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• The Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas Reopens After Major Renovation by Fettle architecture-design

  Originally opened in 1923 as The Stoneleigh Court Hotel, the Stoneleigh Hotel in Dallas, Texas, has undergone a revitalization by the UK design studio Fettle. This Beaux-Arts…

• Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow USPS mail-in ballot restrictions other

  The Trump administration has approached the US Supreme Court, requesting the reversal of a lower court's temporary halt on a new regulation from the US Postal Service aimed at…

• Remembering Gloria Steinem: Lessons from a Feminist Icon other

  Ashley E. Remer, Head Girl of the Girl Museum, reflects on the life and legacy of Gloria Steinem following her death. Remer highlights four key lessons from Steinem's life:…

• Park Eun-Bin Marks 30th Debut Anniversary with Album and Fan Concerts other

  Park Eun-bin, the South Korean actress, marks her 30 years in the entertainment industry with the launch of her debut full-length album, 'Shooting My Love', alongside an Asia-wide…

• Periférica Releases New Spanish Edition of Giovanni Verga's 'La vida en el campo' publication

  In early summer 2026, Spanish publisher Periférica issued a new Castilian edition of Giovanni Verga's 'La vida en el campo' (Life in the Fields), a collection of short stories…

• Facades+ Fall 2026 Tour Hits Six North American Cities architecture-design

  The Facades+ conference series for fall 2026 will kick off in North America, beginning with an event in Chicago on September 17. This gathering will feature discussions on facade…

• Humbleteam's UI/UX Design for Eko Health Ecosystem digital

  Humbleteam, a design agency, has unveiled a comprehensive UI/UX design system for Eko Health, a digital health company specializing in stethoscopes and cardiac monitoring. The…

• Miguel Villegas Critiques IFC Standard, Proposes Open Ontologies for BIM opinion-review

  In a recent article on Veredes, architect Miguel Villegas Ballesta argues that the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) standard, developed by buildingSmart, is an ineffective…

• Berlin Art Week 2026: Three Exhibitions Explore Fractured Eastern Promises exhibition

  From September 9 to 13, 2026, the Berlin Art Week will present three exhibitions that delve into the concept of the 'East' through the lenses of art and memory. These events align…

• Reputation vs. Rescue: Who Decides What 'Best' Means in Arts other

  Tom Service's Guardian article questions the Berlin Philharmonic's label as the world's best orchestra, exploring how such titles are conferred and persist through conductors,…

• Gemini Spark Now Manages Google Photos for AI Pro and Ultra Subscribers ai-technology

  On September 3, 2026, Google unveiled the integration of its Gemini Spark AI agent with Google Photos, enabling subscribers of Google AI Pro and Ultra to manage, edit, and share…

• Ecuador's Ex-President and Chinese Envoy Seek to Avoid Jail in Bribery Case other

  Lenin Moreno, who used to be Ecuador's president, and Cai Runguo, the former Chinese ambassador to Quito, have filed an appeal with the country's top court to contest their…

• China's Robotics Revolution: Components Over Finished Products other

  China's robotics industry is poised to expand globally, but unlike its electric vehicle sector, which exports finished branded products, Chinese robotics may spread through…

• The World's Most Beautiful Airport Terminals, Including Two in the US architecture-design

  Architectural Digest has published a list of the seven most beautiful airport terminals globally, with two located in the United States. The article emphasizes that the journey…

• Vogue's Top Bronzers for Summer 2026: From Rhode to Charlotte Tilbury other

  Vogue has released a selection of the top bronzers for the summer of 2026, featuring seven standout products: Rhode's Pocket Bronze ($25), Charlotte Tilbury's Bronzing Powder…

• Vogue's Fall Wedding Flower Guide Features Celebrity Nuptials other

  Vogue has compiled a comprehensive slideshow of the best fall wedding bouquets and floral arrangements from real weddings it has covered, offering inspiration for couples planning…

• Holdout Juror Blocks Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial other

  In the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her three young children, a single holdout juror is preventing a unanimous verdict, according to…

• 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…