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Friday, March 20, 2026
Mysterious figure emerging among trees at night, symbolizing the human tendency to project meaning onto the unknown
A woman’s body entangled in web-like strands, representing how the human psyche traps itself in fear-driven interpretations
A spooky figure in a forest, representing the unknown forces humans have historically filled with cryptids and legends
Spooky figure framed by forest darkness, reflecting the shared human response to unseen threats
A human figure wrapped in webs, reflecting the invisible grip of inherited fears and cultural narratives
Culture
Fantastic beasts and how to rationalize them 
A contemporary take on cryptids across cultures, myths, and shared fears
A professor addresses a silent lecture hall, his words hanging in the air — a moment that captures academia’s struggle to keep truth alive amid the noise of a divided world
Economy & Politics
How academia lost its sanctuary
In an age of polarisation and digital noise, universities must rediscover the courage to think freely and the humility to listen
A windswept moor becomes the stage for Heathcliff and Catherine’s tragic bond, where love, obsession, and loss blur the line between the living and the dead in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights
Culture
Wuthering Heights: the tragedy of Heathcliff
Obsession, social injustice, and the search for redemption in Emily Brontë’s dark masterpiece
The skyline in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, represents the need for urban development in the modern world
Economy & Politics
Africanizing democracy and nation-building in Africa
How colonial borders, ethnic diversity, and political choices affect stability and development in Africa

On the Street

Wearable device
Science & Technology
Digital Health
The wearable devices
A Marsh Crocodile hunting fish in Kumana National Park © Gehan de Silva Wijeyera
Travel
Sri Lanka’s East Coast Wildlife Circuit
Kumana, Lahugala and Urani River Safari
A man caught in a moment of silent disappointment, highlighting the narrowing emotional range given to male characters today
Entertainment
Masculinity in modern films
The vanishing man: how contemporary narratives are rewriting masculinity 
An architect using a transparent tablet to interact with smart construction technology, depicted with a double-color exposure effect, showcasing concepts such as digital twins in architecture
Architecture & Design
Digital twins in architecture: future of building management
Revolutionizing construction through virtual technology
Lewis Hamilton bowed his head in reflective disappointment
Sport
Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 legacy
Has he run out of chances to win?
Raimondo Puccinelli
Art
Raimondo Puccinelli
The Nude of Body and Soul

Architecture & Design

A high-tech living room where digital interfaces regulate lighting, entertainment, and climate, conveying the future of residential design
The architecture of the smart home ecosystem
Designing homes that respond and adapt to modern life
Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, glowing at sunset as its blue-tiled madrasas shimmer like a doorway into another age
The architectural soul of Uzbekistan
From the Timurid blue domes to the bold lines of modern Tashkent

Art

Simone Ferrero, The Whispering Abyss, 80.2 x 205.3 cm, 2024
Interview with Simone Ferrero
Crossing the visible: the mosaic as an inner threshold
Gottfried Eisenberger (pictured right), World Art Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Gottfried Eisenberger on World Art Dubai’s next phase
The fair’s curator reflects on scale, strategy, and the growing global reach of emerging artists

Culture

Australian service members stand before the 135th Assault Helicopter Company memorial in Veterans Park on April 25, following the Anzac Day ceremony honoring the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli during World War I
How Australian war crimes shattered the Anzac myth
The murder accusations against Australia’s top soldier struck at the heart of the nation’s creation myth
Night view of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, where a large portrait of Mao Zedong hangs above its central arch
Ramparts Magazine’s take on China
Ramparts’ depiction of China originally evoked promise for Leftist movements around the globe

Economy & Politics

A contemplative portrait reflecting the inner experience of identity, self-perception, and psychological introspection
Gender identity and transgender experiences
Psychological interpretations, treatment models, and social responses
An American political leader stands in front of his supporters
The key political question: has Trump reached his peak?
Is he the "Napoleonic" figure of the decade?

Entertainment

Grund Színház in Budapest, Hungary is a leading improvisational theatre known for live performance rooted in presence, collaboration, and collective creativity
Grund Színház and the language of presence
Improvisation, community, and theatre without borders
Developed by NeoBards Entertainment and published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Silent Hill f is a 2025 survival horror game that functions as a standalone spinoff within the broader Silent Hill franchise
Silent Hill F and the search for identity
How a new entry transforms the franchise through psychology, symbolism, and a girl’s struggle for autonomy

Fashion

The Meeting of David and Abigail, c. 1630, by Sir Peter Paul Rubens
The philosophy of fashion
Clothing as a reflection of identity, culture, and consciousness
Trendy and confident: a stylish woman in sunglasses reflects themes of feminist art and queer identity
The rise of the female gaze on TikTok
How the female gaze is reshaping visibility, identity, and power online

Feature

Books and books and books, a collection that is not enough
Above it
Maybe it is not below you, but at the very least, you are above it
A heartbroken man, looking through the window on a rainy day, waiting for his lover to come back home
Running to you
We don't always get what we want

Food & Wine

A fruit bowl with spirulina powder, a nutrient-rich supplement made from blue-green algae
Spirulina: superfood or overhyped supplement?
Unpacking the science behind the blue-green algae trend
Health and wellness supplements arranged on display shelves
From kitchen to pharmacy
How Italian consumers are blurring the lines between food and medicine

