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• Pakui Hardware's 'Clearview' Explores AI Infrastructure at Arsenal Power Station exhibition

  The exhibition 'PAKUI HARDWARE. CLEARVIEW' is on view at Arsenal Power Station Gallery in Białystok, Poland, located at 13 Elektryczna Street. Curated by Eliza Urwanowicz-Rojecka…

• CRA's Zig-Zag MiMar Tower in West Palm Beach Gives Every Apartment an Atlantic View architecture-design

  In West Palm Beach, Florida, CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled designs for MiMar, a 25-story residential tower that ensures every apartment has a view of the Atlantic Ocean.…

• Remembering Michael Steinberg: A Master Music Critic's Legacy other

  Michael Steinberg, a master music critic, is remembered for his 12-year tenure delivering exemplary reviews and essays. His writing was characterized by a distinctly personal,…

• David Guttenfelder Documents ICE Crackdown in Minneapolis at Visa pour l'image festival-fair

  At the Visa pour l'image festival in Perpignan, France, running until September 13, photojournalist David Guttenfelder presents his documentation of the mass protests in…

• Markiplier 'Genuinely Sad' Over GoPro's $285M AI Optics Merger other

  Mark Fischbach, widely recognized as Markiplier, expressed his disappointment regarding GoPro's announcement of its merger with Starman Optical, which is valued at $285 million…

• WXY Proposes Transformative Plan for Albany's Empire State Plaza architecture-design

  WXY, in partnership with the New York State Office of General Services, has introduced a strategy to enhance the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York. The complex, crafted by…

• Dnipro Center for Contemporary Culture Opens Post-War Reflection Exhibition exhibition

  There's an upcoming exhibition called "You Didn't Imagine It, You Will Stay Forever," which Kateryna Iakovlenko is curating. It’s set to open on September 19, 2026, at 6 PM at the…

• Academy of Natural Sciences to Close Parkway Museum After 200 Years institutional

  At the end of September, the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia will shut down its Parkway museum, marking the end of nearly two centuries as a public attraction.…

• Podcast 'Manchester est un rêve' Celebrates 1980s Musical Renaissance digital

  French filmmaker Thomas Dutter has created a podcast titled "Manchester est un rêve," paying homage to the city's musical renaissance during the 1980s. The podcast offers a radio…

• The Centre of Gravity: Women's Congress 2026 Exhibition Opens in Kraków exhibition

  A new exhibition titled 'The Centre of Gravity' is set to debut on September 4, 2026, at 6 PM during the Women’s Congress 2026. Curated by Weronika Ptak, the showcase will…

• Beyond Academia: Four Self-Taught Painters Surveyed in Group Exhibition exhibition

  The exhibition 'Beyond Academia' at NEWEAST showcases a diverse collection of works by four self-taught artists from the Western Balkans: Ilija Bašičević Bosilj, Sava Sekulić,…

• Irina Rozovsky's 'Mountain Black Heart' Blends Balkan Light and Darkness publication

  Photographer Irina Rozovsky's new book, 'Mountain Black Heart,' published by MACK, condenses over a decade of travels through the Balkans into an impressionistic exploration of…

• Boone Avenue Walls 2026: West Farms Murals Feature Will Power's GrandMixer DXT Portrait festival-fair

  Currently taking place in the Bronx, New York, the twelfth installment of Boone Avenue Walls, a graffiti festival established and led by renowned Bronx graffiti artist WEN COD, is…

• Reza Raeisifar's Keker Collection Turns Discarded Aluminum Blinds into Modular Lighting architecture-design

  Designer Reza Raeisifar has created the Keker Collection, a modular lighting system that repurposes discarded aluminum Venetian blind slats. The project began in 2018 when…

• Yayoi Kusama's Final Decade: Isolation, Decline, and Prolific Output artist

  An article published by the New York Times on September 2, 2026, discusses Yayoi Kusama, the famous Japanese artist, who, despite facing declining health and spending her last…

• French Cinema Attendance Hits Historic August High other

  In August 2026, French cinema attendance reached an unprecedented level for that month, driven by a robust lineup of American films including "L'Odyssée" and "Spider-Man: Brand…

• Looking Away: Group Exhibition at Gallery of Contemporary Art Pančevo exhibition

  On September 11, 2026, at 18:00, the Gallery of Contemporary Art in Pančevo, Serbia, will unveil the group exhibition titled "Looking Away." Curated by Maximilian Lehner, the…

• Iran Attack on Saudi Tanker Kills Two Filipino Sailors other

  According to Saudi Arabia, an attack on a supertanker owned by Bahri resulted in the deaths of two Filipino sailors in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred late on Monday…

• Hamburg Theater Stages Play About Beached Whale Timmy Amid Blasphemy Threats other

  The Ernst-Deutsch-Theater in Hamburg is implementing security measures for its production of "Timmy – die Hope stirbt zuletzt," a play about the beached whale Timmy, following a…

• Scotland to Launch Nationally Funded Traditional Music Ensemble institutional

  Scotland is set to introduce a brand new National Performing Company dedicated to traditional music, which will boost the genre's prominence. First Minister John Swinney unveiled…

