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• Three LA Museums Celebrate Paul R. Williams' Legacy exhibition

  Following the acquisition of his archive by the Getty Research Institute and USC School of Architecture, three prominent museums in Los Angeles are hosting exhibitions dedicated…

• Bermuda Shorts: The Unexpected Summer Silhouette Sweeping Women's Fashion other

  The Bermuda short, a knee-length style traditionally associated with menswear, has emerged as a defining trend in women's summer fashion. Designers including Ryota Iwai of Auralee…

• Yayoi Kusama, Icon of Polka Dots and Infinity Rooms, Dies at 97 artist

  Yayoi Kusama, the celebrated Japanese artist famed for her distinctive polka dots and infinity rooms, passed away on 14 August 2023, at the age of 97 in a Tokyo hospital. She was…

• 11,000-Year-Old Sculpture of Human Riding a Leopard Unearthed at Karahan Tepe cultural-heritage

  The Turkish culture ministry has announced the discovery of an 11,000-year-old statue at Karahan Tepe in southeastern Turkey. This 70-centimetre tall sculpture features a human…

• Fastest Star Ever Found in Milky Way Could Reveal Black Hole's Spin other

  Astronomers have identified star S301, which orbits the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an astonishing speed of 56 million miles per hour (8% of light speed). This marks…

• Artist Chris Ashmore Defends Unfinished Ronnie O'Sullivan Mural in Sheffield other

  Street artist Chris Ashmore has defended his mural of snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan on the back wall of the Spot On snooker club in Sheffield, after critics compared the world…

• Robert De Niro and Michael Keaton Face Off in Netflix Thriller 'The Whisper Man' other

  Netflix's thriller 'The Whisper Man', directed by James Ashcroft, features a compelling confrontation between Robert De Niro and Michael Keaton. The film, described as a classic…

• Buddy Horror Comedy Earns 87% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes other

  The horror comedy slasher film Buddy, helmed by Casper Kelly, is set to debut across the country on Friday. The cast includes Cristin Milioti, Keegan-Michael Key, Topher Grace,…

• Deutschland verliert rapide Wasser: Studie zeigt alarmierenden Rückgang other

  Eine aktuelle Untersuchung von der Boston Consulting Group und dem Naturschutzbund Deutschland offenbart, dass Deutschland seit dem Jahr 2000 etwa 60 Milliarden Kubikmeter Wasser…

• Kiss Branding Unveils Civic Identity for Leeds' Aire Park architecture-design

  Kiss Branding has created an extensive brand identity for Aire Park, the largest urban green space in Leeds, as part of a fifty-year vision by European developer Vastint. This…

• Vince Gilligan on Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and the Joy of Audience Interpretation artist

  In a recent interview with Le Monde, Vince Gilligan, the American showrunner known for creating hit television series such as Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and the more recent…

• Jutta Voigt's Memoir Recounts Life-Changing Encounter with Philosopher Wolfgang Heise publication

  In her autobiographical novel "Wilde Mutter, ferner Vater" (Wild Mother, Distant Father), published in 2022, journalist Jutta Voigt recounts a pivotal meeting with Wolfgang Heise,…

• Italian Football Clubs Redefine Style: From Como to Verona other

  A new wave of Italian football clubs is merging fashion and sport, transforming themselves into lifestyle brands. Como 1907, after returning to Serie A in 2024, appointed fashion…

• Louvre's Islamic Masterpieces Make US Debut at Smithsonian exhibition

  For the first time ever, 26 masterpieces of Islamic art from the Louvre will be showcased in the United States. Titled "From the Louvre: Masterpieces of Islamic Art," the…

• Fed's Warsh Signals Possible Rate Hikes if Inflation Persists economy-finance

  At the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh indicated that raising interest rates might be necessary if core inflation doesn’t make a…

• Rotterdam Fires Civil Servants in Bribery Scandal Tied to Boijmans Van Beuningen institutional

  In Rotterdam, two civil servants have been fired for allegedly taking bribes to grant inflated construction contracts, including asbestos removal for the Museum Boijmans Van…

• Tactical Voting Against AfD Sparks Debate Ahead of Saxony-Anhalt Election other

  Ahead of the Saxony-Anhalt state election, platforms such as CAMPACT and taktisch-waehlen.de are urging voters to cast their ballots strategically to prevent the AfD from securing…

• Fundació Joan Miró to Host Major Charlotte Perriand Retrospective exhibition

  In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona will present a significant retrospective dedicated to designer Charlotte Perriand during the 2023-2024…

• Visual Impact: Shiraz & Daryan Blend Persian Systems with Swedish Sustainability architecture-design

  Shiraz & Daryan, a creative consultancy, has developed a brand identity for Ideon Innovation, a Swedish incubator, by integrating Persian systems thinking with Swedish…

• Thieves Steal Bronze Age Treasure from Spanish Museum cultural-heritage

  In the early hours of the morning, thieves broke into the Museum of Villena in Alicante, Spain, and made off with most of the Treasure of Villena, a collection of 66 objects…

