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• Paris Gallery Openings: September 3–5, 2026 exhibition

  From September 3 to 5, 2026, a variety of exhibitions will be on display at galleries in Paris. Galerie Art:Concept will showcase Pierre Bellot's 'Vallée FM', while Ceysson &…

• Malvin Gallery Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Group Show in New Madrid Space exhibition

  Malvin Gallery is marking its tenth anniversary with a group exhibition at its new location on Calle de Fúcar 17, Madrid, from September 3 to 10, 2026. Established on October 4,…

• “Artistes au Muséum” Celebrates 400 Years of Art and Science at the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution exhibition

  Kicking off on September 23 at the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution in Paris, the exhibition titled “Artistes au Muséum” commemorates the 400th anniversary of the Muséum national…

• John Currin's 'Opening Credits' at Sadie Coles: Distorted Figures and Arcadian Landscapes exhibition

  The exhibition 'Opening Credits' by John Currin is showcased at Sadie Coles' Savile Row location in London and will be open until 12th September. This collection presents new…

• Autumn 2026 Antiques and Fine Art Fair Calendar Announced festival-fair

  The international fair calendar for autumn 2026 highlights significant exhibitions of ancient art, antiques, and decorative arts throughout Europe. In Florence, Italy, the BIAF –…

• Amol Rajan Bids Farewell to BBC Radio 4's Today Programme other

  Amol Rajan presented his final edition of BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday morning, marking the end of his tenure as one of the show's main presenters. During the…

• MAD reveals rippled glass extension for Rotterdam's Danshuis dance centre architecture-design

  MAD has unveiled new designs for the Danshuis dance centre in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which features a sweeping glass extension attached to an art deco warehouse. This extension,…

• V&A Curatorial Fellow Explores Depictions of Women's Work in Photographs other

  A curatorial research fellowship at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London has led to a focus on photographs of women working, drawn from the museum's extensive…

• Fly Whisk Insult Led to French Invasion of Algiers in 1830 cultural-heritage

  In 1827, the French Consul-General Pierre Deval was struck by Hussein Dey of Algiers with a fly whisk due to unresolved debts from grain purchases during the Napoleonic period, an…

• IRA's 1984 Brighton Bombing: How It Nearly Killed Margaret Thatcher other

  At 2:45 am on October 12, 1984, a bomb was set off by the Irish Republican Army (IRA) at the Grand Hotel in Brighton, England, coinciding with the Conservative Party Conference.…

• MUREC Almería Seeks Head of Education Department institutional

  In Almería, Spain, the Museo del Realismo Español Contemporáneo (MUREC) is on the lookout for a Head of its Education Department (Jefe/a del Área de Didáctica). This full-time…

• Jill Bryant: Watercolorist Captures Light and Emotion in Australian Landscapes artist

  Jill Bryant, an Australian artist based in Margaret River, Western Australia, has developed a mature practice centered on watercolor painting that captures the emotional resonance…

• Pillings Tokyo Spring 2027 Fashion Show other

  The fashion house Pillings presented its Tokyo Spring 2027 collection, as featured on Vogue's fashion show coverage. The event is part of a series of seasonal presentations by the…

• Marcus Jansen's Counterpoint Chronicles Four Decades of Expressionist Practice publication

  Marcus Jansen, a modern expressionist known for confronting injustice, racism, authoritarianism, imperialism, and political machinery, has announced the forthcoming publication of…

• 5 Classroom Boundaries Every High School Art Teacher Needs other

  The Art of Education published an article on September 2026 offering practical advice for high school art teachers on establishing boundaries to sustain their energy and…

• Bridget Conn Discusses Cameraless Photography and Upcoming Exhibition artist

  Bridget Conn, an innovative photographer based in Nashville, Indiana, explores unique alternatives to traditional photography. In a recent conversation on Lenscratch, she…

• DLR Group's Middle East Urbanism: From Megaprojects to Intimate Neighborhoods architecture-design

  In a conversation with designboom, leaders from DLR Group addressed the topic of urban density in the Middle East, asserting that the real challenge lies in repetitive design…

• Z Behl and Kim Moloney Paddle 350 Miles Up the Erie Canal for 'Mule's Passage' artist

  Artists Z Behl and Kim Moloney are undertaking a five-week, 350-mile journey paddling up the Erie Canal as part of their project 'Mule's Passage.' They spend six hours a day on…

• Construction Photos Reveal Progress on HS2's Old Oak Common Station by WilkinsonEyre architecture-design

  Recent construction images reveal the progress of the Old Oak Common station in west London, a key component of the HS2 high-speed rail initiative. Crafted by WilkinsonEyre and…

• Isabel Coixet's 'Trois adieux' Chronicles a Woman's Survival After Separation other

  Spanish filmmaker Isabel Coixet's latest feature, 'Trois adieux', is set in Rome and follows a woman's struggle for survival after a separation. The film stars Alba Rohrwacher and…

