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• US Tech Strategy Mirrors China's Rise: Tech Leadership as Security Imperative opinion-review

  A new US strategy document, reported by SCMP, signals a fundamental shift in Washington's approach to technology, adopting the core lesson from China's ascent: that technological…

• DC Open 2026: 50 Galleries Open Across Düsseldorf and Cologne festival-fair

  The DC Open art weekend, running from September 4-6, 2026, opens the autumn season in Düsseldorf and Cologne, Germany. Now in its 18th year, the event coordinates 50 private…

• How to Unshrink Clothes: Expert Tips from Jeeves' Zachary Pozniak other

  An article in Vogue tackles the frequent issue of clothes shrinking in the dryer, featuring insights from Zachary Pozniak, co-owner of the upscale dry cleaning service Jeeves in…

• Geles Cabrera, pioneering Mexican sculptor, dies at 100 artist

  On September 1, 2023, Geles Cabrera, who made history as Mexico's first professional female sculptor, passed away at the age of 100. Born in Mexico City in 1926, she studied at…

• Martin Suter's New Thriller 'Ein und Alles' to Be Released in October, Followed by Reading Tour publication

  Swiss author Martin Suter will release his new thriller 'Ein und Alles' on October 21 via Diogenes Verlag. The novel centers on a mysterious criminal case and an unusual love…

• Anacapri's Festival del Paesaggio Celebrates 10 Years with 'The Observer' festival-fair

  The Festival del Paesaggio in Anacapri, Italy, celebrates its tenth anniversary from September 6 to November 8, 2026, at Villa San Michele. Established in 2016 by curators Arianna…

• Jinny Ladner: Pioneer of Canadian Windsurfing other

  In 1975, Jinny Ladner, a resident of Whistler since 1973, along with Mike Gadd, brought windsurfing to Canada, learning on one of the first two windsurfers at Alta Lake. They met…

• « Tout le bleu du ciel » : une fable poétique bouleversante au théâtre other

  The theatrical adaptation of Melissa Da Costa's bestseller "Tout le bleu du ciel" is currently captivating audiences. Directed by Mikaël Chirinian, the play follows Emile, a…

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Announces One-Year AI Ban for K–8 Classrooms ai-technology

  On September 2, 2026, city leaders in New York, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, declared a comprehensive ban on artificial intelligence in K–8…

• Michael Krüger's New Poetry Collection Chronicles Turbulent Times publication

  Michael Krüger, a German poet, has unveiled his latest poetry collection titled "Die Wiedereinführung der Sanduhr" (The Reintroduction of the Hourglass). This compilation features…

• Madeline Cash's Debut Novel 'Lost Sheep' Tour Hits Germany publication

  New York author Madeline Cash is bringing her bestselling novel 'Verlorene Schäfchen' (Lost Sheep) to Germany with readings in Hannover, Berlin, and Hamburg. The novel, a family…

• MUMO LGBTI+ Digital Museum Launches to Preserve Brazilian Activism History cultural-heritage

  The Museu Movimento LGBTI+ (MUMO LGBTI+), a fully digital museum, has launched online to preserve and provide free access to the history of Brazil's LGBTI+ rights movement.…

• Allied Works Begins $36M Expansion of Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway Library architecture-design

  A $36 million renovation and expansion of the Eastern Parkway Library, a Carnegie-era branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL), has officially commenced, with design work led…

• Toledo Museum and Ethiopian Heritage Authority Partner to Repatriate Five Artefacts cultural-heritage

  The Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) has announced a new partnership with the Ethiopian Heritage Authority (EHA) to repatriate five objects from a private collection to Ethiopia. The…

• Giant Alebrijes Land in Houston's Discovery Green for Hispanic Heritage Month exhibition

  Beginning September 15, Discovery Green in Houston will host an exhibit titled *Fantastic Animals from México: Alebrijes and Nahuales*, showcasing stunning twenty-foot alebrije…

• Celine Opens New Rodeo Drive Flagship with Warhol, Fautrier Art other

  Celine has launched a new flagship location at 309 Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, marking the French brand's return to this renowned shopping destination after a short hiatus in the…

• Antonello da Messina Altarpiece Panels Stolen in Daring Heist cultural-heritage

  On August 15, during the Vara procession in Messina, Italy, five panels from Antonello da Messina's Polittico di San Gregorio, along with a small double-sided painting, were…

• Joel Shapiro's Sculpture Removed from Kennedy Center Campus cultural-heritage

  In the early hours of September 2, crews hired by the National Park Service took down Joel Shapiro's 2019 artwork 'Blue' from the REACH campus at the John F. Kennedy Center for…

• Trump's 'Great Triumphal Arch' Breaks Ground Before Federal Approval architecture-design

  Excavation for President Donald Trump's controversial 'Great Triumphal Arch' is set to begin within two weeks, despite the project lacking final approval from the National Capital…

• Thiago Martins de Melo's 'Ígneo Piaga' at Almeida & Dale: New Small-Format Paintings exhibition

