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• Iliana Sun: Where Science Learns to Listen artist

  Iliana Sun, an artist who merges artistic creativity with scientific exploration, is highlighted in a profile on AATONAU. With a background in biology, including undergraduate…

• Coco Brandolini d'Adda's Milan Apartment: A Collector's Personal Universe architecture-design

  Fashion designer Coco Brandolini d'Adda's Milan apartment is a testament to her collecting philosophy, which mirrors her design approach. The space is filled with family…

• Emeco House: Adaptive Reuse of a Sewing Factory in Venice, LA architecture-design

  Emeco House, designed by david saik studio, is a complete conversion of a former sewing factory located on the edge of a residential neighborhood in Venice, Los Angeles, United…

• Jeff Hobbs Recalls Bret Easton Ellis's Mentorship and Literary Influence publication

  In a personal essay for Vogue, author Jeff Hobbs recounts his mentorship under Bret Easton Ellis, which began in 2003 when Hobbs was a 22-year-old recent college graduate in New…

• Five One-Woman Shows to Catch at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 festival-fair

  The Edinburgh Fringe 2026 features a standout one-woman show by Amanda Knox, 'Cartwheel', which recounts her wrongful imprisonment following the murder of her study-abroad…

• Germany's Planned Conscription Revives Debate on Civilian Service other

  The German government's proposed reintroduction of compulsory military service has sparked a debate about the potential revival of civilian service for conscientious objectors.…

• Civil Society Takes Lead in Political Resistance opinion-review

  A commentary in Süddeutsche Zeitung argues that prominent figures from rock, film, and intellectual circles have become rare at the forefront of democratic movements. Instead,…

• Wedding Photographer's False Arrest Lawsuit Advances After Judge's Ruling other

  A federal judge in Nevada has decided that a wedding photographer can continue her lawsuit against the police, rejecting efforts to dismiss accusations of false arrest and…

• Tony: A Sun-Kissed 1975 Take on Anthony Bourdain's Early Years other

  The film 'Tony', set in the summer of 1975, offers a spry and humorous adaptation of select chapters from Anthony Bourdain's memoir 'Kitchen Confidential'. Directed by an unnamed…

• Hessian Soldiers in the American Revolution: A Detailed History cultural-heritage

  A report from Smithsonian magazine commemorating America's 250th anniversary delves into the role of Hessian soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. On August 15, 1776,…

• Dulwich Picture Gallery's 'Portrait of a City' Showcases 100 Years of American Photography exhibition

  The Dulwich Picture Gallery in London is showcasing 'Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography', which will be on display until 4 October 2026. This exhibition…

• Piero Angela, Italian Science Communicator, Dies at 93 other

  Piero Angela, the pioneering Italian science communicator and creator of the beloved television program "Quark" (later "SuperQuark"), has died at the age of 93. Angela began his…

• Liu Wei to Create Four Monumental Sculptures for The Met's Fifth Avenue Facade exhibition

  Liu Wei, a renowned Chinese artist, has been tasked with producing four large-scale sculptures for The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This marks his inaugural major…

• 65 Years After Berlin Wall: A Warning on Freedom and the Upcoming Election cultural-heritage

  On August 13, 1961, residents of Berlin found themselves in a city split in two as the Politburo initiated the construction of the Berlin Wall overnight, tearing families apart…

• Teodora Axente Designs Palio di Siena Banner, Honors Battle of Camollia cultural-heritage

  On 16 August, Romanian artist Teodora Axente revealed her design for the drappellone, the silk banner associated with the Palio di Siena horse race. This banner, which showcases…

• Motorsport Filmmaker Mark Urban on the Vertical Video Dilemma other

  In a recent YouTube video, professional motorsport filmmaker Mark Urban addressed the challenges of shooting for both vertical (9:16) and horizontal (16:9) formats, a common issue…

• Marie Darrieussecq's 'How to Make a Woman' Explores Female Friendship and Basque Identity publication

  On 13 August, French author Marie Darrieussecq unveiled her latest novel, 'How to Make a Woman,' which follows the journey of childhood friends Rose and Solange from a Basque…

• Künstlerische Plakatkampagne #machdeinkreuz mobilisiert für Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt other

  Die Kunst-Initiative #machdeinkreuz ruft zum dritten Mal zur Teilnahme an der Wahl auf, dieses Mal zur Landtagswahl in Sachsen-Anhalt, die am 6. September stattfindet. Laut einer…

• Melonie Bennett's Debut Photobook 'Holy Cow!' Chronicles Two Decades of Family Life publication

  Photographer Melonie Bennett (born 1969) releases her debut monograph, Holy Cow!, published by GOST Books. The 176-page book features 66 black-and-white images taken between 1990…

• Suspicious Object on German Rail Tracks Not Explosive, Police Say other

  On Thursday, German authorities reported that a suspicious item found on train tracks in Treuchtlingen, Bavaria, was not explosive, alleviating earlier concerns. The discovery,…

