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• ASU's Content Creation Degree and the Perils of Personal Branding other

  Arizona State University (ASU) has introduced a Bachelor of Arts in Content Creation, offered both online and on-campus, aimed at equipping students for the creator economy…

• Berlin's Volksbühne cancels Black children's swim event amid safety concerns other

  Berlin's Volksbühne theater and the association Each One Teach One (Eoto) have canceled a planned exclusive swimming session for Black children and youth, citing safety concerns.…

• Moriyama Teshima Architects Completes Canadian Port of Entry at Gordie Howe Bridge architecture-design

  Moriyama Teshima Architects has finalized the Canadian Port of Entry linked to the new Gordie Howe International Bridge, inaugurated in July in Windsor, Ontario. Spanning 130…

• Louis Vuitton and Singer Reimagine Two Porsche 911s other

  In a groundbreaking collaboration, Louis Vuitton and Singer Vehicle Design have unveiled two reimagined Porsche 911s, marking their inaugural joint venture. The initiative began…

• VSCO Clarifies Compensation for 'The Fifty' Billboard Project other

  VSCO has clarified payment and legal details for its nationwide project 'The Fifty,' which will feature 50 photographers' images on billboards across all U.S. states. The company…

• BlackStar Film Festival 15th Anniversary Showcases Six Films on Art and Resistance festival-fair

  The BlackStar Film Festival celebrated its 15th anniversary in Philadelphia from August 6-9, showcasing a diverse selection of 91 films centered around the theme "a cinema for…

• Kennedy Center Board Votes Again to Add Trump's Name to Facade institutional

  On Thursday, the board of the Kennedy Center decided to inscribe President Donald Trump's name on the performing arts venue’s exterior and to initiate a two-year closure, as…

• Christy Knowings, Nickelodeon's 'All That' Star, Dies at 46 other

  Christy Knowings, celebrated for her role in Nickelodeon's "All That," died Tuesday night in a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 46 after being removed from life support. Her…

• Europe's First Total Solar Eclipse in Decades Captured in Stunning Photos other

  On August 12, 2026, Europe witnessed its first total solar eclipse in decades, with the path of totality traversing Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and Portugal. According to the…

• Photographer Amir Hamja Captures New Yorkers' Summer Weekend Travel Style other

  Photographer Amir Hamja spent two days exploring New York City to document the fashion choices of locals and tourists during a summer weekend. His journey took him to iconic…

• Over 200 Golden Mozart Statuettes Stolen from Salzburg Installation cultural-heritage

  Over 200 small golden figures representing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart were taken from the public art display 'Mozart—The Untamable Genius' in Salzburg, Austria, just months after the…

• Ognjen Gligorijevic's 'In Search for Typographic Solutions' Showcases Bold Editorial Design publication

  Ognjen Gligorijevic, a designer from Serbia, has unveiled 'In Search for Typographic Solutions', a compilation of his work in editorial and poster design. Showcased on Behance,…

• John Waters at 80: Punk Festival Host Reflects on Career and Legacy festival-fair

  This year marked John Waters' 80th birthday, aligning with the 12th edition of the Mosswood Meltdown, the punk festival he has been hosting in Oakland. The lineup included…

• Nam June Paik's Enduring Legacy Explored in Tokyo Retrospective exhibition

  Twenty years after the death of Nam June Paik, the Korean artist known for his pioneering use of technology, a retrospective in Tokyo highlights his enduring relevance. Curator…

• Nara Roesler: The Gallerist Who Put Brazilian Art on the Global Map artist

  Fifty years after selling her first painting from her parents' living room in Recife, Nara Roesler has become a pivotal figure in bringing Brazilian contemporary art to…

• Anna Kamyshan's Floating Synagogue Nabatele Rises Over Venice Biennale exhibition

  Ukrainian artist Anna Kamyshan has unveiled Nabatele, an innovative floating synagogue that hangs from a helium balloon, at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di…

• Suuel Living: CAAM Arquitectos' Coastal Residential Project in Puerto Escondido architecture-design

  So, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, CAAM Arquitectos has just shared their plans for a new residential project called Suuel Living, which reflects the vibe of the nearby Hotel Suuel.…

• Iran War Depletes US and Israeli Arsenals: Lessons for European Rearmament other

  In a 40-day campaign against Iran that began on February 28, the United States and Israel conducted approximately 13,600 airstrikes, striking around 13,000 targets. The…

• Gabriela Schwartz Promoted to Chief Brand Officer at Julien's Auctions market-auction

  Gabriela Schwartz has recently ascended to the role of chief brand officer at Julien's Auctions after joining the firm as a consultant in late 2023. With extensive experience in…

• UK Train Derails Near Lewes, 11 Injured other

  On Thursday, a Southern Rail passenger train derailed in southern England, injuring two people seriously and nine others with minor injuries as three of its carriages flipped…

