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• Maria Finitzo's Rediscovered Arctic Photographs Debut at Perspective Gallery exhibition

  From September 3 through the end of the month, Maria Finitzo, who is a filmmaker, writer, and photographic artist from Chicago, will present her exhibition 'Ice & Light' at…

• Pistoletto Declares Pope Francis 'First Saint of Art' in Cittadellarte Ceremony artist

  On December 17, 2025, at Cittadellarte, Michelangelo Pistoletto proclaimed Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) the 'First Saint of Art' on the Pope's birthday. The gesture…

• Fragmentos Converts Historic Lisbon Warehouse into Residential Complex architecture-design

  In Lisbon's historic riverside district between Alcântara and Belém, the former Mitera plastics warehouse and store has been rehabilitated and expanded into a residential complex…

• A Gorgeous Excitement 2026: 23 Artists at Steinfeld Gallery, Tucson exhibition

  The Steinfeld Gallery & Studios in Tucson, Arizona, presents its second annual group exhibition, A Gorgeous Excitement 2026, running from October 3 to November 14, 2026. Curated…

• September's Must-See Art Films: From Queer Art to War Photography other

  In September, the German art magazine Monopol highlights nine films related to the art world. Notable among them is 'Drunken Noodles' by Lucio Castro, set to debut at Cannes 2025,…

• Hue Matrix: A Painter's Guide to Color Mixing other

  A hue matrix, also known as a color matrix or color chart, is a gridded reference tool that systematically shows the results of mixing base hues in gradual ratios. This technique…

• Bose Racquet Club Brings Tennis Stars to Kith Ivy other

  Bose Racquet Club, a new initiative by the audio brand Bose, has partnered with fashion label Kith to host an event at Kith Ivy, bringing together tennis stars Coco Gauff and Ben…

• Babe's Diner in Sag Harbor: A Nostalgic Hit by Julian Cavin and Jonny Shipes other

  Babe's, a newly opened diner in Sag Harbor, has quickly turned into a summer hit. Co-founders Julian Cavin and Jonny Shipes, both from New York City and long-time friends, infused…

• Madrid's +LATINA Festival Returns for 2026 with Brazil as Guest Country festival-fair

  Spain's inaugural multidisciplinary 'liquid' festival, +LATINA, dedicated to contemporary art from the Americas, is set to occur in Madrid from September to November 2026,…

• Invisible Design: The Importance of Maintaining Functional Elements in Bathrooms and Kitchens architecture-design

  An article featured in Diariodesign underscores the critical role of concealed infrastructure—such as pipes, drainage systems, and mechanisms—in preserving both the beauty and…

• Edinburgh Art Festival 2026 Review: Marginalized Voices, Photography, and Commissions festival-fair

  The Edinburgh Art Festival (EAF), the largest visual art festival in the UK, took place from 14 to 30 August 2026, with some exhibitions still ongoing. This year's focus was on…

• Ciarán McGuigan: From Orior Furniture to The Malin Coworking architecture-design

  Ciarán McGuigan, creative director of Irish luxury furniture brand Orior, has expanded into hospitality with The Malin, a members-only coworking network. Growing up on the factory…

• Met Cancels Galliano Exhibit; Casablanca Design Festival; Sturges House Endangered other

  The Spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition titled "John Galliano: Horizons" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has been scrapped following backlash from the fashion industry.…

• POoR Collective's 'Power' Rug: London Housing Estates as Design Inspiration architecture-design

  The inaugural rug 'Power' has been introduced by POoR Collective, a London-based group, for the British brand Floor Story. Crafted from New Zealand wool, this flatwoven rug comes…

• September Book Bag: McCullin's Vietnam, Rego's Studio, and More publication

  The September book releases feature a range of art publications, including Don McCullin's previously unseen Vietnam War photographs, a behind-the-scenes look at Paula Rego's…

• Manchester City and Puma unveil AI-designed kit ai-technology

  Puma has unveiled a new third kit for Manchester City, designed by a fan using an AI generator. This shirt, created through Puma's AI Creator—a generative AI tool that transforms…

• Chinese Chipmakers' Localization Push Tests Semiconductor Equipment Reliability other

  During an industry conference held on Monday in Wuxi, eastern China, Jie Chen, the chairman of Britech Semiconductor Equipment (Shanghai) Corp, announced that numerous new wafer…

• Dyson CameraJet Toothbrush: A Tech-Driven Dental Do-Over other

  Dyson has unveiled the CameraJet, an electric toothbrush featuring an integrated miniature camera system trained on nearly half a million dental images. The device uses a water…

• Seoul Collector Mari Hong on Living with Art and Avoiding Regret artist

  Over the past ten years, Mari Hong, an art collector from Seoul with a background in fashion design, has curated a contemporary art collection that includes pieces by artists such…

• Seoul Art Week 2026: Five Exhibitions from Martin Parr to Yoo Youngkuk exhibition

  With Seoul Art Week on the horizon, a variety of exhibitions are being highlighted by museums and galleries. The Photography Seoul Museum of Art is showcasing 'We Are Martin…

