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• Joaquín Ivars Presents 'eNvolutions' at Galería Isabel Hurley, Málaga exhibition

  Joaquín Ivars's exhibition at Galería Isabel Hurley in Málaga features artworks created over decades, combined with recent works, unreleased pieces, and non-materialised projects.…

• Paris Attic Ideal of the Artist's Studio Traced to 19th-Century Montmartre and Montparnasse publication

  The romanticized figure of the impoverished young artistic genius took shape in the dilapidated quarters of 19th-century Montmartre and Montparnasse, according to a Financial…

• Art Basel Paris 2026 to Feature Gustave Fayet Collection and Talks with Ibrahim Mahama, Théo Mercier, Stan Douglas festival-fair

  Art Basel Paris 2026 will include the return of Gustave Fayet's collection, alongside interviews with artists Ibrahim Mahama, Théo Mercier and Stan Douglas, and a cultural history…

• MASS y Moving Windmills: el rol expandido del arquitecto en el Centro de Innovación en Kasungu architecture-design

  El Moving Windmills Innovation Center, que será construido en Kasungu, Malaui, tiene como objetivo empoderar a los agentes de cambio locales y fue diseñado por MASS. Este centro…

• Mire Lee gestaltet Bühnenbild für „Mononoke“ an der Volksbühne Berlin institutional

  Die Künstlerin Mire Lee übernimmt das Bühnenbild für die Produktion „Mononoke“ an der Volksbühne Berlin. Im Kontext der Wiedereröffnung der Volksbühne sorgt Intendant Matthias…

• Frieze London 2026 Trends: Guts, Spiders, and Evil-Looking Flowers Dominate Regent's Park opinion-review

  Guts, spiders, and evil-looking flowers emerged as the most visible motifs at Frieze London 2026, according to a trend report by Ocula writers and editors. The fair, held in…

• Anne Imhof Discusses 'House of Swans' at Tai Kwun Contemporary, Hong Kong exhibition

  At Tai Kwun Contemporary in Hong Kong, Anne Imhof presents "House of Swans," an exhibition that showcases sculpture, painting, and a four-act story ballet featuring dancers from…

• Adèle Yon, autrice de « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth », se tourne vers le théâtre publication

  À 32 ans, Adèle Yon a fait son entrée dans le monde littéraire il y a deux ans avec son livre « Mon vrai nom est Elisabeth », qui retrace l'histoire de son arrière-grand-mère,…

• Nuit des châteaux 2026: près de 100 monuments ouverts en France et en Belgique cultural-heritage

  La 8ᵉ édition de la Nuit des châteaux se déroule du vendredi 16 au dimanche 18 octobre 2026. La manifestation permet aux amateurs de patrimoine de visiter près de 100 demeures et…

• Andreas Dresen on Sex in Old Age; Svenja Flasspöhler's 'Zusammenbleiben' Challenges Feminist Zeitgeist publication

  In an interview published by the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, German filmmaker Andreas Dresen discusses his perspective on sexuality in later life, stating that he has become a…

• 16. Concours Géza Anda: Paavo Järvi und Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich begleiten drei Finalisten award

  Im Abschlusskonzert des 16. Concours Géza Anda in Zürich standen drei Finalisten im Mittelpunkt, die dasselbe Stück auf überraschend gegensätzliche Weise interpretierten. Paavo…

• «Dua»: Wenn der Krieg sich in den Alltag einschleicht other

  Die Ökonomin Justina Shiroka-Pula wurde zur neuen Präsidentin Kosovos gewählt, womit eine monatelange politische Blockade endet. Die Wahl fand in letzter Minute statt und war nur…

• « Notre salut » : un film politique sur Vichy séduit de la gauche à l'extrême droite opinion-review

  Le film « Notre salut » connaît un large succès public alors qu'il aborde le parcours d'un collaborateur ordinaire au sein de l'administration de Vichy. Selon Michel Guerrin,…

• Tesla Demonstrates Roadster 2 at SpaceX Facility, Raising FAA Regulatory Questions other

  On Thursday, Tesla unveiled its Roadster 2 sports car at SpaceX's site in McGregor, Texas, executing a short flight maneuver autonomously, a safety measure emphasized by CEO Elon…

• Kate Berlant's HBO Special 'Parmesan' Premieres October 16 with LA After-Party other

  On October 16, HBO will launch Kate Berlant's new one-hour special titled Parmesan. In this special, Berlant opens up about her queer awakening in her 30s and even shares a moment…

• Santi Flores: escultura en acero inoxidable, arraigo en Albacete y proyectos en Nueva York, Madrid y Roma artist

  Santi Flores, un escultor originario de Albacete y nacido en 1972, se especializa en la representación de la figura humana y sus interacciones, empleando acero inoxidable en su…

• Whistler's Dutch Influence Explored in Major Exhibition at Mesdag Collection exhibition

  From October 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027, The Mesdag Collection in The Hague will host "Whistler, Loving the Netherlands," which explores James Abbott McNeill Whistler's…

• DailyArt Magazine Explores Whistler's Vision in Ten Works publication

  DailyArt Magazine published a feature titled "Whistler in 10 Works: The Poetry of Sight," examining the work of the artist James McNeill Whistler through ten selected pieces. The…

• Sora Villa in Bali by Colvin Haven Redefines Intimate Living with Charred Timber and Local Stone architecture-design

  Andrew Swallow and his firm, Colvin Haven, have finalized Sora, a two-bedroom villa in Bali that emphasizes daily nourishment and rejuvenation. Following their previous project,…

