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• Social Unrest at MATTA Milano: Sabotage and Riot in Contemporary Art exhibition

  Curated by Niccolò Gravina, the 'Social Unrest' exhibition at MATTA in Milan explores themes of sabotage, riot, and systemic violence through modern artistic expressions. It…

• Veli Silver's Explosive Performances Critique the Myth of the Artistic Genius artist

  Veli Silver, a Slovenian artist recognized for his action paintings, performances, and graffiti, challenges the glorified narrative surrounding artists, particularly in Abstract…

• Barcelona Gallery Weekend 2025: 25 galleries, 38 shows, 50+ artists across the city festival-fair

  The 12th edition of Barcelona Gallery Weekend is set to take place from September 17 to 20, 2025. This event will showcase 25 galleries from Barcelona and L'Hospitalet de…

• Bugaboo and Aalto University unveil pram made from orange peel and egg cartons architecture-design

  The Dutch stroller manufacturer Bugaboo has collaborated with Aalto University in Finland to design a prototype pushchair made from biodegradable and bio-based materials. This…

• Arinze Stanley's Hyperrealist Portraits Challenge Perception at Magasins Généraux exhibition

  Nigerian artist Arinze Stanley (b. 1993) presents his first exhibition in France at Magasins Généraux in Pantin, as part of the group show 'Simulacres', running until September…

• Vera Portatadino's 'Talking to Strangers at Night' at Galleria Richter, Rome exhibition

  At Galleria Richter Fine Art in Rome, Vera Portatadino's solo exhibition 'Talking to Strangers at Night' is on view until September 11, 2026. The show explores the intersection of…

• Christopher Notlan's iMac-Filmed 'The Oddersy' Parodies Nolan's Epic artist

  London-based filmmaker Will Norman, under the alias Christopher Notlan, has created 'The Oddersy', a micro-budget parody of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'. The film, shot…

• Thieves Steal Renoir Works Worth €9 Million from French Museum cultural-heritage

  On Tuesday, in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, two individuals broke into the Renoir Museum, making off with four pieces by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Video surveillance captured the…

• FGMF's Ibira Work: An Office Building Where Nature and Urban Life Converge architecture-design

  FGMF, a Brazilian architectural firm, has finalized the Ibira Work office building in São Paulo, which harmoniously blends nature with the workspace. Located close to Ibirapuera…

• Carlos Aires' 'Bailad, bailad, malditos' transforms Matadero Madrid's Nave 0 exhibition

  From September 11 to January 24, Carlos Aires (born 1974 in Ronda, Málaga) showcases 'Bailad, bailad, malditos' at Nave 0, Matadero Madrid. This installation, part of the 'Abierto…

• Berlin Industrial Culture Festival Explores Hidden Urban Sites festival-fair

  The Festival der Berliner Industriekultur, organized by the Berliner Zentrum Industriekultur (bzi), will take place from September 12 to October 4, offering a unique perspective…

• Alaïa Reopens Shanghai Boutique with Perforated Facade and Curved Interior architecture-design

  Alaïa has reopened its boutique on the third floor of Plaza 66 in Shanghai, China, showcasing an interior characterized by curved lines and geometric shapes, incorporating…

• 13 Witcher Gifts for 2026: From Metal Posters to Yennefer's Skull other

  A gift guide for Witcher fans highlights 13 merchandise items for 2026, coinciding with the announcement of The Witcher 3 remaster and anticipation for the next franchise era…

• Frankfurt Women's Theater Festival Marks 10 Years with Feminist Democracy Focus festival-fair

  The International Women's Theater Festival (IF*TF) in Frankfurt am Main will celebrate its tenth anniversary from September 14 to 20, 2026, with a week-long program of theater,…

• Chinese BCI Firms Arfysica and Neuracle Eye IPOs on Star Market ai-technology

  Arfysica and Neuracle, two Chinese companies specializing in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), are gearing up for initial public offerings (IPOs) on the STAR Market, akin to…

• Herbstliche Musiktage Bad Urach 2026: Florian Prey Continues Father's Legacy festival-fair

  The 46th Herbstliche Musiktage Bad Urach, a classical music festival set in the Swabian Alb, will take place from October 2 to 9, 2026, at Residenzschloss Urach. Co-founded by the…

• Forest Bathing: Japanese Practice Reduces Stress and Boosts Immunity other

  A recent study highlights the benefits of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, a practice from Japan that has been shown to lower stress and improve health. The term, introduced by…

• Hamburg's Open Monument Day: A Stand Against AfD's Historical Revisionism cultural-heritage

  From September 11 to 13, 2023, Hamburg will celebrate Open Monument Day, emphasizing the importance of remembering Germany's historical sites amid the growing influence of the…

• Rome's Giufà Bookshop Expands After 21 Years in San Lorenzo other

  Giufà, an independent bookstore that has served as a cultural center in Rome's San Lorenzo district since 2005, is set to expand by opening a new venue at Via degli Aurunci 34 and…

• Düsseldorf Festival 2026: Genre Boundaries Fall at Performing Arts Event festival-fair

