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• Feriarte 2026: 49ª edición de arte y antigüedades en Madrid festival-fair

  Entre el 21 y el 29 de noviembre, IFEMA MADRID llevará a cabo la 49ª edición de Feriarte, una feria dedicada al arte y las antigüedades que contará con cerca de 80 galerías y…

• Spedizione a Nikumaroro per identificare l'oggetto 'Taraia': relitto di Amelia Earhart o albero caduto? cultural-heritage

  Martedì mattina, una squadra è arrivata sull'atollo disabitato di Nikumaroro per investigare un oggetto parzialmente sommerso chiamato 'Taraia', scoperto nel 2020. Si sospetta che…

• Alison Hall and Pete Schulte Exhibitions Open Across Grand Street Subway Stop in New York opinion-review

  At the Grand Street subway stop in New York, two solo exhibitions featuring Alison Hall and Pete Schulte are currently showcased. Hall's exhibition, titled "spirits (where the…

• Rubin Museum Awards 13 Himalayan Art Grants Totaling Nearly $195,000 for 2026 award

  The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art has revealed the 13 awardees for its 2026 Rubin Grants, allocating nearly $195,000 through five Rubin x Art Projects grants and eight Rubin x…

• Sony Launches ECM-W5 Wireless Microphone System for Video Creators other

  Sony has unveiled the ECM-W5 wireless audio system, which includes the ECM-W5T Wireless Microphone Transmitter and the ECM-W5R Wireless Audio Receiver, along with a complete kit…

• Tapta meets Judd: Textile Sculpture and Minimalism at Brussels' Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts exhibition

  At the Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique in Brussels, the exhibition Tapta meets Judd places two sculptural practices in dialogue. Donald Judd's investigation of geometry,…

• Centenary Conference on Alik Cavaliere at Accademia di Brera institutional

  On 15 October 2026, the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera in Milan will host a conference named 'Cento anni di Alik' to commemorate the centenary of sculptor Alik Cavaliere…

• Climate Report Warns Seven Planetary Vital Signs at Record Extremes as El Niño Intensifies publication

  A recent study published in BioScience indicates that out of 16 critical planetary indicators, seven have reached alarming extremes. The research, spearheaded by Bill Ripple from…

• Sara Story Translates Texas Landscape into Rug Collection Hill Country with Christopher Farr architecture-design

  Sara Story, an American designer, has collaborated with Christopher Farr to create Hill Country, a rug collection that draws inspiration from the Texas landscape and her personal…

• Kids with Buns veröffentlichen Album „bell jar“ über die erste große Liebe publication

  Das belgische Indie-Duo Kids with Buns, bestehend aus Amber Piddington und Marie Van Uytvanck, hat sein neues Album „bell jar“ herausgebracht. Seit ihrem 18. Lebensjahr sind sie…

• Vier neue Bücher zu Michel Foucaults 100. Geburtstag erschienen publication

  Zum 100. Geburtstag von Michel Foucault sind vier neue Bücher erschienen, die in dessen Leben und Werk einführen. Eines der Werke verteidigt den Philosophen gegen den Vorwurf, er…

• Fred Cavayé's "Les Misérables" with Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, Camille Cottin on France 24's "À l'Affiche" other

  Fred Cavayé has taken on the task of directing a fresh adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables," featuring performances by Vincent Lindon, Tahar Rahim, and Camille Cottin.…

• FAD Magazine Launches FAD Music With Frieze London 2026 Playlist by Pritpal Ajimal publication

  In conjunction with Frieze London 2026, FAD Magazine has introduced FAD Music, a fresh segment dedicated to contemporary art and culture. The first playlist, curated by Pritpal…

• Ana Curra Opens Museo Reina Sofía Music Program with 'Los Vicios Modernos' Concert institutional

  On Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 PM, Ana Curra, an influential member of Madrid's Movida movement, will inaugurate the new music program at Museo Reina Sofía with a concert in…

• Corgan's All-Electric Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal Opens with Art by Glenn Kaino and Cliff Garten architecture-design

  Corgan, in collaboration with CannonDesign and Burns & McDonnell, joined forces with HPTJV to create a new terminal for Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), spanning 355,000 square…

• Nord Stream Sabotage Trial Opens in Hamburg for Ukrainian Defendant Serhiy Kuznetsov other

  The trial of Serhiy Kuznetsov, a 50-year-old Ukrainian, began at the Higher Regional Court in Hamburg, Germany, on Wednesday. He is accused of using explosives to cause a blast…

• Deja Vu Reflects on Joining The Pussycat Dolls on 20-Date European Arena Tour other

  Deja Vu, comprised of Elle Botterill, Tyrece Lewis, and Carolina Diaz, has successfully wrapped up a 20-date arena tour throughout the UK and Europe as the special guests of The…

• Goes Merges Graffiti Energy with Character-Based Painting in New Series KYOT artist

  Chinese artist Goes infuses character-driven painting with the vibrant spirit of graffiti, employing spray paint on canvas and oil pastel on board. His creations showcase…

• Giada Ripa's The Yokohama Project Unites Felice Beato, Mathilde Ruinart, and Contemporary Japan publication

  Giada Ripa's The Yokohama Project, released by Gost Books, delves into a 150-year visual exchange featuring 19th-century Italian author Mathilde Ruinart and Felice Beato,…