• Ten Innovative Designs by New Designers to Debut at London Design Festival festival-fair

  From September 15 to 17, 2026, New Designers Selects (ND Selects) will showcase ten cutting-edge designs at Kachette, located at 347 Old Street, during the London Design Festival.…

• The Mystery of Raphael's 'Lady with a Unicorn': Who Was She? other

  The woman depicted in Raphael's 'La Dame à la Licorne' (c. 1505–1506) remains unidentified. This artwork, located in the Borghese Gallery, features a young lady alongside a…

• Cybele Malinowski's 'DEEPFAKE' Captures Celebrity Impersonators in Las Vegas and LA exhibition

  Cybele Malinowski, an Australian photographer, presents her series 'DEEPFAKE,' which features celebrity impersonators from Las Vegas and Los Angeles, delving into themes of…

• ECB Executive Calls for Central Bank Money on Blockchain economy-finance

  During the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 28, Isabel Schnabel, who serves on the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, suggested that central banks…

• KAYA Building by Jeff Svitak Opens in San Diego architecture-design

  KAYA, a mixed-use building designed by architect Jeff Svitak, is set to complete in 2025. Located at the intersection of Third Avenue and Nutmeg Street in San Diego, the project…

• BFI London Film Festival 2026: 70th Edition Unveils Full Programme festival-fair

  The 70th edition of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) is set to showcase an unprecedented 251 films hailing from 88 nations, taking place from October 7 to 18, 2026. Each film…

• Joey Holder's 'The Woosphere' at Wrocław Contemporary Museum exhibition

  On 24 September 2026, the Wrocław Contemporary Museum will debut Joey Holder's exhibition titled 'The Woosphere.' A guided tour, featuring both Holder and curator Małgorzata…

• Hiroshi Sugimoto's Enthralling Dialogue with Pierre Soulages at Musée Soulages, Rodez exhibition

  Since July 2025, the Musée Soulages in Rodez has been showcasing 'Hiroshi Sugimoto. Reprendre la mélodie', curated by Maud Marron-Wojewodzki. This exhibition highlights the works…

• Galerie Nordenhake Expands with New Charlottenburg Space exhibition

  Galerie Nordenhake, which has branches in Berlin, Stockholm, and Mexico City, is set to unveil a new, expanded venue in Berlin's Charlottenburg area. This gallery, situated at…

• Malta Biennale 2028 Seeks Artistic Director festival-fair

  The Fondazzjoni għall-Malta Biennale has issued a global invitation for an Artistic Director for its third edition, scheduled to take place from March to May 2028 across Malta and…

• Goncourt 2026: First Selection of Sixteen Authors Announced award

  The Académie Goncourt has unveiled its first selection of sixteen authors for the 2026 Prix Goncourt, France's most prestigious literary award. The list includes notable names…

• George Clooney Criticizes Trump Administration at Venice Film Festival other

  At the 2026 Venice Film Festival, Hollywood star George Clooney, aged 65, launched a scathing critique of the Trump administration, using the term 'kakistocracy' to describe a…

• Blind Brazilian Surfer Derek Rabelo Rides Waves Using Sound other

  Derek Rabelo, a 34-year-old surfer hailing from Guarapari, Brazil, has been blind since birth due to congenital glaucoma. Yet, he’s carved out a professional surfing career by…

• Yale Exhibition Explores Nguni Diaspora Art and Migration exhibition

  Hey! So, the Yale University Art Gallery in Connecticut is gearing up for a cool exhibition called 'Nguni: Migrant Nations of Southeast Africa.' It’s the first of its kind…

• Izabella Gustowska Wins Claus Michaletz Preis 2026, Exhibition at KVOST During Berlin Art Week exhibition

  Berlin's KVOST art institution will showcase "Izabella Gustowska. Home's Shadows" during Berlin Art Week, beginning with an opening and award ceremony on September 9, 2026, at…

• Israel's Defense Minister Says Country Ready to Remove Palestinians from Gaza Pending US Approval other

  On Wednesday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed that Israel stands ready to assist with the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza, contingent upon U.S. approval.…

• MoMA to Show African Modernism in 'Freedom and Futures' exhibition

  From May 2 to August 14, 2027, the Museum of Modern Art in New York will host the exhibition 'Freedom and Futures: Emancipatory Art in Africa, 1956–1982.' This showcase explores…

• Dali Schonfelder's Solo Exhibition Explores Language and Reality exhibition

  Dali Schonfelder, an artist known for her exploration of language and perception, has a new solo exhibition that delves into the relationship between language and reality. The…

• Hong Kong Independent Bookstores Face Crackdown Under Security Laws other

  Independent bookstores in Hong Kong, essential for mainland Chinese readers seeking politically sensitive works, are facing serious challenges after arrests linked to a national…

• Yves Gallard's Chromatic Wall Joins The Current in Ghent artist

  In September 2026, French artist Yves Gallard unveiled a new mural on Ajuinlei in Ghent, Belgium, as part of The Current, a dynamic mural initiative overseen by the local…