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• Álvaro Urbano Resurrects Helen Fowler's Lost Garden at Museo Jumex exhibition

  On October 16, Museo Jumex's Galería 1 unveiled Álvaro Urbano's installation titled Helen, which reflects on the Casa Cueva that was demolished, a structure originally designed by…

• New Mexico Judge Dismisses Child Sex Abuse Indictment Against Timothy Busfield other

  On Friday, Judge Joseph Montano from New Mexico dismissed the charges against actor Timothy Busfield, known for his roles in The West Wing and Field of Dreams. He found that the…

• Charmaine Poh Brings Deutsche Bank Artist of the Year Project to MUDEC in Milan exhibition

  Charmaine Poh, a Singaporean artist born in 1990, is set to unveil her inaugural Italian solo exhibition at MUDEC – Museo delle Culture in Milan, running from 18 September to 1…

• Circle's USDC Becomes First 'Significant' E-Money Token Under EU's MiCA economy-finance

  On October 14, Circle's USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the dollar, became the first 'significant' e-money token under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Among 45…

• Nat Faulkner Exhibits at Keijiban in Kanazawa exhibition

  Nat Faulkner presents an exhibition at Keijiban in Kanazawa. The project listing references Italo Calvino's Six Memos for the Next Millennium, published by Harvard University…

• Vogue Styles Fall Maximalism With Ties, Scarves, and Bold Knits other

  An editorial in Vogue showcases silk ties and vintage scarves, emphasizing maximalist layering for the autumn season. Styled over an MSGM shirt and a stylist's tie, Burberry…

• Ruben Moutinho Turns Discarded Research Prototypes Into Sculptures in 'The Form That Remained' architecture-design

  Ruben Moutinho, an industrial designer, has unveiled THE FORM THAT REMAINED, a collection of distinctive sculptures crafted from obsolete components and discarded research…

• Forbes Gift Guide Reframes 'Push Presents' for Career, Divorce, and Relocation Milestones other

  Caroline Reilly's Forbes piece, published October 16, 2026, argues that push presents — gifts traditionally exchanged to mark a birth — should extend to other life transitions.…

• Halloween 2026 Costume Forecast: Gargoyles, Freaky Nikki and Dolly Parton Tipped as Top Looks other

  Costume retailers and social media influencers predict that gargoyles, Nikki from the indie horror film Obsession, and Dolly Parton will dominate Halloween 2026 fashion. Tamar…

• Bangkok's Five Tropical Rituals Replace the Four Seasons for Expats other

  In Bangkok, where seasonal change is minimal, a Monocle writer identifies five rituals—fruit, festivals, footwear, flags, and birds—that mark the passage of time. The arrival of…

• Keith Haring Student Mural Anchors $25 Million Tribeca Loft Listing market-auction

  A stunning triplex maisonette in the American Thread Building, located in Tribeca, is up for grabs at $25 million. This impressive 8,000-square-foot space features a striking…

• ARTMargins Roundtable Examines Solidarity Art Collections From Skopje to Santiago publication

  The ARTMargins Online roundtable, edited by Aida Bičakčić, was published on October 16, 2026, following a discussion in September 2025 by the Working Group Cultures of World…

• Lion Green Road in Croydon Wins Stirling Prize; Centre Pompidou Paraná Delayed to 2029 award

  Mary Duggan's Lion Green Road housing scheme in Croydon has won Britain's Stirling Prize, RIBA's award for the country's best new building. Commissioned for 80 council homes on a…

• Artists from ECA USP Release Pirate Trash Parody of Bolsonaro Film 'Dark Horse' other

  A collective of students and artists from ECA USP has produced a 45-minute pirated adaptation of Cyrus Nowrasteh's 2026 film Dark Horse, which explores the contentious narrative…

• China Warns EU Against 'Fantasising' on Trade as Brussels Confirms New 'Kill Switch' economy-finance

  Beijing has cautioned the European Union against what it characterised as wishful thinking in its trade posture, as Brussels confirmed a new mechanism dubbed a 'kill switch'. The…

• Digital Journalism's Evolution: From 1992 US Experiments to a New Generation of Reporters opinion-review

  In the United States, the inception of online journalism can be traced back to 1992, when smaller platforms began to publish online to enhance their visibility. By 1993, prominent…

• Oregon School Shooting: Teacher Tackled Teen Gunman Before Parent Shot Him other

  A tragic shooting incident unfolded at a junior high school in Oregon, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including a student. The shooter, identified as 16-year-old…

• Canaletto: The Venetian Vedute That Conquered the World artist

  Giovanni Antonio Canal, known as Canaletto, was born in Venice in October 1697. He learned perspective from his father, a painter and theatrical scenographer. Unlike many…

• Goldsmiths Strike Becomes Longest in UK University History at 130 Days institutional

  Goldsmiths University staff have been on strike for 130 days, marking a record in the UK higher education sector. The strike began after initial actions on April 27 and escalated…

• Pauline Bayle adapte le Mahabharata au féminin au Théâtre public de Montreuil other

  La pièce « Mahabharata, une histoire de la violence », mise en scène par la Française Pauline Bayle, sera présentée au Théâtre public de Montreuil du 29 septembre au 24 octobre…

• Lezioni d'Arte: Van Gogh il precursore, analisi della Notte stellata opinion-review

