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• Yoorim Ko's Expressive Paintings Capture the Anxiety and Freedom of Leaving Your Comfort Zone artist

  Yoorim Ko, an artist based in New York and known as Korchive, produces evocative artworks that delve into themes of emotion, memory, and the subconscious through her layered…

• Dolly Parton's Empire: From Dollywood to Doggy Toys other

  Dolly Parton's business empire extends far beyond music, encompassing films, real estate, children's books, cake mix, jeans, and doggy toys. The Wall Street Journal highlights…

• Eugene Terekhin on Keeping the Inner Fire Alive in Art opinion-review

  Eugene Terekhin, the author of Philosophy of Language, delves into the notion of inner fire in a recent essay for The FASO Way newsletter. He references Heraclitus’s idea that the…

• New Book 'Women Photographers Are Dangerous' Spotlights Over 60 Pioneering Female Photographers publication

  On September 5, ACC Art Books will publish 'Women Photographers Are Dangerous,' a detailed anthology honoring the impact of more than 60 women photographers from the 19th century…

• Giorgio Morandi's Enduring Bond with Grizzana: Art Historian Marilena Pasquali Corrects the Record artist

  Marilena Pasquali, an art historian and the inaugural director of the Museo Morandi in Bologna, addressed misunderstandings regarding Giorgio Morandi's relationship with Grizzana…

• Scarlet House by Frederico Zanelato: A Classic Bahia Retreat in Porto Seguro architecture-design

  Scarlet House, designed by Brazilian architecture firm Frederico Zanelato | Arquitetos, is a 387-square-meter residential project completed in 2022 in Porto Seguro, Brazil. The…

• Spikey Dykes: Melbourne's Free Social Soccer Group for Sapphics other

  In October 2024, Maïa Mattisse established Spikey Dykes, a complimentary social soccer community for sapphics, in the inner north of Melbourne/Naarm. The group, which convenes…

• Stefan Sagmeister's Shimmering Fish Mural Adorns Bentonville Parking Garage other

  In Bentonville, Arkansas, a captivating mural called *Lake and Rivers*, created by renowned artist Stefan Sagmeister, has been unveiled on a parking structure. Finished in 2023,…

• Arion Press: San Francisco's Handmade Book Printer other

  Arion Press, based in San Francisco, is recognized as the only printer in the United States that produces books entirely by hand under one roof. The process encompasses casting…

• US Threats Over Iran Could Push Beijing to a Tipping Point other

  Since the Xi-Trump summit in May, China's cautious approach is nearing a critical juncture as US demands regarding Iran intensify. Beijing has indicated its unwillingness to be…

• Performance-Duo thematisiert Angst vor Russland am Zürcher Theaterspektakel festival-fair

  Das Performance-Duo Agnietė Lisičkinaitė und Igor Shugaleev, eine Litauerin und ein Weissrusse, präsentieren am Zürcher Theaterspektakel das Stück «Clap & Slap». Das Werk…

• Ratko Mladić's Death Sparks Debate Over Balkan War Criminal Veneration other

  Ratko Mladić, infamously dubbed the 'Butcher of Bosnia', passed away while serving a life sentence in The Hague for genocide and crimes against humanity. His passing has sparked…

• Philadelphia's Arts Funding Plummets from 7% to 1% of City Budget other

  A report by The Philadelphia Citizen reveals a dramatic decline in Philadelphia's arts funding, making it the city with the greatest contraction among those studied. In 2019,…

• Giovanni Raspini's 'La Tavola delle Pantere Nere' Opens in Lucignano exhibition

  This summer, Palazzo San Cristoforo in Lucignano, Tuscany, unveiled the exhibition 'La Tavola delle Pantere Nere,' under the curation of Giovanni Raspini. The showcase delves into…

• Chris Kamprad: Berlin Painter Lets Color Lead Her Abstract Practice artist

  Berlin-based artist Chris Kamprad, born in 1969 in Spreewald, has developed a unique style characterized by vibrant colors. A self-taught painter, Kamprad initially studied…

• Francesco Ferrini: Trees as Biological Infrastructure for Climate-Resilient Cities opinion-review

  In an August 2026 interview with Artribune, Francesco Ferrini, a professor specializing in Arboriculture at the University of Florence, emphasizes the crucial role of urban trees…

• Book Reveals Why Only 65% of Heterosexual Women Orgasm publication

  A new book by British sexual historian Dr. Kate Lister, titled "Flick – The Story of Female Pleasure," explores the historical suppression of female pleasure. Lister highlights…

• Tennis-Themed Manicures for the US Open other

  The US Open tennis tournament begins today, and Vogue has curated a selection of tennis-themed manicures inspired by the event. The article highlights that the tournament is a…

• NASA's Roman Space Telescope Launches to Probe Dark Matter and Exoplanets other

  On August 30 at 7:26 a.m. ET, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope was successfully launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Named in…

• Daily Life in Ancient Israel: Archaeological Insights cultural-heritage

  Archaeological findings in the Levant have shed light on the everyday existence of ancient Israelites, encompassing aspects such as architecture, diet, labor, hygiene, and…

