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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

From sidewalks to intersections, people i the U.S. marched to defend democracy from creeping authoritarianism

Protesters in February 2019 in Oran, Algeria, during a peaceful demonstration also known as the Revolution of Smiles

People gathered at a No Kings protest in Dallas, United States, on June 14, 2025

With flags in hand and signs aloft, they stood against the rise of a modern monarchy

People gathered in Tbilisi, Georgia, during the Rose Revolution of 2003

Economy & Politics

The No Kings movement

Resisting Trump's embrace of war and chaos

A woman holding a chanting bowl in a natural setting, embodying Ayurveda and a healthy lifestyle

Ayurgenomics: merging Ayurveda and genomics

Ancient wisdom with modern personalized medicine

An open old book with torn pages tells stories not just through its words

Lara Gochin Raffaelli on translating L’Innocente

Capturing d’Annunzio’s language and intensity

A sleek Waymo robotaxi cruises through San Francisco, symbolizing the city’s leap into an autonomous driving future

Science & Technology

Driverless cars in San Francisco

A firsthand look at the rise of autonomous vehicles in the Golden City

On the Street

Asphalt shingles on a house roof

Architecture & Design

How to choose the best roofing system?

Some important factors to consider

Yayoi Kusama, The spirits of the pumpkins descended into heavens (2015) Installation view at Museum MACAN © Yayoi Kusama

The Past is a Foreign Country

The very tangibility of art

A stunning view of Florence

And may the source never run dry

American Friends of Florence Music

Lardo of Colonnata

The Lardo of Colonnata

... and a secret recipe of Gourmet Italiano

Exhilarating Kenya 7's rugby as men compete fiercely on the field in Kenya, showcasing the nation's sporting prowess and excitement of rugby action

Kenya 7's rugby: champions of flair and culture

Exploring the global phenomenon of Kenya's rugby heroes and their unique impact on the world stage

Landscape of Assisi

Discovering Umbria

Assisi, the land of Saint Francis

Architecture & Design

Futuristic green architecture seamlessly merges with nature in the heart of a bustling city, illuminated by the soft glow of sunrise

The future of tactical urbanism

Innovation with sustainability in long-term urban development

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital is a 795-bed general and acute care hospital located at Yishun in Singapore

Healthcare architecture for better patient outcomes

How patient-centered spaces are redefining care with nature, innovation, and compassion

Art

Pregnant sculpture of Alison Lapper Marc Quinn

Young British artists: shock, spectacle, and the sublime

How the YBAs transformed art through confrontations with mortality and identity

Knossos, city in ancient Crete, capital of the legendary king Minos, and the principal centre of the Minoan, the earliest of the Aegean civilizations, Crete, Greece

Collapse at Knossos Greece

Iconic fresco falls, sparking outrage over neglect

Culture

The Dark Sun holds potential too luminous for the unprepared eye

Facing the dark

A poetic inquiry into the architecture of human latency

A statue of an ancient Greek philosopher, depicted as a deity, holding a book to symbolize wisdom and knowledge

The Stoic path to happiness

How the resurgence of Stoicism might lead us to accept the unacceptable

Economy & Politics

A statue of Confucius stands calmly between traditional Chinese architecture and a modern skyline, symbolizing the enduring influence of ancient wisdom in shaping the future of a changing global order

The BRICS+ and Confucius

Confucian thought, China’s rise in the BRICS, and the quest for a more just multipolar world

The persistent issue of air pollution in New Delhi, India, continues to pose significant challenges, affecting the health and quality of life for millions of residents while also raising concerns about environmental sustainability and public health policies

Why are the super-rich leaving India?

Over 1.8 million Indians have renounced their citizenships since 2011

Entertainment

A Sims house set on a grassy landscape, showcasing the virtual world of The Sims

Why we keep coming back to The Sims

The appeal of creative freedom and control in a virtual world

Archaeological cave paintings, created by primitive humans, offer a glimpse into the early expressions of art, reflecting their beliefs, daily life, and connection to the natural world

The first notes of humanity

From bone flutes to rhythmic rituals

Fashion

Geometric Pre-Hispanic pattern

The enduring influence of pre-Columbian fashion

How Mayan, Incan, and Aztec textile traditions shape modern Latin American style and global fashion trends

Tyga poses with talented dancers during the recording of his latest music video

How hip-hop transformed streetwear into high fashion

Exploring the evolution of streetwear, key influencers, and the future of fashion integration

Feature

Delphi by Edward Lear features the Phaedriades

7 cities, 7 sages, and one Apollo: god of order and light

A sacred center for wisdom, culture, and science in Delphi’s timeless light

Wine on the sand, under the setting sun—the perfect beginning to a nostalgic and intimate night

A surprise encounter

Surprises are not always a good thing

Food & Wine

Smoothie bowls topped with fresh fruits, vibrant glasses of colorful smoothies, and refreshing fruit-infused beverages make for delicious and healthy breakfast options

