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• Long-term study finds no health effects from wind turbines other

  A comprehensive study involving researchers from Columbia University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Augsburg has concluded that wind turbines do not cause…

• Alexandra Grant's Nuremberg Show Sparks Debate: Empowerment or Self-Promotion? exhibition

  The Neue Museum Nuremberg is hosting an exhibition by US artist Alexandra Grant, titled "Ein Stern genügt, um an das Licht zu glauben," which features large-scale works combining…

• Berlin's Nightlife History Tour: From Marlene Dietrich to Seeed other

  The touring show "Berlin, du coole Sau" celebrates 100 years of Berlin's club culture, from the 1920s to today. The production, featuring travesty artist Edith Zabel as toilet…

• Cultura Inquieta Explores the Power of Living in the Present publication

  Cultura Inquieta, a Spanish digital publication, has released an article titled 'La mente y el poder de estar presente' (The Mind and the Power of Being Present). The piece delves…

• Catherine Millot, Psychoanalyst and Writer, Dies at 81 other

  Catherine Millot, a French psychoanalyst and writer known for her passion for Rhenish mystics and her close friendship with Philippe Sollers, has died at the age of 81. Millot,…

• Ajax Piper Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 artist

  Ajax Piper, an artist and muralist from the UK, has designed a mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an event dedicated to street art in the city. Renowned for his imaginative…

• September 2026 Deadlines: Photography Awards, Grants, and Open Calls award

  The September 2026 FotoCal from FotoRoom highlights various photography competitions, grants, and open calls. Important upcoming deadlines feature the Paris Photo–Aperture…

• YBR SHC Mural Added to Southend City Jam 2026 other

  Graffiti artist YBR SHC has unveiled a new mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an urban art festival. This artwork, which has received an updated status, contributes to the…

• L.A. Phil Offers $10 Hollywood Bowl Tickets to Low-Income Residents institutional

  This week, the Los Angeles Philharmonic revealed a new effort aimed at enhancing access to its Hollywood Bowl concerts for low-income residents. Beginning in the 2027 season,…

• Cultura Inquieta Launches Second Edition of Video Contest with €2,000 Prize other

  Cultura Inquieta has announced the second edition of its video contest, "Atrapa mi atención 2," which challenges creators to produce videos capable of capturing viewers'…

• Z.ai Revenue Soars 400% as Cloud Services Drive Growth ai-technology

  Z.ai, a Chinese artificial intelligence firm, announced a remarkable 400% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, fueled by significant growth in its cloud deployment…

• Skyhigh Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  Skyhigh, a UK aerosol artist renowned for his dynamic lettering and vibrant color fades, has crafted a mural for the Southend City Jam 2026 street art festival. Active since the…

• Museo Picasso Málaga Offers Family Workshop Inspired by Joana Vasconcelos other

  The Museo Picasso Málaga is hosting a family-oriented visit-workshop titled 'Museo en movimiento: ¡se nos va la olla!' as part of its temporary exhibition 'Joana Vasconcelos.…

• Doppel Creates Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  For the Southend City Jam 2026 street art festival, urban artist Doppel has crafted a mural that is currently being updated. This artwork is included in the festival's lineup.…

• Ukraine Considers Female Conscription Amidst Troop Shortage other

  As Russia and Ukraine continue their mutual aerial attacks, ground combat remains intense and bloody. The Ukrainian army is facing a severe personnel shortage, with estimates…

• Google Launches Expert Intelligence AI for E-Books with Publisher Support ai-technology

  Google has introduced Expert Intelligence (EI), an AI tool integrated into Gemini Notebook, enabling users of Google Play Books to engage with e-books through quizzes, questions,…

• Uber Launches Live Video Monitoring for Teen Rides via Driver Selfie Cameras other

  Uber is introducing a new feature that enables parents and guardians to view live video from drivers' selfie cameras while their teenagers are on rides. This announcement was made…

• New Sami Art Criticism Journal Gaskkas Launches with Raisa Porsanger on Editorial Team publication

  The recently introduced Sami cultural journal, Gaskkas, seeks to fill the void of critical discourse surrounding Sami art and culture. Visual artist Raisa Porsanger, who is part…

• Mapplethorpe Foundation Denies Roy Cohn Portrait for Trump Biography institutional

  The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation has opted not to permit the use of a 1981 portrait of Roy Cohn on the cover of "American Scoundrel: Roy Cohn's Dark Journey from Joe McCarthy to…

• Graphic T-Shirts Rule Summer 2026: From Celine to Custom Tees other

  In the summer of 2026, fashion transitioned from understated elegance to bold graphic T-shirts, reflecting a growing emphasis on personal expression. Designers such as Matthieu…

