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• Talismans and Amulets in Contemporary Culture: From Tutankhamun to TikTok other

  In November 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun was uncovered by Howard Carter in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, revealing over 100 artifacts, including protective amulets intended for…

• Hannah Mullin and Sean McConnell Wed at Castle Hill Inn, Newport, with Surprise Norah Jones Performance other

  Hannah Mullin and Sean McConnell, childhood friends from Delaware who dated for nine years, exchanged vows at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, on a June day in 2024,…

• AN Interior Fall/Winter 2026 Issue Centers on Renovation and Adaptive Reuse publication

  The AN Interior magazine's Fall/Winter 2026 edition centers on renovations, highlighting the importance of enhancing existing structures in architecture. It references Álvaro…

• Tanya Merrill's 'Land animal, house animal' Explores Animal Consciousness After Motherhood and Relocation exhibition

  Tanya Merrill's latest exhibition, titled Land animal, house animal, showcases oil-and-graphite paintings that highlight local wildlife as aware beings. This collection is…

• Mee Kyung Hwang's Memoir on Her Daughter's Anorexia Published publication

  Mee Kyung Hwang's book "Als die Anorexie bei uns einzog" tells the story of her daughter Mara, who developed anorexia as a teenager. The author candidly recounts in short chapters…

• Vacheron Constantin and The Met Debut Artisan Residency Works by Golann, Said, and Bonfield-Colombara institutional

  Vacheron Constantin and The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveiled the Artisan Residency Program at the Temple of Dendur in New York, featuring three pieces developed over 18 months.…

• Trainspotting torna in sala per il 30° anniversario con restauro 4K other

  Il film Trainspotting di Danny Boyle, uscito nel 1996, viene riproiettato nelle sale italiane dal 19 al 21 ottobre in una versione restaurata in 4K, in occasione del trentesimo…

• Ron DeSantis Statue Melts in Tallahassee Climate Protest other

  On Tuesday, October 13, a life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, made of gallium and named "DENIAL," melted shortly after being unveiled in front of his supporters in…

• Vogue Highlights Japanese Hair Brushes for Scalp Care other

  Vogue has released a comprehensive guide focused on Japanese hair brushes, emphasizing their importance in detangling and caring for the scalp. In Japanese beauty practices,…

• Properly Studio Rebuilds Axi's Brand, Website and Trading App in Four Months architecture-design

  In just four months, Properly Studio revamped Axi, a worldwide online trading firm, focusing on brand identity, a comprehensive 150-page website, and the user interface for the…

• Martina Hefter veröffentlicht neuen Roman „Nach der Sonne schauen“ und geht auf Lesereise publication

  Martina Hefter, die 2024 den Deutschen Buchpreis für ihr Werk „Hey guten Morgen, wie geht es dir?“ erhielt, bringt ihren neuen Roman „Nach der Sonne schauen“ heraus. Die Erzählung…

• Mattel Releases Céline Dion Barbie Doll Recreating Her 1998 Oscars Look other

  Mattel has launched a unique Barbie doll paying homage to Céline Dion, which you can now pre-order on their website. The doll reflects Dion's appearance from the 1998 Oscars,…

• Light Space & Time Opens 35th Solo Art Series Call, Deadline January 5, 2027 award

  The 35th "Solo Art Series" Online Art Competition is now accepting submissions from Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery, with entries due by January 5, 2027. A total of twelve…

• Barbalaco Arquitectos Completes 370 m² Weekend House in Cañuelas, Argentina architecture-design

  Barbalaco Arquitectos has completed CCLM 280 House, a 370 m² weekend residence in the Cañuelas district of Argentina, finished in 2024. Alberto Barbalaco and Nicolas Barbalaco led…

• Lowell Thompson Chronicles Black Ad Pioneers in Chicago Advertising publication

  Veteran adman Lowell Thompson presents the story of Black admen and adwomen in Chicago who drove a transformation of American culture, marketing, and media in the film Channels…

• Large Contemporary Art Centre Opens on Île Séguin Near Paris with Renault-Inspired Inaugural Show institutional

  On 17 October, Île Séguin in Greater Paris will welcome Large, a contemporary art center operated as a non-profit. This six-story venue, spanning 2,500 sq m, is developed by…

• José Mercé Returns to Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla with Three Young Guitarists festival-fair

  José Mercé graced the stage of the Teatro de la Maestranza on 20 September during the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, marking his return to the festival. The cantaor, who hails…

• María Elena Pombo y Miguel Braceli: Ejercicios de permanencia en Sorondo Projects, Barcelona exhibition

  La muestra Ejercicios de permanencia, presentada por los artistas venezolanos María Elena Pombo y Miguel Braceli, fue inaugurada el 17 de septiembre por Sorondo Projects durante…

• Roman Fort Unearthed in Pembrokeshire May Confirm Legend of Emperor Magnus Maximus cultural-heritage

  In Pembrokeshire, Wales, a Roman auxiliary fort has been uncovered by archaeologist Mark Merrony from the University of Oxford, which may lend credence to the tale of Magnus…

• Tessa Virtue Makes Professional Dance Debut at Fall for Dance North festival-fair

  This weekend, Tessa Virtue, a two-time Olympic champion in ice dance, will debut her first professional dance performance on land at Fall for Dance North in Toronto. The…

• High Court Hears Bid by 'Well-Known' Man to Block ITN and Guardian Allegations other

