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• La Place, Paris Hip-Hop Institution, Marks Ten Years institutional

  La Place, a municipal cultural center in Paris dedicated to hip-hop, is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The venue includes a concert hall and recording studios, and it supports…

• Gibellina Named First Italian Capital of Contemporary Art as Andrea Cusumano Discusses 2026 Program institutional

  Gibellina has been designated as Italy's inaugural Capital of Contemporary Art, with Andrea Cusumano appointed as the artistic director for Gibellina 2026. He stresses the…

• Mickaël Launay crée l'énigme mathématique nᵒ 113 du « Monde » sur les carrés d'allumettes publication

  L'édition nᵒ 113 de l'énigme mathématique du journal « Le Monde » est signée par Mickaël Launay. Le casse-tête proposé cette semaine s'articule autour de carrés d'allumettes.…

• Saudi Arabia Escalates Yemen War as Pakistan Prepares Support Role other

  Saudi Arabia is ramping up its military efforts against the Houthis in Yemen, with Pakistan set to play a supportive role in the conflict. To garner public support in Pakistan,…

• Santiago de Paoli at Jocelyn Wolff and Abraham & Wolff; Santiago Mostyn at Andréhn-Schiptjenko exhibition

  Two gallery shows open this week in Paris and Stockholm. At Jocelyn Wolff and Abraham & Wolff, Argentine painter Santiago de Paoli presents monumental, transgressive canvases…

• Marcos Novak's Liquid Architecture Manifesto: From 1991 Theory to Contemporary Practice architecture-design

  In his 1991 treatise on Liquid Architecture, architect Marcos Novak introduced the idea of buildings as dynamic entities undergoing continuous transformation, a concept developed…

• Nicolas Werth Publishes "Adieu ma Russie," a Historian's Memoir on His Father and Russia publication

  In "Adieu ma Russie" (Les Belles Lettres), French historian Nicolas Werth intertwines his narrative with that of his father, Alexander Werth, a British war correspondent of…

• Local Local Transforms Kolonaki Apartment into Permanent Athens Studio with Cypress, Marble, and Glass architecture-design

  Local Local, an architectural firm based in Greece, has transformed a ground-floor apartment in the Kolonaki area of Athens into its inaugural permanent studio, named Local Local…

• Le Serey Gold-Filled Jewelry Guide Proposes Five-Piece Capsule Collection other

  On October 3, 2026, a guide from Fad Magazine promotes a capsule jewelry strategy, highlighting five essential gold-filled pieces from Le Serey: Everyday Hoops, Stud Earrings, an…

• SODA Studio Transforms Art Deco Building into London Workspace Centered on 'Hearth' Concept architecture-design

  SODA (Studio of Design & Architecture) has transformed a 1920s art deco structure located on Great Titchfield Street in London's West End into a sleek workspace known as Elsley…

• Danijel Zezelj's 'Guerra giusta' Published by Eris Edizioni publication

  In 1966, Danijel Zezelj, a Croatian artist from Zagreb, unveiled his latest graphic novel, 'Guerra giusta,' published by Eris Edizioni. This hardcover edition spans 104 pages, is…

• Deleuze and Leibniz: The Baroque as a Philosophical Concept of the Fold opinion-review

  Gilles Deleuze reconceptualized the Baroque as a philosophical state, drawing from the metaphysical ideas of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. He introduced the concept of the Fold to…

• Brueghel. Lo spirito del collezionismo Opens at Brun Fine Art in Milan exhibition

  "Brueghel. Lo spirito del collezionismo" is a new exhibition at Brun Fine Art in Milan, running from 22 September to 19 December 2026, located at Via Gesù 17. This event,…

• EU Signs Historic Culture Declaration, Putting Museum Health and Wellbeing Into Policy institutional

  On June 18, 2026, a significant joint declaration titled "Europe for Culture – Culture for Europe" was signed in Brussels by the European Parliament, the European Commission, and…

• Festival dei Giullari Debuts in Milan with Giacomo Poretti and Premio Garpez festival-fair

  The Festival dei Giullari in Milan is set to begin on October 5, 2026, at Teatro degli Angeli, culminating in the final of the inaugural Premio Garpez for comedians aged under 35,…

• Malvern Director Benjamin Williams on Slow Horses, Marvel and His Festival-Nominated Short Keys other

  During the lockdown due to the coronavirus in 2020, Benjamin Williams, who is now 28 years old, viewed a total of 800 films. He initially aimed to become an animator and pursued…

• Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Survives Two Lethal Injections in Nashville other

  On September 30, 2026, Christa Pike, a 50-year-old woman from the United States sentenced to death, endured two unsuccessful lethal injections at a high-security facility in…

• Eva de Souza's First Institutional Solo Show Opens at Stadtgalerie Bern exhibition

  The Stadtgalerie Bern is showcasing 'tecidos que curam,' the inaugural solo exhibition of Brazilian Swiss artist Eva de Souza, who resides in both Salvador, Brazil, and Bern.…

• Ealing Return: Brown Urbanism and Kitchen Bee Transform West London Period Home with Light-Filled Extension architecture-design

  Brown Urbanism, a Wallpaper* Architects Directory 2024 alumnus, and Kitchen Bee Design Ltd have completed Ealing Return, a residential extension and full ground-floor…

• DinellJohansson diseña quiosco de frutas de 12 m² en Fridhemsplan, Estocolmo architecture-design

