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• Eittem and Frick Collection Collaborate on Accessories Inspired by Historic Mansion market-auction

  Eittem, a luxury brand based in New York, has collaborated with the Frick Collection to design accessories that draw inspiration from the museum's historic mansion. This…

• Es Devlin: Other Worlds at the Design Museum, London exhibition

  British scenographer Es Devlin, celebrated for her collaborations with artists like Beyoncé, Adele, U2, Lady Gaga, and The Weeknd, will showcase her retrospective titled Other…

• Centre Pompidou to Present Largest Marcel Duchamp Retrospective in 50 Years at Grand Palais in 2027 exhibition

  From March 23 to August 1, 2027, the Centre Pompidou will present "Marcel Duchamp. Portrait possible," marking the most extensive retrospective of Marcel Duchamp since 1977. This…

• « La symphonie de Kaboul » : une BD raconte le seul orchestre 100 % féminin d'Afghanistan publication

  Five years after the Taliban's takeover of Kabul, Sarah El Younsi's new book, "La symphonie de Kaboul. L'orchestre féminin interdit," was released by Steinkis. El Younsi, a…

• El Mac Unveils Ballerina Mural "Instant de Grâce" at Place Jeanne d'Arc in Paris artist

  At 19 place Jeanne d'Arc in Paris's 13th arrondissement, adjacent to Église Notre-Dame de la Gare, a mural titled "Instant de Grâce" (2026) by El Mac features the face of a…

• Aperture Loves New York: Inaugural Show at New Space Features 20+ Photographers exhibition

  Aperture has launched its inaugural exhibition, called Aperture Loves New York, which pays tribute to photographers influenced by New York City. Curated by Sarah Meister, the…

• Yanjie Gao's Greenhouse Plants Blends Murano Glass with Family Metaphor opinion-review

  Created in 2025, Yanjie Gao's Greenhouse Plants showcases five sculptures made from blown glass, merging milky-white containers with clear components and red, plant-inspired…

• Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027: Saint Laurent's Gold, Matières Fécales' Politics festival-fair

  Paris Fashion Week is underway, with more than 60 shows presenting spring-summer 2027 trends. Gold dominates at Saint Laurent, Dior emphasizes fluidity, and Stella McCartney draws…

• Le Fantôme de l'Opéra Returns to Théâtre du Gymnase in New Benoit Solès Staging other

  Benoit Solès, who wrote the adaptation, directs a fully reworked staging of Le Fantôme de l'Opéra that opens at the Théâtre du Gymnase on 8 October, following its success at the…

• Rebecca Morgan Shifts Style in Sixth Solo Show at Asya Geisberg Gallery exhibition

  Rebecca Morgan's sixth solo exhibition at Asya Geisberg Gallery in Tribeca, titled "Painting in the Apocalypse," marks a significant departure from her signature crisp, legible…

• Hermès Opens Brooklyn Flagship with Skyline Table by Studio Boum other

  On September 19, Hermès inaugurated its latest flagship store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, marking its 44th outlet across the United States. This expansive 27,000-square-foot…

• Stephen Shore Reflects on Walker Evans's 'Breakfast Room at Belle Grove Plantation' and the Mind Behind the Camera publication

  In the latest issue of Aperture, No. 264, Stephen Shore, now in his late seventies, reflects on Walker Evans's 1935 image, Breakfast Room at Belle Grove Plantation, and the…

• Jean-Philippe Kindler kritisiert öffentlich-rechtliche Berichterstattung über die Linke nach Berlin-Wahl opinion-review

  In einem Beitrag für die Wochenzeitschrift der Freitag zieht Jean-Philippe Kindler eine klare und kritische Bilanz zur Berichterstattung über die Wahl in Berlin. Er bemängelt,…

• Journées nationales des artistes 2026 : plus de 560 ateliers ouverts à Paris et en Île-de-France du 2 au 4 octobre festival-fair

  Du 2 au 4 octobre 2026, la deuxième édition des Journées nationales des artistes propose plus de 560 ateliers à Paris et en Île-de-France, avec plus de mille événements en France,…

• Wild Indris Sing Like Opera Stars, Widening Mouths to Hit High Notes, Study Finds publication

  A study released on September 21 in PLOS Computational Biology highlights that wild indris, recognized as the sole singing lemurs, modify their mouth and throat movements akin to…

• Nothing Launches Compostable Paper Takeaway Cups With Built-In Lids architecture-design

  Nothing, a company based in Florida, has introduced compostable paper takeaway cups for both hot and cold beverages, complete with built-in lids. Over the span of two years, they…

• Le Monde seleciona sete álbuns da semana, de homenagem feminina a Meshell Ndegeocello publication

  A seleção semanal de discos do Le Monde destaca sete lançamentos, entre eles um álbum do Ragazze Quartet dedicado a figuras femininas e um trabalho de reprises assinado por…

• Monique Canto-Sperber appelle à une déclaration d’auteur pour les livres écrits par une IA opinion-review

  Dans une tribune publiée par Le Monde, la philosophe Monique Canto-Sperber, autrice de « La Fin de la culture française », réagit à l’affaire Thélyson Orélien en proposant que les…

• Poster House Presents 'Designed to Be Red': Indigenous Poster Design Survey Curated by Brian Johnson exhibition

  The exhibition 'Designed to Be Red: Native American & Indigenous Poster Works,' curated by Brian Johnson from the Monacan Indian Nation, has opened at Poster House in New York…

