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• Guardian Readers Recall Cinema's Healing Power and a 1966 Hastings Art School Rivalry opinion-review

  In letters responding to a Guardian piece published on 12 October about cinema's capacity to comfort the bereaved, Geoffrey Meenan of London writes that the deaths of his only…

• UGC Launches Rival Festival During Bordeaux Independent Film Festival Dates festival-fair

  UGC, the French cinema chain, is organizing a festival in early November that coincides with the dates and avant-premières of the Festival international du film indépendant de…

• African Filmmakers Embrace AI Amid Infrastructure and Ethical Challenges at Durban FilmMart ai-technology

  During the Durban FilmMart from October 9 to 12 in Durban, South Africa, industry experts examined the influence of AI on filmmaking. The debut of "Asiri Ilu Awon Osu" (Mystery of…

• Andreï Zviaguintsev's "Minotaure" Blocked from Russian Cinemas Amid Kremlin Censorship other

  Russian audiences will not be able to see "Minotaure" by Andreï Zviaguintsev in cinemas, according to Le Monde. The programming in Russian movie theaters relies predominantly on…

• Yiyun Li's 'Music Against the Night': A Writer's Quest to Resurrect John Field and Adelaide Percheron publication

  In her essay for The New Yorker's "Why I Write" series, novelist Yiyun Li recounts how a chance encounter with composer John Field in Leo Tolstoy's autobiography led her to embark…

• New Giant Waterlily Species Victoria colombiana Identified After Instagram Sighting, Already Critically Endangered publication

  An unexpected Instagram post resulted in the discovery of a new giant waterlily species, named Victoria colombiana, in Colombia. This journey began in 2021 when Carlos Magdalena…

• Beatrice Silva's Violin Raises Funds for Mothers at Monza's Teatro Binario 7 other

  On Friday 9 October, the Teatro Binario 7 in Monza hosted Luce per la Vita, a charity evening combining music and dance in support of mothers and children assisted by the Centro…

• Richard Tognetti Reflects on 50 Years of the Australian Chamber Orchestra publication

  In a feature by Gramophone, Richard Tognetti, the artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) for many years, reflects on the ensemble's 50-year journey. While the…

• Roubaix's 'Ni Dieu ni maître !' Exhibition Loses Libertarian Title for Besançon Run in 2027 exhibition

  The exhibition "Ni Dieu ni maître !", organized by La Piscine in Roubaix, will be presented under a different name when it travels to Besançon. At the Musée des beaux-arts et…

• Hong Sang-soo's « Le Jour de son retour »: A Minimalist Portrait of a Cinema Star's Comeback publication

  South Korean filmmaker Hong Sang-soo directs « Le Jour de son retour », a minimalist and melancholic film centered on a former cinema star who returns to acting after a…

• Draw the Line Podcast Examines Louisiana Redistricting Fight and Voter Suppression Tactics publication

  Design Observer has launched two fresh episodes of its Draw the Line podcast, recorded during Essence Fest, which delve into the voting rights struggles in Louisiana following the…

• Ateneum Art Museum Presents 'Arcana Borealis—Northern Women and Esotericism' in Helsinki exhibition

  Launching on October 23 at the Ateneum Art Museum in Helsinki, the exhibition 'Arcana Borealis—Northern Women and Esotericism' presents over 200 pieces from 50 artists, delving…

• Chapterhouse regresa a los escenarios con gira latinoamericana y celebra 35 años de Whirlpool other

  La banda británica Chapterhouse, que nació en Reading en 1987 por un grupo de estudiantes, ha decidido reunirse para conmemorar el 35 aniversario de su primer álbum, Whirlpool,…

• Monument jeu d'enfant 2026: 57 Historic Sites Across France Open for Family Activities cultural-heritage

  The 28th edition of "Monument jeu d'enfant" is set for 17-18 October 2026, showcasing 57 historical locations across France with activities designed for children. This event,…

• Arthurian Legend Endures in Pop Culture, From Troye Sivan to Far-Right Symbolism opinion-review

  The enduring legacy of Arthurian legends is set to shape contemporary media, with Troye Sivan's music video "Party" debuting in 2026, featuring an Arthurian backdrop. In the same…

• Hugo Marchand Opens Paris Dance Season in Hermès at 2026 Paris Opera Ballet Gala other

  The 2026 Paris Opera Ballet Gala, held at Opéra Garnier, marked the beginning of the dance season in Paris with three performances showcasing the entire company. Principal dancers…

• Zeitz MOCAA Presents 'Were It Not for Shadows …' Featuring Six Koyo Kouoh Atelier Artists exhibition

  From 12 November 2026 to 29 August 2027, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) will host a group exhibition titled 'Were It Not for Shadows …' on Level 3.…

• New York City Ballet Principal Adrian Danchig-Waring Retires After Near-Death Medical Crisis artist

  Adrian Danchig-Waring, a star of New York City Ballet, is retiring following a harrowing medical ordeal that began two years ago. A herniated disc in his spine completely…

• Mims and Mười Reimagine Maroon Communities in "Marooning Bodies" at Feminist Center for Creative Work exhibition

  "Marooning Bodies: Prototype as Prophecy," an exhibition by Mims and Mười, was showcased by the Feminist Center for Creative Work (FCCW), focusing on maroon communities to imagine…

• Louis Clichy's Animated Debut « Le Corset » Tells a Country Boy's Story of Emancipation other

