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• Amitav Ghosh’s L’occhio fantasma Examines History Beyond Binary Logic publication

  Amitav Ghosh’s latest novel, L’occhio fantasma, appears in Italian translation by Norman Gobetti and Anna Nadotti, published by Einaudi in 2026. In the book, Ghosh argues that…

• Judith Leiber's Jeweled Handbags Land at Mint Museum Randolph exhibition

  Roughly 100 handbags by the Hungarian-born accessory designer Judith Leiber go on view at the Mint Museum Randolph in "Brilliant by Design: The Handbags of Judith Leiber," running…

• Luigi Bonfante's "Arte senza artista" Examines AI and the Question of Machine-Made Art publication

  Luigi Bonfante's book "Arte senza artista. Esperimenti estetici con l'intelligenza artificiale generativa" was published by Johan & Levi in 2026. The volume asks directly whether…

• Occupied Turin Schools and the Question of Student Agency opinion-review

  Marco Meotto and Anita Romanello's piece for Doppiozero opens on two students guarding the gate of an occupied satellite building of the author's school in Turin, checking…

• Bascha Mon's Kin Terrains at Tappeto Volante Surveys Six Decades of Painting exhibition

  Right now, you can check out "Kin Terrains," a solo show featuring Bascha Mon's artwork at Tappeto Volante in New York, which runs until October 24, 2026. Paola Gallio, the…

• Architectural Digest Editors Name 9 Best Mattresses-in-a-Box for 2026 other

  Architectural Digest has published its editors' selection of nine mattresses-in-a-box for 2026, based on hands-on testing. The picks emphasize beds that unfurl with features…

• Zane Li of Lii Wins 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award

  At Crane Club, Zane Li, the creator behind the label Lii, was announced as the winner of the 2026 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. The designer, originally from Chongqing and now based in…

• David Suchet Plays Thomas à Becket in Orange Tree Theatre's Murder in the Cathedral opinion-review

  A revival of T.S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral is co-directed by Tom Littler and Francesca Ellis at St John the Divine Church in Richmond. David Suchet takes on the role of…

• Bruno Zhu Presents "Women Upstairs" at O—Overgaden in Copenhagen exhibition

  Bruno Zhu's exhibition "Women Upstairs" opens at O—Overgaden in Copenhagen, accompanied by a press release and floor plan issued in both English and Danish. The Copenhagen…

• China's Largest Studio Complex Sells Tourists a Two-Minute Star Turn other

  Tourist packages at China's biggest studio complex now let visitors star in their own ultrashort dramas, with crews paid to produce a finished two-minute film for each paying…

• Chinese Satellite Constellation Brings Connectivity to Arctic Research Vessels digital

  Chinese satellite network coverage has been extended to the Arctic, where research vessels used the system to conduct video calls with the country's Antarctic research base and…

• Helen Mirren Plays Patricia Highsmith in Anton Corbijn's 'A Talent for Murder' other

  Helen Mirren portrays Patricia Highsmith in A Talent for Murder, directed by Anton Corbijn and adapted from Joanna Murray-Smith's 2014 play Switzerland. The film imagines…

• Study Examines Dating App Frustrations Among Chinese Students in the UK other

  Research focused on Chinese students studying in the United Kingdom documents how disappointing experiences on dating platforms and unsettled post-graduation prospects are…

• Lee Chang-dong regresa a Venecia con "Un amor posible", León de Plata y candidata surcoreana al Óscar festival-fair

  Director Lee Chang-dong has made his return to the Venice Film Festival after an eight-year hiatus with his new film, "A Possible Love." The film, which won the Silver Lion for…

• State Department Reports Over 300,000 US Visas Revoked Under Trump's Second Term other

  More than 300,000 US visas have been revoked since Donald Trump began his second presidential term in January 2025, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday. The figure marks a…

• Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Form Committees to Explore Record Merger economy-finance

  On Tuesday, during the earnings webcast for SpaceX, Elon Musk revealed that both SpaceX and Tesla Inc have set up special committees to explore the possibility of a merger. Musk,…

• Washington Irving's Sleepy Hollow: Satire Behind the Headless Horseman Legend publication

  Washington Irving's 1820 tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, collected in The Sketch Book, is often reduced to gothic suspense by its screen adaptations — Disney's 1949 The…

• Paris Art Week 2026: Seven Fairs from Art Basel Paris to Post-Fair's European Debut festival-fair

  Paris Art Week 2026 is scheduled from October 19 to 25, highlighted by Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais, which takes place from October 23 to 25 and showcases over 200…

• Fondation Beyeler Opens Expanded Campus With 230-Work Inaugural Show 'Constellations' exhibition

  In Riehen, the Fondation Beyeler has unveiled its expanded ensemble with an exhibition titled 'Constellations,' featuring approximately 230 artworks across Renzo Piano's Beyeler…

• Australian Companies Take Performance to Skate Parks, Malls and Food Courts opinion-review

  Branch Nebula's acclaimed work, Snake Sessions, which won a Helpmann Award in 2016, has been showcased in 13 regional skate parks across Australia. Dancers collaborate with local…

• Kennedy Center Donors Seek Return of Gifts as Art Faces Possible "Destruction" institutional

