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Monday, March 23, 2026

Astarion Ancunín is a character in Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate series, a role-playing game inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and set within the rich fantasy world of the Forgotten Realms

Siobhan “Shiv” Roy, portrayed by Sarah Snook, is a central character in HBO’s satirical dark comedy-drama Succession. Created by showrunner Jesse Armstrong, she embodies the show’s sharp critique of power, politics, and family ambition

Siobhan “Shiv” Roy is a fictional character from the American HBO satirical dark comedy-drama Succession. Created by showrunner Jesse Armstrong and portrayed by Sarah Snook, she is one of the central figures in the series’ portrayal of power, privilege, and family dysfunction

In Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate series, Astarion Ancunín emerges as a compelling figure in the Forgotten Realms, a universe rooted in the classic Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing system

In HBO’s acclaimed series Succession, Siobhan “Shiv” Roy—created by Jesse Armstrong and brought to life by Sarah Snook—stands out as a complex symbol of power, manipulation, and modern ambition

How the internet turned antagonists into icons

Shiv Roy’s ambition and Astarion’s allure prove it: today’s villains aren’t feared, they’re followed

A symbolic still life of fragile peace, where conflict, power, and hope are held in uneasy balance

What kind of peace do we want?

From Galtung to the tetralemma, rethinking peace in a world where “total peace” can mask domination, struggle, or catastrophe

For every new technology that emerges, the law must be updated

Science & Technology

Drones ground flights across Belgian airports

Flying in formation, the machines were deliberately attempting to foment disruption

Howl and Sophie, a scene from the movie that was then used on a bag design by Loewe © Studio Ghibli, 2004

How Studio Ghibli enchanted the world of style

From luxury collaborations to quiet nostalgia, exploring how Ghibli’s universe shaped the language of contemporary fashion

On the Street

The Silverstone Experience, located at the Silverstone Circuit in England, is a world-class motorsport museum celebrating the rich history of British motor racing

An interview with Stephanie Sykes-Dugmore

Discovering the Silverstone Museum

Suse Stoisser

A 21st Century Patron of the Arts

Redefining the Business of Art

Waterfront in Banyuwangi, Indonesia

When in Indonesia, discover Banyuwangi

A cultural sanctuary of myths, mystics and marvels

Vada Pav is a highly appetizing and delicious dish, most popular in Mumbai, India

Vada Pav: Mumbai's iconic street food delight

This affordable and flavorful snack became the heart of India's fast-casual cuisine

Sharing ideas and goals, a woman demonstrates the synergy between trusted allies in the professional world

Economy & Politics

Should we become business partners with friends?

The complexities of mixing friendship and entrepreneurship for success

Lisbon

Chronicles of a typical day

In a country, Portugal, in emergency due to the Coronavirus

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

A shared reverence, Karlien folding into the dunes beside ‘Diatom Bokeh’ from the Epiphanic series collaboration with Reticence Studio, photographed by Driaan Claassen

‘In the hands of creation’ with Karlien van Rooyen

An intimate exploration into clay, nature, and the human spirit

A spooky figure in a forest, representing the unknown forces humans have historically filled with cryptids and legends

Fantastic beasts and how to rationalize them

A contemporary take on cryptids across cultures, myths, and shared fears

Economy & Politics

Politicians give speeches for several key reasons: all tied to influence, leadership, and public communication

How to resist right-wing populism and fascism?

Going beyond anti-imperialism

Working from home does not mean working without a routine or discipline: it's the opposite

How to stay productive during the holidays

Even when working from home

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

A portrait of a cheerful young brunette woman seated on the floor, smiling as she declutters and organizes her wardrobe in a bright, minimal space

Feng shui your wardrobe

Declutter your closet, refresh your energy, and create a style that truly reflects who you are

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

Feature

Books and books and books, a collection that is not enough

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

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

The organs keep our body alive, balanced, and functioning as one system

Expanding organ health to population health

Understanding organ system interactions could improve treatment during disease outbreaks

Formal introduction: Childbirth Survival International (CSI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing maternal and child health, particularly in low-resource settings

Can big data change the story of maternal mortality?

Exploring how innovation, equity, and accountability can help end preventable maternal deaths

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

Soho House Barcelona Spain, outdoor terrace

Barcelona’s hidden retreat

The personal world of Soho House

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

Wellness

A woman surrounded by butterflies experiences a boost in mental health, highlighting the transformative power of nature and mindfulness

Boost your mental health: power of regular physical activity

How exercise can alleviate anxiety, depression, and stress while enhancing cognitive function and emotional resilience

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

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Hamreen Khan

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Ijaz Ahmad

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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

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

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

28 Mar — 23 May 2026 at the Kathmandu Photo Gallery in Bangkok, Thailand

Minako Iwamura, Seed (detail), 2025. Courtesy of JDJ

31 Mar — 25 Apr 2026 at JDJ in New York, United States

Carlos Francisco Jackson, Huelga (detail), 2009, screenprint on paper, Gift of Drs. Harriett and Ricardo Romo, 2019.50.4. Courtesy of H’Art Museum

Radical histories (...)

1 Apr — 6 Sep 2026 at the H’Art Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Claude Monet, Grainstack snow effect (detail), 1891. Courtesy of National Galleries of Scotland

Joan Eardley: the nature of painting

2 Apr — 28 Jun 2026 at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Gordon Parks, Untitled (37.127) (detail), 1956. Courtesy of Jackson Fine Art

The south in color

2 Apr — 13 Jun 2026 at the Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta, United States

Ursula Gullow, Broken eggs (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Tracey Morgan Gallery

Forbidden fruit

2 Apr — 9 May 2026 at the Tracey Morgan Gallery in Asheville, United States

Pablo Benzo, Silent blue (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Johansson Projects

3 Apr — 30 May 2026 at the Johansson Projects in Oakland, United States

Christopher Adams, Biomorphic moments. Courtesy of Garvey|Simon

Christopher Adams: biomorphic moments

9 Apr — 8 May 2026 at Garvey | Simon in Manhattan, United States

Frederic Edwin Church, Pichincha (detail), 1867. Courtesy of Philadelphia Museum of Art

A nation of artists

12 Apr 2026 — 5 Jul 2027 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, United States

Sameh Khalatbari, Veins of sorrow - The rupture no. 2 (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Modernism Inc.

Veins of sorrow

12 Apr — 2 May 2026 at the Modernism Inc. in San Francisco, United States

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