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• Bruges Exhibition Aims to Decenter the West at New BRUSK Gallery exhibition

  The first exhibition at BRUSK, a newly established gallery linked to the Groeningemuseum in Bruges, Belgium, is named 'Bigger Picture: Connected worlds of Bruges 900-1550.'…

• Guatemala's Museo de Arte Colonial to Reopen After Court-Ordered Closure cultural-heritage

  The Museo de Arte Colonial in Antigua, Guatemala, is set to reopen following a court-ordered closure due to a raid in December 2025. Control was regained by the Ministry of…

• Trump Signs Executive Order to Create US Space Academy institutional

  On Friday, President Donald Trump revealed plans for a new 'Space Academy' designed to train future military and civilian personnel, as part of efforts to counter the United…

• Lozoya del Valle: A Mountain Village Where History and Nature Meet cultural-heritage

  Lozoya del Valle, a village 85 km from Madrid, offers a blend of natural beauty and historical heritage. The town hall, built in 1698, was donated by the third Marquis of the…

• Treasure Hunt: Agnes Herr's Archaeological Editorial Design for Ferenczy Museum Center publication

  Agnes Herr's editorial design for 'Treasure Hunt' exemplifies a rigorous archaeological approach to bookmaking. The publication, created for the Ferenczy Museum Center, documents…

• Animà Village: A Human-Scale Neighborhood by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos architecture-design

  Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos, in collaboration with PAAR, has designed Animà Village, a 24,000 square meter project slated for completion in 2025. The design concept aims to create…

• Rui Couceiro's 'Baiôa sin fecha de muerte' Celebrates One Year in Spanish publication

  In September, it will be one year since the Spanish translation of 'Baiôa sin fecha de muerte' was published by Siruela. This is the debut novel by Portuguese writer Rui Couceiro,…

• Houston Gallery Honors John Cleary with Thirty Years Exhibition exhibition

  The Catherine Couturier Gallery in Houston is hosting "Thirty Years: The Legacy of John Cleary Gallery," a tribute to the late photography dealer John Cleary, who established the…

• Brooklyn's Clementine Bakery Closes Amidst Allegations of Misconduct and Non-Vegan Products other

  Clementine Bakery, a beloved vegan institution in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill, abruptly closed in late July 2026, with staff terminated via WhatsApp without notice. The closure…

• Aura Farming: Latin American Youth Turn Meme into Competitive Dance Sport other

  Aura farming, a term that began as an internet meme, has evolved into a competitive dance sport among young Latin Americans. The contests are designed for virality, with…

• Roman Women's Sanctuary Discovered in Spanish Cave with 110 Latin Inscriptions cultural-heritage

  A team of researchers from the University of Alicante and other institutions has discovered that a chamber within Spain's Cova de les Dones served as a Roman sanctuary dedicated…

• Haimy Assefa on Directing Precious Okoyomon's Creative Destruction artist

  In a director's note for Art21's New York Close Up film "Precious Okoyomon's Creative Destruction," Haimy Assefa discusses the process of capturing the artist's multifaceted…

• Kitsch as Political Glue: Kundera's Legacy in Prague and Beyond opinion-review

  In 1967, Milan Kundera was residing in Prague, just a year prior to the unsuccessful '68 spring. His 1984 work, 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' delves into the role of kitsch…

• Berliner Festspiele: Kultur als politischer Spiegel – Rede von Meron Mendel opinion-review

  Die Berliner Festspiele, eine bedeutende Kulturinstitution in Berlin, stehen im Zentrum einer Debatte über die politische Dimension von Kunst. In einer Rede, die im Rahmen der…

• South Carolina State Museum Open Holiday Weekend with New Exhibitions and Guinness Record exhibition

  The South Carolina State Museum is open over the holiday weekend, September 5-6, with extended hours: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m., closed on…

• Girmachew Getnet's 'Circle – Humans' at KVFM Kunstverein Familie Montez, Frankfurt exhibition

  Ethiopian artist Girmachew Getnet presents his first solo exhibition of exclusively large-format abstract paintings, titled 'Circle – Humans / I Am Because We Are', at KVFM…

• Jens Balzer's 'Confusion is next' Reviews the 2000s in Under 300 Pages publication

  In his latest book, 'Confusion is next – die Nullerjahre', German author Jens Balzer attempts to encapsulate the entire decade of the 2000s in fewer than 300 pages. Following his…

• Global News in Pictures: From Ukraine to Nepal, Gaza to Kenya other

  This week's photo roundup captures major events worldwide. In Ukraine, Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv and Boryspil, destroying warehouses and prompting responses from the foreign…

• James Griffith: Painting with La Brea Tar artist

  Altadena-based artist James Griffith creates paintings using tar sourced from the La Brea Tar Pits, a technique he calls 'painting with death.' His works depict wildlife and…

• Historic Pollution, Not Current Emissions, Damaged Australia's Ancient Rock Art, Study Finds cultural-heritage

  A report from the Western Australia government links the damage to the largest ancient rock art collection globally to past industrial pollution rather than ongoing emissions. The…

• Kyiv Theater Reimagines Homer's Odyssey with Soldiers Amid War cultural-heritage

