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Sunday, November 15, 2026
Illustration of a Victorian courtroom with judges, lawyers, and jurors during a 19th-century legal proceeding
Ratapoil, created by Honoré Daumier in the 1850s, is a satirical artistic creation that personifies the aggressive political activists associated with the supporters of Napoleon III before the establishment of the Second Empire
The Tower of Babel by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, depicting humanity's ambitious attempt to build a unified civilization and the inevitable tensions between power, language, and collective order
Historical painting depicting a parliamentary debate among political elites and members of the ruling class
The Robert Macaire Series (Les Robert Macaires) is a celebrated sequence of satirical lithographs by Honoré Daumier, created with captions by Charles Philipon and published in the French newspaper Le Charivari between 1836 and 1838
Economy & Politics
Development and the myth of neutrality
Why ideology, power, and politics remain at the heart of social transformation
A smiling volunteer looks at a donation box on a sunny day
Economy & Politics
Civilisation’s crisis of meaning
Material progress, digital distraction and the loss of shared moral purpose
Woman wearing headphones and listening to music at home, enjoying a simple moment of joy and relaxation
Wellness
The hidden ways we escape ourselves
How distractions, habits, and external validation distance us from authentic living
Nanni Moretti looking down in quiet reflection, representing the deeply personal perspective through which he explores politics, society, identity, and human relationships in his cinema
Entertainment
Nanni Moretti and the stubbornness of having principles
At a time when principles seem negotiable and convictions bend to circumstances, Nanni Moretti's films remind us that it is still possible to hold on to an independent vision

On the Street

Instead of just photos, some will decide for a painting of a scene of the wedding by an artist who live paints
Culture
An American wedding
In the USA it is a whole different story, made of hundreds of small and big things
Olivier Rousteing is a French fashion designer who served as the creative director of Balmain from 2011 to 2025
Fashion
Olivier Rousteing and the reinvention of Balmain
How identity, digital vision, and cultural fluency transformed a heritage house into a global fashion force
Moly in the comfort of a loving home
Feature
My dear Moly
A letter to my dog
A cow stands calmly in front of a flock of pigeons in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Architecture & Design
Bespoke architecture styles in Indian boutique hotels
How regional styles and natural materials shape boutique stays across India
A photo of a sculpted head bust artwork labeled with different parts of the brain
Science & Technology
The brain mapping revolution
From fruit flies to human consciousness
Raimondo Puccinelli
Art
Raimondo Puccinelli
The Nude of Body and Soul

Architecture & Design

Centuries-old stone cottages surrounding a quiet road in Castle Combe, England, United Kingdom, representing how natural materials can endure across generations
Natural stone is winning the low-carbon architecture race
How the material’s strength, longevity and relatively low embodied carbon are prompting a fresh look at its structural potential
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

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

The Colosseum as it appears today, with Andrea Stoler indicating where the inscription would have been displayed
The Colosseum: Rome's triumph, Jerusalem's tragedy
Andrea Stoler explores the Colosseum's Jewish history
Mythological depiction of Vishnu and Lakshmi enthroned upon the serpent Shesha
The enigmatic world of the Nagas in Indian tradition
Mythology, symbolism, sacred geography, and the enduring legacy of India’s serpent beings

Economy & Politics

A busy shipping port filled with containers, trucks, and an aircraft overhead, representing the vast logistics network sustaining international commerce
Can mega-projects survive geopolitical chaos?
Why straits, shipping routes and vulnerable communities can determine the fate of trillion-dollar economic ambitions
A NATO flag flies in the center of The Hague, Netherland
The security value of public trust
Trust strengthens societal resilience against hybrid threats, misinformation, and crises

Entertainment

Disclosure Day is a 2026 science fiction thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by David Koepp
'Disclosure Day' and the comfort of the unknown
Spielberg’s return to alien encounters inspires reflection on belief, uncertainty, and our readiness to listen
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

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

Stressed shopper reacts to high food prices while shopping in a luxury supermarket
Who can still afford to eat well?
Rising food prices are reshaping consumer behaviour and exposing deep inequalities
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

Science & Technology

The microducks standing in front of a small football ready to play, representing how curiosity and creativity can lead to new robotic behaviours
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
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

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 couple that can't agree on a decision. Dealing with different points of view is often challenging
The power of being emotionally self-aware
How emotional awareness can improve conflict resolution skills
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
Discover our authors
Stephen Kaindo
Stephen Kaindo
Mahrukh Sanai
Mahrukh Sanai
Julien Boughon
Julien Boughon
Greg Styan
Greg Styan
Glen T. Martin
Glen T. Martin
M. Miller
M. Miller
Bhavanya Mohan
Bhavanya Mohan
Peace Longe
Peace Longe
Emanuela Borgatta Dunnett
Emanuela Borgatta Dunnett
Shilpa Sonawane
Shilpa Sonawane
Lahari Chakraborty
Lahari Chakraborty
Ivana Radovic
Ivana Radovic

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Beatriz González, Study for interior decoration (Estudio de decoración de interiores) (detail), 1981. Courtesy of Casas Riegner
Beatriz González: in series and full color
15 Nov 2026 — 1 Mar 2027 at the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, 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
Jack Roth, Thesis IV (detail), 1981. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
Jack Roth: the vital diversity of black
20 Nov 2026 — 2 Jan 2027 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Nicole Irene Anderson, Lace Lichen and the onlooker (detail). Courtesy of Johansson Projects
Land figures
21 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the Johansson Projects in Oakland, United States
Buff Monster, Disorderly conduct (detail). Courtesy of GR gallery
Disorderly conduct
21 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the GR Gallery in New York, United States
Hugo Wilson, Registration (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Galerie Judin
The unclean slate
21 Nov 2026 — 24 Jan 2027 at the Galerie Judin in Berlin, Germany
Filippo Sciascia, Order disorder (detail), 2026. Courtesy of the Artist and Yeo Workshop
Order, disorder
21 Nov — 31 Dec 2026 at Yeo Workshop in Singapore, Singapore
Rafael Trelles, Caliban XII (detail), 2026. Courtesy of October Gallery
Caliban
26 Nov 2026 — 16 Jan 2027 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Alex Katz, Yvonne in green (detail), 1995. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
Face to face
30 Nov — 23 Dec 2026 at the Opera Gallery in Miami, United States
Barbara Puruntatameri Pangilajimo, Kayimwagakimi jilamara (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Pwoja wuta marlipinyini
3 — 19 Dec 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia
Len Lye, A colour box (detail), 1935. Courtesy of Govett-Brewster Art Gallery
Len Lye: energies
5 Dec 2026 — 26 Apr 2027 at the Govett-Brewster Gallery in New Plymouth, New Zealand
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