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Sunday, June 28, 2026

The Badshahi Mosque (Punjabi: شاہی مسجد, śāhī masīt; Urdu: بادشاہی مسجد, bādshāhī masjid) is an imperial Mughal-era mosque in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Built between 1671 and 1673 under the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, it stands opposite the Lahore Fort on the northern edge of the historic Walled City

The Noor Mahal (Urdu: نور محل) is a historic palace in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Army Secretariat

Side wall and minaret of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

The Badshahi Mosque (Punjabi: شاہی مسجد; Urdu: بادشاہی مسجد) is an iconic Mughal-era mosque in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Built between 1671 and 1673 during the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb, it stands opposite the Lahore Fort at the northern edge of the historic Walled City

The Noor Mahal (Urdu: نور محل) is a historic palace located in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. The site is owned by the Ministry of Defence and administered by the Army Secretariat

Economy & Politics

Beyond stereotypes: rethinking Punjab

Land, identity, and belonging across rural myths, urban realities, and the Saraiki question

A father and son sit across from each other in silence, their tension shaped by control, performance, and the unseen weight of being watched

Puppets without strings

In a world without scripts, the truth becomes the most dangerous act

Diego Maradona carried the hopes of entire nations on his shoulders while introducing an unquantifiable magic to the football pitch

Is Maradona Football’s G.O.A.T.?

The life, legend, and unmatched magic of Diego Maradona, the boy from the shantytowns who reshaped the game

A moment of interaction between artificial intelligence and diverse communities, reflecting how technology is beginning to engage with culture, context, and human connection across borders

Science & Technology

Can AI understand culture?

Language, identity, and the thin line between reflection and appropriation

On the Street

Greenhouse, Dormy House Spa

Dormy House Hotel and Spa

Like home – but better!

Borges changed language, but also people.

Borges' peculiar sense of humour

Endlessly readable by those who admire him, awaiting rediscovery by new generations of readers

Leonardo Drew, Number 26i, 2014, mixed media, 66 x 66 x 23 cm

An interview with American artist Leonardo Drew on the occasion of WOOD

Circle of life depicted by a tree and its roots

The magic of the circle of life: are we connected?

In the web of heredity and dependence

St. Martin's Cathedral (Slovak: Katedrála svätého Martina or Dóm svätého Martina; Hungarian: Szent Márton-dóm or Koronázó templom; German: Kathedrale des Heiligen Martin) is a historic church in Bratislava, Slovakia, and serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Bratislava

Architecture & Design

The gothic legacy of St. Martin’s church

An evolving monument of Bratislava’s fortifications, culture, and architectural memory

Discom team (Vanja and Luka) at International Label Market Brussels, 2018

Vanja and the art of rediscovering Yugoslav music

The Discom founder talks about vinyl reissues, archival research, and bringing forgotten sounds from Belgrade and beyond back to life

Architecture & Design

A contemporary airport terminal where architecture, daylight, and greenery come together to create a calm, intuitive, and human-centered travel environment

Designing the airport for the human journey

How user-centered architecture is reshaping travel experiences

Amsa-dong (Korean: 암사동), a neighborhood in Seoul’s Gangdong District, is best known for the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site, where Neolithic remains were uncovered after a 1925 flood revealed diagonal-line patterned earthenware (빗살무늬토기)

Jeulmun pottery: tracing the first echoes of humanity’s hand

How ancient vessels on the Korean Peninsula reveal art, memory, and the timeless need to leave a mark

Art

Installation view of ID.exe / the human patch, featuring the artwork Habitat no. 6 (2025, Diasec print, 140 × 80 cm, Ed. 3+1, solo exhibition by Ecem Dilan Köse, Art On Istanbul, 2025. Photo © Kayhan Kaygusuz, courtesy of the artist and Art On Istanbul

Ecem Dilan Köse: architectures of emergence

Digital environments, artificial life, and the ethics of perception

The Trustees in the Temporary Elgin Room, 1819, by Archibald Archer, depicts the Elgin Marbles at the British Museum surrounded by museum staff, a trustee, and visitors

Repatriation and the politics of cultural belonging

Colonial legacies, cultural justice, and the future of global heritage

Culture

A quiet moment of reflection where mathematics and philosophy converge—logic, doubt, and reasoning unfolding in a solitary search for understandin

Two sides of the same coin

How mathematics and philosophy meet in logic, doubt, and understanding

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a sacred space for truth-telling and reflection about racial terror in America and its legacy

Untold and untaught history: declaration of truth

A necessary apology and reparation for years of injustice based upon the legacy of enslavement

Economy & Politics

A happy family of three walking along the beach with the Dubai skyline in the background, representing expat family life in Dubai

Dubai’s rise as a global business destination

Why entrepreneurs are choosing the UAE to launch and grow their ventures

A collaborative team expressing solidarity through joined hands, symbolising the value of collective commitment

Leadership and the responsibility to serve

Why ethical leadership should prioritise shared values, stakeholder trust, and responsible decision-making in global affairs

Entertainment

The Boys is an American satirical superhero series that follows a group of vigilantes confronting corrupt superpowered figures who are publicly celebrated as heroes by the corporation Vought International

The death of the invincible hero

Why modern audiences prefer flawed survivors to flawless saviours

A late-night animator works in quiet concentration, capturing the unseen labour and long hours behind the stunning visuals of modern anime

The hidden price of anime

Why does anime look so good for so little?