  Thiago Martins de Melo, a Brazilian artist, is showcasing his new solo exhibition titled 'Ígneo Piaga' at the Almeida & Dale gallery in São Paulo, curated by Chico Soll. This show…

• September Streaming Guide: New Seasons of The Gentlemen, Slow Horses, and More other

  The September 2026 streaming guide from CULTURED magazine showcases both new and returning shows. On September 3, Netflix will launch the second season of Guy Ritchie's 'The…

• Buttafuoco Defends Russia's Presence at Venice Biennale Amid Funding Loss institutional

  Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, the head of the Venice Biennale Foundation, affirmed that Russia will participate in the 61st Venice Biennale, despite facing backlash from the Italian…

• Photographer Thomas Spicher Launches Adapted Optics with Customizable Everyday Lens other

  So, there's this photographer named Thomas Spicher who just launched a new product called Adapted Optics, featuring the Everyday Lens. What’s cool is that he designed the lens…

• Coruña Arte Aberta: New Contemporary Art Festival Debuts in A Coruña festival-fair

  From September 17 to 20, A Coruña will kick off its inaugural Coruña Arte Aberta (CAbe), bringing together museums, galleries, and alternative venues to mark the start of the…

• Ronald Jackson's 'An American Fiction' at Galerie Myrtis exhibition

  Ronald Jackson's new exhibition, titled 'An American Fiction,' will open at Galerie Myrtis in Baltimore from September 5 until October 3. This collection showcases oil paintings…

• Steffen Kopetzky's 'Die Harzreise' Blends History and Hiking publication

  Steffen Kopetzky, a German novelist known for historical fiction, has published a new travelogue titled 'Die Harzreise. Eine Deutschlanderkung' (The Harz Journey: A Germany…

• Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Child Killings Case other

  A mistrial was declared in the case of Lindsay Clancy, a 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse, after jurors could not reach a unanimous decision regarding her criminal…

• Dawn Ng's Melting Ice and Pigment Works at Gana Art Hannam exhibition

  Singapore-based artist Dawn Ng explores the passage of time through melting ice, pigments, photography, and film. Her solo exhibition 'The Earth Laughs at Flowers' at Gana Art…

• Edgar Selge's New Novel 'Juras letzter Winter' Memorializes Leningrad Victim publication

  Edgar Selge, the renowned German actor, has published his second novel, 'Juras letzter Winter', following his successful debut 'Hast du uns endlich gefunden'. The novel is a…

• TwoPoints.Net Designs Andscape Typeface for ESPN and Disney architecture-design

  The Berlin-based design studio TwoPoints.Net has created a custom typeface system for Andscape, a platform by ESPN and Disney that shares stories of Black life and culture. The…

• Angie Nixon: From Cafe Resistance to Senate Run other

  Angie Nixon, a 42-year-old labor organizer and Florida House member, won the Democratic Senate nomination last month, becoming only the second Black woman to secure a major party…

• La città dei vivi: Film on Luca Varani's Murder Avoids Showing Violence festival-fair

  At the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Edoardo Gabbriellini presented 'La città dei vivi' in the Orizzonti section. The film, freely inspired by Nicola Lagioia's book of…

• Rizoma de Lluvia / TANAT + Rizoma del Agua: Rainwater Pavilion in Chimalhuacán architecture-design

  In Chimalhuacán, Mexico, the architectural project 'Rizoma de Lluvia' by TANAT and Rizoma del Agua addresses the reality of water access in Mexican cities, where potable water is…

• Beyoncé's 45th Birthday: 45 Throwback Photos from Vogue other

  In celebration of Beyoncé Knowles's 45th birthday, Vogue showcased a collection of 45 vintage photographs from her early days in the spotlight. The slideshow includes nostalgic…

• Vimeo Forcibly Moves Users to Pricier Studio Plan, Sparking Backlash digital

  Vimeo has begun transitioning select users to its new Studio subscription tier, which is priced at $400 monthly—significantly higher than the Advanced plan's $75. This change has…

• UN Adopts Equal Earth Map, Shrinking Global North other

  On Friday, the United Nations General Assembly approved a new global map that more accurately depicts continental landmasses, enlarging Africa while reducing the sizes of North…

• BepiColombo Begins Complex Arrival Sequence at Mercury other

  The BepiColombo mission, a joint effort between the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and the European Space Agency (ESA), has entered its arrival phase at Mercury. On…

• Aaron Esh's Inaugural AllSaints Collection Celebrated in East London other

  Last night, Aaron Esh, the chief creative officer at AllSaints, threw a celebration at Jacks Place located in Spitalfields, East London, to unveil his first collection for the…

• US Open 2026 After-Parties: Champagne Pong, Tequila Cocktails, and Tennis Stars in NYC other

  The US Open draws more than a million fans to Flushing Meadows, igniting a lively social calendar in NYC filled with after-parties. The celebrations kicked off a week earlier at…

• Jonas Eika's Debut Novel 'Offener Himmel' Set in 13th-Century Liège publication

  Danish author Jonas Eika, known for the award-winning short story collection 'Nach der Sonne' (After the Sun), has published his debut novel 'Offener Himmel' (Open Sky). The…