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• Berlin Freibad Debate: Ethnographic Research Reveals Swimming Pools as Ideological Battlefields opinion-review

  In a recent newsletter, journalist Barbara Schweizerhof discussed the opening of the 'Volksbad' in front of the Berlin Volksbühne, but the project quickly became the subject of a…

• Bayonne to Perform at Le Pop-up du Label on September 7 other

  On September 7, the musician Bayonne, alias of Austin's Roger Sellers, will perform at Le Pop-up du Label. The live set will showcase his electronic avant-pop, which he builds…

• LELO Launches F2S Double Sonic Masturbator-Coach for Male Sexual Endurance other

  Swedish intimate wellness brand LELO has introduced the F2S Double Sonic, a new masturbator-coach designed to help men approach pleasure more consciously and personally. The…

• Charlotte Knobloch's New Book Chronicles Waning Jewish Confidence in Germany publication

  Charlotte Knobloch, a prominent figure in the German Jewish community, has released a new book titled "Trotzdem weiter" (Nevertheless, Continue). In it, she reflects on her…

• Teacher's $5,000 Donation to Fight Desertification in China Yields 50,000-Tree Forest After 27 Years other

  In 1999, Ronald Sakolsky, a former educator from the U.S., contributed $5,000 to Chinese conservationist Yin Yuzhen, who was fighting desertification in the Mu Us Desert. During a…

• Powerhouse Parramatta CEO Lisa Havilah Steps Down Amid Governance Probe institutional

  Two months prior to its inauguration on 7 November, Lisa Havilah, the CEO of the A$915m Powerhouse Parramatta museum in Sydney, has resigned. This decision was revealed by NSW…

• Freddie Mercury's Iconic Costumes to Be Exhibited at London's V&A for His 80th Birthday exhibition

  The "Freddie Mercury: Splendid Things" exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will showcase eight remarkable stage costumes along with personal attire of…

• International Symposium on Anglada-Camarasa, Picasso and Contemporaries at Museu Picasso Barcelona other

  The Museu Picasso in Barcelona is hosting a two-day international symposium titled 'Anglada-Camarasa, Picasso and their Contemporaries,' focusing on the material transformations…

• Twelve Tanks and Dripping Aqueduct Visualize Water Loss at Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Pavilion architecture-design

  Between July 17 and 30, 2026, the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion in Barcelona will showcase a temporary installation called 'Plou Prou?', designed by Cierto Estudio, h3o architects,…

• Comedy Writer Creates Real Tribute Band to Mock AI Fake Band 'The Velvet Sundown' digital

  A comedy writer has launched a project to create a real tribute band for 'The Velvet Sundown', a fictional band originally generated by artificial intelligence. The initiative…

• Gamescom 2026: Five Video Games That Stand Out as Art festival-fair

  At Gamescom 2026, the question of whether video games are art or commerce is answered with 'both.' The event showcases a range of creations that blur the line between artistic…

• A Man Called Adam to Curate Free Turner Prize After-Party on Teesside festival-fair

  On September 24, 2026, the official Turner Prize After Party will be hosted at Middlesbrough Town Hall, curated by electronic music trailblazers A Man Called Adam, Sally Rodgers,…

• Rosemary Meza-DesPlas's 'Aquí Escuchar (here, hear)' at Martin Museum of Art exhibition

  The Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, is hosting Rosemary Meza-DesPlas's solo exhibition titled 'Aquí Escuchar (here, hear)' until November 7, 2026. This…

• Japan Plans Blockchain System for Instant Stock and Bond Settlements ai-technology

  Japan plans to establish a blockchain-driven financial system to enable near-instant settlement of stocks and government bonds. This summer, the Financial Services Agency (FSA),…

• Reassessing Edward Gibbon's 'Decline and Fall' in Modern Scholarship publication

  The Collector takes a fresh look at Edward Gibbon's monumental six-volume series, 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' which was released between 1776 and…

• Amazon Warehouse Employee Details Destructive Book Scanning for AI Training ai-technology

  An anonymous Amazon employee has provided a firsthand account of the company's VGT3 warehouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, where books are destructively scanned to train AI models. The…

• Taranto's Mediterranean Games Opening Ceremony Blends Art, Archaeology, and Technology festival-fair

  The XX Mediterranean Games commenced on August 20, 2026, in Taranto, Italy, and will continue until September 3, 2026. Ibtissem Mehrez Boussayene, the president of the…

• Study: At Least 24.5% of Former NFL Players Who Died 2016-2021 Had CTE other

  On August 25, a study released in the British Medical Journal revealed that over 25% of former NFL players who passed away between 2016 and 2021 were found to have chronic…

• Herr Nilsson's Subversive Street Art Under Stockholm Bridge artist

  Underneath a bridge at Lillsjön lake in Stockholm, Swedish street artist Herr Nilsson has unveiled a series of paintings that utilize water reflections to amplify their impact.…

• Álvaro Longoria to Discuss Filmmaking Process at Centro Botín other

  On September 10, 2026, at 19:00, the Centro Botín in Santander will host a creativity cycle event featuring filmmaker Álvaro Longoria. Longoria, a Santander-born director,…

