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• Jane Schoenbrun's 'Camp Miasma' Reviewed: A Queer, Meme-Ready Slasher Manifesto opinion-review

  In a review for ArtReview, critic Philippa Snow examines Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, 'Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma' (2026), describing it as a visually dazzling and…

• New Ice Age Toad Species Discovered at La Brea Tar Pits other

  A new species of extinct spadefoot toad has been discovered from fossils at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, named Spea labreae. This marks the first extinct Ice Age amphibian…

• Première Vision Paris 2026: Five Sustainable Textile Innovations festival-fair

  Première Vision Paris 2026, one of the fashion industry's largest fairs, will take place in Paris starting September 1, showcasing nearly 900 international exhibitors. The event…

• Leading Hotels of the World's 'Explore' Book Showcases Adventurous Luxury Stays publication

  Leading Hotels of the World has released 'Explore,' the latest volume in its travel book series, published by Phaidon's Monacelli imprint. The book features over 80 properties…

• « Phoenix » on Arte.tv: Nina Hoss in Post-War Berlin's Ruins other

  The German film « Phoenix », directed by Christian Petzold and starring Nina Hoss, is now available on Arte.tv. The film, set in the ruins of Berlin after World War II, tells the…

• Kaia Gerber Spotted in Emily Dawn Long's 'Spoiled Boys' Tee other

  Kaia Gerber was spotted in New York City wearing the popular 'Spoiled Boys' graphic tee designed by Emily Dawn Long. This sighting came just one day after she celebrated her Vogue…

• CULTURED Editors Pick Films with the Most Iconic Fashion other

  In a new feature, CULTURED magazine's editors share their picks for films with the most influential fashion, spanning from Audrey Hepburn's Givenchy in 'Funny Face' (1957) to Cate…

• Sarah Prideaux's Bookbinding Tools Catalogued at National Art Library cultural-heritage

  The National Art Library has documented 171 tools utilized for gold tooling, primarily associated with three binders: Sarah Prideaux, Charles Ricketts, and Sybil Pye. Notably, 35…

• Cyber Attack on Australian Book Distributor Disrupts Bookshops and Authors other

  A cyber attack targeting Alliance Distribution Services (ADS), a branch of Hachette Australia, disrupted the distribution of books nationwide, impacting independent bookstores and…

• UK Sees Surge in Settlement and Citizenship Applications Ahead of Planned Rule Changes other

  The United Kingdom has experienced a notable increase in migrants applying for permanent settlement and citizenship, driven by proposed government reforms that would extend the…

• FASO Introduces Art Alerts: Automated Email Marketing for Artists digital

  FASO, a platform dedicated to artists, has introduced 'Art Alerts,' a feature for marketing automation that notifies collectors via email whenever new artwork is uploaded by…

• AnOther Magazine Team's Summer Holiday Essentials: From Prada Scarves to Chanel Beach Bags other

  AnOther Magazine's staff share their ideal summer holiday packing lists, featuring luxury fashion items from Prada, Hermès, Chanel, Miu Miu, Tom Ford, Metier, Louis Vuitton,…

• Five Diagrams Charting Art History's Visual Lineages publication

  DailyArt Magazine presents a curated selection of five diagrams that visualize art history, each offering a distinct perspective on the development of modern art. The list begins…

• Almodóvar's 'Bitter Christmas' Explores Autofiction and Personal Betrayal other

  Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, 'Bitter Christmas', delves into the life of a filmmaker who secretly mines the lives of those closest to him for his art. The film, described as a…

• Olivia Wilde Stars in Gregg Araki's Kinky Comedy 'I Want Your Sex' other

  Olivia Wilde leads the cast of 'I Want Your Sex', a new kinky comedy directed by Gregg Araki, marking the 1990s indie darling's return. Wilde plays a lustful artist who seduces…

• Casa Galería by Sommet: A House Shaped by Topography in Santa Cruz de la Sierra architecture-design

  In Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the architectural firm Sommet has completed Casa Galería, a 571 m² residential project designed by a team led by Sebastián Fernández de…

• Creation Museum Argues God Could Not Have Used Evolution other

  The Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, has published a blog post titled "Did God Use Evolution?" arguing that the biblical account of creation precludes the possibility of…

• 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…