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Friday, April 18, 2025

Anxious woman holding a smartphone, feeling stressed or overwhelmed

A group therapy meeting focused on building a supportive mental health network

Teenager experiencing cyberbullying on smartphone, feeling upset and isolated

An anxious woman sitting on floor

A psychological therapy support group meeting fostering a supportive mental health community

The impact of social media on mental health

Importance of mental health awareness, access to care, and early intervention for a supportive future

Estevanico, shown in this painting, was renowned for his ability to communicate with Native American tribes, mastering several indigenous languages during his travels

Mustafa Al-Azmouri: the Moroccan who explored America

Uncovering the legacy of the explorer and how he shaped American history

Francis Ouimet (May 8, 1893 – September 2, 1967) was an American amateur golfer from Brookline, Massachusetts, whose remarkable success helped break the British upper-class stigma surrounding golf and played a pivotal role in popularizing the sport in the United States

The unstoppable journey of Francis Ouimet

Don’t change the game; change how you play it

A hand within a frame, word projected into it

The latch-love syndrome

On the philosophy of dreamers

On the Street

Return to Koyaanisqatsi: a Solo Project by Willy Castellanos at the Kendall Art Center. Miami, 2019 © Willy Castellanos

Return to Koyaanisqatsi

Metal Mountains: Landscapes of Waste

Mr. Robot

Best TV Shows of 2019

15 shows I loved to watch this year

How the water waves meet the water-loving surfaces and dance as they crash

Science & Technology

The fourth phase of water

Toward a new understanding of nature and health

Misty forest, ph. Michael Stillwater

Forbidden city of the heart

SongLife chronicles

Sunset at El Tigre, Anzoategui, Venezuela

Economy & Politics

Shadows in the sunset

The inexorable fall of the Venezuelan regime

König Gallery, exterior

Architecture & Design

König Gallery reinvents Berlin’s St. Agnes Church

Architecture & Design

Nakayama Shinpei Memorial Museum, Atami Plum Garden, Shizuoka, Japan © Alma Reyes

A mountainside estate of Japanese plums

Flower viewing at the Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka

Mar del Plata, a coastal city in Buenos Aires, Argentina, boasts a mix of architectural styles that makes it truly unique

Mar del Plata: Argentina's favorite summer escape

A glimpse into the rich history and captivating architecture of Argentina's beloved summer destination

Art

Solar paintings: "Between land art and street art", In 2005, Serge Petit, concerned about environmental issues, developed the very particular technique of solar paints

Serge Petit’s solar paintings: an artistic answer to AI

Harnessing sunlight for eco-friendly art in the age of AI

David is a masterpiece of Italian Renaissance sculpture in marble created from 1501 to 1504 by Michelangelo, Firenze, Italy

Art on the road: an art lover's journey through Italy

Italy's cultural heart by following the footsteps of iconic artists

Culture

Artemis with a hind, better known as "Diana of Versailles" as it was long exhibited in the Versailles Castle. Marble, Roman artwork, Imperial Era (1st-2nd centuries CE). Found in Italy

The gods of Greece and Rome

A way for kids to experience the allure and drama of ancient Rome

Sculputure of the God Vishnu in Sheshnarayan Temple, near Kathmandu, Nepal

The birth of Indian iconography

A deep dive into symbolism and artistry

Economy & Politics

A devastating wildfire burned through the night in February in El Bolsón, Río Negro, Argentina, illuminating the sky with its intense glow

Patagonia rebels: a deeper look

Unveiling the layers of conflict in Argentina's southern frontier

The crowded hospital waiting room often highlights the strained doctor-patient relationship, where time constraints and high patient volumes can impact the quality of interaction and care

How much has Western medicine been corporatized?

Who owns it and who is it for, patient or profiteer?

Entertainment

Publicity photo of the cast of 1960's ''The Magnificent Seven''

Red western cinema: making consumers of Soviets

Reviewing the a counter-cultural phenomenon

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective is a Japanese medical mystery series authored by Mikito Chinen, featuring illustrations by Noizi Ito, which blends medical drama with thrilling detective work

My five favorite anime from the 2025 winter season

A look at the anime releases last season

Fashion

Pearl Jam's raw energy on stage at the 1992 Pinkpop Festival in Landgraaf, Netherlands, perfectly encapsulated the rebellious spirit of grunge, where torn jeans, flannel shirts, and unkempt hair became symbols of anti-fashion and individuality

A timeline of style and sound: how music has shaped fashion

Uncovering the unseen threads connecting music, identity, and fashion trends

A professional woman stands confidently in a corporate office, her bold attire symbolizing the era's spirit of ambition, authority, and women's empowerment in the workplace

The power suit revolution

How 1980s corporate fashion shaped women’s empowerment

Feature

Naxos and Lesser Cyclades, Greece

Time spread poems like butter on bread

Springtime and long summers days, confusions and technological change

Bluebird: Spring Cleaning”, Cydney M. Lewis, hand cut paper & marker on sketchbook page, 10x8 in 15.5 x 12 frame