  The Düsseldorf Festival, formerly known as Altstadtherbst, is set to run from September 16 to October 4, 2026, presenting a program that deliberately blurs the lines between…

• Yves Saint Laurent's Mondrian Dress to Auction at Fair Warning, Estimate Up to $500K market-auction

  On September 17, during London Fashion Week, Fair Warning and Kerry Taylor Auctions will present a highly anticipated auction featuring the legendary Yves Saint Laurent dress…

• Vietnam's To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensions other

  Vietnamese leader To Lam is undertaking a diplomatic tour that includes visits to Moscow and Paris, a move analysts interpret as an effort to rally support for Hanoi's maritime…

• Batten and Kamp's Beauty Seeker Seeker: An AI Robot Vase for a Single Orchid ai-technology

  Batten and Kamp have introduced Beauty Seeker Seeker, an AI vase that employs robotic movement to draw human focus to a single orchid. This innovative project merges a decorative…

• Innes Clark: From Bakery Shifts to Restaurant Branding artist

  Illustrator Innes Clark transitioned from burnout after studying at Edinburgh College of Art to a career in graphic design, starting with a bakery job. She now designs menus and…

• Australian Theatre Mourns Visionary Lighting Designer Rachel Burke other

  Rachel Burke, a renowned lighting designer from Australia, passed away in late July 2026 at the age of 59. Throughout her impressive 30-year career, she received 13 Green Room…

• Neo-Dada Artists: Challenging the Boundaries of Art and Life other

  The article explores the Neo-Dada movement of the 1950s, a group of American artists who challenged the dominance of Abstract Expressionism by incorporating everyday objects and…

• Red Orkestra Returns with Sixth Album 'Letters From Afar' publication

  Canadian alt-folk-rock band Red Orkestra has released their sixth album, 'Letters From Afar', marking their first new music since 2018. The album, featuring ten tracks, was…

• Souleymane Bachir Diaw's 'Sutura' at Les Rencontres d'Arles: Unmasking Identity Through Fabric exhibition

  At the Les Rencontres d'Arles festival, Senegalese artist Souleymane Bachir Diaw is showcasing his exhibition titled 'Sutura,' running through October 4. This display, part of the…

• China Sets 2030 Target to Quadruple AI Computing Capacity ai-technology

  On Monday, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) unveiled a five-year strategy aimed at achieving 9,800 eflops of intelligent computing capacity by 2030,…

• Leica's Record Revenue Streak Ends After Four Years economy-finance

  Leica Camera Group reported revenue of €573 million ($665.8 million) for its 2025/26 financial year (April 2025 to March 2026), a 3.8% decline from the previous year's record €596…

• Laika's Wildwood: Behind the Scenes at London's Design Museum exhibition

  From 15 October to 10 January, the Design Museum in London will present 'Laika presents Wildwood,' timed with the release of Laika's film Wildwood. Established in 2005 in Oregon,…

• Danna Gutiérrez's 'El mundo' Ceramics Reflect on Earthquake and Humanity artist

  Danna Gutiérrez, an artist from Bogota who goes by Gallina Clueka, specializes in hand-pinched ceramics that transform her illustrations into functional items. Her newest series,…

• The New Habitat 27/28: Redefining Office Design for the Post-Mandatory Workplace architecture-design

  The New Habitat 27/28, an annual report commissioned by APE Grupo and produced by Futurea, examines the evolution of office environments in an era where remote work is prevalent.…

• Curators Launch Alternative Exhibition Models as Gallery Costs Rise exhibition

  With the increasing expenses of commercial galleries, independent curators are establishing innovative exhibition spaces. Consuelo Cavaniglia and Brendan Van Hek, who launched…

• Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Wound Dozens, Ignite Oil Facility Fires other

  On Tuesday, authorities reported that over 70 individuals were injured due to a series of Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia, which also set ablaze multiple oil facilities and…

• Gustave Moreau's Largest Drawing, Rediscovered After a Century, Restored and Exhibited in Paris exhibition

  A significant artwork by Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), overlooked for nearly a century, has been restored and is now on display at the Musée Gustave Moreau in Paris. This…

• Satya Forte: Measuring Time and Tension in Italian Art artist

  Satya Forte (b. 2000, Atri) is featured in the new ArtsLife column 'Temperatura di una generazione' (Temperature of a Generation), curated by Chiara Lorenzetti for Spazio Taverna.…

• NYC, London, Brussels Transform Industrial Sites into Circular Construction Hubs architecture-design

  In August 2026, New York City unveiled a pilot initiative at the MADE Bush Terminal located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which will transform a previously industrial facility into a…

• Dizzee Rascal Surprises Crowds at Wallingford's BunkFest festival-fair

  On Sunday, rapper Dizzee Rascal surprised attendees at BunkFest, a complimentary folk festival held in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. Renowned for his five UK number one hits, he was…

• 12 Pablo Picasso Masterpieces Every Art Lover Should Know other

  Pablo Picasso, the Spanish master, produced over 50,000 works across a 70-year career, spanning paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics. This article highlights 12 of his…