  A "well-known" individual, who remains unnamed, is pursuing an injunction at London's High Court to stop Independent Television News and Guardian News & Media from releasing…

• Seashore Trolley Museum Hosts Happy Trolleyween October 23-25 other

  The Seashore Trolley Museum is gearing up for its Happy Trolleyween event from Friday, October 23, to Sunday, October 25, 2026, running from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily. This event…

• Giona Bierens de Haan's 'It all remains' Reimagines Decommissioned Cars as Building Blocks in Switzerland architecture-design

  Giona Bierens de Haan, a Swiss designer, has unveiled 'It all remains,' an innovative art and architectural installation that tackles the future of automotive resource management…

• Bernhard Aichner's "Totenfrau – Die Rückkehr": Brünhilde Blum Returns in Fourth Thriller publication

  In "Totenfrau – Die Rückkehr," the fourth installment of Bernhard Aichner's Brünhilde Blum series, the undertaker faces a dilemma after vowing to her daughter, Nela, that she…

• Reinier de Graaf's 'Architecture Against Architecture' Calls for Radical Overhaul of the Profession publication

  Reinier de Graaf, a 62-year-old architect from the Netherlands, has been with Rem Koolhaas's Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) since 1996 and has served as the director…

• Chicago-Area Police Assisted HSI Surveillance of Anti-ICE Activists at Bridgeport Gallery other

  Recently unveiled documents indicate that law enforcement in the Chicago area was involved in an ICE undercover investigation targeting mutual aid networks in Minneapolis last…

• Kseniya Rai Discusses Light, Water, and the Sensory Experience of Painting publication

  In an interview featured in Singulart Magazine on October 16, 2026, artist Kseniya Rai shared insights about her Pools series, which delves into themes of water, light, and…

• Panasonic Japanese Microwave Review 2026: Smart-Sensor Technology Elevates Kitchen Design architecture-design

  Panasonic's Japanese microwave, reviewed in 2026, features smart-sensor technology and a sleek appearance that gear the kitchen toward more upscale design. The device is the…

• Chanel and Women’s Prize Trust Launch Originators for Unpublished Writers publication

  Chanel unveiled a new initiative called Originators on October 15, 2026, in collaboration with the Women’s Prize Trust, a UK charity overseeing the Women’s Prize for Fiction. This…

• New Yorker Radio Hour: Pollster Rich Baris on MAGA's Fracturing Base other

  In a recent episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, host David Remnick interviews Rich Baris, a pollster widely recognized as the People's Pundit on social media. Baris, who…

• Pollster Rich Baris Discusses MAGA's Fractured Relationship With Donald Trump opinion-review

  In a New Yorker interview, pollster Rich Baris, who supports the MAGA "big tent" coalition, argues that Donald Trump has lost command of the movement he built. Baris describes a…

• Bologna's Salaborsa Library Opens OARecords Recording Studio institutional

  On October 17, 2026, Bologna's Biblioteca Salaborsa unveiled OARecords, an innovative space for recording and audiovisual production located on the second floor of Palazzo…

• Valeria Gordeev's Debut Novel "Die Zikade entschlüpft ihrer goldglänzenden Hülle" Reviewed by Matthias Jordan publication

  Matthias Jordan assesses Valeria Gordeev's first novel, "Die Zikade entschlüpft ihrer goldglänzenden Hülle," which is a contender for the Deutscher Buchpreis. The narrative…

• Hinckley Yachts Marks 1994 Picnic Boat Legacy with Portsmouth, Rhode Island Service Hub other

  Hinckley Yachts, established in 1928, is renowned for its production of sailboats, motorboats, and cabin cruisers, receiving accolades from David Rockefeller, Jr. In March, the…

• Pope Leo Calls Putin from Hospital for Ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine other

  Pope Leo, recovering in hospital from a lung cancer operation, spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. During the call, the pontiff urged a ceasefire in…

• Sompot Chidgasornpongse's '9 Temples to Heaven' Screens at New York Film Festival festival-fair

  '9 Temples to Heaven' (2026), the first narrative feature from Sompot Chidgasornpongse, was showcased at the New York Film Festival. The story centers on Sakol (Surachai…

• Bernie Sanders Warns Against Big Tech's Transhumanist Vision in The Atlantic opinion-review

  In an essay published by The Atlantic, US Senator Bernie Sanders argues that the technological ambitions of the world's most powerful figures should not be dismissed as the idle…

• Chiasso Perduto Hosts First Group Residency Open Studio in Florence with Zunino, Chammaa and Nevermind exhibition

  Chiasso Perduto in Florence presents the open studio closing its first group residency, with works by Sara Zunino, Elie Chammaa and Joy Nevermind opening Saturday 24 October at…

• Tina Barney's Fashion Photography Explored in New Aperture Book, Tracing Her Mother's 1930s Modeling Career publication

  Tina Barney: Fashion (Aperture, 2026) delves into the impact of her maternal heritage on her work in fashion photography. Her mother, Lillian Fox, a Brooklyn native standing five…

• Heatherwick Studio's Nodeul Island Opens Waterfront Areas in Seoul Ahead of Full Soundscape Completion architecture-design

  On September 17, 2026, the Soundscape project by Heatherwick Studio on Nodeul Island in Seoul celebrated the opening of its waterfront areas. The London-based design firm…