• Celebration: The Unfinished Utopia of Disney's Florida Town architecture-design

  Celebration, a community in Florida established by the Disney Development Company in 1994, reflects Walt Disney's dream of a perfect city, inspired by his incomplete EPCOT idea…

• Williamson Williamson's Garden Laneway House: A Lyrical Addition to Toronto's Urban Fabric architecture-design

  In 2022, Toronto-based architecture firm Williamson Williamson completed the Garden Laneway House, a residential project nestled between garages along a service alley. The house,…

• Sachsen-Anhalt's #moderndenken vs. AfD's #deutschdenken: A Glossary opinion-review

  In the run-up to the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the state's official tourism slogan #moderndenken is contrasted with the AfD's campaign hashtag #deutschdenken. The article,…

• Chappell Roan Debuts Bob-ell Roan at Daisy Chain Fields Festival festival-fair

  During the first-ever Daisy Chain Fields Festival, Chappell Roan took the stage before founder Olivia Rodrigo, ending the night with a striking new bob haircut crafted by Virginie…

• Lynne Breitfeller's 'Today is Yesterday and Tomorrow' Chronicles Caregiving and Dementia artist

  Lynne Breitfeller, a photographer hailing from New Jersey, has introduced a touching project titled 'Today is Yesterday and Tomorrow.' This work, highlighted on Lenscratch,…

• Hans Lietzmann's Open-Air Nude School on Lake Garda artist

  Hans Lietzmann, a German artist born in Berlin in 1872 and who passed away in Torbole sul Garda in 1955, established the avant-garde Freilicht-Akt-Schule at his villa-atelier,…

• Christine Sun Kim's 'Deaf Material' Book Explores Deaf Culture with Humor publication

  Christine Sun Kim, an American artist known for her drawings, performances, videos, and large-scale murals, has released her first artist book, 'Deaf Material', published by…

• Rivers Cuomo on Weezer's Gold Album, Lore Project, and Reconstructing His Father's Letters artist

  In a New Yorker interview, Rivers Cuomo, frontman of Weezer, discusses the band's twentieth studio album, the Gold Album, released this month. The album features guest vocals from…

• Pop Smoke's 'Welcome to the Party': From Anthem to Elegy other

  The New Yorker's 'Songs of Summer' series reflects on Pop Smoke's 'Welcome to the Party' as a defining anthem for a crew of young musicians in New York, which transformed into an…

• Shakespeare-Inspired Rom-Coms: From '10 Things' to 'Anyone But You' other

  A Vogue article lists six of the best romantic comedies based on Shakespeare plays, highlighting the enduring influence of the Bard on the genre. The list includes '10 Things I…

• Vogue's Guide to Pilates Apparel and Gear for Mat and Reformer Classes other

  Vogue has released a comprehensive guide on Pilates apparel and gear, featuring insights from industry experts. Although some suggest a decline in its popularity, Pilates, created…

• CXMT Sues US Pentagon Over Military Blacklist other

  ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China's largest DRAM chipmaker, has filed a lawsuit in a Washington federal court against the US Department of Defence, seeking removal from…

• Henry Moore's Three Works: Sculpting Space and Light exhibition

  Henry Moore, the British sculptor famous for his impressive large-scale pieces that merge form and space, is celebrated with three key works: 'Reclining Figure' (1958), 'Guerriero…

• Robert De Niro Stars in Netflix Thriller 'Der Kinderflüsterer' other

  The Netflix thriller 'Der Kinderflüsterer' (The Child Whisperer) features Robert De Niro and Adam Scott in a story about a copycat killer who replicates the methods of a serial…

• Taschen's Two-Volume Monograph Chronicles George Lucas's New LA Museum publication

  Taschen has unveiled an extensive two-volume monograph dedicated to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which is designed by MAD and scheduled to open in Los Angeles on September…

• Belle Boyd: The Confederate Spy Who Defied the Union other

  Born on May 9, 1844, in Martinsburg, Virginia, Belle Boyd rose to prominence as a notable spy during the Civil War. Her covert activities commenced on July 4, 1861, when she shot…

• Luciano, prima di tutto: documentario su Ligabue debutta su Sky Arte other

  Il 6 maggio 2026, Luciano Ligabue ha inaugurato la nuova Arena Milano Santa Giulia con il suo primo concerto, intitolato 'La prima notte – Music Opening Ceremony'. Questo evento è…

• Château de Sceaux to Present Major Exhibition on Marie-Caroline, Duchess of Berry exhibition

  From September 13, 2026, to February 14, 2027, the Château de Sceaux in France will present an exhibition entitled 'Marie-Caroline, duchesse de Berry. Princesse rebelle.' Curated…

• Beijing's AGI Bar Offers Free AI Tokens with Every Drink other

  In Beijing's Zhongguancun tech district, often referred to as China's Silicon Valley, the AGI Bar is drawing in patrons by providing complimentary tokens for AI models with each…

• Ensemble 2026: Emerging Italian Figurative Painters at Bassano del Grappa exhibition

  Ensemble 2026, a biennial exhibition organized by Fondazione The Bank ETS, is currently on display in Bassano del Grappa, curated by Cesare Biasini Selvaggi. Running until…