• South Korea's New Art Market Law Faces Implementation Chaos market-auction

  On 26 July 2023, South Korea's Art Promotion Act came into effect, though its implementation encountered challenges due to insufficient readiness. The enforcement decree was…

• Ídem 2026 Festival at La Casa Encendida Explores Ecotopías and Embodied Knowledge festival-fair

  The XIV Ídem festival, titled 'Encuentro de artes vivas y comunidades', is set to take place at La Casa Encendida in Madrid, commencing on September 22, 2026, with Rolf…

• LAIDA's Interactive Installation 'SKIN THE ARCHITECT' at Tallinn Architecture Biennale architecture-design

  The Latvian Union of Architecture and Design (LAIDA) has created an interactive installation titled 'SKIN THE ARCHITECT' in response to the theme of this year's Tallinn…

• FAE 2026: Festival de Arquitectura en Español Returns to Mexico City festival-fair

  The eighth edition of the Festival de Arquitectura en Español (FAE) will take place from September 2 to 4, 2026, in Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Organized by the Instituto…

• New Book Explores David Hockney's 'Beverly Hills Housewife' and His Muse Betty Freeman publication

  In his latest publication, 'The Beverly Hills Housewife: Hockney's Californian Muse and the World Beyond the Pool,' James Cahill delves into David Hockney's painting 'The Beverly…

• NZIA and CAA to Co-host in:situ 2026 Conference and General Assembly in New Zealand architecture-design

  The New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA), in partnership with the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA), has announced that its biennial in:situ conference and the…

• Seven Precursors to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution other

  The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was not a spontaneous event but the culmination of a series of political and social upheavals across the Eastern Bloc. The death of Joseph Stalin…

• Sandra Hüller spielt Erika Mann in Film über Nachkriegsdeutschland other

  In ihrem neuen Film „Vaterland“ verkörpert Sandra Hüller die Schriftstellerin Erika Mann, die gemeinsam mit ihrem Vater Thomas Mann durch das zerstörte Nachkriegsdeutschland…

• Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on Missile Attacks and Recovery other

  In April 2026, the United Arab Emirates experienced a series of missile and drone attacks that resulted in significant disruptions to air travel, causing many international…

• Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks on How Phone Addiction Blocks Flow State other

  In a Big Think video, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School professor Arthur C. Brooks explains that turning off color on smartphones can reduce screen dependency. He…

• Rethinking Screen Time: The Push for Device Divergence and Calm Technology opinion-review

  In an opinion piece from It's Nice That's Insights team, Rima Sabina Aouf argues that the tech industry's response to smartphone addiction—smart glasses—may not solve the…

• Phillip Lim Launches PlayLoveWin, a Shirts-Only Label other

  On July 21, 2023, designer Phillip Lim introduced PlayLoveWin, a shirt-centric fashion initiative, on Instagram, marking his first update in six months. After two decades, Lim…

• Arnie & Barney Spin-off: Ant Heroes Save Water in New Animation other

  Studio 100 International GmbH is producing a new German animation spin-off featuring Arnie and Barney, the forgetful young ants from the Biene Maja (Maya the Bee) universe. Titled…

• Mission Bern: Religious Buildings Lead Varied Selection of 100 Heritage Projects cultural-heritage

  Stéphane Bern's Mission Patrimoine has revealed 100 departmental initiatives as part of the ninth edition of Loto du Patrimoine. Among the chosen projects, religious sites account…

• Paula Hartmann Announces New Album and 2027 Tour artist

  German singer-songwriter Paula Hartmann has announced her upcoming album "Das traurigste Mädchen der Welt" (The Saddest Girl in the World), scheduled for release in March 2027.…

• Jana Kasalová's 'L'animale che dunque sono' at Centro Trevi, Bolzano exhibition

  From October 2 to 23, 2026, the Centro Culturale Claudio Trevi in Bolzano hosts the solo exhibition "L'animale che dunque sono" by Czech artist Jana Kasalová. Curated by art…

• Galactic Energy's Pallas-1 Reaches Orbit, Advancing China's Reusable Rocket Ambitions other

  On Tuesday, Galactic Energy, a Chinese rocket manufacturer, achieved a successful launch of its Pallas-1 medium-to-large reusable rocket from a self-constructed pad located in the…

• US Sanctions Threats Against China Lack Credibility opinion-review

  An opinion piece argues that US threats to impose secondary sanctions on Iran's trading partners, including China, are not credible due to America's financial fragility and…

• How Dancer Loïe Fuller Shaped the Aesthetics of Art Nouveau other

  The Art Nouveau movement, known for its natural forms and decorative excess, drew inspiration from various sources, including the philosophy of Henri Bergson, Japanese and…

• Milton Glaser's Ten Rules for Life and Work: A Designer's Legacy of Wisdom artist

  The late graphic designer Milton Glaser, renowned for creating the I ❤ NY logo, a psychedelic portrait of Bob Dylan, and DC Comics' bullet logo, shared his 'Ten Things I Have…