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• Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio Discusses Wealth, Family, and Media Ambitions on Pulp Podcast other

  On Monday, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, the son of Luxottica's founder, joined Fedez and Mr. Marra on the Pulp Podcast, furthering his efforts to improve his public image following…

• Črtomir Just Designs Kinetic Eye Identity for Word's Eye Literary Festival architecture-design

  Črtomir Just, a graphic designer from Slovenia, has developed the visual branding for Word's Eye, a youth literature festival held annually in Murska Sobota. This initiative…

• „Queere Kunst in der DDR?“: Ausstellung in Leipzig zeigt Leben zwischen Untergrund und Anpassung exhibition

  Die Ausstellung „Queere Kunst in der DDR?“ ist derzeit in der Galerie der Universität Leipzig am Augustusplatz zu sehen, nachdem sie zuvor im Berliner Kunstverein Kvost…

• Zaida Violan Discusses Vivian Suter, Salvador Aris Legacy, and Auction Highlights in WELTKUNST Questionnaire publication

  In a questionnaire featured in WELTKUNST on October 15, 2026, Zaida Violan, a communications consultant from Berlin, reflects on her artistic inspirations, her encounter with…

• Neanderthal Diet Study Reveals Varied Menu Beyond Meat, From Grains to Medicinal Plants cultural-heritage

  Research into Neanderthal diets challenges the long-held stereotype of brutish carnivores, revealing a complex and adaptable people who survived Pleistocene Eurasia by exploiting…

• McDonald's Discontinues McRib, Marking End of Cult Burger other

  McDonald's has removed the McRib from its menu, ending the availability of a sandwich that had long been a niche item favored by enthusiasts and solitary fans. The German-language…

• Fontaines D.C. veröffentlichen neues Album „Dopamine Chamber“ publication

  Die Band Fontaines D.C. hat ihr neues Album mit dem Titel „Dopamine Chamber“ veröffentlicht. In einer Kritik der Süddeutschen Zeitung wird das Werk als „Kuschelalbum der Saison“…

• Kunstkritikk Editor Criticizes Proposed Merger of Norwegian Cultural Bodies opinion-review

  Mariann Enge, the editor-in-chief of Kunstkritikk, has voiced her opposition to a report released in September by the Norwegian Agency for Public and Financial Management (DFØ).…

• Fintan Magee: From Brisbane Graffiti to Global Social Realist Murals artist

  Fintan Magee, born in 1985 in Lismore, New South Wales, and raised in Brisbane, is known for his impactful figurative paintings. His artistic path started at the age of twelve…

• Seven Coffins Unearthed at North Dakota Governor's Residence Construction Site cultural-heritage

  Construction crews at the North Dakota governor's residence in Bismarck uncovered human remains and coffin fragments on May 19 while working on a $2.35 million security and…

• Aerin Lauder and Kohler Launch Dutch Floral-Inspired Bathroom Collection architecture-design

  Aerin Lauder has partnered with Kohler on a new bathroom collection that draws on heirloom Delft ceramics and 17th-century tiles. The line introduces a romantic botanical motif to…

• Minnesota Mavericks Soccer Player Ella Huettl Goes Viral Braiding Teammates' Hair other

  Ella Huettl, a 21-year-old member of the Minnesota State University Mavericks women's soccer team, has amassed over 50,000 followers on Instagram and garnered TikTok videos with…

• Opera Star Martina Arroyo Dies at 90 other

  Martina Arroyo, a pioneering American soprano who shattered racial barriers in the world of opera, passed away at the age of 90. Alongside notable figures like Leontyne Price,…

• Denys Zacharopoulos, Curator of Documenta and Thessaloniki Biennale, Dies other

  Denys Zacharopoulos, a prominent Greek art historian, theorist, writer, curator, and educator, has passed away. He played a significant role in curating a Documenta edition in…

• Marika Hackman kündigt fünftes Album „False Dogs“ für Februar 2027 an publication

  Am 19. Februar 2027 wird Marika Hackman ihr fünftes Studioalbum mit dem Titel „False Dogs“ veröffentlichen. Die Künstlerin bezeichnet dieses Werk als ihr emotionalstes und…

• Süddeutsche Zeitung Commentary Criticizes Trump's Ukraine Policy as Gift to Putin opinion-review

  A commentary published by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung argues that US President Donald Trump is abandoning Ukraine in order to obscure his war with Iran. The piece…

• Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art at El Museo del Barrio exhibition

  El Museo del Barrio is presenting "Teddy Sandoval and the Butch Gardens School of Art," a traveling showcase dedicated to Chicano artist Teddy Sandoval (1949–1995). This…

• GUESS Taps Becky G for 'The B Jean' Low-Rise Revival, Launching October 2026 other

  GUESS has announced Becky G as the ambassador for its 'The B Jean' campaign, set to launch on 13 October 2026. These low-rise bootcut jeans will be available at select GUESS…

• ByteDance in Advanced Talks to Acquire Custom AI Chips from MediaTek ai-technology

  ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is in advanced negotiations to purchase custom AI chips from Taiwan's MediaTek, according to Bloomberg. The chips are intended for…

• Science and Media Museum Blog Ranks Cathy's Top 5 Christopher Lee Hammer Roles publication

  A recent blog entry on the Science and Media Museum's website features a personal list titled "Cathy's Top 5 Christopher Lees (Hammer Edition)." This ranking highlights five…

