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• Korea's Two-Thousand-Year Journey from Ancient Kingdoms to Global Cultural Superpower cultural-heritage

  The article traces Korea's history from ancient kingdoms to its current status as a global cultural superpower, highlighting key periods and achievements. It begins with the Three…

• Francesco Piemontesi's Brahms Project II: Concerto No. 1 and Op. 118 publication

  Pianist Francesco Piemontesi, conductor Manfred Honeck, and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig release their second Brahms recording, pairing the Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op.…

• Atelier APA Renovates Historic Lock Keeper's House on Canal du Midi architecture-design

  Atelier APA, led by architects Annabelle Adroit and Clémentine Pujol-Soulet, has completed the renovation of a former Lock Keeper's house located on the edge of the Canal du Midi…

• Renovación de una casa de guardaesclusas en el Canal del Midi por Atelier APA architecture-design

  La antigua casa del guardaesclusas, situada a orillas del Canal del Midi en Toulouse, ha sido renovada por el estudio de arquitectura Atelier APA. El proyecto, completado en 2022,…

• Brücke-Museum Expansion Design Competition Winners Announced architecture-design

  An extension for the Brücke-Museum in Berlin is on the horizon, following a design competition won by Barkow Leibinger architects and Fabulism. The runners-up included Heneghan…

• Frank Weston Benson's 'Summer' at RISD Museum Celebrates Modern Womanhood other

  The RISD Museum in Providence, Rhode Island, houses Frank Weston Benson's 1909 oil painting 'Summer,' a tribute to the modern young woman as idealized by the American…

• Meiji Restoration's Anti-Buddhist Campaign Scattered Sacred Treasures Worldwide cultural-heritage

  Between 1868 and 1912, Japan underwent the Meiji Restoration, which transformed the country into a modern nation-state and significantly impacted its Buddhist practices. In 1868,…

• Parcours des mondes 2026: African Art Takes Center Stage in Paris festival-fair

  The 25th edition of Parcours des mondes, an international fair dedicated to tribal and non-Western art, is set to take place in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6e, from September 8…

• Lexia Hachtmann's Axis at Paulina Caspari, Munich exhibition

  In Munich, Paulina Caspari showcases "Axis," the inaugural solo exhibition of British-German artist Lexia Hachtmann. The title refers to the mathematical coordinate system x₁, x₂,…

• UK Entertainment Guide: Bayeux Tapestry Returns, Nish Kumar Tours, and More festival-fair

  The Guardian's weekly entertainment roundup showcases cultural happenings across the UK, with an emphasis on visual arts. Notably, the Bayeux Tapestry will make its inaugural…

• Dyson Unveils CameraJet Toothbrush; Lucas Museum Revealed in LA other

  Technology brand Dyson launched its first electric toothbrush, the Dyson CameraJet, which combines brushing, flossing, and mouth-washing into one device. The toothbrush features a…

• Indigo Publications: Independent Press Group Built on Newsletters for Decision-Makers publication

  Indigo Publications, an independent press group founded in 1981 by Maurice Botbol and now led by his son Quentin, specializes in high-value-added information for elites. The…

• Documentary 'Les survivants du Che' recounts guerrillas' 2,400 km escape other

  The documentary film 'Les survivants du Che' (The Survivors of Che), directed by Christophe Dimitri Réveille, recounts the harrowing escape of six guerrillas who fought alongside…

• Revolut Secures Conditional US National Bank Charter Approval economy-finance

  Revolut, a UK-based fintech firm, has received preliminary approval for a national bank charter from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. This paves the way for the…

• Saisons rouges: Isao Moutte's Graphic Novel on Japan's Violent Far-Left publication

  Isao Moutte, a Franco-Japanese comic artist born in 1983 and a graduate of the Beaux-Arts d'Angoulême, has released a new graphic novel titled 'Saisons rouges' (Red Seasons),…

• Argentina House in Paris Accused of Far-Right Turn Under Milei Appointee institutional

  Students and former residents of Argentina House at the Cité Internationale Universitaire in Paris have accused its director, Santiago Muzio, of creating a 'mini-dictatorship'…

• Italy's New Law Protects Foreign Art Loans from Seizure cultural-heritage

  On July 16, 2026, Italy passed Law No. 134, which grants immunity from judicial seizure for cultural artifacts lent by foreign states or institutions during public exhibitions…

• Why Artemis Demanded Iphigenia's Sacrifice at Aulis cultural-heritage

  The tale of Princess Iphigenia's sacrifice at Aulis, rooted in Greek mythology, stems from King Agamemnon's arrogance after he slays a sacred stag and boasts about his prowess in…

• Annie Ernaux's Words Resonate with New Generation of Women publication

  The works of Annie Ernaux, Nobel Prize laureate in literature, which explore the intimate side of the female condition, are finding unprecedented resonance among women. Her oeuvre…

• Blue Note to Open London Jazz Club in 2026 other

  The iconic Blue Note jazz club brand is set to open a new venue in London in 2026, signaling confidence in the city's vibrant, youthful, and multicultural jazz scene. This…

