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• Théâtre de la Tempête stages Kafka's 'The Trial' as 'Josef K.' other

  The Théâtre de la Tempête in Paris is presenting "Josef K.", an adaptation of Franz Kafka's novel "The Trial" ("Le Procès"), directed by Clément Poirée. The production, which…

• Erbschaftssteuer-Rekord: Ökonomin Julia Jirmann widerspricht Jubelmeldung economy-finance

  Das Statistische Bundesamt berichtete von einem Rekord bei den Einnahmen der Erbschaftssteuer, die im vergangenen Jahr 21,4 Milliarden Euro betrugen. Die Ökonomin Julia Jirmann…

• Evelyn Bencicova's 'Second Virgin' Explores Gendered AI and Robotic Companions artist

  Slovak photographer and artist Evelyn Bencicova, born in Bratislava in 1992 and active between Berlin and international collaborations, presents 'Second Virgin', the latest…

• Kanal-Centre Pompidou in Brussels to Open November 2026 with Ten Exhibitions institutional

  On November 28, 2026, Brussels will unveil Kanal-Centre Pompidou, a new cultural landmark dedicated to modern and contemporary art, located in the historic Citroën garage at Place…

• Naomi Osaka and Gayle King Celebrate Baccarat's Petit Slam at US Open other

  At the 2024 US Open, Baccarat hosted a celebration for its Petit Slam collection, with tennis star Naomi Osaka and journalist Gayle King among the guests. The event took place at…

• Oscar Ho's 'Hong Kong Art: A Curator's History' Chronicles the City's 1980s–90s Art Scene publication

  On September 8, Rizzoli released 'Hong Kong Art: A Curator's History (1987–2004)' by Oscar Ho Hing-kay, which fills an important gap in understanding Hong Kong's art scene,…

• Kraftwerk's Bauhaus Concerts: A Political Statement Against AfD other

  On August 28 and 29, 2023, Kraftwerk held two concerts at the Bauhaus building located in Dessau-Rosslau, Saxony-Anhalt, just days before the state election set for September 6.…

• Woskerski Creates New Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  Polish street artist Woskerski has completed a new mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an urban art festival held in Southend-on-Sea, UK. The mural, created specifically for the…

• Analogue Africa: Essays Reassess Colonial Plunder and Anti-Colonial Art publication

  Jeremy Harding's essay collection 'Analogue Africa: Notes on the Anti-Colonial Imagination' (Verso, 224pp, £19 hb, published March 2026) examines how artists and filmmakers have…

• Philth's New Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 other

  UK-based artist Philth has created a mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an urban art event. Known for his intricate Art Nouveau-inspired floral patterns, geometric sacred…

• Periodic Table of Endangered Elements Updated by EuChemS in 2023 other

  The American Chemical Society (ACS) reports that 44 of the 118 chemical elements could disappear by the end of the century. To visualize this, the Periodic Table of Endangered…

• Dutch Museums Announce Fall 2026 Exhibitions: From Early Japanese Photography to Marisol and Whistler exhibition

  Museumtijdschrift has listed ten exhibitions for autumn 2026. 1. Japanmuseum Sieboldhuis, Leiden: 'Licht over Deshima' (Sept 24, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027) features images of Japan…

• Igshaan Adams: Levantando el polvo at Guggenheim Bilbao exhibition

  The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is hosting a solo exhibition titled 'Levantando el polvo. El archivo del cuerpo' (Raising the Dust. The Archive of the Body) by South African artist…

• I Fumi della Fornace 2026: Reimagining Disused Spaces Through Performance and Poetry festival-fair

  The poetry and performing arts festival, I Fumi della Fornace, held its eighth edition from August 20 to 23, 2026, at Valle Cascia in Montecassiano (MC), Italy. Organized by…

• Mark Ward's Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 festival-fair

  For the Southend City Jam 2026, renowned graphic artist and muralist Mark Ward has designed a mural that has recently received an update on its status. This piece is featured in…

• Smilin Lewie's New Mural for Southend City Jam 2026 artist

  UK-based urban artist and illustrator Smilin Lewie has unveiled a new mural for the Southend City Jam 2026, an event taking place in Southend-on-Sea, UK. Renowned for his cheerful…

• Loris Freeman Stars in Solo Show 'La Solitude d'un acteur de peep show' at Manufacture des Abbesses exhibition

  At the Manufacture des Abbesses in Paris, 'La Solitude d'un acteur de peep show avant son entrée en scène' is being showcased, featuring a solo act by Loris Freeman. Directed by…

• BOMBAYDC Redesigns Bharat Connect Website for Entire Payment Ecosystem other

  The Bharat Connect website, which handles approximately ₹5000 crore in daily bill payments, has undergone a redesign by BOMBAYDC. As reported by Creative Gaga, the initiative…

• Alexandra Phillips: Atelier Visit at Brutus, Rotterdam artist

  Born in 1988 in Port Chester, NY, and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, Alexandra Phillips has been operating since 2023 in the former Galerie Wilfried Lentz area within the Brutus…

• Urban Design as Public Health: Breaking Feedback Loops in City Planning architecture-design

