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Saturday, September 26, 2026
Keanu Reeves takes part in “The Colbert Questionert” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
During an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Keanu Reeves takes on “The Colbert Questionert”
Keanu Reeves reflects on turning 50 and recalls his first-ever paid acting job during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Keanu Reeves answers Stephen Colbert’s famous “Colbert Questionert” during a late-night interview
Keanu Reeves reflects on life, death, and personal philosophy while answering “The Colbert Questionert” with Stephen Colbert
Entertainment
Keanu Reeves and the meaning of what remains
Why his timeless response reveals the emptiness of the Cushion Economy and the importance of slowing down for genuine inner work
Blombos Cave is a well-known archaeological site located in the Blombos Private Nature Reserve, approximately 300 km east of Cape Town on South Africa’s Southern Cape coast. Its deposits span the Middle Stone Age (c. 100,000–70,000 BP) and the Late Stone Age (2,000–300 BP)
Culture
Blombos cave and the birth of the human mind
How red ochre, symbols, and silence marked the dawn of abstract thought
An antique sundial engraved with zodiac symbols under natural light, representing how scientific observation and pseudoscientific belief have long shared visual traditions
Science & Technology
The rise of pseudoscience
How misinformation imitates science and why distinguishing evidence from opinion has never been more important 
The cozy and inviting interior of Le Petit Dep in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Food & Beverage
Why Montreal’s coffee and brunch scenes outshines Toronto
The architecture of leisure

On the Street

Park Güell is a complex of parks and gardens in Barcelona with architectural elements, located in the La Salut neighborhood of the Gràcia district in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Travel
Barcelona: a city that steals your heart
From Gaudí’s masterpieces to hidden plazas, a city that lives and breathes creativity
Evelyn Ruth Scott
Economy & Politics
Evelyn Ruth Scott
Champion of the Indigenous
Ryann Ford. Near Lajitas, Texas – FM 170 – This is one of the most remote rest areas in the country. These teepees are hidden just outside Big Bend National Park, right on the Rio Grande, which divides the United States and Mexico. As we were shooting, a pack of Javelinas ran by.
Art
Ryann Ford. The Last Stop
Vanishing Rest Stops of the American Roadside
A captivating illustration showcasing the silhouette of a woman's head against the backdrop of a mesmerizing sunset
Feature
Summertime madness
A journey through mortality, mindfulness, and the beauty of darkness
Obesity is bocuming the greatest problem in children and teens
Wellness
Obesity in children and teens
How to shed off the unhealthy weight
Pre-World Cup 2018,a gleaming gold trophy alongside a soccer ball, hinting at the excitement to come
Sport
Deciphering FIFA's 2030 World Cup decision
The intersection of business and politics

Architecture & Design

Normann Copenhagen design furniture displayed in an exhibition
Tom Dixon and the art of creative salvage
Punk attitude, recycled materials, and improvisation shaping British design in the 1980s
The iconic façade of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, reflecting the role of bold architectural identity in intuitive navigation
Cognitive cartography and intuitive navigation
How playgrounds reveal the secrets of intuitive architectural design

Art

Catalina Rivera standing in front of Gustav Klimt, Life and Death, 1908-1915. Oil Paint on Canvas. Leopold Museum, Vienna
The Leopold Museum: Vienna’s modernist heart
Encountering Schiele’s raw intensity and the brilliance of Austrian fin-de-siècle art
An artist creating graffiti on a wall
What we really mean by “street art”
How a simple label quietly shapes legitimacy, value, and the way we see art in public space

Culture

A Brazilian family in Rio de Janeiro by Jean-Baptiste Debret (1839). The Dinner, a white couple being served and fanned by black slaves
The legal–moral divide in slavery’s legacy
The case for recognizing slavery as a crime against humanity
A solitary Christian man praying quietly in a church
The role of speech in everyday life
What the teachings of Jesus reveal about words, behavior, and personal transformation

Economy & Politics

A cruise ship passing through the waters of Cape Horn, Chile, reflecting the region’s pivotal position at the southern tip of South America
Conquering Chile: geopolitics of the Southern cone
A look at the territorial disputes, strategic waterways, and great-power ambitions reshaping the southern tip of South America
Morocco's iconic mosque overlooking the Atlantic, symbolising the meeting of tradition, openness, and national confidence
Morocco beyond colonialism
The psychology of nations, identity, and neocolonialism 

Entertainment

Woman relaxing on the couch while choosing a movie to stream and binge-watch at home
The rise of the 24-hour story
The growing dominance of compressed timelines, narrative urgency, and emotional immediacy in modern storytelling
Pauline Oliveros performs live at the Sonic Acts Festival in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on February 24, 2012
Pauline Oliveros and the philosophy of listening
Sound, consciousness, and the possibilities of expanded attention

Fashion

A person wearing a bold checkered coat while exploring a flea market, representing the influence of timeless fashion in a rapidly changing industry
Fashion, speed, and the sustainability challenge
How fast fashion changed the industry and continues to shape the future of clothing 
A skilled garment worker carries out specialised production tasks at a clothing factory in Bangladesh, photo by International Labour Organization
Farzana Sultana on Bangladesh’s garment industry
A conversation on sourcing, sustainability, and global fashion production

Feature

An Inquisition officer feigns sympathy while interrogating Aldonza’s mother about illegal bathing before trapping her with his words
Interrogation
A night where the incorrect answer could have fatal consequences
A woman in a bright dress walks across a field in the glow of sunset
Nothing and everything at once
A poetic reflection on life’s contradictions, growth, and inner stillness