• Shigeru Ban Architects Unveils SIMOSE Museum and Villa Complex on Seto Inland Sea architecture-design

  In 2023, Shigeru Ban Architects finalized the Museo y Albergue SIMOSE, a 7,421 m² facility situated on a 4.6-hectare plot overlooking Japan's Seto Inland Sea. This development…

• Jesús Moreno Yes Explores Figure and Ground at La Cristalería, Madrid exhibition

  Jesús Moreno Yes, a Madrid-born artist born in 1991, will showcase FIGURA / FONDO at La Cristalería, located at c/Sandoval 3, Madrid, on 19 and 20 October 2026. The opening…

• Simon Bultynck Recasts Historical Landscape Paintings in Bronze at CONVENT, Ghent exhibition

  The CONVENT Space for Contemporary Art in Ghent, Belgium, is hosting an exhibition titled "A. Aubry, A. Colin, P. Lippens, A. Oosterlinck, C. Wynants," featuring artist Simon…

• Armosi Masterplan Wins First Prize to Unify Thessaloniki's Archaeological Sites architecture-design

  Apostolopoulos Tasoulis has secured the top award in the Armosi masterplan competition for Thessaloniki, Greece, with a project named Unification of Archaeological Sites and…

• Blair Smith Architecture Renovates 2005 Melbourne Home with Two New Pavilions architecture-design

  Blair Smith Architecture has completed Holland Grove, a comprehensive renovation of a two-level residence originally built in 2005 in Melbourne, Australia, alongside the addition…

• GoodOne Future Timber Architecture Design Competition 2026 Opens Registration Until October 23 architecture-design

  The second edition of the GoodOne Future Timber Architecture Design Competition is accepting registrations until October 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Organized by Hefei Jiuwucang…

• Shopfront Arts Co-op Marks 50 Years with Record-Breaking Act-A-Thon and Youth-Led Conference institutional

  In 2026, Shopfront Arts Co-op, a youth-driven theatre group based in Carlton, Sydney, marked its 50th anniversary with a series of performances, reunions, and fundraising events.…

• Peter Sloterdijk e la banalità del Grande: il trono, la poltrona e la vocazione monarchica del potere opinion-review

  Alfredo Gatto e Anita Romanello, in un articolo pubblicato su Doppiozero il 16 ottobre 2026, analizzano una riflessione di Peter Sloterdijk riguardo alla distinzione tra monarchia…

• Tiago Rodrigues's Coro degli amanti and Braudel's Longue Durée in Italian Theatre opinion-review

  Portuguese dramatist Tiago Rodrigues's play Coro degli amanti is being staged in Italy, framed by an essay on Fernand Braudel's concept of the longue durée. The French historian's…

• Petticoat Gallery Founder Booted from Frieze London for Guerrilla Exhibition festival-fair

  The founder of Petticoat Gallery was removed from Frieze London after organizing an unauthorized exhibition featuring an artist's petticoat. Although the founder departed in good…

• Mario Barenghi Explores Literature as Cultural Transmission in New Book publication

  In his 2026 publication, Il rito della lettura, Mario Barenghi, through Quodlibet, examines how literature facilitates cultural transmission crucial for human evolution,…

• Democrazia e passioni oscure: Gianfranco Bettin e Anita Romanello su paura e politica publication

  Nel saggio "Democrazia e passioni oscure", pubblicato su Doppiozero il 16 ottobre 2026, Gianfranco Bettin e Anita Romanello esplorano il ruolo della paura e delle passioni oscure…

• Fundación Juan March Explores Six Decades of Spanish Art in 'La transición estética' exhibition

  From October 16, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the Fundación Juan March in Madrid will host 'La transición estética. España, 1960-2020', an exhibition curated by José María Parreño…

• Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2026 Preview: Booth Highlights and Cross-Generational Dialogues festival-fair

  Frieze London and Frieze Masters are scheduled for October 14–18, 2026, at The Regent's Park in London, focusing on dialogues across generations. Gagosian (D14) will present six…

• Cecily Brown's "A sunset, a ruin, a crowd and a battle" Opens at Thomas Dane Gallery Naples exhibition

  From 29 September to 19 December 2026, the Thomas Dane Gallery in Naples will showcase "A sunset, a ruin, a crowd and a battle," an exhibition by Cecily Brown. This display…

• University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Center Seeks Director of Operations institutional

  The University of Maryland's Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is on the lookout for a Director of Operations. This individual will be responsible for managing production,…

• The Granada Theatre Seeks Vice President of Stage Production & Operations other

  The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is on the lookout for a Vice President of Stage Production & Operations. This individual will oversee Stage Production,…

• Guild Hall of East Hampton Seeks Executive Director for Spring 2027 Start institutional

  Guild Hall, located in East Hampton, New York, is actively seeking a new Executive Director. This position requires a leader who is visionary, collaborative, and operationally…

• Mix Architecture Completes Renovation of Central Area at Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (TAFA) architecture-design

  Mix Architecture, a firm from China, has finalized the renovation of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (TAFA) central area, a project spanning 17,894 m² that is expected to…

• Duolingo Adds Shanghainese Course, Its Second Chinese Dialect digital

  Duolingo has released a Shanghainese language course, marking the platform's second offering in a Chinese dialect. The creators behind the lessons stated they aim to make dialects…

• Even Realities and VIRTUE Worldwide Launch 'Exposed' Microdrama Thriller to Challenge Camera-Enabled Smart Glasses digital

  The 'Exposed' campaign was launched in the U.S. by Even Realities, developed by VIRTUE Worldwide and featuring a microdrama thriller series helmed by Ishana Night Shyamalan. This…