  In a piece published on August 31, 2026, by Olivia Poston in ArchDaily, the author highlights the considerable impact of urban design on public health, especially in relation to…

• Arts Sector Appointments: Louise Herron Joins Powerhouse Parramatta, Ausfilm Board Reappointments institutional

  Louise Herron, who previously served as the CEO of the Sydney Opera House, has taken on the role of Strategic Adviser at Powerhouse Parramatta after CEO Lisa Havilah's recent…

• Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years for Satirical Mao Sculptures artist

  On August 25, 2026, the Sanhe City People's Court in Hebei Province sentenced Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for defaming revolutionary figures of the…

• Light Space & Time Announces 16th Annual Cityscapes Online Art Competition Winners exhibition

  Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery has revealed the outcomes of its 16th Annual "Cityscapes" Online Art Competition, set for September 2026. This year, the exhibition attracted…

• Postwar Baltics: Soviet Occupation, Forest Brothers, and Deportations cultural-heritage

  From 1920 until 1939, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania enjoyed independence before being absorbed into the Soviet Union in 1940 as a result of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. During…

• Veteran Publisher Rudi Thoemmes Launches Foxed Editions, a New Imprint for Overlooked Photobooks publication

  Rudi Thoemmes, an experienced figure in the publishing industry, has teamed up with Björn Andersson and Jessa Fairbrother to establish Foxed Editions, which specializes in…

• The Ladin Entanglement: Trienala Ladina 2026 Explores Community and Connection at Museum Ladin exhibition

  From May 23 to September 27, 2026, the Museum Ladin Ciastel de Tor in San Martino in Badia, Italy, will host 'The Ladin Entanglement,' an exploration of community ties influenced…

• Art and Culture Jobs: Calls from Venice, Barcelona, Vienna, and Genoa other

  This week's roundup from Artribune highlights five opportunities for artists and cultural organizers. The Berlendis Venice Art Prize, hosted by Kosmos Contemporary Venice APS and…

• Melissa Auf der Maur's '90s Rock Photographs to Debut at Art Gallery of Ontario exhibition

  Melissa Auf der Maur, known for her roles as bassist in Hole and Smashing Pumpkins, is set to unveil her extensive archive of 1990s rock photography in a new exhibition and…

• Weekend Villa by R+R Architects Blends Balinese Tropical Architecture with Modern Indian Context architecture-design

  R+R Architects, led by Ramesh Lohar and Bindi Shah, has designed a weekend villa in Ahmedabad, India, that merges Balinese tropical architecture with a distinctly modern Indian…

• Melbourne Recital Centre Opens Sky-High Venue The Beacon institutional

  The Melbourne Recital Centre will launch the Peter and Ruth McMullin Beacon on September 17, marking a significant addition to the venue. This $2 million initiative repurposes an…

• ORBIT touring initiative launches to support independent dance in Australia institutional

  Australian Dance Theatre, Dancehouse, and Sydney Dance Company have introduced a new touring program called ORBIT, supported by Creative Australia, designed to establish…

• China's AI chipmakers show mixed first-half results as MetaX turns profit other

  Chinese AI chip manufacturers are starting to see financial gains from Beijing's initiative for self-sufficiency, yet the earnings from the first half of the year highlight a…

• Algeria Wildfires Highlight Global Fire Crisis with 112 Million Hectares Burned other

  In northern Algeria, devastating wildfires in late August have claimed at least 12 lives and led to the closure of key highways in Jijel, Béjaïa, and Tizi Ouzou, endangering both…

• Charlotte Gainsbourg Photographs Her Father's Paris Home artist

  In an interview with Monopol, Charlotte Gainsbourg discusses her photographic documentation of the final state of her father Serge Gainsbourg's Parisian residence. Using a…

• Screen Australia's Screen Currency 2026 Report: Rebuilding Audience-Content Connection institutional

  Screen Australia released its Screen Currency 2026 report earlier this month, revealing that while Australian audiences value local screen content, discoverability challenges…

• Princess Diana's Style Evolution: A Retrospective on Her Iconic Fashion Moments other

  On the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana's passing, Vogue reflects on her significant fashion journey. Had she lived, Diana would be celebrating her 63rd birthday, remembered for…

• Precious Price Tag Pins: Lucie Davis Turns Retail Labels into Copper and Enamel Jewelry artist

  Lucie Davis has introduced 'Precious Price Tag Pins,' a collection of wearable art that reimagines disposable retail price tags as copper and enamel pins. Building on her popular…

• Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford's 'Near Eternity' at Elmhurst Art Museum exhibition

  The Elmhurst Art Museum is currently hosting 'Near Eternity,' an exhibition by Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford that showcases sculptures examining the lifespans of various systems,…

• New Live Recordings of André Cluytens from Lucerne Festival Released publication

  Two previously unreleased live recordings from the International Music Festival Weeks in Lucerne (now Lucerne Festival) have been published, featuring Belgian-born French…

• ArchDaily Seeks Social Media Collaborators for Global Content Team other

  ArchDaily, a leading architecture publication, has issued an open call for Social Media Collaborators to join its content team. The role involves transforming ArchDaily's content…