• Duronia's Stone Giant: Molise's Only Natural Monument Draws Visitors cultural-heritage

  The village of Duronia in the Molise region of Italy is gaining attention for its unique natural monument, the Gigante di Duronia, a massive rock formation resembling a human…

• Dance-Floor Novels: From Rave Utopias to Literary Transformation publication

  A wave of recent novels and memoirs explores the literary potential of underground electronic music and dance floors as spaces of transformation and provisional utopia. Key works…

• The Unique Horrors of A.I. Food Slop opinion-review

  An essay featured in The New Yorker's Infinite Scroll discusses the increasing use of A.I.-created food images in the marketing of restaurants, examining the evolution of food…

• Makers Barn: A Converted Pigsty in Rural London architecture-design

  The Makers Barn, a 70-square-meter residence designed by HUTCH design, has been completed in the rural periphery of London, United Kingdom. The project, led by principal architect…

• Vogue's 18 Best Red Sneakers for 2026: From Runway to Street Style other

  In 2026, Vogue has released a carefully selected list of the 18 finest red sneakers, showcasing the lasting charm of this vibrant footwear trend. The piece emphasizes how red…

• Bette Midler and Flora Animalia Launch Garden-Inspired Capsule other

  Bette Midler has collaborated with Los Angeles-based brand Flora Animalia, founded by designer Rozae Nichols, on a 10-piece collection of gardening clothes, day dresses, and table…

• Vogue Brides Reveal Their Most Cherished Wedding Purchases other

  Vogue interviewed 15 brides about the most memorable items they bought for their weddings, revealing a range of sentimental and practical purchases. The article highlights that…

• Jennifer Lopez's Makeup Touch-up Essentials Are Cult Favorites other

  So, Jennifer Lopez was out having lunch at Dantes in New York with her friends and kids when she took a moment to touch up her makeup. She was using a Tom Ford eye color quad,…

• Sean Anderson's Debut Monograph 'Interior Narratives' Showcases Nine Southern Interiors publication

  Sean Anderson, principal of his eponymous Memphis-based design firm, has released his debut monograph, 'Interior Narratives,' which takes readers through nine full interiors,…

• Venice Film Festival 2026: 83rd Edition Opens with Danny Boyle's 'Ink', George Clooney to Receive Golden Lion festival-fair

  Kicking off on Wednesday evening, the 83rd Venice International Film Festival will continue until Saturday, September 12. A total of 21 films are vying for the prestigious Golden…

• Madfabulous Leads Bafta Cymru 2026 Nominations with Six Nods award

  The feature film Madfabulous, centered on 19th-century Welsh nobleman Henry Paget, tops the nominations for the 2026 Bafta Cymru Awards with six nods. Following closely is The…

• German Media Roundup: AfD vs. Provenance Research, Biennale President Defends Russia Invitation, Galliano Show Canceled other

  A roundup from Monopol media highlights significant developments in the art sector. In Germany, the AfD's electoral agenda in Saxony-Anhalt aims to terminate funding for…

• GNAMC Director Mazzantini Eyes US Collaborations After California Trip institutional

  Renata Cristina Mazzantini, director of the Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea (GNAMC) in Rome, is looking to expand the museum's international reach following a…

• Gwangju Biennale 2026: Ho Tzu Nyen on Self-Help, Change, and Midlife Crises exhibition

  Ho Tzu Nyen, artistic director of the 2026 Gwangju Biennale, discusses the theme 'You Must Change Your Life' in an interview with ArtReview's Mark Rappolt. The title derives from…

• Marazzi's Terramater Tiles: A Nod to 1970s Ceramics architecture-design

  Italian manufacturer Marazzi has introduced the Terramater collection, a series of porcelain stoneware tiles that evoke vintage ceramics through a unique interplay of glazes and…

• Hua Hong Invests US$2B in New Fab to Meet AI Demand other

  Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, China's second-largest contract chipmaker, announced a US$2 billion investment to build a new 12-inch specialty line in Wuxi, its third facility in…

• Davide Padovan: Photography Beyond the Surface of the Body artist

  Italian photographer Davide Padovan's practice is explored in a feature on Collater.al, highlighting his approach to documenting everyday life through portraiture, landscape,…

• Türkisch für Anfänger Film Review: Painful School Theater on Arte opinion-review

  The German film adaptation of the popular TV series "Türkisch für Anfänger" is airing on Arte on September 2 and will be available in the Arte Mediathek until October 1. Directed…

• Denmark deploys conscripts to Greenland to bolster Arctic defenses other

  Denmark has sent a cohort of conscripts to Greenland as part of its new extended conscription program, marking a significant step in bolstering its Arctic defenses. The move comes…

• Sunil Gupta Discusses Queer Identity and Photography in New Podcast other

  In a recent episode of 'A brush with...' podcast, photographer Sunil Gupta reflects on his five-decade career exploring queer identity, migration, and race. Born in New Delhi in…