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• Crearctive Transforms Commercial Space into Four Apartments in AA Apartments Project architecture-design

  Crearctive, led by architects Carlos Arias Garnelo and Rafael González García, has converted a commercial premises into four independent apartments in the AA Apartments project.…

• „Forms of Alignment“ im Centrum Judaicum: Fünf Positionen in der Neuen Synagoge exhibition

  Im Berliner Centrum Judaicum, gelegen in der Neuen Synagoge an der Oranienburger Straße, präsentieren fünf Künstler ihre Werke in der Ausstellung „Forms of Alignment“. Diese…

• Jacqueline Humphries Brings JH Studio to Auroras in São Paulo for First Brazilian Show exhibition

  Jacqueline Humphries is showcasing her inaugural exhibition in Brazil, named Jacqueline Humphries e JH Studio, at Auroras in São Paulo. This exhibition includes works from her…

• Tom Rhys Harries on Prosthetics and the Clayface Transformation other

  In DC's Clayface, Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries portrays Matt Hogan, a dashing actor whose face becomes disfigured, prompting him to experiment with a treatment that transforms his…

• Agata Ingarden's Jellyfish-Like Sculptures Debut at Frieze London 2026 with Berthold Pott Gallery festival-fair

  At Frieze London 2026, taking place from October 14 to 18 in The Regent's Park, London, Agata Ingarden made her debut through the Berthold Pott Gallery of Cologne. Her solo…

• Katie Zacharia Out as White House Press Secretary After Five Days and One Disastrous Briefing other

  Katie Zacharia, a 41-year-old ex-conservative news commentator and mother of four from California, was dismissed from her role as White House press secretary by Donald Trump just…

• Dulk Paints 'Where the Forest Sings' Mural for BLINK 2026 in Cincinnati festival-fair

  For BLINK 2026, Spanish street artist Dulk painted a mural named Where the Forest Sings at 116 Findlay Street in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine area. This artwork depicts a musician…

• Halloween's 2,000-Year Path: From Celtic Samhain to Postwar Candy Aisle cultural-heritage

  Halloween's origins trace back about 2,000 years to Samhain, a Celtic celebration that signified the end of the harvest and the arrival of winter in areas like Ireland, the U.K.,…

• Yui Chen Wins Grand Prize at 41st Hyères Fashion Festival award

  At the 41st International Festival of Fashion, Photography, and Accessories held in Hyères, France, Shanghai's Yui Chen made history by becoming the first Chinese designer to win…

• Underline Studio Designs 'Go North' Book on Canadian Tech Startups for Google Canada publication

  Underline Studio, located in Toronto, crafted the editorial design for "Go North," a publication that chronicles Canadian tech startups, marking its fifth significant partnership…

• Nancy Cartwright Argues Against Universal Laws of Nature publication

  Nancy Cartwright, a philosopher at Stanford's philosophy of science department, contends that the universe does not adhere to fundamental laws. In her works "How the Laws of…

• Anton Gudim’s “YES, BUT”: Instagram Satire of Everyday Contradictions artist

  Anton Gudim, an illustrator from Moscow, is recognized for his “YES, BUT” Instagram account, which boasts 1.9 million followers. Through minimal text and paired situations, he…

• Mario Tsai Studio Opens Shanghai Exhibition Space Translating Design Philosophy into Physical Experience architecture-design

  In Shanghai, Mario Tsai Studio has launched a new exhibition venue that transforms its design philosophy into an immersive experience for visitors. The studio engages in product…

• Hannah Buechler Wraps Loom Bands Around Wool for Impressionist-Inspired Abstractions artist

  Hannah Buechler creates abstract artworks using small rubber loom bands intertwined with wool, complemented by felt and framed presentations. Her technique, drawing from…

• Museums Moving Forward Survey: Poor Management Drives 66% of Museum Workers Out institutional

  In 2023, the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Museums Moving Forward (MMF) released results from its Former Art Museum Workers Study, conducted in 2026, which surveyed 681 former…

• San Antonio Museum of Art Showcases Assyrian Relief from Nimrud Through 2028 exhibition

  A single Assyrian alabaster relief, lent by the Art Institute of Chicago, anchors "Kingship and Power in Ancient Assyria" at the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), on view through…

• Ana Ozz Discusses Watercolor Series, Upcoming 'Impossible Flowers' Exhibition, and Valencia Show artist

  Ana Ozz, an artist who has taught herself, focuses her current work on watercolor techniques that blend loose washes with precise black outlines. Her collection of women,…

• Romuald Musiolik on Memory, Impasto and the Silhouette in New Large-Scale Oil Series artist

  Romuald Musiolik, a Polish artist highlighted in Singulart Magazine, is known for his expansive oil paintings that merge abstract landscapes with human forms. His approach…

• Five 19th-Century American Painters Who Reshaped the Nation's Art publication

  A survey spotlighting 19th-century American artists Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, and Cecilia Beaux highlights their significant influence on the…

• La Maison Gaston Brings Guadeloupe's Volcanic Rock and Indigo to AKAA Paris festival-fair

  From 22 to 25 October at stand A10 of AKAA in the Carreau du Temple, La Maison Gaston highlights the works of three Caribbean artists: Izae Etifier, Sylvia Eustache Rools, and…