• Merveille, 18-Year-Old Singer from Clignancourt, Discusses Jealousy in Male Music Group other

  At only 18 years old, Merveille is gaining attention in the French music scene, recently spotlighted in Le Monde's series 'La Relève,' which celebrates emerging artists. In a…

• Boutique Auction Houses Thrive as Christie's and Sotheby's Slim Down Estate Sales market-auction

  Christie's and Sotheby's are increasingly declining to handle large estate sales, instead cherry-picking a few high-value items for their clients. This shift has created a boom…

• Bill Pullman Discusses Portraying Bill Evans' Father in New Film other

  In a recent interview with the Financial Times, actor Bill Pullman discusses his role as the overbearing father of jazz pianist Bill Evans in the film 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans.'…

• Wallpaper* Celebrates 30 Years with Creative Birthday Cakes publication

  In honor of its 30th anniversary, Wallpaper* magazine has called upon various creatives to craft birthday cakes for its October 2026 edition. Submissions encompassed…

• SUR+PLUS: AtMa's Seating Collection Redefines Waste at Alcova 2026 architecture-design

  During Alcova 2026 at Villa Pestarini, the Japanese design studio AtMa unveiled SUR+PLUS, a seating collection that transforms production surplus into valuable materials.…

• Leiko Ikemura on Outsider Identity and the Beauty of Mistakes artist

  Leiko Ikemura, a Japanese-born artist based in Berlin, discusses her lifelong sense of being an outsider and how this perspective has shaped her artistic practice. In a recent…

• Robert Menasse on 9/11 Memories and the Unresolved Islam Debate opinion-review

  In a recent essay, Austrian author Robert Menasse reflects on how the September 11, 2001 attacks have shaped collective memory and the ongoing discourse surrounding Islam. The…

• Kunsthaus Zürich: Lehmbruck and Netzhammer in Dialogue exhibition

  A new exhibition at the Kunsthaus Zürich brings together the German Expressionist sculptor Wilhelm Lehmbruck and Swiss artist Yves Netzhammer in a dialogue exploring the human…

• Skate of Mind: Ethnographic Museum Neuenburg Explores Skateboarding as Art exhibition

  The Ethnographic Museum Neuenburg presents the exhibition 'Skate of Mind', which examines the relationship between skateboarding and art. The show highlights how skateboarders…

• H.G. Wells: The Writer Who Predicted Today's World publication

  A recent article in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung examines the enduring relevance of science-fiction author H.G. Wells, highlighting his remarkably accurate predictions about the…

• András Schiff Plans End of Stage Career, Founds Music Academy other

  Pianist András Schiff has announced he is considering ending his stage career and is founding his own music academy. The news comes as the small Swiss village of Ernen in the…

• Set Sail: The Art and Making of One Piece Book Review publication

  A review of the 208-page hardcover book 'Set Sail: The Art and Making of One Piece', published by Viz Media, which documents the making of the Netflix live-action adaptation of…

• French TV Replay Picks: Ukraine's Cultural Heritage Rescue Efforts cultural-heritage

  Le Monde's daily culture newsletter, La Matinale, has curated a list of programs available for replay, with a focus on the efforts of individuals working in war-torn Ukraine to…

• Explosion at Bolivian Army Base Kills at Least 10, Injures 62 other

  On Friday afternoon, a significant explosion occurred at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, leading to a tragic toll of at least 10 fatalities and 62 injuries, as reported by…

• Onodatesho Pavilion: Reusable CLT Timber Structure for Japan's Tree-Planting Festival architecture-design

  At the 76th National Tree-Planting Festival held in Ehime, Japan, the Onodatesho Pavilion was designed by Yano Aoyama Architecture Design as a temporary structure for the Emperor…

• Studio Profile Designs CARNIVAL's Cultural Village in One Bangkok architecture-design

  Studio Profile, led by Baoer Wang and Josh Ren, has designed a 1,031 square meter retail interior for the Bangkok-based streetwear brand CARNIVAL, located in the Pathum Wan…

• Leaving MAGA: How Former Trump Supporters Are Breaking Free other

  Rich Logis, a former campaigner and Fox News commentator for Donald Trump, founded 'Leaving MAGA' in 2022 after a life-changing event. The group assists individuals in the United…

• Enzo Bianchi's Journey: From Solitude to Community at Bose other

  In 1995, the Comunità di Bose, also known as Le Buche, was in its second phase, located in a wooded hollow near a small millennial church in the hills between Biellese and Serra…

• Marta Cai's 'Radura': A Palimpsest of Erasures and Utopian Visions publication

  In a review published on Doppio Zero, Fabio Pedone examines Marta Cai's latest book, 'Radura', released in 2026 by edizioni Oligo. The book, which features a preface by Pierpaolo…

• Abandoned Farmhouses and the Infinite City: Milan's Rural Heritage cultural-heritage

  Antonella Tarpino's essay, published on doppiozero, shifts focus from abandoned Alpine villages to the neglected periurban farmhouses (cascine) surrounding Milan, one of Europe's…