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• Jon Juarez: Hand-Drawn Futures Rooted in Familiar Landscapes artist

  Jon Juarez, an illustrator and visual-development artist hailing from San Sebastián in the Basque Country, has a knack for creating colorful and detailed scenes that transform…

• Dolly Parton's Solvang Cottage Retreat Listed for $1.995M market-auction

  Dolly Parton's former weekend retreat in Solvang, California, has hit the market for $1,995,000. This property, owned by Black Oak Land and Capital, offers a distinctive…

• Ergonomic Guide: Preventing Back Pain from Constant Sewing other

  A practical guide published on ArtCentron offers strategies to prevent back problems for those who sew frequently. The article emphasizes the importance of an ergonomic workspace,…

• Chandralekha: The Choreographer Who Rewrote Indian Classical Dance artist

  Chandralekha, born in 1928 in Maharashtra, was a groundbreaking feminist choreographer who revolutionized Indian classical dance by integrating political and feminist themes. She…

• Carney hits back at Trump over trade taunts: 'stop trying to be tough' other

  Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized recent provocations from the Trump administration, urging the US to shift from memes and posturing to real negotiations. On Tuesday,…

• Marazzi's Mystone Pietra di Sicilia Tiles Evoke Warm Sicilian Stone architecture-design

  Marazzi, the Italian tile manufacturer, has unveiled the Mystone Pietra di Sicilia collection, drawing inspiration from the inviting essence of Sicilian stone. This series merges…

• Berthe Morisot: Did She Paint Postpartum Depression Before Its Time? opinion-review

  A new article from Beaux Arts magazine explores whether Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot (1841–1895) depicted postpartum depression in her works, particularly in her 1872…

• UN's New Geneva Visitor Centre: A Study in Architectural Monotony architecture-design

  In June, the Portail des Nations, a new visitor center by the United Nations, was inaugurated in Geneva. Crafted by the Swiss architectural firm Charles Pictet et Baptiste…

• Tulsa King Season 4 Sets October 16 Premiere on Paramount+ other

  On Tuesday, Paramount+ revealed that the fourth season of Taylor Sheridan's crime drama, Tulsa King, is set to premiere on Friday, Oct. 16. The show features Sylvester Stallone in…

• Fall 2026 Art Season Guide: Fairs, Museum Openings, and Auctions festival-fair

  The art season for fall 2026 is brimming with activities across five continents, running for 16 weeks from early September to early December. Kicking off the season is Frieze…

• Touton Architectes Restores 1960s Girolle Cabin on Cap Ferret architecture-design

  Touton Architectes has completed a meticulous renovation and expansion of a vacation home on France's Cap Ferret, recreating a minimalist 1960s cabin in the style of a classic,…

• Alex Eala: Tennis Star's Rise Sparks Filipino Tennis Boom other

  Alex Eala, the 21-year-old Filipino tennis sensation ranked 18th in the world, has become a national icon, drawing sold-out crowds and sparking a tennis boom in the Philippines.…

• Kremlin Targets Literature in Expanded Crackdown on Free Speech cultural-heritage

  In 2022, following the announcement of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a severe assault on freedom of expression, initially targeting…

• Elsevier Launches Nora AI Assistant for Healthcare E-Books ai-technology

  Elsevier has launched Nora AI, an artificial intelligence assistant embedded in its e-books available on VitalSource's Bookshelf platform, aimed at enhancing healthcare education.…

• 4,000 Volunteers Manually Move 400-Ton Hirosaki Castle in Japan cultural-heritage

  Around 4,000 volunteers in Hirosaki, Japan, manually moved the 400-ton Hirosaki Castle nearly 5 meters (16.4 feet) back to its original site using the traditional hikiya method.…

• Inside the 3,000-Zine Library in a Texas Living Room other

  The Sherwood Forest Zine Library, founded by Michelle Millette, is a living-room-based collection of around 3,000 zines in Austin, Texas. Millette opens the library to the public…

• Frank Lloyd Wright's Sturges House in L.A. Faces 'Demolition by Neglect' architecture-design

  According to the Los Angeles Conservancy, the Sturges House in Brentwood, Los Angeles, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and finished in 1939, faces the threat of 'demolition by…

• The Stage's Guide to Choosing a Drama School publication

  The Stage, a publication for theatremakers, offers a guide titled 'How to Choose Your Drama School' providing expert advice and insights for prospective students. The guide is…

• Wendell Berry, Poet and Farmer, Dies at 92 other

  Wendell Berry, the acclaimed poet, essayist, and farmer, has died at the age of 92. Berry emerged from the 1960s counterculture movement to become a leading voice in environmental…

• Worlds Unfolding: Five-Volume Tome Traces 1,000 Years of Science Through Huntington Archives publication

  Princeton University Press will release 'Worlds Unfolding: Science on the Page' on October 10, a five-volume slipcased set exploring the history of science, medicine, and…