• Syria: What They Fought For other

  Following the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), questions arise about the future of their struggle. The SDF, a key U.S. ally in the fight against…

• The IRA's 5 Demands During the 1981 Hunger Strike other

  The hunger strike at Long Kesh prison in Northern Ireland, which commenced on March 1, 1981, and concluded on October 3, marked a significant moment during the Troubles, resulting…

• Dafni Roana's Multi-Layered Realities: A Featured Artist Profile artist

  Dafni Roana, a contemporary artist, is highlighted on Artsy Shark for her investigation into alternate realities through intricate imagery. Her creations merge photographic…

• Duomo di Milano Announces Free Admission Days for 2026-2027 cultural-heritage

  Under the leadership of president Fedele Confalonieri, the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo has introduced 'Milano al Duomo', which provides complimentary access to the Milan…

• Aesop Redesigns Perfume Bottles and Launches Unforeseen Aer other

  Aesop, the Australian beauty brand celebrated for its minimalist, apothecary-style shops, has unveiled a redesigned perfume bottle alongside a new fragrance named Unforeseen Aer.…

• Rocky at 50: Underdog Saga's Legacy and Stallone's Memoir other

  The 1976 film Rocky, written by and starring Sylvester Stallone, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Inspired by Chuck Wepner's near-upset of Muhammad Ali in 1975, Stallone wrote the…

• George Hardie Retrospective at London Design Festival exhibition

  From September 12 to 20, the Wiedemann Lampe Gallery in London will showcase a retrospective of English illustrator George Hardie's work as part of the London Design Festival.…

• Toronto Symphony Expands to Suburbs with $2.3M Partnership institutional

  The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has revealed a significant five-year partnership worth $2.3 million with 407 ETR, aimed at delivering concerts and music education to…

• US Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Rise Amid Trump Cuts and Systemic Vulnerabilities other

  This summer has seen a notable increase in foodborne illnesses across the United States, with outbreaks of Salmonella and Cyclospora affecting many people. The Trump…

• Blood Moon Eclipse Captured from Quality Inn Parking Lot other

  Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy recently showcased his stunning capture of the Blood Moon during a partial lunar eclipse in Florida. From a Quality Inn parking lot, McCarthy…

• Carvalho Terra Arquitetos Retrofit Santa Maria School in São Paulo architecture-design

  Carvalho Terra Arquitetos has completed a retrofit project for the Colegio Santa Maria's early childhood education facilities in São Paulo, Brazil. The buildings, originally…

• Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell on Style, Advice, and Pride & Prejudice other

  Ellie Rowsell, frontwoman of the north London band Wolf Alice, answered 20 questions ahead of their headline set at Green Man 2026, held in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. The band,…

• Museo de Lagartera abre convocatoria para auxiliar de museo a tiempo parcial other

  El Ayuntamiento de Lagartera, en Toledo, ha comenzado un proceso de selección para un puesto de auxiliar de museo a través de un concurso-oposición. Las responsabilidades del…

• CaCO3 Collective's 'Hyperbolic Andamento' at Domus Orsoni, Venice exhibition

  From October 16 to September 1, 2026, the Domus Orsoni in Venice will showcase 'Hyperbolic Andamento', a solo exhibition by the mosaic group CaCO3, under the curation of Daniele…

• Alice Pedroletti: Becoming the Instrument of Photography artist

  In an interview with Davide Dal Sasso for Artribune, multidisciplinary artist Alice Pedroletti discusses her practice, which centers on environment, geography, architecture, and…

• Harold Offeh's 'Trustful Strangers Induce Fearless Aliens' at The Showroom exhibition

  Harold Offeh's exhibition 'Trustful Strangers Induce Fearless Aliens' at The Showroom in London (26 June – 15 August 2026) brings together selected works from 25 years of his…

• Julia Holter on New Album 'Materia': Emotion Over Understanding publication

  In an interview with Carsten Schrader for kulturnews.de, musician Julia Holter discusses her new album 'Materia', a companion piece to her 2024 release 'Something in the Room She…

• Medienschau: Otto Muehl, Galliano, Bauhaus, Struth, Wiley other

  A German media review covers controversies and interviews. Olga Kronsteiner criticizes the upcoming Otto Muehl exhibition 'Kunst am Abgrund' at the Vienna Actionism Museum, citing…

• Vacheron Constantin's Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom other

  Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss watchmaker with over 270 years of history, has launched the Métiers d'Art Tribute to the Animal Kingdom, a collection of six concept watches created…

• UN Committee Urges Reparations for Slave Trade Under 1965 Convention other

  On Monday, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination put out new recommendations urging countries to think about providing reparations for the transatlantic…