  Nella rubrica Lezioni d'Arte, viene analizzata l'iconica opera di Vincent Van Gogh, Notte stellata. Realizzato nel 1889 e attualmente custodito al Museum of Modern Art di New…

• Fair Play Debuts as Artist-Only Satellite Fair Near Frieze London festival-fair

  During Frieze week, a new artist-centric fair named Fair Play debuted at One Marylebone, a converted church in London, spanning two levels. Unlike traditional fairs, it features…

• Fitzcarraldo: 45 Years Since Werner Herzog Moved a Mountain other

  Forty-five years after its shoot, Werner Herzog's Fitzcarraldo remains a landmark of obsessive cinema. Set during the Amazon rubber boom, the film follows an Irish dreamer who,…

• Paraguay Tech Minister Gustavo Villate Defies Beijing Sanctions Over Taiwan Ties other

  On Thursday, Gustavo Villate, Paraguay's technology minister, expressed that the sanctions from Beijing due to his country’s ties with Taiwan would only speed up their cooperation…

• Sanaz Sohrabi's 'An Incomplete Calendar' Reimagines OPEC as Anti-Imperialist Solidarity festival-fair

  Sanaz Sohrabi's 'An Incomplete Calendar' reinterprets OPEC as a symbol of anti-imperialist unity and cultural dialogue. The film garnered the best debut feature award at the…

• Bird Motifs Flock to Interiors and Runways, From Julianne Moore's Kitchen to Chanel architecture-design

  Bird-themed decoration has returned to prominence across interiors and fashion, according to Architectural Digest. Julianne Moore's kitchen is cited among the examples of the…

• Wedge Designs Bastét Oral Care Branding with Carved-Serif Wordmark and Aluminium Tube architecture-design

  Bastét, a premium oral care company, has successfully established its brand identity through collaboration with Wedge, a design agency located in both Montréal and Los Angeles.…

• Dattner Architects Staff Seek Union Recognition, Would Become Largest Organized U.S. Firm institutional

  At Dattner Architects, employees are seeking a card-check neutrality agreement to facilitate union recognition without undergoing a formal election via the National Labor…

• Lady Jackets Shrink for Fall as Street Style Set Styles Cropped Silhouettes Five Ways other

  This fall, the classic lady jacket has been reimagined with intentionally smaller silhouettes, becoming a major trend in outerwear, especially embraced by street style enthusiasts…

• Tremaine Emory's Denim Tears Debuts First Solo Show at SCAD Museum of Art exhibition

  Tremaine Emory, the creative force behind Denim Tears, has just kicked off his first solo exhibition called "Denim Tears from the Pool of Black Genius" at the SCAD Museum of Art.…

• Frieze London Diary: Collectors' Dinner, Unexpected Views, Barbie Art, Warhol Cats, and John Banting Spotlight festival-fair

  On Thursday, Frieze London's Collectors' Dinner brought together notable art personalities such as Ed Behrens and Aaron Cezar. The evening's menu offered dishes like chicken,…

• Vogue Decodes Model Off-Duty Style with Free People other

  Vogue's article titled "The Model Off-Duty Uniform, Decoded," sponsored by Free People, delves into the casual styles of fashion models. Essential elements highlighted are…

• MaPC Brings Native Windows PC Gaming to Apple Silicon Macs via Free Public Beta architecture-design

  Developed by the Abduzeedo team, MaPC facilitates seamless gaming on Apple Silicon Macs for native Windows platforms like Steam, Epic, and GOG, overcoming previous technical…

• Gaia De Megni's "La Scia" at Société Interludio in Cambiano: Cinema Without Images exhibition

  Gaia De Megni, who hails from Santa Margherita and was born in 1993, is showcasing her inaugural solo exhibition titled "La Scia" at Société Interludio in Cambiano. Curated by…

• Cannupa Hanska Luger's "American Traditional" at Garth Greenan Gallery exhibition

  Cannupa Hanska Luger's exhibition titled "American Traditional" at Garth Greenan Gallery in Soho represents a shift from his usual focus on ceramics, integrating wood, ink, and…

• Moki Cherry Retrospective at The Contemporary Austin Fills Two Floors exhibition

  "The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry," the most extensive retrospective of the artist's work in the U.S., is currently on display at The Contemporary Austin – Jones…

• Lois Dickson's "Forty Years of Painting" Opens at Time Space Limited in Hudson, NY exhibition

  In Hudson, New York, Time Space Limited (TSL) is presenting "Lois Dickson: Forty Years of Painting," which features the abstract landscapes and nature studies of the 96-year-old…

• Miley Cyrus Donates $1M to Skid Row Housing, Smiljan Radić Documentary Premieres at ADFF, and More architecture-design

  During a gala held last week, Miley Cyrus and Tish Cyrus-Purcell revealed a generous donation of $1 million to support the Downtown Women's Center's HOME Campaign, which will…

• Artavazd Pelechian's Restored Films Screen at New York Film Festival festival-fair

  Eight restored works by Armenian filmmaker Artavazd Pelechian were presented at the New York Film Festival in 2026 as part of the Pelechian Project. The director's output is…

• Macías Peredo Quirarte to Represent Mexico at 20th Venice Architecture Biennale with "Rural" architecture-design

  Representing Mexico at the 20th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, Salvador Macías, Magui Peredo, Diego Quirarte, and Gonzalo Ugalde will showcase…