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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A skyline under construction against a warm dusk sky, representing the the fusion of engineering precision and environmental response
Earthmoving machinery working across a sandy rise, representing the process of preparing ground for structures
the Burj Khalifa in Dubai among dense urban towers at night, highlighting how engineering mastery supports vertical expansion
Crane extending across a construction site, reflecting the process of building in harmony with terrain conditions
An excavator positioned on a sandy mound, reflecting the beginning of site adaptation and ground conditioning
Architecture & Design
When architecture meets geotechnics for sustainable design
Looking into the role of soil, water, and terrain in shaping high-performance built environments
Novello is a municipality in Cuneo Province in the Piedmont region of northern Italy by Federico Moznich
Food & Wine
Nascetta: the rebirth of a forgotten queen
A Renaissance of an indigenous Langhe wine born in the tiny town of Novello
Khicha Puja (also known as Kukur Tihar or Narak Chaturdashi, Nepali: कुकुर तिहार) is an annual festival originating in Nepal, celebrated on the second day of the Swanti or Tihar festival (around October or November). This day, called Khicha Puja or Kukur Tihar, is dedicated to the worship and honoring of dogs, recognizing their loyalty, friendship, and service to humans
Culture
How dogs are redefining life in Kashmir
As traditions shift, dogs move from workers to companions in Kashmiri homes
Upskilling is the process of learning new skills or deepening existing ones to improve performance and advance in a current career field
Economy & Politics
Questions facing us as we retrain and upskill
Are there particular human abilities to develop and how?

On the Street

Albrecht Dürer, A Lion, 1494, Gouache on parchment, heightened with gold, 12,6 x 17,2 cm, Kupferstichkabinett, Hamburger Kunsthalle © Photo Scala
Art
Dürer’s journeys
500 years back in time
Mel Brown
Entertainment
Migrating blues
How Kitchener, Canada got the blues
Parenthood: the opportunity to see the world through her eyes
Wellness
Parenthood: the adventure of a lifetime
Every day our baby girl is learning, growing, and finding new joys
Explore the iconic Bell Tower in Xi'an, China, a historic landmark showcasing ancient architectural grandeur
Travel
Xi'an's cultural heritage: a journey through time and flavor
Discover the nagnificent dynasty armor museum, iconic bell tower, vibrant muslim street, and bustling sleepless street
An ice hockey player with full equipment
Sport
Field hockey vs. ice hockey: key differences and skills
Explore the unique skills, equipment, and playstyles of field and ice hockey
The personification of the addiction people have when it concerns social media applications
Science & Technology
The impact of social media addiction
Is it time to sign out?

Architecture & Design

The interior of the main entrance hall at the Acropolis Museum in Athens
Architecture as curatorial instrument: the Acropolis museum
Reuniting the Parthenon’s sculptures and monuments through architecture
Diego Rivera’s mural depicting the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan and everyday life in Aztec times
Green spaces in ancient times and today
The cultural significance of nature in urban planning and the role of green spaces in city well-being

Art

An artist paints a wall while working on the street
Art as placing, displacing, transforming
Process, perception, and the artist within the relational field
Anselm Kiefer, Walhalla, 2016, Almost redolent of the chaotic, despairing images of Bosch, Kiefer offers a rather terrifying and apocalyptic view of where one might live. For some of course, this vision is a reality on our world right now. Photo © White Cube/Courtesy the artists 2016
Art, nature, and the post-human condition
The tension between traditional landscape art and the rise of artificial aesthetics

Culture

The Shakta Āgamas present Shiva and Shakti in a unified vision that forms the foundation of spiritual knowledge
The Aāgamas: India’s ancient blueprint of worship
The hidden lineages, rituals, and philosophies that shaped the spiritual heart of Hindu civilization
Nowruz celebrations in the village of Handimen, Iran
Celebrating spring across cultures
Traditions around the world reflecting renewal, joy, and the rhythm of nature

