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Friday, November 13, 2026
Three-headed statue of the sacred White Naga King
The illustration depicts a scene from the Bhagavata Purana in which Prithvi, taking the form of a cow, and the Devas approach Vishnu to seek relief from the growing burden of evil on Earth. In response, Vishnu vows to incarnate in various forms to defeat Adharma and restore cosmic balance
Mythological depiction of Vishnu and Lakshmi enthroned upon the serpent Shesha
The three heads of the holy White Naga King statue
Sheshashayi Laxminarayan, a depiction of Vishnu reclining on Shesha, by M. V. Dhurandhar (1867–1944)
Culture
The enigmatic world of the Nagas in Indian tradition
Mythology, symbolism, sacred geography, and the enduring legacy of India’s serpent beings
Rough pieces of cobalt ore arranged on a dark surface, representing the mineral wealth at the starting point of a global battery supply chain
Economy & Politics
Africa has the minerals, but who owns the value?
Why setting the price is not the same as owning the battery chain
The microducks standing in front of a small football ready to play, representing how curiosity and creativity can lead to new robotic behaviours
Science & Technology
Microduck: a big idea for the future of robotics
With its ability to walk, grasp objects, and learn new movements, Microduck turns complex robotics research into something people can experiment with themselves
Stressed shopper reacts to high food prices while shopping in a luxury supermarket
Food & Beverage
Who can still afford to eat well?
Rising food prices are reshaping consumer behaviour and exposing deep inequalities

On the Street

The Scentarium
Fashion
Sue Phillips
A journey through scent with an international fragrance designer
Ethel Shipton, Los Dos Laredos, screen print on strathmore cotton paper, 15 x 22"
Art
Nate Cassie & Ethel Shipton
An interview about Time and Space
Pic from the movie “The return”
Feature
The Stake, Chapter 1
The first appointment from the "Dream Diary"
Sunrise Resort, Hoi An, Vietnam
Travel
The cultural legacy of Hoi An
Hoi An's UNESCO World Heritage sites make it Vietnam's crown jewel
A person with arms raised greeting the limitless sky as they express they freedom
Wellness
Liberated from control
How to force from fear of unknown
The four Roy siblings standing together with restrained expressions, representing the shared childhood wounds and fractured family bonds at the heart of Succession
Entertainment
Generational abuse in Jesse Armstrong’s Succession
Behind the Roys’ pursuit of power lies a family history shaped by fear, guilt, manipulation, and conditional love

Architecture & Design

The Louis Vuitton Foundation is a French art museum and cultural center established by LVMH to support and promote contemporary art, culture, and creative expression through exhibitions, events, and educational programs, Paris, France
Louis Vuitton and the architecture of luxury
The fusion of luxury branding, architecture, and urban identity
A bustling restaurant filled with diners enjoying their meals in a warm, cozy atmosphere
The emotional architecture of restaurants
How atmosphere, design, and sensory experiences shape the way we remember places and meals

Art

Zwinger Wallpavillon: The Zwinger is a block of buildings in the Baroque style with garden. The building is next to the Frauenkirche the most famous monument of Dresden
An art lover's journey through Germany
From Dürer to Bauhaus, one traveler’s journey through the masterpieces, movements, and magic of German art
Mercenaries IV (1980), Leon Golub exposes military violence through monumental figurative painting, © Image courtesy of the artist's estate/collection
The gift that keeps on taking in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, but at what cost to human creativity, culture, and our shared humanity?

Culture

To overcome the fatal contradiction of national sovereignty and solve global crises, humanity must establish a democratic Earth Federation that enforces universal human rights and secures the common good worldwide
The concept of an Earth community
How do we actualize our common dignity and the common good of humanity?
The Broom of the System is the first novel by the American writer David Foster Wallace, published in 1987
David Foster Wallace and the fear of isolation
"The Broom of the System" and "On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous" show how imperfect words can still connect us

Economy & Politics

Kurdistan Workers Party supporters in London, April 2003
Gandhi and Öcalan meet a third time
A dialogue on communes, democracy and transformation
People cycling through Copenhagen, embracing the city's sustainable transportation culture, Denmark
Environmental decision-making and a sustainable future
Why science, public engagement, and long-term thinking are essential for protecting the planet

Entertainment

Dean Potter captured in a contemplative moment, representing the complex man whose ambition and inner struggles shaped his extraordinary life (Source:HBO)
The complicated portrait of Dean Potter
Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen’s series gives an unusually intimate look at the climber behind the legend, including his triumphs, flaws, and inner turmoil
Cristina and Meredith in dialogue in Grey’s Anatomy, reflecting how listening is as critical as expertise
Grey’s Anatomy is as long as it is necessary 
How Grey’s Anatomy shaped public understanding of diagnosis, bias, and care

Fashion

A woman wearing a leopard-print headscarf and oversized sunglasses, representing the reinterpretation of vintage fashion through a modern lens
The ghost in the wardrobe: nostalgia, tech and history
The revival of historical fashion explores our longing for permanence, craftsmanship, heritage, and meaningful self-expression
Off-White™ presented its Spring/Summer 2026 “Pop Romance” collection, creatively directed by Ib Kamara, at New Design High School in New York City, USA
A new language for Off-White
Ib Kamara blends romantic expression with the precision of Parisian tailoring

Feature

A woman presses her hands against her head beneath dense golden light trails, appearing trapped within her own mind
Everything and nothing in between
A poetic journey through fractured memories, restless dreams, and emotional excess
A satirical therapy session portrays a President confessing profound personal insecurities, illegal activities, and systematic public deception
Trump & his psychiatrist
A fictional dialogue of what might be dancing around in DJT’s distorted subconscious mind