• Sony FX5 Camera Shipments Delayed to Mid-September other

  The Sony FX5 professional camcorder, originally scheduled to ship in mid-August, has been delayed by at least a month. Multiple North American dealers report that Sony has not yet…

• Documentary 'La casa' explores García Márquez's Mexico City home other

  The 2025 documentary 'La casa,' helmed by Eva Villaseñor, takes viewers back to the Mexico City residence where Gabriel García Márquez penned 'Cien años de soledad' (1967).…

• Julia Roberts' Thrasher Magazine Adds Edge to Boho Look other

  Julia Roberts was spotted in New York, checking out a local newsstand. She picked up a few magazines, including a copy of Thrasher, the skateboarding magazine. Julia wore a…

• Graffiti Writer Celeb on Bombing, Close Calls, and Crew Life artist

  Celeb, a graffiti artist of Bolivian American descent based in the tri-state area, started his journey in graffiti around 2007–2008 at the age of 15, drawing inspiration from…

• Professor Tao Li Banned from US Funding Over China Programmes other

  Tao Li, who worked as a programme officer at the National Science Foundation (NSF) from 2015 to 2017, has been prohibited from receiving US funding following an investigation into…

• Sala Hars' 301 Vanilla: A Gridded Enfilade Housing Model in Madison architecture-design

  Sala Hars, a Mexico- and Wisconsin-based architecture firm co-founded by Juan Sala and Douglas Harsevoort, has completed 301 Vanilla, a mixed-income housing project in Madison,…

• Sydney Sweeney's SYRN Lingerie Unveils Sophisticated Brand Studio by Kevin Klein architecture-design

  Sydney Sweeney's lingerie brand, SYRN, has launched a new versatile studio in Santa Monica, crafted by Kevin Klein Design. Inspired by modern European aesthetics, this space…

• Vogue's Guide to Colorful Shoes: The Minimalist Trick to Make an Outfit Pop other

  Vogue highlights the trend of using colorful shoes to add a pop of color to minimalist outfits. The article notes that while this trend is popular in summer, it also works for…

• Six Glazing Trends Reshaping Glass in Architecture for 2026 architecture-design

  Architectural glass is undergoing a transformation driven by sustainability, resilience, and thinness, according to a review of trends for 2026. Energy-generating facades are…

• ROAR Transforms Mumbai Textile Warehouse into Fractal-Inspired Jaipur Rugs Showroom architecture-design

  In Mumbai's Lower Parel district, ROAR has finalized the interior design of a new showroom for Jaipur Rugs, situated within a repurposed Victorian-era cotton mill warehouse. The…

• Ranking the Five Most Formidable Leaders of the First Crusade other

  The First Crusade, initiated by Pope Urban II at the Council of Clermont in 1095, lacked a single commander, instead relying on a coalition of Western European nobles. Five…

• Slate Critic Slams Trump Admin's 'Passport to Patriotism' Art Exhibition opinion-review

  Slate critic Philip Kennicott reviews the Trump administration's new exhibition 'Passport to Patriotism,' which he describes as advancing a shallow vision of U.S. identity with…

• French Theatre's Reluctance to Tackle the Occupation Era Amid 2027 Political Concerns opinion-review

  A recent article in Le Monde, part of a five-part series on theatre during the Occupation, highlights a notable gap in contemporary French theatre: despite its propensity for…

• Kennedy Center Board Votes to Add Trump's Name to Building institutional

  The Kennedy Center's board of trustees has voted to inscribe "Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump" on the building, a move that directly challenges a federal…

• Ea-nasir: The 4,000-Year-Old Merchant Behind the Meme cultural-heritage

  In the late 19th century BCE, Ea-nasir, a copper trader in Ur, became notable due to a complaint from Nanni, which is regarded as the earliest Yelp review, now housed in the…

• DeepSeek to Raise API Prices by Up to 1,100% Starting August 16 ai-technology

  DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm, has revealed substantial price hikes for developers utilizing its V4-Flash and V4-Pro models. Starting at 16:00 UTC on August 16, prices will increase…

• Time's Live Events Revenue to Hit Half of Total by 2026 other

  Time magazine anticipates that by 2026, revenue from live events and associated digital activities will represent 50% of its overall earnings, a notable increase from 28% in 2023.…

• House of the Dragon Season 3 Finale: Dragon Roles and Betrayals at Tumbleton other

  In the season three finale of HBO's House of the Dragon, titled 'The Treasons at Tumbleton,' dragons play a pivotal role in the battle. Sunfyre, who was severely injured in season…

• FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Sun-Beaming Satellite Test, Sparking Environmental Petition other

  Reflect Orbital, a startup based in California, has secured approval from the FCC to deploy its experimental satellite, Earendil-1, which is engineered to reflect sunlight back to…

• Nasher Museum's 'Turn the Volume Up!' Explores Art as Protest Through Five Themes exhibition

  Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art is showcasing 'Turn the Volume Up!', an exhibition that delves into themes of American democracy and freedom of expression via artistic…