My forever 23 bluebird

The chaos of trauma, love, and identity

Food & Wine

Close-up of hands arranging apples with edible coatings, showcasing food preservation and waste reduction efforts

Innovative food preservation technologies

Exploring HPP, PEF, MAP, edible coatings, cold Plasma, nanoencapsulation, and biopreservation

A barista preparing a beverage and brewing coffee with precision

Lab-grown coffee and cultured beverages

Sustainability, innovation, and the rise of cultured beverages

Science & Technology

The ever-alert Faerytale

Faerytale: a delicate courageous being

She healed through trust and energy, inspiring all who met her with her quiet bravery and transformation

The intricate design of a computer processor, capturing the precision required to power quantum systems that could revolutionise technology

Quantum computing: unlocking new frontiers

How breakthroughs in quantum technology are transforming industries

Sport

An orange and black off-road bicycle perched on a hill during sunset, with the warm glow of the fading light illuminating the scene

Bicycling culture of Kashmir, India

Like rest of the world, there was sharp demand of bicycles during and post-pandemic period

A collage of historic Brooklyn F.C.'s beginnings

New York's soccer renaissance

A look at the city's rich soccer past and present

Travel

The intricate beauty of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, with its traditional Korean architecture, reflects Seoul's deep connection to its cultural heritage while standing as a symbol of the city's seamless blend of the past and present

Seoul: a city where tradition meets innovation

A vibrant fusion of culture, progress, and artistic expression

My beautiful brother Gabriel in front of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, Italy

Love letters to Roma

A nostalgic stay at the Palazzo Montemartini

Wellness

Silhouette of a man lifting a woman in his arms near the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

A random encounter

Trust your first instinct

A composition representing the concept of LGBTQ+ families, set against a blue background

Psychology of children with homosexual parents

Family diversity and emotional well-being

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Krakow Philadelphia Honolulu Lucca Madrid Berlin Copenhagen Stuttgart Edinburgh Santiago Québec Vienna Oshkosh Ottawa Bloomington Amsterdam Sidney Stockholm Prague Seoul Washington Basel

Candlelight. Courtesy of Fever

Candlelight presents Bridgerton concert in Abu Dhabi

18 Apr 2025 at the The Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Bryan Larsen, Viriditas, 2024. Courtesy of Rehs Contemporary

18 Apr — 30 May 2025 at Rehs Contemporary in New York, United States

K-Wave, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Kate Oh Gallery

K-Wave washing ashore at the Upper East Side

19 — 30 Apr 2025 at Kate Oh Gallery in New York, United States

Kent Monkman, The madhouse, 2020. Courtesy of Denver Art Museum

History is painted by the victors

20 Apr — 17 Aug 2025 at the Denver Art Museum in Denver, United States

Feng Xiao-Min, Composition N°3.12.21, 2021. Courtesy of Opera Gallery

Sailing through the light

22 Apr — 17 May 2025 at the Opera Gallery in New York, United States

Zoe Brown-Weissman, In costume #1 (detail). Courtesy of Viridian Artists

Rapturous delight

22 Apr — 17 May 2025 at the Viridian Artists in New York, United States

Luzia Simons, Stockage 198, 2022. Courtesy Galerija Fotografija

The photography show announces 2025 exhibitors

23 — 27 Apr 2025 at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, United States

Jeff Wall, A fight on the sidewalk, 1994. Courtesy of MAAT

Time stands still

23 Apr — 1 Sep 2025 at the MAAT in Lisbon, Portugal

Various artists, Art Vancouver 2024, exhibition view. Courtesy of Art Vancouver

Art Vancouver 2025. A celebration of contemporary art

24 — 27 Apr 2025 at Art Vancouver in Vancouver, Canada

Peter Bonner, Kinglake, 2009. Courtesy of Anita Shapolsky Gallery

A dialogue between Ernest Briggs and Peter Bonner

24 Apr — 1 Aug 2025 at the Anita Shapolsky Gallery in New York, United States

Joana Galego, These stories aren’t mine. Courtesy of Isabel Sullivan Gallery

Seashells in my mother’s garden (...)

24 Apr — 31 May 2025 at Isabel Sullivan Gallery in New York, United States

Dafna Maimon, Homebody (still), 2025. Courtesy of Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

25 Apr — 21 Sep 2025 at the Kiasma in Helsinki, Finland

Tosca. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

25 Apr — 6 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

US Marine Corps soldier, M249 machine gun team, stationed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, 2008. Courtesy of La Boverie

Ars mechanica, the driving force

25 Apr — 27 Jul 2025 at La Boverie in Liège, Belgium

Brian Rutenberg, Uptergrove 7, 2024. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries

25 Apr — 24 May 2025 at LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States

Maayan Elyakim, Camel table, 2025. Courtesy of the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences

26 Apr — 20 Jul 2025 at the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences in Los Angeles, United States

Les pêcheurs de perles. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

Les pêcheurs de perles

27 Apr — 7 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

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