• Deauville Sport Images Festival Removes Gaza Soccer Photo to Avoid Offense festival-fair

  The Deauville Sport Images Festival in France has taken down a photograph by Associated Press photographer Jehad Alshrafi that features Palestinian soccer players in Gaza,…

• German Cabinet Moves to Abolish 'Pension at 63' Amid Election Concerns other

  At a cabinet retreat in Neuhardenberg, the German government led by Chancellor Merz has signaled a firm commitment to ending the 'pension at 63' scheme, which allows workers with…

• Texas Vignette Announces 66 Artists for 2026 Fair in Dallas festival-fair

  The eighth iteration of the Texas Vignette art fair is set for October 1-3 in the Dallas Design District at On The Levee, featuring a lineup of 66 women artists from Texas. Guest…

• Italian Pavilion at Gwangju Biennale Explores Identity in Digital Age exhibition

  At the 16th Gwangju Biennale, the Italian Pavilion showcases 'The Look is A Li(k)e,' under the curation of Irene Campolmi. This exhibition features a blend of three Italian and…

• Petition to Save Pasolini's Torre di Chia from 'Abusive' Expropriation Gains Momentum cultural-heritage

  The Torre di Chia, historically a sanctuary for Italian thinker Pier Paolo Pasolini, is currently at the center of a property rights legal battle. A petition named 'Pasolini…

• Reggie Watts Removed from Monterey Jazz Festival Following Abuse Allegations other

  Reggie Watts, the Los Angeles-based improviser and former bandleader for 'The Late Late Show With James Corden', has been cut from the Monterey Jazz Festival lineup. The removal…

• De()composing: 14 Artists Explore Extraction and Regeneration in Hout Bay exhibition

  The exhibition De()composing: Between Extraction and Regeneration, which marks the conclusion of the New Futures Arts Collaborative residency organized by ART AFRICA, will open on…

• ARTSBY EMDE Designs Playful Brand Identity for FLUX COFFEE architecture-design

  Michelle Deborah, an Indonesian graphic designer known as ARTSBY EMDE, has developed a whimsical brand identity for FLUX COFFEE, a project focused on specialty beverages. The…

• Ludovico Calanna's 'De natura (et homine)' Turns Ragalna's Teatro Palmento Arena into a Plant and Painting Exhibit exhibition

  'De natura (et homine)', a solo exhibition by Ludovico Calanna, an artist from Catania, will take place at the Teatro Palmento Arena in Ragalna, Sicily, on September 19 and 20,…

• Sibylle Berg on Left Identity, Wokeness, and Rearmament opinion-review

  In a recent interview with the German newspaper Der Freitag, Swiss-German writer and politician Sibylle Berg (a member of the satirical party Die Partei) discussed her political…

• Bank of England Defers November 2026 RTGS Standards Release other

  On August 27, 2026, the Bank of England revealed a postponement of its RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) standards, initially set for November 2026. This decision follows Swift's…

• Mary-Jane: A New Comedy at Comédie Montorgueil other

  The Comédie Montorgueil in Paris is presenting a new play titled "Mary-Jane," following the success of "Les Sphères Ennemies," which won the Petit Molière for best comedy in 2019.…

• Maria RM: A Variable Typeface Inspired by Biscuit Lettering other

  Maria RM, a variable typeface crafted by Rui Marques, draws inspiration from the Maria biscuit and features uniquely choreographed serifs of varying widths. This initiative began…

• Claudia Durastanti's 'Missitalia': A Genre-Blending Novel on Resource Scarcity publication

  Claudia Durastanti's novel 'Missitalia' explores the consequences of resource depletion through a blend of genres, described as a 'Heimatroman' (homeland novel) and a wild mix of…

• GØDN.studio's Interactive Web Portfolio Blends Generative Code with Spatial Sound digital

  GØDN.studio, an innovative studio based in Lisbon and established by Bruno Godinho, has unveiled a groundbreaking interactive web design that reimagines the conventional portfolio…

• Paramount's Post-Merger 30-Film Annual Goal Met with Skepticism other

  Paramount has announced plans to release 30 movies per year following its merger, a target that has drawn skepticism from industry creatives. According to a report by TheWrap,…

• Claudio Barontini's Iconic Portraits and Lucca Landscapes at Palazzo delle Esposizioni exhibition

  From August 29 to September 26, 2026, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Lucca will host 'Claudio Barontini – Uno sguardo', a photography exhibition curated by Alice Barontini and…

• Alibaba Launches First South American Data Centres in Brazil to Boost AI Services ai-technology

  Alibaba Group Holding has launched its inaugural data centres in South America, representing a pivotal step in expanding its artificial intelligence framework into emerging…

• ‘Here There Are Blueberries,’ About Nazi Photo Trove, Heads to Broadway other

  The play “Here There Are Blueberries,” which centers on archivists debating how to handle a troubling gift of Nazi-era photographs, will open at the Barrymore Theater on Broadway…

• Neri Pozza Opens La Casa della Frutta Cultural Space in Milan institutional

  On September 1, 2026, the Italian publisher Neri Pozza will inaugurate a new cultural space called La Casa della Frutta in the Sant'Ambrogio district of Milan. Located at Via San…