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• Joan Miró's Protest Art Explored in Major Toulouse Exhibition exhibition

  The exhibition "Joan Miró. Protestation" will be on display at the Abattoirs de Toulouse (Musée Frac Occitanie) from October 3, 2026, to March 7, 2027. Showcasing nearly 200…

• Alaska Airlines unveils first International Business Class suites on Boeing 787-9 other

  Alaska Airlines has introduced its inaugural International Business Class cabin aboard Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, starting on the Seattle to Rome route. This cabin comprises 34…

• Model Emaan Zishan on Her Runway Debut at Prada and Off-Duty Style other

  Emaan Zishan, a 21-year-old model of Pakistani-Canadian descent residing in Calgary, has swiftly established herself as a prominent figure during Fashion Month following her debut…

• Gohar World and Asics Unveil Surrealist Gel-DS Trainer SP Collaboration other

  Sisters Laila and Nadia Gohar, founders of the cult brand Gohar World, have partnered with sportswear giant Asics to release a limited-edition shoe, the Gohar World x Asics Gel-DS…

• Paris Family Art Guide: Fables, UFOs, Castles, Cabins, and Video Game Music festival-fair

  A roundup of family-friendly art events in Paris for the back-to-school season, published by Arts in the City. The Cité Immersive des Fables opens September 8, 2026, at 5 Rue de…

• Tom Dixon Unveils 'Splash' Glassware Collection for Nude architecture-design

  British designer Tom Dixon has launched his first collaboration with Nude, the contemporary brand of Turkish glassware producer Şişecam, creating a new collection named 'Splash'.…

• Studio Carraldo's backdirwas_5 Community Oven Blends Alpine Traditions with Modern Materials architecture-design

  During the Medienfrische festival, Studio Carraldo has unveiled backdirwas_5, a communal oven situated in Boden, Austria. This initiative modernizes local Alpine construction…

• Yiddish Revival: From Mexico to Mars, a Language's Global Reach cultural-heritage

  The Conversation article highlights the enduring nature and international influence of Yiddish, a Germanic language traditionally used by Ashkenazic Jews. The writer, who grew up…

• Gallery 32: Suzanne Jackson's Radical Space for Black Artists in 1960s LA exhibition

  In 1968, Suzanne Jackson established Gallery 32 within the Granada Buildings, a Spanish-style mixed-use structure in Los Angeles's Westlake neighborhood. Situated in Suite 32, the…

• Hyperallergic Lists September 2026 Art Opportunities: Grants, Residencies, and Fellowships other

  The September 2026 Opportunities Listings from Hyperallergic highlight a range of grants, fellowships, and residencies. Notably, the Foundwork Artist Prize provides a $10,000…

• Milano cerca gestore per ex Cinema Orchidea: bando per nuovo polo culturale institutional

  Il Comune di Milano ha annunciato un bando per l'assegnazione dell'ex Cinema Orchidea, situato in Via Terraggio 3, destinato a diventare un nuovo centro culturale. La durata della…

• Google Pics: AI Image Creation and Editing Comes to Workspace ai-technology

  Google has unveiled Google Pics, an innovative AI-driven tool for creating and editing images, now part of Google Workspace. Meg Whittenberger, the Product Manager for Google…

• Keith Haring Drawing Ruled Authentic but Unsellable at Top Auction Houses market-auction

  A Connecticut court has ruled that a Keith Haring drawing featuring flying saucers is indeed authentic. However, Christie's and Sotheby's can't auction it because the provenance…

• PUMA and Ferrari Release Michael Schumacher Monza Limited Edition other

  PUMA and Scuderia Ferrari HP have launched the Monza Limited Edition collection, a tribute to Michael Schumacher's first season with the team in 1996. The collection, released…

• Satyajit Ray's 'Days and Nights in the Forest' Gets 4K Restoration and Criterion Release publication

  Satyajit Ray's 1970 film 'Days and Nights in the Forest' has been restored in 4K and is now available on the Criterion Channel, with a Blu-ray and DVD release from the Criterion…

• Alamy Cuts Contributor Commissions, Photographers Protest market-auction

  Alamy, a UK-based stock photo agency, has implemented significant changes to its contributor payment structure, effective today. The new tier system reduces commissions for many…

• Satellite Internet Becomes Battlefield in Ukraine-Russia War other

  As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches four and a half years, the conflict has extended into outer space, where satellite internet plays a vital role in military operations.…

• NYC Fall Art Guide: Galliano Withdraws from Met, Kusama Dies at 97 other

  Hyperallergic's autumn art guide for New York City showcases significant exhibitions and happenings. British designer John Galliano has canceled his planned exhibition at the…

• Last-Chance Exhibitions in Paris: Must-See Shows Closing September 6 exhibition

  As summer draws to a close, Paris is set to conclude several significant exhibitions on September 6. At the Grand Palais, visitors can explore fourteen installations by Argentine…

• Alain Blondel, Art Dealer and Rediscoverer, Dies at 87 other

  Alain Blondel, a prominent French art dealer known for his role in reviving interest in 20th-century decorative arts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco, has died in 2026 at the age of 87.…

