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Every story on ARTFEED is a fresh summary of a development in contemporary art — exhibitions, artists, institutions, fairs, auctions and the wider market — written from the international art press and grouped by topic. New stories are published throughout the day.

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Brullet de Luna Arquitectes: Barcelona Studio Founded in 1998 architecture-design
Brullet de Luna Arquitectes is an architecture studio based in Barcelona, founded in 1998 by Manuel Brullet i Tenas and Alfonso de Luna Colldefors. The studio emerged from the…
kulturnews Picks Ten Best Albums of First Half 2026 publication
Kulturnews, a prominent German music publication, has unveiled its selection of the top ten albums from the first half of 2026, showcasing a mix of German and international…
Berlin Remembers the Wall: Traces of Division 65 Years On cultural-heritage
Berlin is marking the 65th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's erection. Significant locations include Bernauer Straße, where a 220-meter stretch of concrete serves as a tribute to…
Beyond the Muse: Four Women Artists Reclaiming Their Legacy artist
TheCollector examines the lives of Camille Claudel, Victorine Meurent, Frida Kahlo, and Margaret Keane, four women artists historically overshadowed by their male counterparts.…
Studio Ellsinger's Hee House: A Compact Coastal Retreat in Sweden architecture-design
Studio Ellsinger has completed Hee House, a compact vacation home on Sweden's West Coast, just south of Hamburgsund. The 49-square-meter footprint (7 by 7 meters) rises to 7…
Mabel Dwight's Lithographs at the Whitney: A Socialist Satirist's Eye exhibition
The Whitney Museum of American Art is showcasing the work of Mabel Dwight, a printmaker known for her lithographs and caricatures from the 1930s. The exhibition highlights her…
Neom, Masdar, Songdo: The Unfinished Dream of the Perfect City architecture-design
The article examines the gap between utopian visions of future cities and their real-world outcomes, focusing on projects like Neom, Masdar City, Songdo, and Forest City. Neom, a…
Citi: Chinese Carmakers Could Take 15-30% of European Market by 2035 economy-finance
Citi analysts anticipate that by 2035, Chinese automotive manufacturers may secure a market share of 15% to 30% in Europe, increasing from approximately 10% this year. This…
Ikea's 'Konstrunda' Collection Brings Art into Homes with 22 Pieces by Seven Designers architecture-design
Ikea has unveiled its latest collection, 'Konstrunda,' featuring 22 unique items crafted by seven diverse artists. Launching on August 12, the new lineup includes furniture,…
AI Could Help Detect and Prevent Fatty Liver Disease Epidemic ai-technology
Globally, more than a billion individuals are affected by fatty liver, a condition that poses significant health risks. Scientists are optimistic that artificial intelligence can…
Site-Specific Installations We Wish We'd Seen Live other
A curated list of site-specific installations that challenge the traditional gallery experience, compiled by Collater.al. The works highlighted include Robert Smithson's Spiral…
JDO Academy Graduates' Final Shoot: Classical Meets 80s/90s other
KALTBLUT proudly showcases 'FULL-GRAIN LEATHERETTE', a fashion editorial captured by Armando Branco. This project highlights the graduation work of seven hair and make-up students…
Photographers Chase Total Solar Eclipse Across Europe other
On August 12, 2026, photographers from around the globe convened in Europe to witness a total solar eclipse. Angel Fux, representing Nikon, captured the phenomenon in central…
Netflix Thriller 'The Last House' Traps Family in Rain-Sealed Home other
In the Netflix thriller "The Last House," a family becomes trapped inside their home as rain begins to fall, sealing the house as if it were airtight. The film explores the…
UPF Clothing Gains Popularity as Sun Protection Alternative other
A rising trend in sun-protective apparel is evident, particularly showcased by Anne Hathaway’s vacation snapshots from Italy and southern France, where she donned Tutublue…
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary other
On 13 August 2026, Donald Trump announced that Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary at the end of the month to spend more time with her family. She will…
Pentagon Watchdog Warns of Severe Decay at US Military Bases Across Pacific other
An emergency management advisory from the Pentagon inspector general has flagged severe decay across 11 US military facilities in the Pacific region, including corrosion, holes in…
Themistocles and Alcibiades: Athenian Generals Who Turned Traitors cultural-heritage
The Persian Empire became the final refuge for Themistocles and Alcibiades, two prominent figures from ancient Athens who faced exile after being branded as traitors.…
DeepSeek's V4 Pro AI Model Underwhelms on Benchmarks, Excels in Cybersecurity ai-technology
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has discreetly launched its updated flagship model, DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813, which has garnered a mix of responses. Researchers in specialized fields…
RespirArt: Land Art at 2,000 Meters in the Dolomites exhibition