Fashion

A K-pop-inspired group styled in layered monochrome looks, representing the theatrical fashion narratives central to idol culture

When style meets sound: the fashion power of K-pop

How Korean pop music became one of the most influential forces in global fashion

Dr Carolyn Mair is a British cognitive and behavioral psychologist who specializes in understanding how clothing and fashion influence human behavior, identity, and decision-making

Dr Carolyn Mair on the psychology of fashion

Why what we wear reflects who we are and how we think

Feature

Hands joined around a fresh coconut under sunlit palms, symbolising loyalty that survived time and separation

A story of how a Vietnamese refugee and a Filipino coconut seller find connection and hope in the unlikeliest of places

A trail of dry leaves in the forest, showing the path to be discovered

Dulcinea in the alley

Crossing: a journey over unfamiliar lands

Food & Wine

Bariva wrapped in banana leaves, a cherished symbol of identity and heritage in Papua New Guinea's Rigo district, embodying centuries of tradition and community pride

Bariva: traditional dish of Papua New Guinea's Rigo district

Explore the heritage and preparation of Bariva, a symbol of unity and culinary artistry

Tongba is a millet-based alcoholic beverage found in the eastern mountainous region of Nepal

Tongba is not a drink

On warmth, patience, and the quiet ritual of fermented millet in the Himalayan cold

Science & Technology

A scientist waters a small plant in the lab, reflecting the nurturing side of biotechnology and future farming

The wild side of biotechnology

How glowing flowers, beef rice, and anti-browning bananas are reshaping the future of food and nature

A futuristic space-based solar power satellite transmits continuous clean energy from orbit to a ground receiving station on Earth

The case for space-based solar power

Why orbital energy could help stabilize the world’s increasingly electrified future

Sport

Inside a professional football locker room in Paris, Île-de-France, France

The economic weight of the closet in professional sports

A critical analysis of LGBTQ+ athletes in professional sports

A passionate Croatia football supporter waves the national flag and cheers enthusiastically during an international football match, FIFA World Cup 2018 Final

Croatia, football, and the illusion of unity

How the Croatian national team reflects identity, nationalism, memory, and political contradiction

Travel

The Majorelle Garden is a one-hectare (two-acre) botanical and artist-designed landscape garden in Marrakesh, Morocco

Lost, found, and almost broken in Morocco

A journey through Marrakech’s medina, where hospitality and hostility share the same streets

Happy women travelers standing near colorful tuk-tuks, enjoying a lively street scene

What travel doesn’t warn you about

How awareness of people, place and risk can shape a better journey

Wellness

A group of women practicing Tai Chi in nature, representing the benefits of balance, coordination, and mindful movement

Why strength and mobility matter in menopause

How strength training, mobility work, and balance exercises support healthy aging and long-term vitality

A woman creates a vision board using curated lifestyle images for visual inspiration

The troubling aesthetic of inspiration

Harnessing digital influence to make you feel whole and in control

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Explore the Calendar

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Ahmed Sabry, The turbulent land. Courtesy of Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art

The turbulent land

28 Jun — 30 Jul 2026 at the Mashrabia Gallery Of Contemporary Art in Cairo, Egypt

Rekha Rodwittiya, Home is wherever you are (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Sakshi Gallery

Unfolding narratives (...)

30 Jun — 8 Jul 2026 at the Mall Galleries in London, United Kingdom

Lost at sea. Courtesy of Galleria d'arte Triphè

30 Jun — 15 Jul 2026 at the Galleria d’arte Triphè in Rome, Italy

Susie Hamilton, Plumper (Bather) /5 (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Paul Stolper Gallery

1 Jul — 14 Aug 2026 at the Paul Stolper Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Yacout Hamdouch, Une haie de volubilis à Carvoeiro (A hedge of morning glories in Carvoeiro) (detail), 2026. Courtesy the artist and October Gallery

Poetic threads. Spotlight: James Barnor

2 Jul — 15 Aug 2026 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Mary Case, Terra incognita (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

Mary Case and Lindsy Halleckson's exhibition

2 — 26 Jul 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Carolina Caycedo, The collapsing of a model (detail), 2019. Courtesy of MASP

Carolina Caycedo: confluences

3 Jul — 4 Oct 2026 at the MASP in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nathan Oliveira, Head (detail). Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries

Bay area existentialist

3 Jul — 1 Aug 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States

Joan Miró, Gaudí XIII, (detail) 1979. Courtesy of Casa Batlló
Contemporary. Fundació Joan
Miró, Barcelona © Successió Miró, 2026

Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: deconstructed

8 Jul 2026 — 10 Jan 2027 at the Casa Batlló Contemporary in Barcelona, Spain

Thaier Helal, Essence 4 (detail), 2021. Courtesy of Ayyam Gallery

Tangerine dreams

8 Jul — 18 Sep 2026 at the Ayyam Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Ailsa Wong, The tides of night (detail). Courtesy of Sin Sin Fine Art

10 Jul — 12 Sep 2026 at the Sin Sin Fine Art in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Stuart Elliott, Mauve dump D (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Art Collective WA

11 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Art Collective WA in Perth, Australia

Rachel Coad, Super eighteen (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Art Collective WA

Rachel Coad. Time

11 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Art Collective WA in Perth, Australia

Billy Schenck, Gratuitous violence (detail). Courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery

Technicolor west

1 Sep — 31 Oct 2026 at the JoAnne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach, United States

Keerthana Kunnath, Not what you saw. Courtesy of Foam

Not what you saw

18 Sep — 27 Nov 2026 at the Foam in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Franz Gertsch, Patti Smith I (detail), 1978. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch

Franz Gertsch. Blow-up (Part II)

19 Sep 2026 — 28 Feb 2027 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland

Swab’s 2025 edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Swab

Swab’s 19th edition

8 — 11 Oct 2026 at Swab in Barcelona, Spain

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