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• André Britz Explores Memory Through 64-Page Book 'Gone with the Clouds' publication

  André Britz, a graphic designer from Germany, has unveiled 'Gone with the Clouds', a 64-page work subtitled 'memory landscapes 25-26'. This publication showcases intuitive…

• Frieze Masters 2026: Five Highlights from Women of Abstract Expressionism to Moroccan and Nigerian Modernism festival-fair

  The Regent’s Park in London will host Frieze Masters 2026 from 14–18 October, featuring more than 140 galleries displaying art spanning from antiquity to the late 20th century.…

• Simon McBurney Brings 'Questions for John' to Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, Honoring John Berger other

  Simon McBurney returns to Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne with "Questions for John (Complicité)," a solo stage work devoted to the late English writer John Berger, running from 31 October…

• andstudio Unveils Typographic Identity for Pictoplasma 2026, Built from Two Dots festival-fair

  The Berlin festival of character design, Pictoplasma, will unveil a fresh visual identity crafted by the Vilnius-based creative agency andstudio for its 2026 edition. This…

• Ca' Foscari Archaeologists Unearth 100-Meter Monument at Taxila, Pakistan cultural-heritage

  In mid-August 2026, the Italian Archaeological Mission from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia made a significant discovery in the Taxila region of Pakistan at Jandial. They unearthed…

• Royal Favorites Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser the Younger Destroyed Edward II's Reign other

  The reign of Edward II was characterized by military setbacks and disputes with barons, largely due to his favorites, Piers Gaveston and Hugh Despenser the Younger. Introduced to…

• Pregnant Then Screwed Campaign Exposes UK Gender Pension Gap with 33% Off Starbursts other

  The "Thanks for your service*" initiative was introduced by the UK charity Pregnant Then Screwed to draw attention to the fact that women's retirement savings are, on average, a…

• Breidablikk Gården: fachada solar integrada de Asplan Viak y SolarLab en Haugesund architecture-design

  En Haugesund, Noruega, se encuentra el edificio de oficinas Breidablikk Gården, que integra sistemas fotovoltaicos en su techo junto con una fachada solar diseñada por Asplan Viak…

• Frieze London Diary: Toilet Cakes, Penny Combs and a Magritte Stetson festival-fair

  At Frieze London, Gray Wielebinski showcased his toilet art piece, Production, which included deodorising cakes in shades of black and maroon, designed to be "pissed on." He…

• Nomin Zezegmaa Debuts UK Show at St Cyprian's Church for Bagri Foundation Springboard Launch exhibition

  Last weekend, the Bagri Foundation inaugurated its inaugural exhibition in London, showcasing Mongolian artist Nomin Zezegmaa's first display in the UK at St Cyprian's church in…

• PAD London Fair Opens with 67 Galleries, Sales of Jeanneret and Kuroda Works festival-fair

  On 14 October, PAD London commenced in Berkeley Square, featuring 67 galleries. Lafanour successfully sold a console by Pierre Jeanneret, while Charles Burnand highlighted a…

• Brasil en foco: vivienda indígena premiada por ONU-Hábitat, nueva sede de Itaú Cultural y diagnóstico de caminabilidad architecture-design

  El 14 de octubre de 2026, Reyyan Dogan publicó en ArchDaily la sección Foco en Brasil, donde se resalta la Aldeia do Espraiado – Tekoa Ara Hovy en Maricá, Río de Janeiro, que…

• Gallery Climate Coalition's '10% Of' Initiative Returns to Frieze London with 13 Galleries festival-fair

  At Frieze London, the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC) has revived its '10% Of' fundraising campaign, with 13 galleries, such as Hauser & Wirth and Victoria Miro, pledging to…

• Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine's Power Grid as Zelensky Accuses Moscow of Violating Trump's Energy Ceasefire other

  Ukraine accused Russia on Wednesday of deliberately violating an "energy ceasefire" proposed by US President Donald Trump and of missing a chance to reduce hostilities, following…

• Scary Strangers Launch Inaugural Blue Mountains Comedy Festival festival-fair

  From 15 to 18 October 2026, the inaugural dedicated comedy festival in the Blue Mountains, NSW, will be held at Wentworth Falls School of Arts, spearheaded by the comedic team…

• Sahuquillo de Arriba convierte un local de 59 m² en la librería-café Chiquita en El Botànic, Valencia architecture-design

  En Valencia, en el barrio de El Botànic, el estudio Sahuquillo de Arriba ha transformado un espacio de 59 m² en Chiquita, donde se combina una librería, un café de especialidad y…

• ZKM Karlsruhe and MO Museum Vilnius Open 'How to Feel Real. Art, Technology and Us' exhibition

  On October 10, the MO Museum in Vilnius, Lithuania, launched the exhibition titled 'How to Feel Real. Art, Technology and Us,' in partnership with ZKM | Center for Art and Media…

• Hasan Ali Kadiwala and Shivangi Kalra Explore Memory and Transience at Galeria Enlace, Lima exhibition

  An exhibition at Galeria Enlace in Lima features the works of Hasan Ali Kadiwala and Shivangi Kalra, exploring the transient nature of images. Kadiwala's landscapes, inspired by…

• Yinka Shonibare Selects Unathi Mkonto for Tiffany & Co's Artist-to-Artist Programme at Frieze London festival-fair

  The 'Artist-to-Artist' initiative by Tiffany & Co is set to make its return at Frieze London, connecting seasoned artists with up-and-coming creators. This year, Yinka Shonibare…

• Casa junto al viñedo: ARCHITEKTI mikulaj & mikulajova completan vivienda de 306 m² en Eslovaquia architecture-design

