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• Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Wins The Guardian's 2026 Invertebrate of the Year other

  The leaf sheep (Costasiella kuroshimae), a marine sea slug roughly the size of a grain of rice, has been crowned the winner of The Guardian's 2026 Invertebrate of the Year…

• Frieze Seoul 2026 Debuts Two Curated Sections: Material Practice and Spotlight festival-fair

  Frieze Seoul, scheduled for September 2–5 at COEX in Gangnam, will introduce two new curated sections on Level 3. "Material Practice" focuses on collectible design and…

• Minyoung Kim's Mischievous Black Cats Populate Quirky Paintings Ahead of Untitled Art Miami Beach artist

  South Korean artist Minyoung Kim creates meticulously painted oil works centered on black cats, blending realism with subtle absurdity. Her upcoming solo booth at Untitled Art,…

• Chinese Artist Gao Zhen Sentenced to Three Years for Satirical Mao Sculptures artist

  On August 25, 2024, a court in Sanhe, Hebei province, sentenced Gao Zhen, a 70-year-old Chinese artist famous for his satirical sculptures of Mao Zedong, to three years in prison.…

• Low-ABV Cocktails Dominate Summer Drinking Trends other

  The movement towards low-alcohol cocktails has become a permanent fixture in U.S. dining establishments. Milos Zica from Cafe Susanne observes that patrons are looking for a mix…

• Eastman Kodak Appoints Dupli as UK Distributor for Rebranded Films market-auction

  Eastman Kodak has appointed Dupli, a UK-based company, as the official distributor of its rebranded film products in the United Kingdom. The partnership, announced on August 26,…

• Critic Slams Emma Cline and Hernan Diaz Openings as Boring Literary Fiction opinion-review

  In a Substack essay, writer Devon Halliday critiques the opening pages of two forthcoming literary novels, Emma Cline's 'Switzy' (Random House, Sept 8) and Hernan Diaz's 'Ply'…

• Tim Curry, Star of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It', Dies at 80 other

  Tim Curry, the renowned English actor celebrated for his portrayal of Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' and Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries 'It', passed away at…

• Mark Cavagnero Associates Reveals Mass Timber U.S. Embassy Design for Tallinn architecture-design

  Mark Cavagnero Associates (MCA), in collaboration with local firm ESPLAN, has revealed designs for a new U.S. embassy compound in Tallinn, Estonia. This initiative marks the…

• Ali Hassoun: Tuscany as His Soul Place, Between Painting, Mosaic and Sculpture artist

  Lebanese artist Ali Hassoun, though born in Sidon, considers Tuscany his spiritual home. After arriving in Italy at eighteen, he studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence…

• Opera Australia's Harbour Spectacle in Limbo Over Donor Dispute other

  Opera Australia's flagship event, the annual Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, is facing an uncertain future due to a funding dispute with its principal patron, the reclusive…

• IA blends Craftsman style with tech minimalism for Notion's San Francisco HQ architecture-design

  Interior Architects (IA) has finalized the design for Notion's headquarters located in San Francisco's iconic Monadnock Building, which dates back to 1907 and spans five floors.…

• Simon Stephens' 'A Slow Fire' at Jermyn Street Theatre: Post-Apocalyptic Drama other

  Simon Stephens' new play 'A Slow Fire' is currently running at London's Jermyn Street Theatre. The post-apocalyptic drama follows two men who are confined in a bunker, surviving…

• WHAT IF: Philip K. Dick's AI Interview Explores Reality and Simulation digital

  The Italian art and design magazine Collater.al has published a fictional interview with the late science fiction writer Philip K. Dick, conducted by an AI, as part of its 'WHAT…

• Art Market Myths Debunked: Persistence and Diversification Over Negativity opinion-review

  The art market is often perceived as monolithic, but in reality it is fragmented, with some sectors and regions contracting while others flourish. This opinion piece, published on…

• Echoes of Kindness: Irish Donors Invited to Portrait Exhibition exhibition

  Irish photographer Steph Murray is calling on individuals who supported the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund to join her project, 'Echoes of Kindness.' This photo…

• Madelon Vriesendorp's 'Mind Games' at Sir John Soane's Museum exhibition

  The 'Mind Games' exhibition at the Sir John Soane's Museum in London showcases a retrospective of artist Madelon Vriesendorp, who was awarded the museum's annual medal in 2025 for…

• New Catalog Challenges 'Miniature' Label for Pahari Paintings publication

  Scheduled to launch in 2026, the book 'Pahari Paintings: Art and Stories' aims to reshape perceptions of South Asian art by redefining the concept of 'miniature.' This publication…

• Circularity Cabin: A Japanese Home Designed to Be Dismantled and Relocated architecture-design

  In Zushi, Japan, a planned road expansion has led to the creation of the Circularity Cabin, a two-story timber house designed by Takaaki Fuji + Yuko Fuji Architecture with AREANO.…

• Berlin Pool Controversy: Ethnographer Calls Public Baths 'Ideological Battlefields' other

  A planned afternoon at Berlin's Volksbad pool, reserved exclusively for Black children and teenagers, was canceled after a social media backlash from right-wing and conservative…

