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• San Anto Zine Fest Returns as Biennial Event with 80 Publishers festival-fair

  The San Anto Zine Fest will return on September 19 at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, marking its evolution into a biennial event starting in 2024. Originally…

• Ivy Studio turns brutalist Quebec bank into exotic animal clinic architecture-design

  Ivy Studio, located in Montreal, transformed a brutalist bank from the 1970s in Laval, Quebec, into Fauna, a veterinary clinic for exotic animals, which was completed in 2026.…

• Nadja's Letters to André Breton Reveal Tragic Life of Surrealist Muse publication

  A new publication of letters and drawings by Léona Delcourt, known as Nadja, sheds light on her tragic relationship with surrealist writer André Breton. Delcourt inspired Breton's…

• Carlo Mattioli Retrospective Opens at Ivrea's Museo Garda exhibition

  The Museo Civico Pier Alessandro Garda in Ivrea, Italy, is hosting a retrospective of Carlo Mattioli, a refined 20th-century artist born in Modena in 1911 and based in Parma until…

• Clara Zetkin's 1893 Warning on SPD Militarism Revisited opinion-review

  A recent article in der Freitag revisits Clara Zetkin's early recognition of the dangers of militarism and war, particularly her 1893 critique of the SPD's pro-armament stance.…

• Glasstire Archives: Texas Galleries & Collectors Spotlighted for 25th Anniversary other

  In September 2026, Glasstire marks its 25th anniversary by presenting thematic content centered around 'Stewards of the Scene: Texas Galleries & Collectors.' This celebration…

• US Ambassador Calls Israeli Settlers 'Terrorists' in West Bank Visit other

  On Saturday, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee took a trip to the Palestinian village of Turmus Ayya in the occupied West Bank. During his visit, he strongly criticized recent…

• BIANCOSCURO Art Gallery Announces Participation in Art Monaco 2026 festival-fair

  The BIANCOSCURO Art Gallery is set to showcase its curated selection at Art Monaco, taking place from September 11 to 13, 2026, at Espace Fontvieille. Organized by Art3f, this…

• Yarumos Apartment by Trópico Arquitectura: A 115 m² Design for a Young Couple in Colombia architecture-design

  The Yarumos Apartment, designed by Trópico Arquitectura, is a 115 m² residential project completed in 2021 in Colombia. The design was led by architects Candelaria Posada and…

• How to Assess if Your Gallery is Actively Selling Your Art other

  Artists often wonder if their gallery is truly working to sell their art or merely displaying it. Sales results are an obvious indicator, but proactive representation involves…

• France.tv Documentary 'Mao, le dernier empereur' Examines Chinese Indoctrination and French Paradox other

  A new two-part documentary titled 'Mao, le dernier empereur' is now available on France.tv, offering a stark examination of Mao Zedong's methods of mass manipulation and their…

• Defy Designs Bridge-Inspired Identity for Be More Human Apparel architecture-design

  Defy, an agency located in Philadelphia, has crafted a brand identity for Be More Human, a community initiative aimed at promoting public empathy. Drawing inspiration from the…

• Beginner's Guide to Waterfall Photography: Gear, Safety, and Silky Water Effects other

  PetaPixel published a comprehensive beginner's guide to waterfall photography on September 5, 2026, authored by photographer Kate Garibaldi. The guide emphasizes that expensive…

• Margem Arquitetos Renovates João Moura Apartment in Pinheiros architecture-design

  The renovation of the João Moura apartment, designed by Margem Arquitetos, is organized around the search for a living space capable of operating at different scales of…

• US military strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Navy ships targeted other

  The U.S. military announced on Saturday that it had targeted three Iranian oil tankers as a countermeasure to missile attacks on its naval vessels. An aircraft carrier and…

• MÖDEK's EVOLUTION Series: A Monocoque DJ Console with Hidden Cables architecture-design

  Founded by José Pérez in 2005, the Spanish design studio MÖDEK imagine sound has introduced its EVOLUTION series of DJ booths, which integrates an entire DJ setup into a seamless…

• Valerio Berruti on Living and Working in the Langhe: 'Never Felt the Need to Live Away' artist

  In an interview with Artribune's 'Provincia Cosmica,' Italian artist Valerio Berruti (b. 1977, Alba) shares insights about his ties to the Langhe region, where he resides and…

• Dôen's Jenny Olson Balances Fashion Career with Family Cookie Empire at Minnesota State Fair other

  Sweet Martha's Cookie Jar, a beloved family-run business in Minnesota, celebrates its 47th year in 2024. Each summer, Jennifer Olson, who oversees community outreach at Dôen,…

• Posthumanist Currents at the 61st Venice Biennale: Black Seas, Wind, and Ghostly Archives exhibition

  Curated posthumously by Koyo Kouoh, the 61st Venice Biennale showcases national pavilions that delve into elemental forces and non-human temporalities. Among the highlights is…

• Lee Bae's 'En attendant' at Museum SAN: A Monumental Ode to Charcoal exhibition

  At Museum SAN in Wonju, South Korea, artist Lee Bae presents 'En attendant,' a large-scale exhibition devoted to his three-decade exploration of charcoal, transformation, and…