• New Art Examiner Volume 41 Issue 1: Features on Walter Benjamin, St Jude's, and More publication

  The New Art Examiner has released its Volume 41, No. 1 issue for September–October 2026. This edition includes a feature on the art of Walter Benjamin, presented by Miklos…

• Venice Film Festival 2026 Opens Amid Controversy Over Selection festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, scheduled from September 2 to 12, 2026, opens amid significant controversy. Criticisms include a weak American presence, a notable…

• Sofie Royer Releases 'Actress' Video Ahead of New Album artist

  Sofie Royer has just dropped the music video for her track 'Actress,' which is part of her upcoming album 'before/after' releasing this Friday via Stones Throw Records. Grégoire…

• Apokalupsos: Palermo Exhibition Reopens Philippe Berson's Vucciria Studio exhibition

  One year following the passing of Philippe Berson (Paris, 1963-2025), the exhibition 'Apokalupsos – pour Philippe Berson' is taking place in Palermo, displaying his sculptures,…

• Casa Vista: Studio Gontijo Arquitetura Renovates Brasília Residence architecture-design

  Studio Gontijo Arquitetura has completed Casa Vista, a comprehensive renovation of an existing residence in Brasília, Brazil. The project, covering 1000 square meters, was…

• Princess Diana Exhibition to Premiere at Ronald Reagan Presidential Library exhibition

  On November 7th, the global debut of "Princess Diana: Love Life Legacy—A Life of Giving" will take place at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley,…

• Editorial: Contemporary Art's Parasitical Nature and the Search for Originality opinion-review

  The editorial from New Art Examiner, Volume 41 No 1, criticizes contemporary art exhibitions for being parasitical, pretending to be revealing and innovative while lacking true…

• Marxist Art History: A Critical Examination of Social Context opinion-review

  The social history of art, as discussed in a recent article, emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical framework of artworks, including who created them, when,…

• Helsinki Design Week 2026: Aalto, Futuro, and New Collaborations festival-fair

  Scheduled for September 6, 2026, Helsinki Design Week (HDW) will embrace the theme “The Oncoming Other,” emphasizing collaboration. Founder Kari Korkman underscores the…

• Elia Zenghelis, OMA Cofounder and Educator, Dies at 89 artist

  Elia Zenghelis, a well-known Greek architect, passed away on August 30, 2026, at 89 years old, though the specifics of his passing haven't been revealed. He was one of the…

• Walter Benjamin's Art in the Age of Political Misinformation opinion-review

  In a recent essay published on New Art Examiner, artist Miklos Legrady draws a parallel between Walter Benjamin's 1935 essay 'The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical…

• Rhizome Celebrates 30 Years with ArtBase Relaunch and Website Exhibition institutional

  Rhizome, a leader in born-digital art, is marking its 30th anniversary with a fall program that includes a relaunch of its ArtBase archive and an exhibition focusing on the…

• Graffiti Artist HRH Helch Dies at 34, Leaving a Towering Legacy Across Britain artist

  HRH Helch, a prolific UK graffiti artist known for his towering tag 'HELCH' or a simple 'H', has died at the age of 34. His work, which appeared on railway bridges, motorway…

• Germany Accuses Russia of Drone Attack at Leipzig Airport other

  Last month, the German government officially accused Russia of an attempted drone strike at Leipzig/Halle Airport, pointing to evidence of Russian hybrid tactics. The event took…

• Charles Causley's Cornwall Home Faces Funding Challenges cultural-heritage

  In a letter to the Guardian, David Devanny, who runs Cyprus Well, the former home of poet Charles Causley (1917-2003) in Launceston, Cornwall, responds to recent discussions about…

• Polly Westlake of Cliveden Conservation in Conversation with Daniel Nanavati other

  In a recent interview published by New Art Examiner, Polly Westlake, Senior Conservator at Cliveden Conservation, discusses her work with Daniel Nanavati. The conversation, which…

• Pakistani Conservators Bring Fresco Skills to London's St Jude's Church cultural-heritage

  Iqra Asim and Maryam Baig, two conservators from Pakistan, are spending a year at St Jude's on the Hill in London, working on the church's spirit frescoes. Both are visual artists…

• Zion National Park Adds All-Terrain Wheelchair for Accessible Trails other

  Zion National Park in Utah has introduced the Extreme Motus, a specialized all-terrain wheelchair aimed at making the park more accessible for people with mobility issues. It’s…

• Yazid Assoumani's Stand-Up Comedy Tackles Everyday Racism at Point Virgule artist

  Yazid Assoumani, a French comedian of Comorian origin, is currently performing his solo show at the Point Virgule theater in Paris, where he uses humor to denounce everyday…

• Theatre Usher Reflects on Life-Changing Role at Arts Centre Melbourne other

  Freya Bennett, now nearing 40, recounts her transformative experience working as a front-of-house usher at Arts Centre Melbourne, one of Australia's busiest performing arts…