Vogue Runway other

  Hermès has presented its Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, with the runway show coverage published by Vogue. The collection appears on Vogue's fashion shows platform alongside…

• Barcelona Gallery Weekend 2026: A Citywide Tapestry of Contemporary Art festival-fair

  The Barcelona Gallery Weekend (BGW2026) took place from September 17 to 20, 2026, celebrating a variety of artistic forms. At Pigment Gallery, Ignacio Iñigo showcased El tiempo…

• Flames and Smoke Reported at Aramco Facility South of Riyadh economy-finance

  On Saturday, an AFP journalist reported seeing smoke and flames emanating from an Aramco facility located south of Riyadh. The reason for this occurrence is still unknown.…

• Interlace: 16 Female Painters Explore Fabric and Identity at Robert Lange Studios exhibition

  Interlace, a collective exhibition at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, will run from September 4 to September 27, 2026. This showcase features sixteen…

• SAY! Reimagines Y2K Tech as Glossy 3D Objects, From MiniDiscs to Evangelion Logos artist

  SAY!, a Ukrainian artist specializing in 3D motion and brand identity, reimagines consumer items from the 1990s and 2000s as sleek, animated digital creations. This artistic…

• Jorge Charrua Unveils "Marathon" Mural at Conversas na Rua 2026 in Amadora exhibition

  Jorge Charrua has unveiled a mural called "Marathon" in Amadora, Portugal, as part of the 12th edition of Conversas na Rua. Completed in 2026, this piece goes beyond just sports,…

• Ukrainian Concept Artist Alex Blyzniuk Blends Automotive Illustration With Environmental Worldbuilding artist

  Based in Rivne, Alex Blyzniuk is a Ukrainian visual-development expert and concept artist with more than 15 years of experience in animation and gaming. His work focuses on…

• STANITEMS: Paris Studio Turns Discarded Matter Into Sculptural Furniture architecture-design

  Founded by Stanislas Derrey, STANITEMS is an experimental design studio located in Paris. The studio specializes in creating sculptural furniture, collectible items, and spatial…

• Stevie Wonder to Perform 'Songs in the Key of Life' at Paris's Accor Arena on October 15 other

  American musician Stevie Wonder will perform his landmark album "Songs in the Key of Life" in its entirety on October 15 at the Accor Arena in Paris. The announcement comes as Le…

• MIPS Deepens RISC-V Collaboration with Chinese Firms Despite US-China Chip Rivalry ai-technology

  MIPS, a US-based intellectual property provider, is partnering with Chinese companies on a scale never seen before, as the open-source RISC-V chip architecture gains traction…

• Festa del Cinema di Roma 2026: Monica Vitti, Javier Bardem e la guida ai film da tenere d’occhio festival-fair

  La ventunesima edizione della Festa del Cinema di Roma si svolgerà dal 13 al 25 ottobre 2026 e includerà un giorno extra per accettare più iscrizioni. Sotto la guida di Paola…

• Julia Khan Anselmo on Hosting: Feisty Feast Founder Shares Her Entertaining Philosophy other

  In a chat with Wallpaper*, Julia Khan Anselmo, the creative mind behind Feisty Feast, opened up about her approach to hosting. Hailing from Alberta, Canada, and with roots in…

• NOZ Arquitectura Completes Single-Storey Casa Monte Alvo in Portugal's Alentejo architecture-design

  NOZ Arquitectura has completed Casa Monte Alvo, a 430 m² single-storey residence in the Alentejo region of Portugal, with a project year of 2024. The house sits at the top of…

• Kapitalismus und Krieg: Warum der Westen aufrüstet – eine wirtschaftliche Analyse economy-finance

  Ein Artikel auf freitag.de beschreibt, wie die militärische Aufrüstung in Europa und den USA enorme Summen verschlingt, während Donald Trump und Friedrich Merz diese Entwicklung…

• Don Artemio in Saltillo Blends Art, Architecture, and Regional Cuisine other

  In Saltillo, Mexico, Don Artemio is a modern dining establishment that fuses culinary art with architectural design, as highlighted in an interview with Chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas…

• «No GenAI Game»: French Players Launch List of Games Made Without Generative AI digital

  A new curation page on Steam, titled «No GenAI Game», has been introduced in France, showcasing video games crafted without the use of generative AI. This initiative follows the…

• Centenaire François Morellet : huit expositions en France de Cholet à Marseille exhibition

  Le centenaire de François Morellet, né en 1926 à Cholet, est célébré par une série d'expositions à travers la France. À Paris, la Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine présente…

• « Toutes les choses géniales » : Laurence Gray au Théâtre de l'Oeuvre other

  Laurence Gray présente son spectacle « Toutes les choses géniales » au Théâtre de l'Oeuvre. L'histoire suit une jeune fille qui, pour redonner le goût de vivre à sa mère, compile…

• Nidia Dias: Portuguese 3D Motion Designer Blends Geometry, Light, and Motion into Abstract Visual Worlds artist

  Nidia Dias, a creative director, art director, and 3D motion designer from Portugal, skillfully converts abstract ideas into sophisticated visual narratives through the use of…