• Raymond Depardon's Unseen Works at Visa pour l'Image in Perpignan festival-fair

  The 38th edition of the International Festival of Photojournalism, Visa pour l'Image, is underway in Perpignan, France, until September 13. Amidst an art world transformed by…

• Right-Wing 'M1llion' Movement Draws 10,000 in Plauen, Plans Leipzig Rally other

  On August 8, the 'government-critical' movement 'M1llion', affiliated with the far-right AfD, held a large demonstration in Plauen, Germany, attracting at least 10,000…

• Zwickau's VW Plant Faces Uncertain Future as CEO Visits Amid Protests other

  Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume visited the Zwickau plant for the first time since becoming CEO four years ago, amid silent protests from workers and union members. The plant is…

• Mars' Southern Hemisphere Is Hundreds of Degrees Hotter Underground, New Study Finds other

  A recent study published on August 26 in Nature indicates that the underground temperatures in Mars' southern hemisphere are significantly higher, ranging from 400 to 750 degrees…

• Jeanne Mathas Appointed Director of Espace Croisé institutional

  Jeanne Mathas, an art critic and exhibition curator, has been named director of Espace Croisé, the contemporary art center of the École Supérieure d'Art (ÉSA) de…

• Peanuts Pop-Up in NYC Explores Charles Schulz's Design Legacy exhibition

  A pop-up exhibition in New York City celebrates the cultural legacy of the Peanuts comic strip, with a focus on how creator Charles M. Schulz documented the evolution of American…

• Sustainable Property Care: Practical Tips for Eco-Friendly Landscaping other

  A comprehensive guide on sustainable property care emphasizes small, consistent improvements over expensive upgrades. Key practices include testing soil before adding nutrients,…

• Fannuh Baskets: Tracing Liberian Roots in Gullah Geechee Craft cultural-heritage

  In a personal essay featured in Hyperallergic, part of the 2025 Craft Archive Fellows series in partnership with the Center for Craft, the author examines the links between the…

• Exutoire's 22YB1 Renovation in Hanoi Advocates for Adaptive Reuse architecture-design

  Exutoire, founded in Oslo by Paul-Antoine Lucas and Bui Quy Son in 2019, has successfully renovated a 1990s tube house in Hanoi, known as 22YB1. The project, which serves both as…

• Majd Abdel Hamid's 'Murmuration' at Cample Line: Embroidery as Memory and Resistance exhibition

  Until 6 September, Cample Line, a repurposed mill in rural Scotland, showcases 'Murmuration' by Palestinian artist Majd Abdel Hamid. The exhibition highlights his 2015 series 'Son…

• Silicon Valley's Philosophical Embrace of Theater and Improvisation opinion-review

  An opinion piece in The New York Times, published on August 30, 2026, explores why Silicon Valley has increasingly embraced theater and improvisation. The article argues that this…

• Blood Sacrifice on Netflix: Inside the Swedish Police digital

  British screenwriter George Kay, known for the series Lupin, has turned his attention to Stockholm for a new Netflix production titled Blood Sacrifice. The series, set in Sweden's…

• Atlas Brussels School of Arts Alliance Links Science and Art Education institutional

  On September 1, 2026, four prestigious institutions in Brussels, Belgium, including La Cambre, INSAS, Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles, and Université Libre de Bruxelles, signed…

• ENSA Normandie Launches Post-Master Program on Material Reuse architecture-design

  The École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Normandie (ENSA Normandie), located in Rouen, France, is introducing a new post-master's program dedicated to the reuse of…

• Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti Killed in Times Square Stabbing other

  On Monday, Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America vice-president, was fatally stabbed in Times Square, New York City. The incident occurred when a woman carrying multiple knives…

• Venice Film Festival 2026: Herzog, McDonagh, and Controversy Over Male-Heavy Lineup festival-fair

  The 83rd Venice Film Festival opens next week on the Lido, running from 2-12 September. The lineup has already sparked controversy due to its male-heavy competition slate, with…

• Belfort Art School Ends Professional Programs After 35 Years institutional

  The École d'art Gérard-Jacot in Belfort is discontinuing its professional training programs in graphic design and visual arts after 35 years. The decision was made by the…

• AfD Ideologue Faces Surprising Defeat in Querfurt Forum other

  At a town hall forum held in the 15th-century vaulted cellar of Querfurt Castle in Saxony-Anhalt, AfD chief ideologue Hans-Thomas Tillschneider encountered an unexpected…

• Clémentine Mélois Gives Voice to Memories Embedded in Objects publication

  French author and artist Clémentine Mélois has released a new book, 'Choses que je croyais perdues' (Things I Thought I Lost), published by Gallimard. The work explores the…

• Primavera De Filippi on Protocol Art, Plantoids, and Cognitive Sovereignty artist

  Primavera De Filippi, an artist and legal scholar, spoke with Anika Meier for SLEEK about various topics, including protocol art, her project Plantoid, and her research on…