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• RugOne Xsnap 7 Pro: Modular Action Camera-Smartphone Debuts at IFA 2026 other

  At IFA 2026 in Berlin, RugOne unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, marking the launch of the first modular action camera smartphone. This innovative device features a 39-gram action camera…

• Dan Houser, GTA Co-Creator, Debuts Graphic Novel 'American Caper' in France publication

  Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games and former creative director of the 'Grand Theft Auto' series, has published his first graphic novel in France. Titled 'American Caper',…

• Hervé Barmasse on Slow Travel and Italy's Hidden Cultural Treasures other

  In a conversation with Artribune, Hervé Barmasse, an Italian mountaineer, shares insights about his project 'Endurance – Italia', during which he ascended the tallest peak in…

• Solange Calio Arquitetos designs spacious family house in São Paulo architecture-design

  In Catanduva, São Paulo, Solange Calio Arquitetos has designed a single-storey residence for a doctor and businessman. Spanning 517 sq m on a 1,000 sq m lot, the home showcases…

• Coral Swing Installation by XBTW OFFICE on Yantai Coast architecture-design

  Architecture firm XBTW OFFICE has completed 'Coral', a swing installation located at the northwest corner of West Park in Longfor Puti Coast, Yantai, China. The project, curated…

• Gal Gadot's 'The Runner' Hits Career-Low 7% Rotten Tomatoes Score other

  Gal Gadot's latest movie, 'The Runner,' has achieved an unprecedented low critics' rating of 7% 'rotten' on Rotten Tomatoes, derived from 29 reviews. Directed by Kevin Macdonald,…

• Cornacchini and Di Pietrantonio: Subverting Landscape Through Art exhibition

  Francesca Cornacchini (b. 1991) and Federica Di Pietrantonio (b. 1996), both Italian artists, redefine conventional ideas of landscapes, viewing them as spaces for inquiry.…

• Farin Urlaub on Democracy, AfD, and Staying Optimistic opinion-review

  In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, Farin Urlaub, lead singer of the German punk band Die Ärzte, discusses his views on democracy, the state, and political extremism. He…

• AART Wins Competition for Subterranean Royal Treasury at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen architecture-design

  The international competition for Rigets Skatkammer (The Royal Treasury) has been won by the Danish architecture firm AART. This project involves a 1,300-square-meter underground…

• Winslow Homer's School-Day Paintings Featured in Art Quiz other

  Artists Network has published an interactive art quiz titled 'Back to School With Winslow Homer,' timed to the start of the U.S. school year, traditionally the Tuesday after Labor…

• Hissy Cooling Jacket Uses CO₂ Cartridges for Extreme Urban Heat other

  Hissy, an innovative cooling device from Samsung's Design Membership team, aims to enhance comfort in lightweight clothing. It utilizes a CO₂ cartridge, which converts…

• The Birkenhead Drill: From HMS Birkenhead to Titanic and Beyond cultural-heritage

  The 'women and children first' protocol, known as the Birkenhead Drill, originated from the 1852 wreck of HMS Birkenhead off South Africa, where soldiers stood aside to let women…

• Kerstin Preiwuß's Novel 'Wir alle' Explores Isolation and Apocalypse publication

  Kerstin Preiwuß, a celebrated novelist and educator at the Leipzig Literature Institute, has unveiled her latest work, 'Wir alle' (We All), published by Berlin Verlag. This new…

• Casa entre los árboles: Studio COSMO's Forest-Embedded Family Home in Vizovice architecture-design

  Studio COSMO, led by architects Tereza Kabelková and Jiří Kabelka, has completed a family residence in Vizovice, Czech Republic, designed to be nestled among trees. The project,…

• Castroferro Arquitectura restores Vigo flat, reopening three windows to the estuary architecture-design

  In Vigo, Spain, Castroferro Arquitectura has renovated a 144-square-meter apartment in the iconic Edificio Massó, a mid-20th-century building designed by Jacobo Esténs for…

• Tazartes Collection: Bruno Saetti's 'Paesaggio grigio' and Hans Richter's 1962 work other

  The Tazartes Collection showcases important pieces by Hans Richter and Bruno Saetti. In 1963, the collection acquired Saetti's watercolor 'Paesaggio grigio' (23 ½ x 32 cm), which…

• White House launches video games featuring migrant arrests and border wall building digital

  The White House has launched a website featuring five online arcade-style games that promote President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, including deporting migrants and building…

• Dame Prue Leith to Discuss Joys of Ageing at Cheltenham Literature Festival festival-fair

  Dame Prue Leith, the 86-year-old restaurateur and cookery writer, is set to participate in a panel discussion titled 'Growing Old Disgracefully' at the Cheltenham Literature…

• Anamorphic Freddie Mercury Mural Unveiled at Wembley Park for 80th Birthday artist

  To celebrate Freddie Mercury's 80th birthday, a 30ft anamorphic mural named 'I'm Mr Mercury' was revealed at Wembley Park. The artwork, crafted by street artist Frank Styles,…

• Merz Criticized for Silence on Heat Deaths as Climate Policy Dismantled opinion-review

  Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, has remained silent on the more than 16,000 heat-related deaths this summer, while his government is actively dismantling climate protection…