• The 1932 Bonus Army March: When the US Army Attacked Its Own Veterans other

  In 1932, during the Great Depression, thousands of unemployed World War I veterans marched on Washington DC to demand early payment of bonuses promised by the World War Adjusted…

• Test Your Street Art Knowledge with 15 Questions other

  Beaux Arts magazine has published an interactive quiz challenging readers on their knowledge of street art, its history, iconic figures, and famous works. The quiz covers pioneers…

• Nancy Nixon Ensign: Collage as Visual Storytelling of Medical Journey artist

  Nancy Nixon Ensign, an artist specializing in mixed media collage from rural Western New York, intertwines her personal experiences with fantastical realms in her artwork. She…

• Eurovision 2027 to Be Held in Burgas, Bulgaria, on May 11, 13, and 15 festival-fair

  The 71st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria, on May 11, 13, and 15, 2027. The announcement was made by the European Broadcasting Union…

• Total Solar Eclipse Over Europe Captured in Stunning Photos other

  On August 12, a total solar eclipse swept across parts of northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a corner of Portugal, marking the first totality since April 2024. Over…

• The Daily Heller: Unpacking the Racist and Voyeuristic Covers of 1961 Men's Magazine MALE opinion-review

  In a recent installment of The Daily Heller on PRINT Magazine, Steven Heller examines the 1961 men's adventure magazine MALE, published by Atlas, as a case study of postwar…

• Cleveland Museum of Art Showcases 19th-Century French Photography Alongside Manet & Morisot exhibition

  The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) presents 'France in the Time of Manet and Morisot', a free exhibition of approximately 50 photographs from its own collection, on view from May…

• Fondation de l’islam de France loses public utility status, survival threatened institutional

  The Fondation de l’islam de France, a secular body created after the 2015 attacks to foster public understanding of Islam, has lost its status as a public utility, endangering its…

• Polychrome at Bernay Fine Art: Three Colorists Explore Stripes exhibition

  "Polychrome," a collective exhibition at Bernay Fine Art in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, showcased the works of Jenny Kemp, Audrey Stone, and Deborah Zlotsky, concluding on…

• AKSH Architects repurposes abandoned buildings into earthy retreat in Pune architecture-design

  The Earthen Retreat, a new collection of guesthouses in Pune, India, has been completed by AKSH Architects, transforming four neglected site offices and storage units. Spanning…

• Anna Katz Appointed Head of Painting and Sculpture at SFMOMA institutional

  Beginning August 17, 2026, Anna Katz will assume the role of Senior Curator and Head of Painting and Sculpture at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), marking a…

• Kunstmarkt belohnt Netzwerke, Volksbühne verteidigt Safe Space, Habermas-Haus unter Schutz other

  Die Berliner Volksbühne steht hinter den reservierten Zeiten ihres Freibads 'Volksbad' für die Schwarze Community. Intendant Matthias Lilienthal erläuterte im 'Spiegel', dass dies…

• Actor Paul Anthony Kelly Models Disney Mickey Mouse Tuxedo for Disney Weddings other

  Paul Anthony Kelly, recognized for portraying John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX's Love Story, appeared in an Instagram post by Disney Weddings and Allure Bridals showcasing the new Disney…

• Overtourism in the Italian Alps: Crowds, Queues, and New Measures other

  The Dolomites in the Italian Alps are grappling with significant overtourism, highlighted by the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, which is projected to attract 250,000 visitors in 2025 and…

• The Bloody History Behind the Barber Pole cultural-heritage

  The barber pole, a universal symbol of barbershops, has a gruesome origin rooted in medieval surgery. In 1163, the Council of Tours forbade clergy from practicing surgery due to…

• Slovak Painter Ladislav Lakatoš on Merging Precision with Emotional Abstraction artist

  Ladislav Lakatoš, a Slovak painter residing in Slovakia, has developed a philosophy that merges technical accuracy with emotional expression. His artistic approach, shaped by…

• Eleanor Mahin Thorp's Paintings at UMOCA: Land as Collaborator exhibition

  Eleanor Mahin Thorp's solo exhibition 'Snowtrickle, feldspar, dirt' at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) in Salt Lake City runs from June 26 to September 19, 2026. The…

• Dongting Huang's 'Future Visa Centre' Imagines Speculative Migration in Walthamstow exhibition

  On July 29, 2026, in Walthamstow, London, artist Dongting Huang converted the 1B Window Gallery into the Future Visa Centre. This installation was part of Future Imaginaries 2026,…

• Elvira Dyangani Ose Appointed Artistic Director of Zeitz MOCAA institutional

  This fall, Elvira Dyangani Ose will take over as the artistic director of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, replacing Koyo Kouoh, who passed away in May…

• Amuseapp: AI-Powered Audioguides Combat Museum Fatigue digital

  Amuseapp, an innovative startup from Veneto, Italy, leverages artificial intelligence to develop customized audioguides for museums, tackling the 'museum fatigue' phenomenon first…