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• Louise Helène transforms breakfast table into painting performance at Teatroiquè other

  On September 13 at 10 AM, Louise Helène will showcase 'CAFÉ DO AMANHÃ' on the open deck of Teatroiquè in Butantã, São Paulo. This performance reimagines a breakfast table as an…

• Mildred Howard Wins Artists' Legacy Foundation Award award

  The Artists' Legacy Foundation has revealed that Mildred Howard will receive its 2026 Artist Award, which includes a $25,000 grant aimed at supporting significant painters or…

• BAM Back to the City Concert 2026: Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty in Milan's Neighborhoods festival-fair

  On September 10, 2026, at 8 PM, Milan's BAM – Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano will present the eighth edition of its Back to the City Concert at Piazza Gae Aulenti. This…

• Artists Push Back Against AI: The 'New Renaissance' in New York opinion-review

  The intersection of artificial intelligence and the art community is shifting, with creators emphasizing human traits such as memory, body, and imperfection over the sleekness of…

• Le Grand-Espace: A Colourful New Cultural Venue in Quebec's Eastern Townships architecture-design

  In Sherbrooke, Quebec, the Le Grand-Espace cultural venue stands out as a bold example of French Canadian design, covering 1,460 square meters and showcasing vibrant red, gold,…

• Why Japanese Architects Carve Parking into Tiny Urban Homes architecture-design

  In Tokyo, architects are innovatively blending parking solutions into home designs by creating voids within buildings instead of traditional garages. A prime example is Atelier…

• Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Journalist, Dies at 92 other

  Gloria Steinem, a pioneering feminist and journalist from the United States, has died at the age of 92. Her foundation shared the news on Instagram, revealing she passed away…

• Virtuoso Travel Week 2027: Luxury Travel Trends other

  At the recent Virtuoso Travel Week, an annual gathering of luxury travel advisers, key trends for 2027 were identified. The 'maxxing' trend, popular on social media, is…

• Scientists Recreate Jurassic Insect Chirps Using AI and Fossil Wings other

  Scientists have successfully recreated the sounds of Jurassic insects from fossils dating back 165 million years, as detailed in a study published in the Proceedings of the…

• Ig Nobel Awards Move to Zurich Over US Visa Concerns award

  The Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, which honors quirky and innovative scientific research, was held outside the US for the first time in 35 years, taking place in Zurich, Switzerland,…

• Sandra Hüller to Play Wolfgang Herrndorf in Film Adaptation of 'Arbeit und Struktur' other

  Actress Sandra Hüller, known for her roles in Hollywood alongside Ryan Gosling, will portray the late writer and painter Wolfgang Herrndorf (1965–2013) in a film adaptation of his…

• Corrado Guzzanti Anticipated Italy's Small-Town Debate 25 Years Ago opinion-review

  A recent online dispute between writers Christian Raimo and Franco Arminio about Italy's internal areas has sparked a heated debate on social media, but according to Artribune's…

• DxO PhotoLab 10 Adds AI Masks, Depth Masks, and Color Grading for Faster RAW Editing digital

  DxO has announced PhotoLab 10, a major update to its RAW editing software, introducing several new tools designed to speed up repetitive tasks while maintaining creative control.…

• New York's Best Paid Artist Residencies: A Comprehensive Guide other

  CULTURED magazine has compiled a list of prestigious paid artist residency programs located in New York state, designed to provide financial assistance and studio facilities…

• Ten Collectible Design Shows to See in September, from London to Miami exhibition

  The design calendar for September showcases a variety of exhibitions throughout Europe and the US. In London, 'Under Wraps' at Charles Burnand Gallery runs from September 12 to…

• Pentax K-1 Mark II Discontinued in Japan, Leaving No Active DSLRs other

  The Pentax K-1 Mark II DSLR, introduced by Ricoh Imaging in 2018, has been phased out by leading Japanese retailers such as Camera Kitamura, Map Camera, Bic, Yodobashi, and Ricoh…

• John Malkovich's Venice Film Festival Looks: A Masterclass in Idiosyncratic Style other

  During the 2023 Venice Film Festival, actor John Malkovich has captivated audiences with his distinctive and daring fashion selections. The 72-year-old is present for the debut of…

• Lyu Namgwon's First Spanish Solo Exhibition Reimagines Korean Lacquer at Korean Cultural Center exhibition

  From September 17 to November 13, 2026, the Korean Cultural Center in Spain will present 'Gicheok, Una Corriente Silenciosa,' marking the first solo exhibition in the country by…

• Mysterious Floating Island in Canadian Reservoir Reappears After Vanishing other

  A floating, forested island appeared in British Columbia's Williston Lake, one of the world's largest human-made reservoirs, in late July. The island, about 150 yards long and 75…

• Moneo Brock Designs Kimpton Las Mercedes Hotel in Santo Domingo's Colonial Zone architecture-design