Economy & Politics

A remote meeting highlights the importance of fostering a workplace culture that values both productivity and employee well-being
The hidden cost of toxic workplaces
Why we must shift from profit-driven to people-focused cultures
A silent crowd gathers beneath an illuminated cross, their candlelight flickering under the watch of cameras and drones, capturing the uneasy convergence of faith, surveillance, and collective power in the modern age
21st-century fascism and the antichrist
Apocalyptic politics, religious extremism, and the transformation of fascism in the age of technological power

Entertainment

“Subhedar Guesthouse” is a popular Marathi theatre play known for its mystery, suspense, and strong ensemble performance
Subhedar Guesthouse: a mystery unfolds on stage
A gripping Marathi adaptation of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap filled with suspense and wit
The Twin Peaks title card hints at the show's exploration of the hidden darkness beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic town
David Lynch’s portrayal of women and trauma in Twin Peaks
A deep dive into female characters and their experiences

Fashion

Le Male Elixir Absolu recasts fragrance as an object of devotion, where gold, form, and light shape scent into a ritual of identity
Scent as icon, masculinity as myth
How Jean Paul Gaultier’s Le Male Elixir Absolu turns fragrance into a visual language of power, devotion, and desire
Bella Hadid wearing a Schiaparelli necklace at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival, France
The influence of surrealism on fashion
From Elsa Schiaparelli to modern designers

Feature

Barefoot on the rocks, a model steps into herself grounded in reflection and free to feel
Lost said done
A journey through reflection and the aching pursuit of freedom
A woman walking through a dimly lit street at night
Map of your head
Episode 2: on purity, pressure, and surviving a culture that refuses boundaries

Food & Wine

A modern air fryer filled with food sits on the counter, with a man drinking wine in the background, creating a scene that blends technology, cooking, and contemporary kitchen appliances
The modern Italian kitchen
Tradition meets technology as air fryers, sous vide tools, and meal kits reshape how Italians cook at home
François Boucher’s “Breakfast” (1739) is an oil on canvas measuring 81.5 × 61.5 cm, currently displayed at the Louvre in Paris, France
The sweet, secret history of chocolate
How chocolate’s ancient journey turned into a timeless symbol of love

Science & Technology

Between DNA and deep space, the future of Humanity 2.0 is being built
Aging at the edge of the cosmos
From organ-on-chip avatars to epigenetic clocks, spaceflight is reshaping how we understand and control agin
A man surrounded by falling data fragments under an “unauthorised access” alert, representing the fragile boundaries of enterprise security
Why companies must stop Shadow AI now
How Shadow AI impacts data security, compliance, and intellectual property in modern enterprises

Sport

A young girl practicing on the court, representing the foundation of sport built on love for the game
Why Norway doesn’t count children in youth sports
Why reducing competition in childhood leads to stronger athletes in the long run
The Dodgers Stadium is located in the Elysian Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California
Jumping on the bandwagon after the Dodgers' World Series
How the Dodgers’ Championship sparked my love for baseball during my first spell in the bullpen

Travel

Golden sunset reflecting over Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal
Would you step into a cave with 30,000 bats in Nepal?
A thrilling journey through Chamere Gufa and the unforgettable highlights of a solo trip across Nepal
Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan Tourism Capital of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) for 2024
Shahrisabz: birthplace of an empire
Tracing Amir Timur’s legacy through ruins, blue domes, and living traditions

Wellness

The high-tech Quantum Wellness Spa in Los Angeles, USA
A guide to Los Angeles’ diverse spa culture
From communal bathhouses to ultra-luxury and high-tech, LA’s spa offerings are unmatched
Bonding is fundamental to how we survive, develop, and find meaning
The science of human bonding
How connection shapes the brain and body
Discover our authors
Bindu Ravindrachari
Bindu Ravindrachari
Steven Watson
Steven Watson
Wayne Goldsmith
Wayne Goldsmith
Samuel Ike
Samuel Ike
Tejasv Kumar
Tejasv Kumar
Ana Kieu
Ana Kieu
Ivana Radovic
Ivana Radovic
Homan Khajeh Pour
Homan Khajeh Pour
Jason Reed
Jason Reed
Walden Bello
Walden Bello
Liesbeth Jové Lettens
Liesbeth Jové Lettens
Bhavanishankar Ravindra
Bhavanishankar Ravindra