• Ca' dei Carraresi Reopens in Treviso with Permanent Museum of 20th-Century Art exhibition

  The Ca' dei Carraresi in Treviso, under the ownership of Fondazione Cassamarca, has reopened its doors as a permanent museum showcasing 200 pieces of 20th-century art. Curated by…

• The Lake Como Edition Brings Mid-Century Modernism to Cadenabbia architecture-design

  Last year, the Lake Como Edition made its debut in Cadenabbia, showcasing Ian Schrager's concept of minimal luxury. This structure, which was initially the London in 1830 and…

• Ines Schwerdtner spricht über Ferat Koçak und Antisemitismus-Vorwürfe gegen Die Linke other

  Die Parteivorsitzende der Linken, Ines Schwerdtner, äußerte sich in einem Interview mit der Zeitschrift der Freitag zu den seit dem 20. September anhaltenden Vorwürfen gegen ihre…

• « Adults » saison 2 : la série FX de retour sur Disney+ en France opinion-review

  La deuxième saison de la série « Adults », produite par la chaîne FX et diffusée en France sur Disney+, est renouvelée malgré des critiques mitigées reçues lors de sa première…

• Muhka Submits 2026–2028 Transition Plan, Remains Open and Independent institutional

  Muhka has put forward a transition strategy for 2026–2028 aimed at reinforcing its core while maintaining its openness and independence. The initiative, anchored in the principle…

• Guardian's Photos of the Day: Autumn Rutting, Student Protests, and a Ship Replica's New Home other

  In Richmond Park, London, a stag is seen amidst the mist during the rutting season, where more than 630 red and fallow deer reside. Meanwhile, in Llanrwst, UK, the Virginia…

• Casablanca Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection Listed on Vogue Runway other

  Casablanca's Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear collection is featured on Vogue Runway, the fashion publication's dedicated showcase for runway collections. The Casablanca page sits within…

• Rodarte Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear: Mulleavy Sisters Explore Color and Form other

  Kate and Laura Mulleavy unveiled their Rodarte Spring 2027 ready-to-wear line, inspired by a Renaissance maiden embellished with both woven and natural flowers. Collaborator…

• National Geographic Photographer Brian Skerry Films First Great White Shark Depredation Off Cape Cod other

  Brian Skerry, a National Geographic photographer, captured the first known footage of a great white shark taking a fish from a fishing line, a behavior called depredation. The…

• Dolly Parton's Welsh-Language 'Jolene' Set for Posthumous Release on October 9 publication

  On 9 October, a new version of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" featuring Welsh lyrics will be unveiled, representing her second posthumous release. Parton, who passed away on 25 August,…

• SCMP Correspondents' September 2026 Global Relations Roundup: Trump on AI, US-Japan-South Korea Talks other

  In September 2026, the South China Morning Post featured a compilation of seven international relations articles contributed by its foreign correspondents, covering subjects such…

• Federico Italiano's Godzilla e altre poesie Shortlisted for 2026 Premio Strega Poesia award

  The seventh poetry collection by Federico Italiano, titled *Godzilla e altre poesie* (Guanda, 2026), has been nominated for the Premio Strega Poesia, with the winner set to be…

• Two New Sea Spider Species Discovered in the Salish Sea, Including a Red-Eyed, Hairy-Legged Creature publication

  On August 26, a study published in Organisms Diversity & Evolution revealed the discovery of two new sea spider species in the Salish Sea. From September 2023 to August 2024,…

• Three New Books Map Videogame Architecture, Arcade History and the Sinclair ZX Spectrum publication

  So, there are three new and upcoming books that explore different aspects of gaming and tech. First up is "Videogame Architecture: Building Virtual Spaces" by Luke Caspar Pearson…

• Molyneaux Confronts Past Identity on New Single “Nemesis” publication

  Berlin-based Greek artist Molyneaux has unveiled “Nemesis,” the lead single from her forthcoming album set to launch in February 2027. The track, recorded in Kreuzberg, delves…

• Dorothy's Pop Love Blueprint Poster Maps 1,200 Pop Music Figures on a Cassette Player Circuit publication

  Dorothy, a design studio based in the UK, has unveiled the Pop Love Blueprint, a metallic silver screen print that chronicles the history of pop music through the contributions of…

• Patrick Ibanez Discusses Mixed Media, Vogue France, and Upcoming Photography Book publication

  In a recent conversation, photographer Patrick Ibanez shared insights about his career and future endeavors, including his debut photography book, anticipated for release in 2027…

• Vogue Tests L’Oréal Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer with Dermatologist Insight opinion-review

  Vogue's evaluation of the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer, available for $30, features insights from dermatologists Dr. Brendan Camp and Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg.…

• Robert Lazzarini's Venice Biennale Proposal Works Shown at MassArt Art Museum exhibition

  Works that Robert Lazzarini proposed for a United States Pavilion presentation at the Venice Biennale are now on view at the MassArt Art Museum in Boston. The display offers…

• Paolo Carraro Discusses Constructivist Reliefs and Sacred Geometry on Singulart publication

  Italian artist Paolo Carraro has detailed his artistic evolution in an interview published on Singulart Magazine on October 2, 2026. Carraro, who studied at the Byam Shaw School…

• Arson Investigation Launched After Fire Destroys 3D-Printed Benjamin Harrison Statue in Indianapolis other

  On September 27 at 1:30 a.m., a fire consumed a life-size statue of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd president of the United States, located at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site…