  Moneo Brock has completed the design of Kimpton Las Mercedes, a hotel that revitalizes a historic block in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The…

• Vogue's Top Liquid Blushes for a Natural Flush other

  Vogue magazine has published a comprehensive guide to the best liquid blushes, highlighting a significant shift in the beauty industry from powder to liquid and cream formulas.…

• Claudia Tavares Explores Photobook and Photofilm Intersections in ZUM Essay publication

  In an article for Revista ZUM, artist Claudia Tavares delves into the connections between photobooks and photofilms, referencing her work since 2019 and her YouTube channel,…

• LACMA's David Geffen Galleries: Sustainable Conservation in a Radical New Museum institutional

  Earlier this year, the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA debuted with an innovative design characterized by glass façades and concrete walls, which present challenges for art…

• John Pickles, Creator of Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers, Dies at 84 other

  John Pickles, the creative force behind the novelty pop group Jive Bunny and The Mastermixers, has passed away at 84, as reported by his company, Mastermix. He established Jive…

• MAM Rio's Bloco Escola: Education, Participation, and Accessibility Programs institutional

  The Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro (MAM Rio) emphasizes education and participation as transversal axes of its activities. Through its Bloco Escola program, the museum…

• Underline Studio's Editorial Design for Ryerson Science Faculty architecture-design

  Underline Studio has created an editorial design system for Ryerson University's Faculty of Science, marking five years of campus growth. The publication features a custom-drawn…

• Adult Swim's 25th Anniversary: Thriving Amid Cable TV's Decline other

  Adult Swim, Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. Despite the general decline of cable television, Adult Swim continues to…

• Saturn's South Pole Reveals Mysterious Decagon-Shaped Atmospheric Wave other

  Researchers from the University of the Basque Country, led by Agustín Sánchez-Lavega, have identified a decagon at Saturn's south pole, as reported in Science Advances. This…

• Casa Solís 21: Weekend Retreat in Rural Uruguay by iHouse Estudio architecture-design

  Casa Solís 21, a temporary residence designed by iHouse Estudio, is located in the rural area of Soca, Canelones, Uruguay. Completed in 2024, the 125-square-meter project serves…

• Women-Led Denim Brands Redefine Slim Jeans with Tailored, Non-Stretch Fits other

  A new wave of women designers is reinventing slim-fitting American denim, moving away from the spray-on skinny jeans of the 2010s toward tailored, refined silhouettes with a bit…

• Mexican Modern Design Exhibition Opens at Farnsworth House exhibition

  From August 23 to November 22, 2026, the Edith Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, will showcase 'Terreno fértil: Cruces del diseño en el México moderno, 1930–1970.' This…

• Field Operations Unveils Lake Sophia, First New NY State Park Swimming Facility in Two Decades architecture-design

  In July, Lake Sophia, a newly established outdoor swimming venue at Sojourner Truth State Park in Ulster, New York, was inaugurated, representing the first addition of a swimming…

• Ground Zero Rebuilding Criticized as Outdated in NYT Opinion opinion-review

  A New York Times opinion piece published on September 3, 2026, criticizes the rebuilding of the World Trade Center site, arguing that the replacement structures are too similar in…

• Bauhaus Dessau Director Barbara Steiner Vows to Resist AfD institutional

  Barbara Steiner, director of the Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau, has stated her commitment to actively counter the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, asserting that 'Heimat…

• Erin Milez's Dense Paintings Explore Urban Alienation in 'Everything the Light Touches' exhibition

  Erin Milez's new body of work, 'Everything the Light Touches,' opens at Monya Rowe Gallery in New York from September 10 to October 24. The exhibition features dense, expressive…

• Vogue's Top Citrus Perfumes: A Guide to Versatile Scents other

  Vogue has compiled a selection of the finest citrus fragrances, emphasizing their adaptability between sweet, fruity aromas and more understated scents. Delphine Jelk, Guerlain's…

• Amazônicas: Poéticas Femininas opens at CCBB Rio de Janeiro exhibition

  “Amazônicas: Poéticas Femininas” is currently on display at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil Rio de Janeiro (CCBB RJ), showcasing 80 pieces from 21 contemporary female artists…

• Spain Recognizes Traditional Irrigation Systems as Intangible Cultural Heritage cultural-heritage

  The Royal Decree, put forth by Culture Minister Ernest Urtasun, was sanctioned by the Spanish Council of Ministers, designating 'Los sistemas históricos y tradicionales de…

• Final Week to Submit Designs for ARCOmadrid 2027 GUEST Lounge festival-fair

  The call for proposals to design the GUEST Lounge for ARCOmadrid 2027 remains open, with submissions accepted until September 7. Architects, technical architects, interior…

• Spain's Culture Ministry Awards €1.15M in Book Publishing Grants publication

  In 2026, Spain's Ministry of Culture will allocate €1.15 million in funding for book publishing initiatives, with the average grant amounting to €6,077.94, reflecting an increase…