• Miles Johnston: Graphite Realism and the Folded Body in a New Profile artist

  Born in the UK in 1993, Miles Johnston spent his formative years in Brunei and Hampshire, which influenced his perception of "normal." He specializes in graphite and oils,…

• Abel Ferrara Publishes Memoirs, Says Cinema Business Now Belongs to Amazon and Netflix publication

  American filmmaker Abel Ferrara has released his memoirs, a publication that prompted him to revisit a filmography defined by violence, crime and destructive masculinity. In…

• Giovanni Chiaramonte's "Alight" at Viasaterna, Milan: First Complete Showing of La Creazione/Neon exhibition

  "Alight," an homage to Giovanni Chiaramonte, presents 35 images from his La Creazione/Neon series for the first time at Viasaterna in Milan, available until 11 December.…

• Canada's C-22 Bill Sparks Encryption Exodus Threats from Signal, Psiphon digital

  The C-22 legislation proposed by Canada in 2025, which underwent revisions due to backlash, mandates that technology companies, including international ones, provide law…

• Collezione Farnesina Marks 25 Years With Global Tour Ending in Tokyo exhibition

  The Collezione Farnesina of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs marks its 25th anniversary with the traveling exhibition Identità Oltre Confine, overseen by curator Benedetta…

• Tecno, TCL and Xiaomi Push Smartphone Form Factor Alternatives Ahead of iPhone Duo architecture-design

  As the Apple iPhone Duo prepares for its launch on 23 October, three innovative smartphones break away from typical designs. The Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited…

• Alisan Fine Arts Makes Frieze Masters Debut With Fong Chung-Ray Spotlight Presentation festival-fair

  At Frieze Masters, Alisan Fine Arts from Hong Kong presented a solo exhibition of Fong Chung-Ray, marking the gallery's first appearance at the London event. This display, part of…

• WIRED Tests LED Grow Lights for Winter Houseplants, From Vego to Vivosun LumaLight other

  WIRED released a guide focusing on LED grow lights for indoor plants, emphasizing aspects such as installation simplicity and stability rather than specific wavelengths. The Vego…

• UK Deports Romanian National Convicted of Arson at Properties Linked to Keir Starmer other

  On Saturday, the interior ministry announced the expulsion of a Romanian man, Stanislav Carpiuc, who was sentenced to two years in prison in June for committing arson against…

• Ian Hacking, the "Philosopher of the Particular Case," and His Historicist Approach to Science publication

  Ian Hacking, known as the "philosopher of the particular case," developed his philosophy of science through meticulous historical instances, drawing inspiration from Michel…

• Aga Łuczakowska’s Self-Published Book Râsu’-plânsu’ Meditates on Ceaușescu’s Bucharest publication

  Aga Łuczakowska has self-published Râsu’-plânsu’, a 60-page softback priced at €30 that reflects on the legacy of former Romanian president Nicolae Ceaușescu through fragments of…

• Sabrab Transforms Existing Home into Contemporary Residence in Colares Pine Forest architecture-design

  Sabrab has completed Casa Colares Sintra, a 350 m² residential project in Colares, Portugal, scheduled for 2026. The intervention converts a pre-existing dwelling into a…

• Luís Onofre Debuts SS27 "CHROMATIC TENSION" Collection at ModaLisboa festival-fair

  Portuguese footwear designer Luís Onofre presented his Spring/Summer 2027 collection, titled CHROMATIC TENSION, on the runway at ModaLisboa. The show was built around contrast:…

• Politikökonomin Jennifer Clapp: Wer den Supermarkt wirklich kontrolliert opinion-review

  In einem Interview mit der Wochenzeitung der Freitag verschiebt die kanadische Politikökonomin Jennifer Clapp die Diskussion über die geplante Zuckersteuer von staatlicher…

• Outsiders Division's Cat-Shaped Bag Featured in frankie Issue 134 other

  Outsiders Division has released a cat-shaped bag, highlighted in issue 134 of frankie magazine. The bag is available for purchase on the Outsiders Division website. The feature in…

• Slawn Paints Crane-Suspended Canvas Above London's South Bank During Frieze Week artist

  On 13 October 2026, Slawn took his painting outdoors at Doon Street Car Park on London's South Bank, creating a large canvas elevated by a crane. This event, organized in…

• HTC Launches $499 Vive Eagle Smart Glasses With Privacy-First Features digital

  In September, HTC launched its Vive Eagle smart glasses in the US, priced at $499, offering a privacy-focused alternative to Meta's leading devices. These glasses feature cameras…

• Crypto Inheritance: Why Digital Assets Can Die With Their Owners economy-finance

  According to US probate law, cryptocurrency is classified as a digital asset, necessitating clear intent for heirs to receive private digital assets. There are two main transfer…

• Frieze 2026 Shopping List: Issy Wood, Louise Giovanelli and a €32,000 Meissen Swan Garniture festival-fair

  Editors from Another Magazine assessed Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2026, showcasing notable pieces available for purchase. Issy Wood's 'Self Portrait 91' (2026) at…

• Nationwide Protests Sweep France Over Rising Prices and Social Inequality other

  Protests against high prices and the erosion of a system meant to guarantee basic opportunity and social security took place across France on Saturday, with organizers…