Science & Technology

A computer setup with a gaming PC, headphones, and a smartphone on the desk
Your PC is your new AI supercomputer
A new era of private and uncensored AI begins
Woman standing near a house destroyed by an earthquake in India
When disaster strikes without warning
Understanding seismic risks and the critical need for preparedness in a rapidly urbanizing world

Sport

Back view of a shirtless man posing to showcase his muscles and physical fitness
HIIT: the athlete’s secret weapon
From sprints to plyometrics, discover how HIIT transforms fitness and performance across sports
An Adidas soccer ball resting on the grass pitch, ready for the game
From Sialkot to stadiums: the hidden price of football
The impact of football production on workers in Sialkot, Pakistan

Travel

Kosi River valley near Almora, Uttarakhand, India
Walking Kumaon’s military trail
From regimental legends to border villages, tracing courage, culture, and continuity in the Himalayas
The magnificent Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and one of the most famous landmarks in Italy
Milan: an education in beautiful chaos
From a night of travel puzzles to a final lesson in 'dolce far niente', how Italy forced me to embrace the slow life

Wellness

Healthy living illustrated by a man performing yoga to relax and stay fit
The foundations of health and happiness
Simple practices for stronger bodies, calmer minds, and more resilient lives
Man standing alone on the beach, looking at his reflection
The cult of self-improvement
Inside the modern race for skills, validation, and perpetual productivity
Discover our authors
Fernando Ayala
Fernando Ayala
Refilwe Queen M
Refilwe Queen M
Daniel Gauss
Daniel Gauss
Agustín Lira Montes
Agustín Lira Montes
Patricia Gomes
Patricia Gomes
Etienne Darcas
Etienne Darcas
Melisanthi Greco
Melisanthi Greco
Brenda Lee Bohen
Brenda Lee Bohen
Olive Maina
Olive Maina
Roberto Cimmino
Roberto Cimmino
Orsolya Antoni
Orsolya Antoni
Despina Nicola
Despina Nicola

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Paul Klee, Around the fish (Umden fisch) (detail), 1926. Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Fund, 271. 1939. © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Paul Klee: other possible worlds
20 Mar — 26 Jul 2026 at The Jewish Museum in New York, United States
Andy Denzler, Inner space 5 (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
Inner space
20 Mar — 15 Apr 2026 at the Opera Gallery in Paris, France
Jay Khan, Foggy Victoria Harbour (detail). Courtesy of Sin Sin Fine Art
Pouring shadow. Contrast and balance
20 Mar — 20 May 2026 at the Sin Sin Fine Art in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Kurt Schwitters, Picture Lyonel / Like a landscape by Feininger (detail), 1933. Courtesy of Zentrum Paul Klee
Schwitters: on the fringes of the avant-garde
20 Mar — 21 Jun 2026 at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland
Robert Zandvliet, Cinema (detail), 2012. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
The painting is a door
21 Mar — 30 Aug 2026 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Franz Gertsch, Liebespaar (nach courbet) I (detail), 1967. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
Iron bed and trumpet, family and couples
21 Mar — 30 Aug 2026 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Leanne Picthall, You’ve become my joy, you understand? (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
Meaning so well
21 Mar — 7 Jun 2026 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Koji Onaka, Aomori Natsudomari (detail), 2021. Courtesy of Blue Lotus Gallery
Distance
21 Mar — 12 Apr 2026 at the Blue Lotus Gallery in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Tom Everhart, Super bad (detail). Courtesy of Off the Wall Gallery
Tom Everhart's exhibition
24 Mar — 24 Apr 2026 at the Off the Wall Gallery in Houston, United States
Nicolás de Correa, Les noces de cana (detail), 1696. Courtesy of Musée Jacquemart-André
Baroque splendors. From El Greco to Velázquez
26 Mar — 2 Aug 2026 at the Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris, France
GGT, Sempreverde (Evergreen). Courtesy of Galleria Vik Milano
Sempreverde (Evergreen)
26 Mar — 20 Apr 2026 at the Vik Milano Gallery in Milan, Italy
Ambreen Butt, Rupture (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Gallery Wendi Norris
I bear witness
26 Mar — 9 May 2026 at the Gallery Wendi Norris in San Francisco, United States
Joseph DiGiorgio, Untitled #84-7 (triptych) (detail), 1984. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
New American lyrical landscapes
27 Mar — 9 May 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Miho Ichise, Wavering flame (detail), 2024. Courtesy of GR gallery
Held within
27 Mar — 2 May 2026 at the GR Gallery in New York, United States
Rebel. Storyteller. Visionary. Courtesy of the Bowes Museum
Rebel. Storyteller. Visionary
28 Mar — 6 Sep 2026 at The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
Hakbong Kwon, Layered gazes. Courtesy of Kathmandu Photo Gallery
Layered gazes
28 Mar — 23 May 2026 at the Kathmandu Photo Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand
Minako Iwamura, Seed (detail), 2025. Courtesy of JDJ
Archetypes
31 Mar — 25 Apr 2026 at JDJ in New York, United States
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