• Dorotheum Classic Week: riscoperta veduta di Bellotto e gioielli Cartier Panthère all'asta market-auction

  Vienna will welcome art enthusiasts as the Dorotheum presents Classic Week from October 20 to 22, 2026. The event opens on October 20, emphasizing furniture and antiques. On…

• BBC News Channel Launches Live on YouTube in UK and US digital

  Beginning Thursday, the BBC News channel will stream live on YouTube for audiences in the UK and USA. BBC leaders see this as a big move to provide access to reliable and unbiased…

• Carmen Arribas Sánchez Discusses Intuition and Texture in Abstract Painting artist

  Carmen Arribas Sánchez, a Spanish abstract artist represented by Singulart, has finished her ORIGEN series and is currently developing her HORIZONTE series. In a recent interview,…

• Alibaba Unveils Qwen Glasses N1 Smart Glasses with 50-Megapixel Camera digital

  Alibaba has launched the Qwen Glasses N1, a smart glasses model available exclusively in mainland China, featuring a 50-megapixel camera that surpasses the 12-megapixel camera on…

• François Morellet Centenaire: 140 Interventions at Cité de l'Architecture exhibition

  For the centenary of François Morellet's birth, the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine presents 140 outdoor interventions, integrated among its full-scale Romanesque portals…

• Zeitz MOCAA Presents 'Turning Towards the Sun' with Julie Mehretu's 20th BMW Art Car exhibition

  A new exhibition called 'Turning Towards the Sun' is set to launch at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, in collaboration with the African Film and Media Arts Collective…

• Art Cologne 2026: 164 Galerien vor dem Umzug in den Koelnmesse-Neubau festival-fair

  Die 59. Art Cologne versammelt 164 Galerien und Kunsthändler an ihrem aktuellen Standort, bevor die Messe 2027 in das neue Gebäude der Koelnmesse umzieht. Rund 50 Aussteller sind…

• South Korean Film 'The Assassin(s)' Sparks Right-Wing Backlash Over 1974 Park Chung-hee Plot other

  Released in September, Hur Jin-ho's film The Assassin(s) has attracted over three million viewers in South Korea. The narrative centers around the 1974 attempt to assassinate…

• Meg Casebolt Returns to The Art Biz to Explain AI Discoverability for Artists digital

  In episode 281 of The Art Biz, SEO strategist Meg Casebolt returns to discuss how artists can be found in AI-powered search, a field she calls AI discoverability. Casebolt…

• How Post-WWII Suburbanization and the Paramount Decree Reshaped Hollywood for Teen Audiences opinion-review

  In the case of United States versus Paramount Pictures, Inc., the 1948 Paramount Decree compelled the Big Five studios—Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Warner Bros.…

• Pope.L Review: Minimalist Squares and Racial Provocation at Modern Art London opinion-review

  Modern Art in London, situated near Piccadilly, is showcasing an exhibition dedicated to the late American artist Pope.L, renowned for his intense 'crawl' performances in New York…

• Aunia Kahn Returns to Painting After 20-Year Allergy Hiatus, Debuts Gouache Works artist

  After enduring life-threatening allergies for twenty years, painter Aunia Kahn has returned to traditional painting, presenting figurative gouache pieces inspired by folklore.…

• Paris Autumn Art Season Features Eva Gonzalès, Mary Cassatt, and Yu Nishimura exhibition

  This fall in Paris, art enthusiasts can look forward to six essential exhibitions, featuring retrospectives of impressionists Eva Gonzalès and Mary Cassatt, alongside Yu…

• Maurizio Coccia on the Biennale del Gran Sasso and Art in Italy's Inner Areas festival-fair

  In an interview with Artribune in October 2026, curator Maurizio Coccia elaborated on the inaugural Biennale del Gran Sasso. The event's first iteration, known as edition zero,…

• Steven Heller Recalls Curating 1984 Exhibition on Graphic Satire and Wit opinion-review

  In a personal reflection, designer Steven Heller looks back at an exhibition he curated in the summer of 1984, which focused on satirical humor. This showcase included artists who…

• Maka Streaming Platform Launches to Counter AI Slop in Kids' Content digital

  Today marks the debut of Maka, a subscription-based streaming service designed for children from birth to age 6. The platform features 25 programs, such as Franklin, The Wiggles,…

• Flair Fashion Returns to London Fashion Week with IGNITE and UNFOLD Shows festival-fair

  Last month, Flair Fashion made its return to London Fashion Week with two distinct shows, IGNITE and UNFOLD, featuring a total of 15 designers. IGNITE highlighted Gashani's…

• Amin Yousefi's 'Eyes Dazzle as They Search for the Truth' Reexamines Iranian Revolution Gazes publication

  In 2026, Luhz Press released Amin Yousefi's photobook titled Eyes Dazzle as They Search for the Truth, which includes 65 photographic plates along with texts by Yousefi and critic…

• Julia Busuttil Nishimura Shares Late Summer Tomato Risotto Recipe from New Cookbook Simple Pleasures other

  Julia Busuttil Nishimura has released a recipe for late summer tomato risotto, featured in her new cookbook, Simple Pleasures, published by Plum. The dish is designed for long…

• Carles Puigdemont's Potential Return to a Transformed Catalonia other

  The Supreme Court has temporarily lifted the arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, the former president of Catalonia and head of Together for Catalonia (Junts), who has been in…