• UK Government Condemns Masked Anti-Immigrant Protesters Blocking Dover Port other

  On Saturday, dozens of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to the Port of Dover, Britain's busiest ferry port, disrupting traffic and halting travel and cargo…

• LuceForma at Galleria Borghini: Andrea Pinchi and Giulia Manfredi Sculpt Light and Shadow exhibition

  From September 29 to October 25, 2026, the Galleria Borghini Contemporanearte in Rome (via Belsiana 92) will host 'LuceForma', a two-person exhibition curated by Francesca…

• Julian Kleinert and RAW SOULS: Crafting a Shared Visual Language in LA artist

  Julian Kleinert, originally a musician, shifted his focus to filmmaking, collaborating with Amélie Siegmund in Los Angeles to establish RAW SOULS Productions. The duo combines…

• Venice Film Festival: Schrader's 'The Basics of Philosophy' Praised, Malkovich in McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' festival-fair

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, the competition lineup is in full swing. Martin McDonagh's 'Wild Horse Nine' received a triumphant reception, with John Malkovich delivering a…

• Artribune Render Newsletter Returns with Focus on Southern Italy and Biennale dello Stretto publication

  Artribune has reintroduced its newsletter Render, which concentrates on urban and cultural revitalization, beginning in September 2026. The inaugural editions focus on Calabria…

• Nicole Hollis: From Interior Design to Psychedelic Dinner Parties other

  Nicole Hollis, an interior designer based in San Francisco, has ventured into hospitality and product design by renovating a home originally designed by Mickey Muennig and…

• Casa Ocean by Biazus Arquitetura: A Beach House of Horizontal Planes architecture-design

  Casa Ocean, a residential project by Brazilian firm Biazus Arquitetura, has been completed in 2025. The 500-square-meter house is designed for a family to spend extended periods…

• Artist Mackenzie Cantor's Hand-Painted Danielle Frankel Gown Shapes Carmel Valley Wedding Aesthetic other

  On June 6, 2026, artist Mackenzie Cantor and entrepreneur Benjamin Taft exchanged vows at Carmel Valley Ranch in California, following a proposal at her NYC gallery show in March…

• Benjamin Höhne: Left Party Lacks Rural Strategy as AfD Gains in East Germany other

  In an interview with the German newspaper der Freitag, political scientist Benjamin Höhne discusses the Left Party's declining status as the 'Kümmererpartei' (party of small-scale…

• Kim Gordon and Suzanne Lindon Star in Claire Denis's Miu Miu Short 'Avec Kim' festival-fair

  At the Venice Film Festival, Miu Miu Women's Tales premiered 'Avec Kim', a short film directed by Claire Denis, starring musician Kim Gordon and actor-director Suzanne Lindon. The…

• Jennifer Lawrence Debuts Butterfly Bangs at LVMH Prize Ceremony other

  At the recent LVMH Prize event held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, Jennifer Lawrence debuted a trendy new look called 'butterfly bangs,' styled by Chris Appleton, who…

• Gabriel de la Mora's 'La Petite Mort' at MARCO: Discarded Materials as Meditations on Transformation exhibition

  Gabriel de la Mora's exhibition, "La Petite Mort," is currently displayed at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey (MARCO) until October 25, 2026. Curated by Tobias…

• Tempo Nok Mural in Calais's Fort Nieulay Tells Neighbourhood Stories festival-fair

  As part of the 2026 Calais Street Art Festival, French artist Tempo Nok has finished a spray-paint mural in the Fort Nieulay area of Calais. This artwork, located at 118 rue de…

• At Visa pour l'Image, photojournalists describe constant threat of killer drones festival-fair

  At the Visa pour l'Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France, photojournalists are speaking out about the unprecedented dangers posed by killer drones in conflict zones.…

• The Third Wave: How a 1967 Classroom Experiment Spawned Fascism other

  In April 1967, Ron Jones, a 25-year-old educator at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, California, initiated a social experiment aimed at teaching his 10th-grade history students…

• Edith Pritchett's Modern Bayeux Tapestry Chronicles Online Battles other

  British cartoonist Edith Pritchett has created a contemporary parody of the Bayeux Tapestry, titled 'The trollers v the scrollers', which satirizes modern digital life and its…

• South Korean Cinema Faces Production Crisis Amid Post-Pandemic Theater Decline other

  South Korean cinema, renowned for its creativity and talent, is confronting a production crisis exacerbated by the lingering effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic…

• Harvard Art Museums Exhibit Challenges Postwar American Myth exhibition

  In Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Harvard Art Museums is showcasing 'The Way We Never Were: The American Professional Photographers Collection,' which explores the romanticized…

• Leonardo Seddio: Crafting Timeless Memories in Photography artist

  Leonardo Seddio, a 22-year-old Italian photographer born in 2002 and based in Tuscany's Val d'Orcia, creates fine art photography that blends reality with imagined narratives. His…

• Anna Frants on Interdisciplinary Art, CYFEST, and the Future of Media Art artist

  Anna Frants, born in 1965 in Saint Petersburg and a co-founder of CYLAND Media Art Lab, highlights the significance of cross-disciplinary collaboration between art and technology.…