• Wildlife Photographer Amish Chhagan Endorses Novachips CFexpress Cards other

  Award-winning wildlife photographer Amish Chhagan has publicly endorsed Novachips CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards, citing their reliability, speed, and value. Chhagan, who uses…

• Swiss Fall Art Guide: 8 Exhibitions from Vevey to Basel exhibition

  The autumn art season in Switzerland showcases a variety of exhibitions. Notably, the tenth Images Vevey biennial, themed 'We are Family!', will take place from September 5 to 27,…

• My ArchiSchool Students Design Nature-Focused Art Markets for Hong Kong architecture-design

  My ArchiSchool, located in Hong Kong, recently highlighted student projects centered on nature during its Animation and Architecture Summer Programmes. Among the showcased designs…

• Blue Poles to Tour Australia for First Time in 20 Years, Heading to Perth exhibition

  Next year, Jackson Pollock's renowned artwork Blue Poles will be temporarily displayed at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth for a six-month period. This marks the…

• Santiago Bertotti's 600 m² House in Estancia El Terrón Embraces Natural Contours architecture-design

  Architect Santiago Bertotti has designed a 600 m² house in Estancia El Terrón, Mendiolaza, Córdoba, Argentina, with construction by Federico Monjo and photography by Gonzalo…

• Why Are Paris's Tourist Boats Called 'Bateaux-Mouches'? other

  The iconic tourist boats on the Seine in Paris, known as 'bateaux-mouches,' are the subject of a recent video feature by France 24. The segment, published on August 28, 2026,…

• Byunggwon Na's ALIT Lamp: Ceramic, Wood, and Light in Quiet Composition architecture-design

  Seoul-based designer Byunggwon Na has unveiled ALIT, a lamp that explores the interplay between ceramic, wood, and illumination. The design features a slip-cast ceramic shade…

• A.rtificial I.ntrospection O. at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark Explores Oswald Wiener's Cybernetic Legacy exhibition

  The exhibition titled A.rtificial I.ntrospection O. (A.I.O.) is currently on display at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark in Graz and will continue until September 6, 2026. Curated by…

• Paprika Design Creates Minimalist Packaging for Café Parka's House Coffee architecture-design

  Café Parka in Montréal marks its first anniversary by introducing a signature line of house coffee in partnership with local micro-roasters. The café's creative directors, Louis…

• Porcelanosa Kitchens Unveils Outdoor Cooking Lines with XTONE and Krion architecture-design

  Porcelanosa Kitchens is redefining outdoor living with new kitchen solutions designed to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The company's specialized firm…

• Paprika Design Crafts Tactile Brand Identity for Architecture Firm CAMEO architecture-design

  Paprika Design, located in Montreal, has developed a unique tactile brand identity for the architecture firm Caméo, under the direction of creative leader Louis Gagnon and lead…

• Global Tributes Pour In for Yayoi Kusama Following Her Death at 97 artist

  Following the death of Yayoi Kusama at age 97, artists, galleries, museums, and fashion houses worldwide have taken to social media to honor her legacy. The Japanese artist, known…

• Sigma Switches 14mm f/1.4 DG Art Lens to Continuous Build-to-Order System other

  Sigma has announced a significant change in how photographers can purchase its popular 14mm f/1.4 DG Art lens. Starting December 1, 2026, the company will transition from a…

• Coldstream Guards Perform Dolly Parton's '9 to 5' at Buckingham Palace other

  In a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton, the Coldstream Guards band performed her famous song '9 to 5' outside Buckingham Palace in London. Parton, who died at the age of…

• Luca Nannipieri's New Book on Picasso's Guernica Explores Art's Cycles of Fame and Oblivion publication

  Art historian Luca Nannipieri's new book, "La Guernica di Picasso. Ascesa e oblio di un classico," published by Castelvecchi on August 28, 2026, uses the iconic painting as a case…

• Twelv. Founder Norihiro Tacamizuma on Sake, Design, and Tradition other

  In a conversation with Whitewall, Norihiro "Taca" Tacamizuma, the founder of Twelv. in Tokyo, shares his vision of crafting a holistic sensory journey for patrons. He merges…

• Hilary Lorenz's Self-Built Stone Studio in Rural New Mexico artist

  In the latest edition of Hyperallergic's 'A View From the Easel,' printmaker Hilary Lorenz shares insights about her self-constructed studio located in rural New Mexico. A…

• SOIA Design's Mamuli Restaurant in Krasnodar Translates Georgian Culture into Layered Interior architecture-design

  Mamuli, a restaurant located in Krasnodar, Russia, has been completed by SOIA Design, a firm established by Anton and Ekaterina Baklan. This venue reinterprets Georgian identity…

• Elizabeth Peyton Sued Over Oasis Painting Sold for $1.92M other

  Elizabeth Peyton, an American artist, is being sued for copyright infringement by Welsh photographer Justin Thomas regarding her 1996 artwork 'Earl’s Court (Liam + Noel)', which…

• South Korea's Contemporary Art Goes Global, Fueled by K-Pop Patrons other

  The influence of South Korean culture is increasingly evident in contemporary art, highlighted by the achievements of artists such as Suh Do-ho and Lee Bul. Suh's exhibition at…