• Teutonic Order's Crusades and the Destruction of Baltic Paganism cultural-heritage

  Founded in 1190 by German merchants during the Third Crusade, the Teutonic Order originally focused on providing care for the ill but transitioned to a military role in 1198.…

• September's Best Art Books: Fire Island and Community publication

  The September book recommendations from Monopol Magazine highlight two themes: the power of community and the exploration of a queer paradise. The featured book, "Fire Island Art"…

• Fujifilm XF 400mm f/4.5 Lens Review: Top-Tier Super Telephoto for X-Mount other

  Fujifilm has introduced the XF 400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a super telephoto prime lens designed for the X-mount APS-C system, with a retail price of $3,199. This lens provides a…

• Italy's State Acquisition of Etruscan François Tomb Frescoes for €15M cultural-heritage

  On May 29, the Italian state announced the acquisition of the frescoes from the François Tomb, a masterpiece of Etruscan painting, for €15 million. The 37 panels and two cippi,…

• Fujifilm Unveils XF400mm f/4.5 Super-Telephoto Lens for Wildlife and Motorsports other

  Fujifilm has unveiled the Fujinon XF400mm f/4.5 R LM OIS WR, a super-telephoto prime lens tailored for X-mount cameras, offering a 35mm full-frame equivalent focal length of…

• Jeanne Pham Tran's Novel 'Les ombres de l'exil' Bridges Generations and Cultures publication

  French-Vietnamese writer Jeanne Pham Tran, born in 1986 and currently residing in Thailand, has published her second novel, 'Les ombres de l'exil' (The Shadows of Exile), with…

• Attila Bagi's First Institutional Solo in Slovakia at Kunsthalle Košice exhibition

  Kunsthalle Košice is currently featuring 'Still Life, Still Smoking', marking the first solo exhibition in Slovakia by artist Attila Bagi. This exhibition highlights his renowned…

• CZ: Speculative Capital Rotating from AI to Crypto; Bitcoin Faces $83K Supply Wall economy-finance

  Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, mentioned that money is likely shifting back into cryptocurrency after investors have been focusing on AI-related trades. He referred to…

• Pratiche di Memoria: Group Show on Light and Memory at Rocca Colonna exhibition

  The exhibition 'Pratiche di Memoria – La luce che viaggia ancora' will take place at Palazzo Ducale Rocca Colonna in Castelnuovo di Porto, near Rome, from September 4 to October…

• The Cory Arcangel Hack: Eivind Røssaak's Open Access Study of Digital Art publication

  Eivind Røssaak's book, "The Cory Arcangel Hack: Digital Culture and Aesthetic Practice," has been published by MIT Press. This 274-page English-language work (ISBN 978-0262552547)…

• Stylist Modesto Abreu Dresses Bravo Housewives and Reality Stars other

  In a recent episode of Vogue's 'The Scoop' podcast, stylist Modesto Abreu shared insights on his experiences dressing reality TV personalities, especially those associated with…

• Romanian Director Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' Wins Palme d'Or, Igniting Debate on Far-Right in Culture opinion-review

  Cristian Mungiu's film 'Fjord' has been awarded the Palme d'Or at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, a decision that has sparked controversy and debate within cultural circles.…

• Kremlin Suggests Xi, Trump, Putin Trilateral at Next APEC Summit other

  On Tuesday, a high-ranking Russian official suggested that a trilateral meeting involving Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir…

• Milei escalates Falklands dispute with UK, citing Trump's stance shift other

  On Thursday, Argentine President Javier Milei unveiled new strategies aimed at intensifying tensions with Britain regarding the Falkland Islands, known as Malvinas in Argentina.…

• Bindi Irwin Honors 'Superhero' Dad Steve Irwin 20 Years After His Death other

  On September 4, 2026, the Irwin family commemorated the 20th anniversary of Steve Irwin's untimely demise at the age of 44 due to a stingray incident at the Great Barrier Reef.…

• Ryno's TerraSmart Lattice Rail System Transforms London Rooftop for Thirdway Group architecture-design

  Construction systems manufacturer Ryno has equipped a London rooftop terrace for interior studio Thirdway Group using its TerraSmart Lattice Rail System. The system integrates…

• Adéla's Debut Album Prima Launches Her as Pop's New Star other

  Adéla, a singer who began as a ballerina and later moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to pursue pop stardom, has released her debut album, Prima. The album marks a significant…

• Sophy Roberts Explores Faiyum Oasis After Boston Portrait Encounter other

  In a feature for the Financial Times, travel writer Sophy Roberts recounts how a portrait in a Boston museum sparked her journey to the Faiyum Oasis in Egypt. The article, titled…

• Fish-Themed Home Decor: A Chic Nod to Aquatic Escapes other

  A recent feature in the Financial Times highlights a growing trend in interior design: fish-themed decor that evokes mountain rivers and maritime escapes. The article, titled…

• Nomura Debunks 'Tina' Doctrine: AI Rally Masks US Vulnerabilities economy-finance

  Japanese investment bank Nomura has issued a warning that the AI-driven rally in US assets is masking underlying vulnerabilities, challenging the 'Tina' (there is no alternative)…