  El estudio de arquitectura DinellJohansson diseñó un puesto de frutas en la plaza Fridhemsplan, situada en Kungsholmen, en el centro de Estocolmo. El proyecto, de 12 m²,…

• G20 Split Over US Push to Curb Forced Labour and Excess Industrial Capacity economy-finance

  During a trade conference in Milwaukee, only Mexico and Argentina supported a statement led by the US that called for enhanced efforts to eliminate forced-labour products from…

• Hayley Labrum Mines Mormon Patriarchy and Copper at Martha’s, Austin exhibition

  Hayley Labrum’s exhibition, Where the Copper Hills Meet the Salt Water, is currently on display at Martha’s in Austin until October 3, 2026. This showcase includes hyperrealistic…

• Dosso Dossi's "Giove pittore di farfalle" at Wawel Castle Explored in New Analysis cultural-heritage

  Created between 1523 and 1524, "Giove pittore di farfalle, Mercurio e la Virtù" by Dosso Dossi portrays Zeus, who bears a resemblance to Duke Alfonso I, engaged in the act of…

• Musée Marmottan Monet's 'Histoires de paysages' Reexamines Landscape from 1890 to 2026 exhibition

  The Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris presents 'Histoires de paysages (1890-2026)', an exhibition curated by Pierre Wat that challenges conventional views of landscape art. Spanning…

• Deir el-Medina Refuse Pit Reveals Lives of Valley of the Kings Tomb Builders cultural-heritage

  Excavations at Deir el-Medina, the residence of tomb builders, revealed thousands of limestone and pottery artifacts that provide insight into this ancient Egyptian society. The…

• Rafael Sánchez and Sara MacKillop Transform Everyday Objects at Shmorévaz, Paris exhibition

  In Paris, Shmorévaz features the works of Rafael Sánchez and Sara MacKillop, who utilize found objects to investigate themes of cyclical change. Sánchez, originally from Cuba and…

• Guardian Culture Guide: 'Digger' to The Strokes, Royal Academy Riviera Show, Tate Britain 90s Exhibition other

  The entertainment guide from The Guardian showcases a variety of cultural happenings. In film, Tom Cruise takes the lead in Alejandro G. Iñárritu's satirical comedy 'Digger',…

• Dezeen Weekly: Data-Centre Design Under Scrutiny, RIBA Settlement, Vietnam Stadium Revealed architecture-design

  In its weekly summary, Dezeen explored the transformation of data-centre design, spurred by the rise of AI-driven hyperscale facilities. The environmental implications of these…

• Jean-Charles de Castelbajac habille Barbie et Ken d'un manteau en peluche pour Mattel Creations other

  Lors de la Fashion Week à Paris, Mattel Creations a présenté une Barbie collector inspirée d'une pièce emblématique de Jean-Charles de Castelbajac : une version miniature de son…

• Kak Marks Cartooning for Peace's 20th Anniversary, Warns on AI and Press Freedom institutional

  On 24 September 2026, Cartooning for Peace marked its 20th anniversary in Paris, bringing together 375 cartoonists from 80 nations under the theme "Dessiner pour résister." During…

• FIND – Design Fair Asia 2026 Returns to Bangkok for Fifth Edition festival-fair

  The fifth iteration of FIND – Design Fair Asia is set to take place from November 26 to 28, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. This event aims to…

• Surfshark VPN Promotions: Up to 87% Off, Student Discounts, and Referral Rewards other

  Surfshark is currently providing substantial discounts on its VPN and security services, with savings reaching as high as 87% through specific coupon codes. New users can enjoy a…

• DoorDash Launches Going Out Dine-In Program in NYC and Miami, Plus Robot Delivery and Creator Videos other

  DoorDash revealed updates for 2026, featuring the Going Out initiative, a dine-in service set to debut in New York City and Miami. This service allows users to make reservations…

• Flydubai Co-Pilot Hamam al-Hammami Was Previously Barred by Oman Over Extremist Views other

  Hamam al-Hammami has been named as the co-pilot involved in the Flydubai aircraft incident, as reported by three individuals familiar with the matter, including a diplomat from…

• Arthur Nauzyciel Stages Bergman's "Scenes from a Marriage" in Rennes other

  In Rennes, Arthur Nauzyciel directs a stage adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's 1970s television series "Scenes from a Marriage." The production features Bénédicte Cerutti and Laurent…

• Four WWII Warships That Shaped Global History: Warspite, Enterprise, Tirpitz, and Yamato other

  This article focuses on four significant warships from World War II that influenced the course of the conflict. HMS Warspite, launched in 1916, claimed the destruction of eight…

• Polo Ralph Lauren Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Returns to Paris with American Summer Theme other

  In Paris, Polo Ralph Lauren unveiled its Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection, embracing a laid-back American summer vibe. Karen Brown Brody, the senior brand creative director,…

• Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan Lead West End Revival of The Cherry Orchard other

  Anton Chekhov's final play, The Cherry Orchard, is being staged in London's West End with Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan in the lead roles. The production brings…

• Renoir's Reputation Reassessed in National Gallery Exhibition exhibition

  A new exhibition at the National Gallery in London reconsiders the legacy of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, examining the contradictions that defined both his life and his artistic…

• Tech Titans Cast as Movie Villains While Studios Embrace AI opinion-review

  Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Sam Altman are being portrayed unfavorably in new films, according to a Financial Times report. Filmmakers are vilifying the three technology…