Founded in 2011 by Beatrice Calamari and Marco Nones, RespiriArt is an art park situated in Alpe di Pampeago, Val di Fiemme, Trentino, Italy. Nestled at an altitude exceeding…
Save The Children's Animated Short Tackles Summer Holiday Poverty other
Save The Children has unveiled a 90-second animated short titled 'The Elephant in the Room', featuring illustrations by Alice Bowsher and animation by Plastic Horse, to shed light…
Bankes Homer Papyrus Digitized: Ancient Iliad Manuscript Now Online cultural-heritage
The Bankes Homer, an exceptionally well-preserved ancient manuscript of Homer's Iliad from around 150 C.E., has been digitized by the British Library. This papyrus scroll, which…
Luke Healy's Daily Celebrity Comics Turn Mundane Encounters into Absurdist Art artist
Irish cartoonist Luke Healy has recently attracted interest with his daily comic strips that depict imaginary meetings with famous personalities, a project he initiated during his…
OFFICEUNTITLED Transforms Santa Monica Office Floor into School After Palisades Fire architecture-design
Following the 2025 Palisades Fire that destroyed Village School, a 300-student elementary school in Santa Monica, the school partnered with the City of Santa Monica and…
Janet Echelman's 'A Sky Full of Hope' Suspends Over Frankfurt's Konstablerwache other
On August 11th, 2026, Janet Echelman's impressive public art piece, 'A Sky Full of Hope – Earthtime 1.78 Frankfurt,' was revealed at Konstablerwache, a prominent square in…
Handcrafted Surfaces: Imperfection, Texture, and Craft in Contemporary Chinese Interiors architecture-design
In contemporary Chinese interiors, craftsmanship is increasingly valued for how materials are joined and relate to each other, countering the uniformity favored by digital…
Operation Pied Piper: Britain's Largest Wartime Evacuation other
On September 1, 1939, the British government initiated Operation Pied Piper, aimed at relocating 1.5 million individuals, including almost 800,000 children, from cities to the…
Mark McEvoy's 1990s Night Tube Photographs Capture Pre-Smartphone London other
In the 1990s, photographer Mark McEvoy captured the lively nightlife of London's Underground, taking portraits of punks, revelers, and late-night couples in carriages around 11pm…
Tom Holland's Watch Collection and Other Art World News other
Actor Tom Holland has developed a passion for collecting watches, as reported in Artnet News' bulletin. The article also mentions that the Guggenheim Museum is featured on the…
Teolo Arte Natura: New Permanent Environmental Art Trail Opens in the Euganean Hills exhibition
Teolo Arte Natura, a new permanent environmental art trail, has been inaugurated in Italy's Euganean Hills, Veneto. This trail links Teolo Alto, the Museo di Arte Contemporanea…
Mercedes-Benz Issues Birth Certificates for Classic Car Models other
Mercedes-Benz has begun issuing birth certificates for some of its car models, a move that could appeal to owners of classic and youngtimer vehicles. The certificates, which…
SHARE3DCAM Unveils C10 Series SLAM LiDAR Scanners for Reality Capture other
SHARE3DCAM has introduced the C10 Series, a collection of SLAM-based mobile LiDAR scanners designed for geospatial applications, featuring the C10-16, C10-32, and C10-32 PRO…
Travel's Enduring Role in Shaping Architectural Thought architecture-design
In the 18th and 19th centuries, travel through European cities like Rome, Paris, Venice, and Florence was considered essential to the education of newly graduated architects. With…
Sauerbruch Hutton and Studio Gang Win Competition to Redesign German House in New York architecture-design
Sauerbruch Hutton, in partnership with Studio Gang, has been selected to revamp the German House in New York following an international competition held by the Federal Republic of…
Trump Administration Shifts to Economic Pressure on Iran as Military Campaign Stalls other
The Trump administration is pivoting to economic warfare against Iran after its military campaign has failed to force Tehran's capitulation. The strategy, dubbed 'Operation…
Cult Australian Film 'Sample People' Returns After 26 Years with 4K Remaster at Sydney Opera House festival-fair
The 2000 Australian film 'Sample People', featuring Kylie Minogue, Ben Mendelsohn, and Joel Edgerton, is set to return to cinemas after 26 years as part of the 2026 Strobe Film…
Ernesto Sábato's 'Le tunnel' Analyzed by Marie Carcenat publication
In Art Critique, Marie Carcenat examines Ernesto Sábato's 1948 novel 'Le tunnel,' which delves into a painter's deep connection to his craft. Sábato (1911-2011), who had a…
Prelle: Guardian of Lyon Silk Since 1752 cultural-heritage
Founded in 1752, Prelle is a silk manufacturer based in Lyon, currently headed by Sabine Verzier, the great-granddaughter of Thérèse Prelle. The company provides fabrics for…
À l'heure dorée at Deborah Schamoni, Munich exhibition
The exhibition 'À l'heure dorée' at Deborah Schamoni in Munich brings together four artists whose works explore the transient quality of the golden hour. Kateryna Lysovenko…
KAAN Architecten Completes Matchbox, a Wooden Mixed-Use Building in Eindhoven architecture-design
Matchbox, a wooden mixed-use structure in Eindhoven's Strijp-S district, has been finalized by KAAN Architecten. This building serves as a tranquil landmark on the site of the…

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