• Netflix Cuts About 1,000 Jobs, Roughly 6% of Global Workforce other

  Netflix is eliminating approximately 6% of its global workforce, a reduction of around 1,000 positions, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move represents the streaming…

• Brian K. Vaughan Announces New Comic 'Roam' with Cliff Chiang at New York Comic Con publication

  At New York Comic Con, writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Cliff Chiang revealed they are collaborating on a new comic series titled Roam, set for release in February. The…

• Kanye West Releases New Album Amid Turbulent Career publication

  A new album has been released by Kanye West, the rapper who has shaped hip-hop and pop over recent decades. The record is intended to signal a fresh start, yet it struggles to…

• Wiktor Stribog's Kraina Grzybów TV: Smile Guide Blends Animation, Music, and Surreal Horror digital

  Wiktor Stribog, a multimedia artist from Warsaw, has launched Kraina Grzybów TV—Mushroom Land TV, a project that resembles a children's educational program from a different…

• Las cenizas del Museo: Fuego, memoria y resistencia en la era del fascismo terminal opinion-review

  En un ensayo publicado por Esfera Pública, el autor reflexiona sobre la ola de incendios que han devastado patrimonios culturales y naturales en Sudamérica, vinculándolos con…

• Omar Sy critique la réponse des autorités à la mobilisation lycéenne sur France Inter other

  Omar Sy, the well-known actor, voiced his dissatisfaction regarding government responses to recent student protests during a France Inter interview. He criticized these reactions…

• Picasso's Political Life: 7 Curious Facts from Anarchism to Stalin Portrait publication

  A recent article from ArteRef delves into Pablo Picasso's involvement in political matters. He chose not to showcase his work during the Nazi regime, opposing Hitler's attacks on…

• Estudo Mapeia Métodos Científicos para Detectar Falsificações em Obras de Arte publication

  Atualmente, a identificação de falsificações artísticas faz uso de métodos como espectrometria de massa, microscopia, reflectografia infravermelha e radiografia por raios-X, além…

• Mestre Didi: The Afro-Brazilian Artist Who Bridged Candomblé and Contemporary Art artist

  Mestre Didi, whose real name was Deoscóredes Maximiliano dos Santos, was born on December 2, 1917, in Salvador, Bahia, and passed away in 2013. As a master of capoeira, he was…

• Christopher Anderson's 'Humans' Series Turns Its Lens on Celebrity publication

  Canadian photographer Christopher Anderson, born in 1970 and raised in Texas, first gained recognition for his war reportage before applying a similarly personal vision to…

• Trump Announces 'Massive' Oil, Gas and Mineral Exploration in Greenland economy-finance

  Donald Trump announced that "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration would begin in Greenland, according to a social media post. The statement followed a campaign event on…

• Florian Cornut and Baptiste De Almeida Design Live Current Brand Identity with Neue Montreal Type architecture-design

  Florian Cornut, the art director at Habillage Graphique, teamed up with graphic designer Baptiste De Almeida from Bureau47 to develop a brand identity for Live Current, a…

• Rubaiya Qatar 2026 Unveils Artist List for Inaugural Quadrennial in Doha exhibition

  Rubaiya Qatar is set to launch next month in Doha, featuring its inaugural edition with more than 120 artists participating in three exhibitions and various public art…

• The Collector Ranks Ten Most Famous Ancient Romans, From Caesar to Constantine publication

  The Collector highlights ten prominent personalities from ancient Rome. Julius Caesar, who was born circa 100 BC, served as consul in 59 BC, established the First Triumvirate, and…

• Illustrator Yue Zhang Explores Visual Narrative in Zine 'Let's go to the park' publication

  Beijing-based illustrator and graphic designer Yue Zhang is featured in an Illustrator Spotlight, presenting the zine 《Let's go to the park》 as an experiment in visual language.…

• Raimondo Warns AI Disruption Could Mirror 'China Shock' Job Losses ai-technology

  At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum held in New Delhi on Tuesday, Gina Raimondo, the former U.S. Secretary of Commerce, raised alarms about the disruptive potential of artificial…

• Marion Delarue's Feather Adornments at Musée des Arts décoratifs, Paris exhibition

  The exhibition 'Pierre, plume, ciseaux. Bijoux de Marion Delarue' is currently on display at the Musée des Arts décoratifs de Paris (MAD) until January 10. Marion Delarue, born in…

• Hori-zonte Completes Three-Story Residential Building in Porto with Passive Design Strategies architecture-design

  Hori-zonte has designed a three-story apartment building in Porto called Edificio Padre Luís Cabral. This structure focuses on passive design elements like solar orientation,…

• Formlabs Launches $699 Form Studio 1, Its First Consumer 3D Printer digital

  Formlabs has introduced the Form Studio 1, a consumer-friendly SLA 3D printer priced at $699, a significant drop from its previous entry-level model, which was $2,300. This…

• Nick Boeder Releases "In This Dream," a Decade-Old Bedroom Recording Completed at The Blasting Room publication

  Nick Boeder wrote "In This Dream" back in 2010 while living in Chicago, but he didn’t record it until nearly a decade later. The song came to him after he returned to his hometown…

• Predappio: proposta di Museo dell'arte del Novecento nell'ex Casa del Fascio cultural-heritage

  La Casa del Fascio di Predappio potrebbe trasformarsi in un Museo dell'arte del Novecento, secondo una proposta emersa durante il Festival Forlivese della Libertà. Questo…