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• 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…

• Kew Gardens Slashes Admission to £10 Every Tuesday This Autumn exhibition

  Beginning on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, Kew Gardens will implement a daytime entry fee of £10 every Tuesday until December 29th, 2026. This admission allows visitors to explore…

• GPHG 2026 Nominees, Guadagnino for Zara Home, and More other

  The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) has revealed its nominees for 2026, selecting 84 watches for the ceremony scheduled for November 7 in Geneva. Among the highlighted…

• Vulcana Festival on Stromboli Explores Sublimation, Data, and Magic Thought festival-fair

  In July 2026, the second installment of Vulcana, an art festival organized by Nicolò Gravina and Cornelia Mattiacci, unfolded on Stromboli in the Aeolian archipelago. Centered…

• China's CAC Cracks Down on AI-Generated 'Slop' Across 2,400 Sites ai-technology

  China's Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has initiated a significant campaign to eliminate substandard AI-generated content, deemed 'slop', from over 2,400 platforms including…

• France's Francophonie Policy Criticized by Audit Court for Lack of Results-Based Management institutional

  On August 31, 2026, France's Cour des comptes published a report that criticized the government's international Francophonie efforts, citing inefficiency despite an annual budget…

• Jacopo Di Cera's 'Between' Brings Daily Life to Burri's Cretto in Gibellina exhibition

  Italian artist Jacopo Di Cera has created 'Between', a video installation set within Alberto Burri's Grande Cretto in Gibellina, Sicily. The work was produced during an artistic…

• IRA Bombings in London: A History of Terror Attacks from 1973 to 1996 other

  The article recounts five major IRA bombings in London between 1973 and 1996, highlighting the escalation of the conflict from Northern Ireland to the British capital. The first…

• Leonardo da Vinci's Procrastination Linked to ADHD and Creativity other

  A study by Marco Catani from 2019 suggests that Leonardo da Vinci might have had ADHD. Catani's research indicates that Leonardo was often very active and would frequently switch…

• Artek and Hender Scheme Collaborate on Leather-Wrapped Design Classics architecture-design

  Finnish furniture company Artek has unveiled its debut collaboration with Tokyo-based leather brand Hender Scheme, a series of eight products that blend modernist design with…

• Hongchun Lan's 'Lettres d'amour de ma grand-mère' Explores Diaspora Memory other

  Hongchun Lan's third feature film, 'Lettres d'amour de ma grand-mère' (Love Letters from My Grandmother), premiered in 2026, delving into the collective memory of the Chinese…

• Aaron G Green's Oceanfront Anderson Residence Listed for $7.8M market-auction

  The Judge & Jeannie Anderson Residence, a 1959 modernist house designed by architect Aaron G Green, has been listed for sale at $7,800,000. Located on Sea Cove Drive in…

• Top UK Retailers for Pop-Culture Christmas Jumpers other

  Pop-culture Christmas jumpers have become the default festive uniform in the UK, with a range of retailers offering designs from Star Wars to Stranger Things. Zavvi leads with the…

• Venice Film Festival's Logic of the Premiere: A Defense of Shared Attention festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Film Festival commenced at the Lido with the world premiere of 'Ink,' directed by Danny Boyle and based on the original stage play. Running until September 12,…

• Willem Dafoe on 'Late Fame': New York in the 70s Was a Special Time other

  In Kent Jones's film 'Late Fame', Willem Dafoe plays Ed Saxberger, a retired postman and one-time poet who is rediscovered by a group of young admirers. The film, based on Arthur…

• 83rd Venice Film Festival Opens on the Lido festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice International Film Festival officially began with its opening ceremony on the Lido, transforming the island into a global hub for cinema. The event, running for…

• FOLLOW.ART's Micro-Patronage Feature: Redefining Art Support digital

  FOLLOW.ART, a platform for artists and art professionals, has introduced a feature called Support My Practice within its FOLLOW.ART Card ecosystem, enabling direct financial…

• Berlin's AI Surveillance Plan Raises Questions of Control and Abuse ai-technology

  Berlin is set to implement AI-driven surveillance in areas identified as high-crime zones, known as 'kriminalitätsbelastete Orte' (KBOs), beginning with Kottbusser Tor and…

• Jennifer Lopez's Fall Layering: Bottega Veneta and Wide-Leg Jeans in NYC other

  Jennifer Lopez was spotted in New York City on a recent day, dining at Dante, where she showcased a clever layering technique suitable for the fall season. Her outfit featured a…

• Secret Arts Teachers: Classroom as Art Practice Exhibition at Framer Framed exhibition

  The latest episode of Mister Motley's interview series with Secret Arts Teachers (SAT) highlights three educators in the arts. Dance instructor Hedwig V. shares her video…

• French Filmmaker Jean-Paul Rappeneau Dies at 94 other

  Jean-Paul Rappeneau, the French film director and screenwriter best known for his 1990 adaptation of Edmond Rostand's play 'Cyrano de Bergerac', died on Tuesday, September 1, at…

• SCO's Practical Role in Countering US Influence Without Formal Alliance other

  The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is emerging as a crucial geopolitical platform for nations aiming to shape their destinies independently of Washington. This…

• Bristol Fighter Continuation Series Revives Historic British Marque other

  On September 2, 2026, during the Salon Privé event at Blenheim, Bristol Cars introduced a continuation series of five 'new' Bristol Fighters, marking a revival for the iconic…

• OMA's Taipei Housing Renewal Lets Residents Shape an Alternative to the Standard Tower architecture-design

  Residents from the Yulin Yuan Community in Taipei's Songshan district have selected OMA to revamp their housing complex from the 1960s, envisioning the Songshan Urban Renewal…

• Tione Trice and Serpentwithfeet Honor Ulysses Dove's Legacy in 'In Reverence for Ulysses: Vespers' other

  Sunday School has been inaugurated by Elephant and 99 Scott Studios, commencing with 'In Reverence for Ulysses: Vespers', curated by Tione Trice. This event marks the thirtieth…

• Dakota Johnson Debuts 'Glossed Espresso' Hair by Tracey Cunningham other

  Dakota Johnson, recognized for her iconic chocolate brown locks, has unveiled a new, deeper hue just as fall approaches. On September 1, she was spotted in Los Angeles en route to…

• Robert Mapplethorpe: The Revolutionary Photographer Who Bridged Art and Pornography artist

  Robert Mapplethorpe, born in Queens, New York, in 1946, rebelled against his religious upbringing by studying art at Pratt Institute, though he dropped out before earning his…

• Jeks Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  American urban artist Jeks has created a mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an event in Southend-on-Sea, UK. Jeks, originally from North Carolina, is known for his…