Food & Beverage

A Nepali family sharing a traditional Brahmin meal together on the floor, honoring simplicity, purity, and connection
The Brahman cuisine of Nepal
How purity, tradition, and spirituality shape a distinct culinary heritage
A farmer's market vendor displaying a crate of fresh strawberries, ready for customers to enjoy
The grocery shopping dilemma
How local stores and chain supermarkets meet different consumer needs

Science & Technology

D-Orbit’s General Expansion Architecture, a system designed to service and support satellites in orbit
The AI operating system for space
Why autonomy is becoming essential for managing orbital infrastructure at scale
A mother gently holding her baby’s hand while breastfeeding, representing the intimate bond between maternal care and infant nourishment
Human milk is more than a source of nutrition
A closer examination of FDA testing, environmental exposure, and the remarkable biological functions of human milk

Sport

A girl figure skating gracefully on the ice
The science of ice skating performance
How biomechanics, physics, and psychology shape the elite skater
A silhouette of a man standing before a climbing wall, preparing to climb
A beginner’s guide to bouldering
Simple technique shifts and mindful gym etiquette can turn challenge into confidence

Travel

The facade of the Six Senses Rome hotel, which includes Palazzo Mellini, part of the Monastery of the Servite Order, and Palazzo Decarolis
Rome, inside and out: timeless magic
Immersing in the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration
Montego Bay, Jamaica's tourism capital, is a vibrant escape known for its white-sand beaches, championship golf courses, and lively nightlife
The Jamaica I actually saw
Challenging fear-based travel narratives through lived experience, cultural memory, and honest storytelling

Wellness

A portrait of a young woman sitting at a table, paper stickers stuck to her glasses, her expression tired and worn
Digital stress and the female stress response
The biological links between technology use, cortisol, reproductive hormones, and chronic stress in women
A husband supports his wife during her breast cancer treatment
The silent struggle of sexual health in cancer care
Why sexual wellbeing among cancer survivors remains overlooked and requires greater healthcare attention
Discover our authors
Orsolya Antoni
Orsolya Antoni
Sidrah Hakim
Sidrah Hakim
Shem Fleenor
Shem Fleenor
Hall Gardner
Hall Gardner
Kristian Laubjerg
Kristian Laubjerg
Shadiya Baqutayan
Shadiya Baqutayan
Boaventura De Sousa Santos
Boaventura De Sousa Santos
Ijaz Ahmad
Ijaz Ahmad
Calosha Gomes
Calosha Gomes
Bonnie A. Rudolph
Bonnie A. Rudolph
Lucas Frade
Lucas Frade
Fernando Ayala
Fernando Ayala

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Holding space: grounded. Courtesy of Beverly Arts Center
Holding space: grounded
26 Sep — 24 Oct 2026 at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago, United States
Eline Vansteenkiste, Pink mist (detail), 2025 - 2026. Courtesy of Tim Van Laere Gallery
Under the shade of the Coolabah tree
26 Sep — 7 Nov 2026 at the Tim Van Laere Gallery in Rome, Italy
Chiharu Shiota, Eye to eye (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Museum Haus Konstruktiv
The body within abstraction
26 Sep 2026 — 10 Jan 2027 at the Museum Haus Konstruktiv in Zurich, Switzerland
Erin E. Hunter, Emergence (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Andra Norris Gallery
Seed
26 Sep — 6 Nov 2026 at the Andra Norris Gallery in Burlingame, United States
Yasuda Yukihiko, Camp at Kisegawa (detail), 1940/41. Courtesy of the National Museum of Modern Art
MOMAT collection
29 Sep 2026 — 11 Jan 2027 at The National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, Japan
Gregory Rick, Dancing to the polls (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Johansson Projects
Night watch
30 Sep — 31 Oct 2026 at the Johansson Projects in Oakland, United States
Sun, moon and five peaks. Courtesy of British Museum
Korea
1 Oct 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the British Museum in London, United Kingdom
Lucas Blalock, Film-object (Mouth) (detail), 2025, from Tête-à-tête-à-tête-à-tête-à-tête. Courtesy of the artist and George Eastman Museum
Gag
2 Oct 2026 — 11 Apr 2027 at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, United States
Thierry Boutonnier, Comment expliquer les objectifs de la production laitière aux vaches (detail), 2005. Courtesy of Dom Museum
Animals and humans
2 Oct 2026 — 22 Aug 2027 at the Dom Museum Wien in Vienna, Austria
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Third family, 2011. Courtesy of Moderna Museet
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian's exhibition
3 Oct 2026 — 28 Feb 2027 at the Moderna Museet in Stockholm, Sweden
Felicia Chiao, Slice of life (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Harman Projects
Not too sweet
3 — 24 Oct 2026 at the Harman Projects in New York, United States
Marshmallow Laser Feast, All that is unseen, exhibition view. Courtesy of Media Majlis Museum
All that is unseen
4 Oct 2026 — 21 Jan 2027 at the Media Majlis Museum in Doha, Qatar
Giovanni Chiaramonte, Via Dolorosa Gerusalemme (detail), 1988. Courtesy of Viasaterna
Giovanni Chiaramonte. Alight
5 Oct — 11 Dec 2026 at Viasaterna in Milan, Italy
Mary Cassatt, Fillette dans un fauteuil bleu [Enfant dans le salon bleu] (detail), 1878. Courtesy of Musée d’Orsay
Mary Cassatt: l'indépendante
6 Oct 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France
Seba Calfuqueo, Itrofill mongen, opacidad del agua (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Seba Calfuqueo. Cautín
6 Oct 2026 — 17 Jan 2027 at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Spain
Zurbarán. 1598–1664. Courtesy of Louvre
Zurbarán. 1598–1664
7 Oct 2026 — 25 Jan 2027 at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France
Sculpting colour. Courtesy of Louvre Museum
Sculpting colour
7 Oct 2026 — 25 Jan 2027 at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France
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