  Louis Clichy directs his first animated feature film, « Le Corset », which follows a child forced to wear a corset who finds refuge in music. The film is described as a story of…

• ITV thriller The Party adapts Elizabeth Day's 2017 novel publication

  ITV has adapted Elizabeth Day's 2017 novel The Party as a thriller series. The plot centres on a politician and a journalist whose difficult shared history resurfaces during a…

• Rome's Torri dell'Eur Reopen After €250 Million Regeneration by CDP architecture-design

  Rome's historic Torri dell'Eur, also known as Torri Ligini, have been inaugurated following a four-year, €250 million regeneration. Designed in the early 1960s by rationalist…

• Public Collectors: Marc Fischer's Archive of the Overlooked Since 2007 publication

  Established in 2007 in Chicago by Marc Fischer, Public Collectors focuses on safeguarding materials often overlooked for preservation, including underground ephemera, personal…

• Gallery Owner Shares Practical Strategies for International Art Shipping publication

  A guide has been released by a gallery owner aimed at assisting artists with the international shipping of their artwork, highlighting the importance of precise customs…

• Jonathan Nez, First Native American Candidate for Arizona Congress, on Diné Culture and Political Perseverance other

  Jonathan Nez, who was the president of the Navajo Nation from 2019 until 2023, is running for a congressional position in Arizona's largest district, which is held by Republican…

• Architectural Digest Editors Select Six Best Bed Frames in 2026 Test other

  Architectural Digest editors have released their picks for the six best bed frames of all kinds, tested for 2026. The selection includes a bamboo platform bed that assembles…

• VG13 Architects Wins Maksimir Stadium Competition in Zagreb, Faces Public and Political Backlash architecture-design

  VG13 Architects, hailing from Milan, emerged victorious in an international contest for the new Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, Croatia, yet their design has encountered significant…

• Brandon Gercara's 'Destin Vogoya' at La Ferme du Buisson Explores Queer Identity and Creolisation exhibition

  Brandon Gercara, an artist from Réunion, is showcasing his inaugural solo exhibition titled 'Destin Vogoya' at La Ferme du Buisson in Noisiel, France, running until 24 January…

• Seattle Artists Seek $8M from Police Budget for Arts as Public Safety Infrastructure opinion-review

  A group of 365 artists and 61 arts organizations has sent an open letter to Seattle's Mayor Katie Wilson and the City Council, asking them to shift $8 million from a planned $68…

• Design Week Lagos 2026 Explores Africa's Manufacturing Future with 180 New Ideas festival-fair

  Design Week Lagos is set to take place from 18 to 25 October 2026, under the theme Making a New Africa: From Material to Market, at the National Theatre Lagos and various…

• Central Saint Martins Expands King's Cross Campus by 17,782 Sq Ft in Western Transit Shed institutional

  Central Saint Martins is set to grow by 17,782 sq ft at its King's Cross location through a new lease with The King's Cross Group, taking up sections of the first and second…

• Thessaloniki's Hamza Bey Mosque Reopens as MOMus Arts Centre After 20-Year Restoration cultural-heritage

  Last weekend marked the reopening of the Hamza Bey Mosque, also known as Alacazar, in Thessaloniki, transforming it into an exhibition venue after nearly twenty years of…

• Victor Ehikhamenor's First Australian Solo Show Explores Memory and Displacement in Sydney exhibition

  Victor Ehikhamenor, a Nigerian artist, is showcasing his inaugural solo exhibition in Australia titled 'Undoing the City: Making Home' at the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney. This…

• Frieze London 2026 Fashion Programme: Stone Island, Dunhill, JW Anderson and Sarabande festival-fair

  Frieze London 2026 is scheduled for 14–18 October, with a reduced emphasis on fashion collaborations. For the 12th consecutive year, Stone Island collaborates with Frieze Focus to…

• « Petite Casbah », d’Antoine Colomb : quatre enfants dans la tourmente de l’Algérie française other

  En 1955 à Alger, quatre enfants découvrent la colonisation et les débuts de la guerre d’indépendance dans « Petite Casbah », film réalisé par Antoine Colomb. Le long-métrage suit…

• Chantal Goya Podcast Series Launches on France Culture publication

  France Culture has released a new podcast mini-series titled « Chantal Goya, la Mylène Farmer des enfants », hosted by Matthieu Garrigou-Lagrange. The series revisits the career…

• Swaline Mkhonto and Zovuyo Pendu Explore Memory and Identity in 'Site Forming' at Bag Factory exhibition

  The exhibition titled 'Site Forming: Where Encounter Takes Form' is currently showcased at Bag Factory Artists' Studios in Newtown, Johannesburg, featuring works by Swaline…

• Keyframes Launches as Spanish-Language Web Design Service and Motion Graphics Archive digital

  Keyframes has debuted as a digital archive and web design service focused on motion graphics from both freelancers and studios. The platform, which operates in Spanish, features a…

• Supple Studio Crafts Farm-Made Identity for Somer Valley Brewing architecture-design

  Somer Valley Brewing, a craft brewery situated on a Somerset farm, has undergone a rebranding by Bath's Supple Studio. The brewery cultivates its own barley, malts it in nearby…

• Vari Caramés Wins Spain's 2026 National Photography Prize award

  The 2026 Premio Nacional de Fotografía, valued at €30,000, has been granted to Vari Caramés, a Galician photographer, by Spain's Ministry of Culture. The jury, which included…