• Katseye's Lara Raj and Megan Skiendiel Make Paris Fashion Week Debut at Loewe Spring 2027 Show other

  Lara Raj and Megan Skiendiel, members of Katseye, experienced their inaugural Paris Fashion Week at Loewe's spring 2027 showcase at the Château de Vincennes. The best friends…

• Sheila Hicks Becomes First Woman Artist to Occupy Lille Palais des Beaux-Arts Atrium exhibition

  Sheila Hicks, a pioneer of textile art, has been granted carte blanche at the Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, becoming the first woman artist to occupy its atrium. The American…

• How a 30-Second Gunfight in Tombstone Became the Defining Myth of the American West cultural-heritage

  The Wild West period spanned from 1865 to 1890. In October 1881, tensions flared in Tombstone, Arizona, involving Wyatt Earp, along with his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and Doc…

• Noir Kei Ninomiya Presents Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection other

  Noir Kei Ninomiya has unveiled its Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection, presented on Vogue's fashion show platform. The collection marks the latest seasonal offering from the…

• Audrey Kawasaki: Japanese-American Painter's Wood-Panel Portraits and Creative Process Profiled artist

  Audrey Kawasaki, a Japanese-American artist hailing from Los Angeles and currently residing in Norwich, UK, is renowned for her figurative paintings that depict female figures,…

• Dry Conditioning: The Pre-Shampoo Hair Trend Explained by Hairstylist Xavier Velasquez other

  Dry conditioning entails applying a treatment to dry, last-day hair prior to showering, allowing it to sit as instructed, and then washing as usual. Xavier Velasquez, cofounder of…

• Mahmoud Darwish Poetry Day 2026: Lilou Vidal's Poetry Camp at Paint It Black, Turin festival-fair

  "I Don’t Want This Poem to End," a program dedicated to the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish, took place at Paint It Black in Turin on 26 and 27 September 2026. Curated by Lilou Vidal,…

• Yves Ravey's "Nichts als heiße Luft": Krimitipp der Woche auf 112 Seiten publication

  Der französische Schriftsteller Yves Ravey hat seinen neuen Roman "Nichts als heiße Luft" veröffentlicht, der mit 112 Seiten als Krimitipp der Woche hervorgehoben wird. Raveys…

• Queen Letizia's Unconventional Engagement Ring: A 16-Diamond Eternity Band other

  On November 1, 2003, King Felipe VI disclosed his engagement to journalist Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, showcasing her distinctive engagement ring—a channel-set white gold band…

• Hailey Bieber Appears on Quotidien in Paris Amid Rhode's European Expansion other

  Hailey Bieber appeared on the French news and culture program Quotidien, hosted by Yann Barthès on TMC, while in Paris for Rhode's European expansion through Sephora. The show has…

• WIRED's 2026 Guide Highlights Non-Amazon E-Readers from Kobo, Boox, and Xteink publication

  WIRED published an updated guide to the best e-readers that are not Kindles, with a focus on alternatives from Kobo, Boox, and Xteink. The guide, updated in October 2026, moves…

• Sainte-Chapelle: How the Gothic Masterpiece Survived the French Revolution and Lost Its Relics cultural-heritage

  Located on Île de la Cité in Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle is a prime example of Gothic architecture, constructed during the reign of Louis IX from 1226 to 1270. In the late 1230s,…

• Selena Gomez Debuts Pierced Merlot Manicure by Tom Bachik for Fall other

  Selena Gomez has transitioned from vibrant tomato reds and sleek pinks to a rich merlot manicure for the fall season, crafted by her longtime nail artist, Tom Bachik. This design…

• VERDY and PARCO Launch Letter-Writing Project at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka other

  Graphic designer VERDY has collaborated with PARCO to launch Verdy's Postal Service, which debuted at Shinsaibashi PARCO in Osaka on September 18, 2026. This initiative showcases…

• National Portrait Gallery Marks 50 Years of Photography with 'Photographic Memory' Exhibition exhibition

  On November 14, 2026, the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery will unveil 'Photographic Memory: Fifty Years of Collecting' to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its photography…

• Historian Anne-Sophie Anglaret Praises Emmanuel Marre's Vichy Regime Film 'Notre Salut' opinion-review

  Historian Anne-Sophie Anglaret, a specialist on France during World War II, has publicly endorsed Emmanuel Marre's feature film 'Notre Salut' as a 'very great film.' In an…

• Art&Job Academy in Verbania Trains Young Artists for Social and Therapeutic Work institutional

  Established in Verbania in 2022, the Art&Job Academy focuses on preparing individuals aged 20 to 30 for careers in art that emphasize social change. Its slogan, "We are looking…

• Sigurd Larsen Completes 180 m² Town House in Historic Niedersprockhövel, Germany architecture-design

  In the historic village of Niedersprockhövel, Germany, architect Sigurd Larsen has completed a 180 m² residential project titled The Town House. The project, finished in 2025, is…

• Frankie Magazine Marks World Animal Day with Reader-Submitted Pet Collage publication

  Frankie magazine celebrated World Animal Day by assembling a collage of pets submitted by its readers, whom the publication calls frankerinos. The compilation, drawn from photos…