  In Kyiv, amidst the ongoing conflict, the Ivan Franko National Academic Drama Theater is presenting "Odyssey. Maeotis," a modern adaptation of Homer's classic that incorporates…

• Betye Saar, artista que transformou objetos racistas em símbolos de resistência, morre aos 99 anos artist

  Betye Saar, a prominent American artist celebrated for her assemblages that challenged the racial history of the United States, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 99.…

• Eight Australian Design Brands Showcase Furniture and Lighting on Dezeen Showroom architecture-design

  Eight pieces of furniture from Australian design brands have been showcased by Dezeen Showroom, featuring a range of accessories, lighting, seating, and tables. The selection…

• Beastie Boys' Mike D Returns with Debut Solo Album publication

  Mike D, a founding member of the pioneering New York rap group Beastie Boys, has released his first solo album, marking a significant return to music fourteen years after the…

• A24's First Venue: Leroy Street Studio Renovates Cherry Lane Theatre architecture-design

  Production company A24 has opened its first brick-and-mortar venue, the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in New York City's West Village, following a comprehensive renovation by Leroy…

• Eva Hegge's Debut Novel 'Gemalte Feuer' Reviewed: A Frustrating Wait for Action publication

  In her debut novel 'Gemalte Feuer' (Painted Fires), Norwegian author Eva Hegge explores the societal taboo of unfulfilled desire for a child. The protagonist, a mid-thirties…

• Wutopia Lab's Whale Gate: A Cobalt-Blue Whale Entrance for Shangqiu Residential Complex architecture-design

  Wutopia Lab, located in Shanghai, has finalized Whale Gate, a 242-square-metre entrance inspired by mythical whales for the Jinsha Golden Island residential complex in Shangqiu,…

• 7 Tennis-Inspired Home and Lifestyle Items for U.S. Open Fans other

  As the U.S. Open draws crowds to New York, Galerie Magazine has curated a list of seven tennis-inspired accessories for enthusiasts to enjoy the sport from home. The items range…

• Junior Architects Book Proposes Alternative Design Pedagogy for Architecture Education publication

  The new book 'Junior Architects: New Paradigms in Design Education', edited by Suzanne Lettieri and Anya Sirota and published by Park Books, critiques current design education and…

• UK to Ban Under-16s from Social Media by 2027, Echoing Ancient Greek Fears of Theatre opinion-review

  The UK is set to ban under-16s from social media by early 2027, following Australia's 2025 ban that intensified global debate. This move comes amid growing recognition of social…

• Dolly Parton's Philanthropic Legacy: From Imagination Library to COVID Research other

  Dolly Parton, the cherished country music icon who passed away at the age of 80 on August 25, 2026, leaves behind a remarkable philanthropic legacy that has influenced countless…

• Carhartt WIP, Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS, Charlotte Tilbury, Alpha Industries, Canada Goose FW26 other

  Sleek Magazine's fashion update this week showcases five significant launches. Carhartt WIP introduces its Icons collection for Fall/Winter 2026, featuring timeless workwear such…

• US-Israel War Against Iran Reaches Six-Month Mark; Trump Says 'Not in a Hurry' other

  The war between the US and Israel against Iran has now lasted six months, a duration that contradicts President Donald Trump's previous claims of a brief 'little excursion'…

• Abounaddara Shares 'The Day of Judgment' with documenta 14 digital

  The anonymous Syrian filmmaking collective Abounaddara has agreed to share its film 'The Day of Judgment' with documenta 14. This film is one of over 300 produced on a weekly…

• Edinburgh Fringe Controversy: Media Focus on Celebrity Performers opinion-review

  As mainstream media coverage of festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe has significantly diminished, a debut performance has drawn headlines primarily due to the infamy of one…

• Fall 2026 Architecture Lecture Series Announced Across U.S. Schools architecture-design

  With the fall 2026 semester nearing, architecture schools across the U.S. have revealed their upcoming lecture series. UC Denver will kick off with Florencia Rodriguez on August…

• Reading Rainbow Host Mychal Threets Reveals Diagnoses After Psychiatric Hospitalization other

  Mychal Threets, the beloved librarian and host of the rebooted kids' TV show Reading Rainbow, has disclosed new details about his mental health struggles following his recent…

• Bitcoin Dips Below $79K as Fed Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Crypto Rally economy-finance

  On Thursday, Bitcoin dipped below $79,000 during Asian trading after briefly exceeding $80,000 for the first time since May, marking a decline of nearly 1% from last week’s low of…

• Katy Castellucci's Quiet Counter-Narrative to Fascist Rhetoric at Palazzo Ricci exhibition

  There's an exhibition called 'Interni sottovoce. Katy Castellucci a Roma' happening right now at Palazzo Ricci in Macerata. It's put together by curators Roberto Cresti and Paolo…

• Casa Bom Retiro by Michel Macedo Arquitetos Suspends Bedrooms Over 12-Meter Void architecture-design

  The Casa Bom Retiro, a residential project by Michel Macedo Arquitetos, is featured on ArchDaily. The house, completed in 2025, covers an area of 404 square meters and is located…