• Regina José Galindo's 'Los peores tiempos posibles' at Museo del Chopo exhibition

  Regina José Galindo, a Guatemalan artist born in 1974 in Guatemala City, is showcasing her exhibition 'Los peores tiempos posibles' at the Museo Universitario del Chopo in Mexico…

• Meta Settles 29-State Child Harm Lawsuit for $16.68 Billion other

  Meta has agreed to pay $16.68 billion to settle a 29-state lawsuit alleging that its Facebook and Instagram platforms were designed to be addictive to children, causing…

• IKEA and Xbox Unveil YXSTABY Gaming Furniture Collection at Gamescom architecture-design

  On 26 August 2026, during Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, IKEA and Xbox unveiled a new furniture line named YXSTABY, consisting of nine pieces tailored for gaming in modern homes.…

• Deauville removes Gaza photo from public space, sparking controversy other

  A photograph depicting scenes from Gaza, installed in a public square in Deauville, France, was quietly removed in mid-August, despite being scheduled to remain until September 6.…

• WINNDance Launches at Venice Biennale with All-Star Over-40 Cast other

  WINNDance, a dance company located in Stuttgart, made its debut at the Venice Biennale Dance festival, confronting the stereotype that dancers over 40 should retire. Established…

• The Sex Tape Economy: From Kim Kardashian to the Newmans other

  The New Yorker's culture column examines the evolution of celebrity sex tapes, using Kim Kardashian's rise as a historical benchmark. The article traces Kardashian's path from a…

• Bullfrog Protein Could Neutralize Deadly Shellfish Toxin, Study Finds other

  Saxiphilin, a protein found in American bullfrogs, has the potential to serve as an antidote for saxitoxin, a neurotoxin responsible for paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), which…

• Seoul Collector Seunghue Lee's 200-Work Collection Debuts in Samcheong-ro exhibition

  Seunghue Lee, a collector based in Seoul, embarked on his art journey with a single piece by the acclaimed Korean artist Kim Tschang-Yeul. After relocating to a new residence, Lee…

• Remembering Marijke De Roover, Sliman Mansour, Margaret Barwick, and Fabrizio Plessi other

  In its weekly In Memoriam feature, Hyperallergic pays tribute to four recently departed figures in the art community. Marijke De Roover (1990–2026), a Belgian performance artist,…

• Shirley Clarke's Radical Life and Art Chronicled in New Biography publication

  Laurence Kardish's new biography of Shirley Clarke, published by University Press of Kentucky, explores the radical life and art of the influential filmmaker. Born in 1919,…

• Luca Fontana's Plank Factory: A Walkable Timber Roofscape in Vancouver architecture-design

  Luca Fontana has introduced The Plank Factory, an innovative mass timber center in Vancouver that reimagines industrial architecture as a public space. Situated close to Stanley…

• Tarmak22 at Gstaad-Saanen Airport presents 'How to Dance in Flower Fields' with Ofili, Tillmans, Ernst exhibition

  Tarmak22, an exhibition venue established in 2019 by Antonia Crespí and Tatiana de Pahlen at Gstaad-Saanen Airport in Switzerland, will present 'How to Dance in Flower Fields'…

• Netflix's 'Nouvelle Ecole' Season 5: Rap Competition Embraces Audacity with New Jury other

  The fifth season of the French rap competition show 'Nouvelle Ecole' is now streaming on Netflix, featuring a jury composed of Theodora, Oli, and SDM. This season places a strong…

• Maura Higgins to Host Blind Date Reboot on Disney+ other

  Maura Higgins, known for her stint on Love Island in 2019, has been named the host of the upcoming Disney+ reboot of Blind Date. The announcement was made on Instagram,…

• Péter Nádas, Hungarian Writer of 'Parallel Stories', Dies other

  Péter Nádas, the acclaimed Hungarian writer, has died. He was best known for his monumental novel 'Parallel Stories' (Parallelgeschichten), completed in 2005. The novel is…

• Australia Bans AI-Generated Tracks from Official Music Charts ai-technology

  On Tuesday, the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) declared that tracks entirely created by artificial intelligence will not be included in official charts. This policy…

• Dolly Parton Dies at 80: Legacy of 3,000 Songs and 'Imagination Library' artist

  Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, philanthropist, and cultural figure, has died at the age of 80. Known for her extravagant style and prolific songwriting, Parton leaves…

• Rupert Grint to Return as Ron Weasley in Broadway's Cursed Child other

  Rupert Grint, known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, will reprise the role in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The actor, now 38,…

• Trump's Midterm Defeat Could Still Benefit Him other

  Despite facing potential losses in the upcoming midterm elections, Donald Trump may still emerge victorious. The article highlights the chaos left in his wake, including an Iran…

• Miserere a Burano: Andrea Tagliapietra e Mariarosa Vio abitano il vuoto sacro della Cappella di Santa Barbara exhibition

  The Cappella di Santa Barbara on Burano Island in Venice experiences a significant transformation when its saint's relics are moved to Rome, leaving its altar empty. To address…