Freeze-dried fruits vs. conventional drying methods

Nutritional advantages, uses, and delicious recipes for freeze-dried fruits

A comforting miso soup made with tender slices of pork and a mix of fresh vegetables, simmered in a savory miso broth. This nourishing soup blends rich umami flavors with hearty ingredients for a satisfying and gut-friendly meal

Traditional recipes for gut health from around the world

Healing recipes from around the world to support gut health and digestion

Science & Technology

A woman with stomach problems drinking probiotic shots

The gut-brain connection

The link between gut health, mental well-being, and traditional Indian diets for optimal health

A man typing on his computer, surrounded by soft, floating clouds

The human touch in content creation

Why AI can't replace storytelling, emotion, and brand voice

Sport

From Rosario to the world stage, Messi’s journey is one of passion, persistence, and profound impact © Illustration by Paola Bilancieri

Lionel Messi: a magician and humanitarian

The unseen depths of a football legend's brilliance and compassion

A man being scanned by a digital health app to track his health and progress

The future of fitness

Functional strength, mobility, and community

Travel

At Delphina Hotels & Resorts in Northern Sardinia, even the light feels healing—soft, golden, and impossible to forget

A return to self: finding stillness in Sardinian sanctuaries

Inside the soul-soothing spa sanctuaries of Delphina Hotels & Resorts in Northern Sardinia

The Sherpa people are one of the Tibetan ethnic groups native to the most mountainous regions of Nepal

Preserving Himalayan heritage and empowering Sherpa women

Ang Tshering Lama: from mountaineering achievements to eco-tourism initiatives

Wellness

A model displaying radiance, the modern ideal of youth— flawless, ageless and carefully curated

The forever young look

The quest to stay forever young drives a million dollar industry—with a high human cost

Embracing the flexibility and autonomy of working from home can lead to improved health, stronger family life, and greater focus, debunking the stigma around remote work

The truth about working from home

Freedom, fulfillment, and the fight for balance

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George, Haint. Courtesy of PDX Contemporary Art

Summer group show 2025

2 Jul — 23 Aug 2025 at the PDX Contemporary Art in Portland, United States

Domenico Ventura, Sotto il cofano, 2015. Courtesy of Rocca Paolina

Before darkness falls

3 — 14 Jul 2025 at the Centro Espositivo Rocca Paolina in Perugia, Italy

Josephine Mecksepe, Somersaulting dive (detail), 2025. Josephine Meckseper. Courtesy of Magenta Plains, New York

Resistance and reimagination

3 Jul — 15 Aug 2025 at the Magenta Plains in New York, United States

Page from a Qurʾan manuscript in Kufi script, Iraq, Abbasid dynasty, 8th–9th century. Courtesy of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg

Inspiring SWANA

4 Jul 2025 — 4 Jul 2026 at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany

Jason Lysons, Coleman. Courtesy of Peninsula Gallery

5 — 27 Jul 2025 at the Peninsula Gallery in Lewes, United States

Mary Carlson, Summer garden, exhibition view. Courtesy of Kerry Schuss Gallery

9 — 25 Jul 2025 at Kerry Schuss Gallery in New York, United States

Todd Weaver, Malibu evening surf, 2020. Courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery

10 Jul — 6 Sep 2025 at the Fahey/Klein Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Alex Katz, White lotus 2, 2023. Courtesy of Gray Gallery

11 Jul — 20 Sep 2025 at Gray Gallery in Chicago, United States

Various artists, VHS dreams, the art of Ghana’s mobile cinema (detail). Courtesy of Beyond the Streets Gallery

VHS dreams, the art of Ghana’s mobile cinema

11 Jul — 23 Aug 2025 at Beyond The Streets in Los Angeles, United States

Susan Goethel Campbell, Aegean narrative no. 3, 2025. Courtesy of David Klein Gallery

11 Jul — 23 Aug 2025 at David Klein Gallery in Detroit, United States

Coulter Fussell, Side by side, exhibition view. Courtesy of March Gallery

12 — 25 Jul 2025 at March Gallery in New York, United States

Giacomo Piussi, Tennis court by the sea, 2025. Courtesy of the Robin Rice Gallery

Friends of friends

12 Jul — 1 Sep 2025 at the Robin Rice Gallery in Hudson, United States

Patrick Puckett, Hyperborea (detail). Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

Large vision models. The lions of enchantment

12 Jul — 3 Aug 2025 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Art Fair on the Square, past edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Art Fair on the Square

67th Art Fair on the Square

12 — 13 Jul 2025 at Art Fair on the Square in Madison, United States

Kris Calnan, Rte. 137, Near Parker Rd., Jaffrey, NH (detail). Courtesy of Bowery Gallery

New Hampshire landscapes

15 Jul — 2 Aug 2025 at the Bowery Gallery in New York, United States

Germaine Richier, La sauterelle (Die heuschrecke), 1946/1956. Courtesy of Lower Belvedere

Wotruba international

17 Jul 2025 — 11 Jan 2026 at Lower Belvedere in Vienna, Austria

Matt Wedel, Flower tree (MWS25-019), 2025. Courtesy of Contemporary Art Matters

And they will bloom

17 Jul — 29 Aug 2025 at Contemporary Art Matters in Columbus, United States

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