  La firma eslovaca ARCHITEKTI mikulaj & mikulajova diseñó la Casa junto al viñedo, una residencia de 306 m² finalizada en 2024 en los límites de un pueblo vitivinícola tradicional…

• Sir Donald Insall, pionero de la conservación arquitectónica moderna, fallece a los 100 años other

  El 11 de octubre de 2026, Donald Insall Associates comunicó la muerte de su fundador, Sir Donald Insall, quien vivió hasta los 100 años. La firma lo recordó como "un hombre de…

• Romeo Castellucci parla del suo Faust: un paesaggio mentale tra Goethe, Mann e l'azione artist

  In an interview with Artslife, Romeo Castellucci characterized his interpretation of Faust as a mental landscape that intertwines images, bodies, matter, and sounds. Drawing…

• Global Deforestation Declines 15% in 2025, but Congo Basin Losses Accelerate other

  In 2025, global forest loss decreased by 15 percent, resulting in the permanent loss of seven million hectares—an area similar in size to the Republic of Ireland, as reported in…

• Amy Garcia and Lindsey Burrow to Push Look North Sofa 80 Miles for Children in Need other

  Amy Garcia, who hosts BBC Look North, will team up with Lindsey Burrow, the wife of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, for a unique challenge to raise funds for BBC Children in Need.…

• Nathalie Djurberg & Hans Berg: 'Song of the Sirens' at Gió Marconi, Milan exhibition

  From October 1 to December 19, 2026, the Gió Marconi gallery in Milan will present 'Song of the Sirens,' an exhibition featuring the works of Swedish artist Nathalie Djurberg and…

• Ian McKellen to Appear as Hologram in European Premiere of 'An Ark' at Manchester's Aviva Studios other

  Sir Ian McKellen will star as a hologram in the European premiere of Simon Stephens' play 'An Ark' at Factory International Aviva Studios in Manchester. The 87-year-old actor,…

• Mesopotamian Women Held Power in Homes, Temples, and Trade, New Survey Shows cultural-heritage

  A study of ancient Mesopotamia reveals that women enjoyed considerable independence in various areas, including domestic life, economics, and religion, despite existing…

• BABYBUBU NEVER DIE at Shore, Vienna exhibition

  Shore in Vienna is showcasing BABYBUBU NEVER DIE, an exhibition that can be accessed online at shore-gallery.eu. This project serves as a personal narrative detailing the adoption…

• Peter Morris's Cloud House Brings Candy-Coloured Arches to Gospel Oak, London architecture-design

  Peter Morris, an architect, has finalized Cloud House, which consists of two semi-detached residences located in Gospel Oak, north London, near Hampstead Heath. One of the homes…

• Cargotecture Assessed: Shipping Container Architecture's Strengths and Limits architecture-design

  An article published on October 14, 2026, by ArchDaily delves into "cargotecture," which refers to the application of shipping containers in building projects, discussing both its…

• Cargotectura: límites y aciertos de la arquitectura con contenedores marítimos architecture-design

  Un análisis titulado "cargotectura", publicado el 14 de octubre de 2026, investiga el uso de contenedores de carga como elementos estructurales. Aunque ofrecen rapidez, bajo costo…

• Walgreens Photo Coupons Offer Up to 70% Off This October other

  This autumn, Walgreens is offering verified coupon codes that can save customers up to 70% on various products. The discounts apply to high-quality wall decor, stationery,…

• Evgeny Titov's Dystopian Parsifal Opens at Royal Ballet and Opera in London opinion-review

  Evgeny Titov stages Richard Wagner's Parsifal as a post-apocalyptic bunker drama for a new production that premiered at the Royal Ballet and Opera in London on 1 October and runs…

• Russell T Davies Criticises BBC Director General Matt Brittin Over 'Clumsy' AI Doctor Who Comments ai-technology

  Russell T Davies has taken issue with comments made by BBC director general Matt Brittin regarding an AI-created Doctor Who episode. During a Royal Television Society conference…

• Tony Albert's Reverb & Still at Sullivan+Strumpf Sydney Explores Racism and Memory exhibition

  At Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, two new series by Tony Albert, titled Reverb and Still, are on display until 17 October 2026. This exhibition aligns with the ongoing survey of…

• Vivian McQueen's 'REIGN' Brings 22 Unique Photographs to Glowing Structures Gallery, Melbourne exhibition

  Twenty-two photographs spanning twenty-five years of Vivian McQueen's international fashion, commercial, and documentary work are exhibited together for the first time at Glowing…

• RFI Podcast Chronicles Gondwana's New Form of Co-Ownership other

  Aired on RFI's podcast "Chronique de Mamane" on 14 October 2026, the segment titled "Au Gondwana, nous avons inventé une nouvelle forme de copropriété" examines land subdivision…

• Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Opens Largest European Willem de Kooning Retrospective in Four Decades exhibition

  The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is presenting the largest European retrospective of Willem de Kooning in four decades, an exhibition that has ignited debate over whether the Abstract…

• Gray Wielebinski Fills Frieze London Lavatories with Studio Scents festival-fair

  Gray Wielebinski has created an installation for the lavatories at Frieze London that swaps the usual chemical smell of loo-sanitiser for the aromas of an artist's studio. The…

• Frieze London 2026 Opens With Brand Activations and New Names Despite Market Uncertainty festival-fair

  The 2026 edition of Frieze London is set to make a comeback, showcasing a hopeful atmosphere amid ongoing market uncertainties at the UK's leading art fair. This year's event will…