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Anonyme, Le marché aux fleurs, quai de la Mégisserie (detail), vers 1680. Courtesy of Musée Carnavalet
Madame de Sévigné. Parisian letters
15 Apr — 23 Aug 2026 at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, France
Anna Kincaide, Its a jungle (detail). Courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery
Couture in color
15 Apr — 30 Jun 2026 at the JoAnne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach, United States
Robert Sagerman, 17,759 (detail), 2018. Courtesy of Cris Worley Fine Arts
Edifice, fount, rippling spaces
15 Apr — 30 May 2026 at the Cris Worley Fine Arts in Dallas, United States
Eddy Kamuanga Ilunga, Eala (detail), 2025. Courtesy of October Gallery
Inheriting the future
16 Apr — 16 May 2026 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Sandra Vásquez de la Horra, Aymáras, 2024. Courtesy of Senda Gallery
Hacia lo esencial: prácticas de mediación
16 Apr — 23 May 2026 at the Galeria Senda in Barcelona, Spain
John Dove and Molly White, Vivien Leigh as Lady Hamilton by John Dove (detail), 1968. Courtesy of Paul Stolper Gallery
Any remaining questions?
17 Apr — 23 May 2026 at the Paul Stolper Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Pierre Gaignard, Bestiaire paramétrique (Lézard, random seed 1024), 2025. Courtesy of Galerie Eric Mouchet
Printemps paramétrique
18 Apr — 13 Jun 2026 at the Galerie Eric Mouchet in Paris, France
Carlos Miguel Gonçalves, Pulse space 02, structure (detail). Courtesy of the Islamic and Mediterranean Cultural Centre of Silves
Pulse space
18 Apr — 22 May 2026 at the Islamic and Mediterranean Cultural Centre of Silves in Silves, Portugal
Various artists, Fragments of slowness, exhibition view. Courtesy of Erika Deák Gallery
Fragments of slowness
19 — 17 Apr 2026 at the Erika Deák Gallery in Budapest, Hungary
Morgan Irons, August in the fields (detail). Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
The new west
24 Apr — 23 May 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
William Shepherd, In bedroom (detail), n.d. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
Western reliquaries
24 Apr — 23 May 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Alex Webb, Philadelphia, Rock ministries boxing club, 2016. Courtesy of Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rising up: Rocky and the making of monuments
25 Apr — 2 Aug 2026 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, United States
Kathy Prendergast, Stasis field, exhibition view. Courtesy of Kerlin Gallery
Stasis field
25 Apr — 30 May 2026 at the Kerlin Gallery in Dublin, Ireland
Ron Arad, Good ping pong dining table, 2023. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
Ron Arad, from 1992 to 2026
27 Apr — 28 May 2026 at the Opera Gallery in Monaco, Monaco
Francisco de Zurbarán, Christ and the virgin in the house at Nazareth (detail), about 1640. Courtesy of the National Gallery © The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
Zurbarán
2 May — 23 Aug 2026 at The National Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Judy Chicago, Bigamy hood (detail), 2022, Mixed media on stamped aluminum form, 13.25 x 15.25 x 0.75 in, 33.66 x 38.74 x 1.91 cm, © Chicago Woodman LLC, Judy Chicago/Artist Rights Society (ARS), New York; Photo © Chicago Woodman LLC; Donald Woodman/Artists Rights Society, New York
The materiality of Judy Chicago
8 May — 22 Nov 2026 at the Alberta Pane Gallery in Venice, Italy
Amy Metier, Real and imagined (detail). Courtesy of William Havu Gallery
Sea change
15 May — 3 Jul 2026 at the William Havu Gallery in Denver, United States
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