Food & Beverage

Grandmother and grandchild preparing traditional food together in a home kitchen
Hungarian Gombóc and the meaning of home
The connection between food, nostalgia, and cultural identity among Hungarians abroad
Fish being preserved under layers of coarse salt, representing the ancient Egyptian tradition of preparing Fesikh
Survival, entertainment, and culinary tradition
Dishes in history that pushed taste buds and the creativity of the bizarre

Science & Technology

Young Chinese woman using a digital tablet while working on artificial intelligence technologies
Shenzhen's role in China's AI industry
The influence of manufacturing infrastructure and regional policies on AI innovation
An expansive power plant set within a rural landscape, representing the physical energy foundation required to sustain large-scale digital infrastructure
AI infrastructure is becoming a grid stability problem
How hyperscale computing is reshaping energy systems, infrastructure planning, and systemic risk

Sport

Family watching a sporting event from the stands, representing the shared game day experience that comes with attending a live game
The NFL stadiums that cost families the most
A new analysis shows which NFL stadiums offer the best and worst value for a family of four
Uzbekistan’s national football team poses with the country’s president after the match against Qatar on June 10, 2025
Uzbekistan’s long road to the World Cup
Decades of loss and near misses give way to a nation’s first World Cup qualification

Travel

The ancient walls of Bekal Fort, Kasaragod overlooking the coast, representing the centuries of history shaped by trade, warfare and cultural encounters
Kerala beyond yoga: a journey into Ayurveda
Travel across Kerala to discover how Ayurveda connects with yoga, Kalaripayattu, food, heritage and contemporary wellness
Entrance to The Vault bar and lounge in Ned's Club Downstairs in The Ned hotel, London, England, where you can enjoy a drink in the original Midland Bank strongroom
The Ned: discovering another side of London
A hotel where banking and architectural history meet modern luxury and hospitality

Wellness

A grayscale portrait of a sad, worried woman whose apologetic body language quietly conveys anxiety and self-doubt
The apology reflex
How social conditioning turns unnecessary apologies into a habit that shrinks women’s voices
Modern exercise paradigms prioritize holistic well-being, functional longevity, and accessible physical activity over traditional weight loss or cosmetic goals
Personal fitness trends in 2026
The top 10 ways to get healthier
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Mariana Carrera Díaz de Ita
Kate Santos
Kate Santos
Belén R. Sialer
Belén R. Sialer
Bindu Ravindrachari
Bindu Ravindrachari
M. Miller
M. Miller
Boaventura De Sousa Santos
Boaventura De Sousa Santos
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William Becker
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Ron Kingswood, He knows (detail), 2026. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
In a silent way
13 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Jean Gumpper, Redbud (detail). Courtesy of William Havu Gallery
Woodblock: an homage
13 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the William Havu Gallery in Denver, United States
Tony Ortega, Viernes santo, Tierra sagrada (detail). Courtesy of William Havu Gallery
Lugares de encuentro (Where memory gathers)
13 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the William Havu Gallery in Denver, United States
Haniko Zahra, Infinity (detail), 2026. Courtesy of the artist
Regard
13 Nov — 19 Dec 2026 at Mek Contemporary in Glendale, United States
Tancredi di Carcaci, A body of water. Courtesy of Palo Gallery
Corpus
13 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the Palo Gallery in New York, United States
Young Do Jeong, 무한의 가장자리에서 I’m the hole (detail), 2026. Courtesy of PKM Gallery
Floating I
13 Nov — 30 Dec 2026 at the PKM Gallery in Seoul, South Korea
L’Merchie Frazier, Climate change in my head: afro future still here (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Claire Oliver Gallery
We’re still here: quilted works curated by Carolyn Mazloomi
13 Nov 2026 — 7 Jan 2027 at the Claire Oliver Gallery in New York, United States
Lisa Ivory, What the snake saw (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Yusto/Giner
Totter
13 Nov 2026 — 13 Jan 2027 at the Yusto/Giner in Madrid, Spain
Benjamin Sebastian, Phoenix (video still, detail), 2024. Courtesy of the artist
Cartographies of otherness
14 Nov — 13 Dec 2026 at the Meno parkas in Kaunas, Lithuania
Pat Perry, USA rainbow (detail). Courtesy of Hashimoto Contemporary
Whilst
14 Nov — 5 Dec 2026 at the Hashimoto Contemporary in New York, United States
André Kertész, The dancing faun (My brother as a “Scherzo”) (detail), Dunaharaszti, Hungary, June 1919. Courtesy of Jakopič Gallery
New perspectives, distinct paths
18 Nov 2026 — 14 Mar 2027 at the Jakopič Gallery in Ljubljana, Slovenia
World Art Dubai, 2025 edition view. Courtesy of World Art Dubai
World Art Dubai 2026 heads to Expo City Dubai
19 — 22 Nov 2026 at the World Art Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leonora Carrington, Eye witness (detail), 1987. Courtesy of Lehmann Maupin
Leonora Carrington and Cecilia Vicuña's exhibition
19 Nov — 19 Dec 2026 at the Lehmann Maupin in New York, United States
Lynda Draper, Night bramble, 2026. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Lynda Draper. Bloom
19 Nov — 20 Dec 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia
Sis Cowie, Three girls bathing (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Garden of earthly delights
19 Nov — 20 Dec 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia
Sky Glabush, The tipped cup of the moon (detail), 2026
If the wild bird could speak
20 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the Alison Jacques Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Li Binyuan, Build (detail), 2018. Courtesy of Galerie Judin
Weightlessness
20 Nov 2026 — 23 Jan 2027 at the Galerie Judin in Berlin, Germany
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