  Donors to the Kennedy Center are discreetly seeking to reclaim artworks they had previously contributed after learning about plans to "destroy" the collection amid a takeover…

• Karl-Anthony Towns Marks Knicks Championship Ring Night in Custom Thom Browne other

  Karl-Anthony Towns receives his championship ring as the New York Knicks open the 2026-2027 NBA season against the Philadelphia 76ers at home, a game billed as the league's…

• Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown for Ukraine Military, WSJ Reports other

  According to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, Elon Musk instructed a reduction in the military-grade version of SpaceX's Starlink satellite service, which is…

• Architectural Digest Tests Six Nursery Rugs for 2026 Decor Styles architecture-design

  Architectural Digest has published a parent-tested guide to six nursery rugs positioned for 2026 decor styles, framing the picks around the milestones of early childhood — tummy…

• Spring 2027 Sneaker Trends: Retro Runners, Minimalist Derbies and Gum Soles Lead the Season other

  In spring 2027, retro running footwear takes center stage, highlighted by Miu Miu's partnership with New Balance to revamp the RC150 sneaker in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, neon…

• Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Fatherland” Rewrites Thomas Mann’s 1949 German Journey opinion-review

  “Fatherland,” directed by Paweł Pawlikowski, condenses history into a brief eighty-two minutes, chronicling the journey of septuagenarian author Thomas Mann as he travels through…

• Edmondo De Amicis's "Cuore" and Its Patriotic Pedagogy, 130 Years On publication

  Edmondo De Amicis's "Cuore," published by Treves on 18 October 1886, seeks to instill civic virtues in the newly formed Kingdom of Italy, echoing the sentiment, "We have made…

• Mary-Ann Weber Turns the Self-Portrait Into a Space of Experimentation artist

  Berlin-based photographer Mary-Ann Weber, known online as foto.maedchen, places herself on both sides of the lens in a self-portrait practice where body, light and shadow serve as…

• Gonzalo Lebrija Installs Six-Meter Bronze Horse 'El rumor de la discordia' in Central Madrid artist

  In Madrid's Plaza del Carmen, a bronze sculpture named El rumor de la discordia by Gonzalo Lebrija has been unveiled, towering over six meters atop a concrete base. This piece,…

• Francisco Cancino's Spring 2027 Collection Maps Mexico Through the Atlas other

  Designer Francisco Cancino from Chiapas unveiled his latest collection, “El Abrazo del Amor del Universo,” for spring 2027. This collection takes a fresh direction, reflecting…

• MID estudio and FILO arquitectos Complete Sakana-Mendialdea Forest Resources Centre in Navarra architecture-design

  Located in Irurtzun, Navarra, the Sakana-Mendialdea Forest Resources Centre and regional forest ranger headquarters, crafted by MID estudio and FILO arquitectos, boasts a…

• Whitewaller Art Basel Paris 2026 Selects 16 Hotels for the October Art Week other

  For the October art week of 2026, Whitewaller Art Basel Paris, under the guest editorship of Pierre Yovanovitch, has highlighted 16 hotels in Paris. Le Bristol Paris boasts 189…

• Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine's 'Mundo Frágil' Premieres at MoMA, Tracing Smiljan Radić Across Chile architecture-design

  Smiljan Radić, winner of the 2026 Pritzker Prize, is the subject of 'Mundo Frágil', a documentary by Ila Bêka and Louise Lemoine that had its world premiere on 12 October at the…

• Christofle Launches Art Deco-Inspired Club 30 Barware in New York other

  On Thursday, Christofle, the renowned French silverware brand, unveiled its Art Deco-inspired barware collection, Club 30, at a New York celebration. The event took place at…

• Sotheby's Paris Dining Salon, Marrakshi Life Boutique, and Jakob Kudsk Steensen at MoMA Lead Galerie's Weekly Picks other

  From October 19 to 24 during Paris Art Week, Chez Sotheby's, a restaurant located at 243 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, has been launched by Sotheby's Private Sales and Polimeno. The venue…

• Gowanus Open Studios Marks 30 Years as Brooklyn Waterfront Transforms festival-fair

  On Saturday, Gowanus Open Studios marked its 30th anniversary, drawing crowds to Brooklyn's evolving environment, now home to upscale apartments and a Whole Foods. Studio rentals…

• Ocula Editors Select Paris Exhibitions to See During Art Basel Paris exhibition

  Ocula's editors have assembled a curated list of exhibitions worth visiting in Paris while Art Basel Paris takes place across the French capital. Among the highlights is a…

• Architectural Digest Selects Eight Vacation Rentals in Haunted American Towns other

  Architectural Digest has published a guide to eight vacation rentals located in some of the most haunted towns and cities across America. The selection, framed around what the…

• Jennifer Lawrence's Acid Green Hermès Bolide Signals the End of Stealth Wealth other

  Jennifer Lawrence made a bold fashion statement in New York with a vibrant neon green Hermès Bolide, marking a shift away from the quiet luxury trend. She paired the eye-catching…

• Seven Architectural Details for Elevating Entryway Design architecture-design

  A design guide presents seven key architectural elements for entrances, highlighting the impact of doorway dimensions and textures on how visitors perceive a space. Traditional…