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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Ruins of Gaza following the 2023–2025 war, showing civilians struggling to survive

A camp for displaced people in Wau, South Sudan, during the 2017 civil war

A classroom in the public primary school of Ianjanina, rural Madagascar, where children from extremely poor households are supported by a cash transfer programme that promotes school attendance

The ruins of Gaza after the 2023–2025 war, with residents facing severe hardship

Displaced civilians shelter in a camp in Wau amid the South Sudan civil war, 2017

Economy & Politics

When opportunity replaces violence

The world needs free education and online jobs, not wars

White-breasted Waterhens preparing to fight (c) Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Science & Technology

Morning voices at Diyasaru

An immersive journey through the layered calls and hidden lives of a tropical wetland

Modern lives walking past one another, worried with their own appointments and responsibilities

Economy & Politics

On the progress of the human species

Are we doing better or worse? How do we measure it?

When technology disappears into the background, what remains visible is judgment—and who still holds it

Science & Technology

When technology turns invisible

Epistemic integrity, AI, and the struggle to preserve judgment in a frictionless world

On the Street

A metaphorical representation of the impact and influence of Wind in Traditional Chinese Medicine as witnessed by a young Chinese monk in front of a Buddha statue

Wind in traditional Chinese medicine movements of energy

The story of Wind

Cultivated meat, produced through innovative cellular agriculture, offers a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional livestock farming

Cultured meat is the future

Animal farming causes climate change. So why not grow meat in a lab?

couple enjoying architecture at Dar Si Said Museum in Marrakesh

Moroccan art bridges cultural divisions

Culture and art act as social change drivers

Ganta Igarashi, the protagonist of Deadman Wonderland, has a "Branch of Sin" called the Ganta Gun that enables him to use his own blood as a weapon

Body horror renaissance: the rise of dark Shōnen Manga

How horror reshaped anime and manga for a grown-up audience in the 2020s

Laocoön and His Sons in Vatican museum, Vatican

Laocoön: from myth to marble

A few interesting facts about the Laocoön sculpture in the Vatican Museums

Spirituality is losing your attachments and your self-definitions

Fading into being

The more you live the more you lose

Architecture & Design

A parametric architectural space where complex geometry shapes both form and experience

Parametric design and the question of function

Rethinking the balance between algorithmic aesthetics and human-centered performance in contemporary design

A contemporary airport terminal where architecture, daylight, and greenery come together to create a calm, intuitive, and human-centered travel environment

Designing the airport for the human journey

How user-centered architecture is reshaping travel experiences

Art

Kim Nam-joon, known professionally as RM, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is the leader of South Korean boy band BTS, under Big Hit Music

Kim Nam-joon and the art of attention

A transnational curatorial vision bridging Korean and Western art through contemplation, theory, and cultural dialogue

Jean-Marie Appriou (born 1986 in Brest, France) is a French sculptor whose work combines mythology, symbolism, and material transformation. He lives and works in Paris, portrayed by Claire Dorn

Jean-Marie Appriou and the art of passage

From Dante and ancient Egypt to fire and bronze, the artist reflects on sculpture as a threshold between worlds

Culture

A quiet moment of reflection where mathematics and philosophy converge—logic, doubt, and reasoning unfolding in a solitary search for understanding

Two sides of the same coin

How mathematics and philosophy meet in logic, doubt, and understanding

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a sacred space for truth-telling and reflection about racial terror in America and its legacy

Untold and untaught history: declaration of truth

A necessary apology and reparation for years of injustice based upon the legacy of enslavement

Economy & Politics

The Reichstag Building in Berlin, Germany, symbolizing the political leadership behind Germany's growing foreign and defense policies

Germany's changing place in Europe

How Germany's changing defense policy and foreign relations could change Europe's future

Four newly graduates stare peacefully at the horizon, asking themselves what the next step is

Entering a new chapter full of unknowns

Transition from graduation: career planning, building new social networks, and embracing personal growth

Entertainment

Asmaa Galal is an Egyptian actress who began her career in television in 2017 before steadily making her way into Egyptian cinema

Asmaa Galal and the art of quiet ascent

As En Ghab El Qott leads the box office, her rise reflects discipline, restraint, and performance over spectacle

The statue of Frédéric Chopin is a large bronze sculpture designed by Wacław Szymanowski, located in the upper part of Warsaw’s Royal Baths Park, near Aleje Ujazdowskie

Where Chopin’s heart belongs

Exile, memory, and the quiet journey from private longing to public landmark

Fashion

An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII

Power, spectacle, and the Tudor silhouette

How the theatrical fashion of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I continues to shape modern ideas of authority, excess, and visual dominance

A K-pop-inspired group styled in layered monochrome looks, representing the theatrical fashion narratives central to idol culture

When style meets sound: the fashion power of K-pop

How Korean pop music became one of the most influential forces in global fashion

Feature

A father and son sit across from each other in silence, their tension shaped by control, performance, and the unseen weight of being watched

Puppets without strings

In a world without scripts, the truth becomes the most dangerous act

Hands joined around a fresh coconut under sunlit palms, symbolising loyalty that survived time and separation

A story of how a Vietnamese refugee and a Filipino coconut seller find connection and hope in the unlikeliest of places

Food & Wine

Bariva wrapped in banana leaves, a cherished symbol of identity and heritage in Papua New Guinea's Rigo district, embodying centuries of tradition and community pride

Bariva: traditional dish of Papua New Guinea's Rigo district

Explore the heritage and preparation of Bariva, a symbol of unity and culinary artistry

Tongba is a millet-based alcoholic beverage found in the eastern mountainous region of Nepal

Tongba is not a drink

On warmth, patience, and the quiet ritual of fermented millet in the Himalayan cold

Science & Technology

A patient receiving a non-invasive laser-assisted procedure, reflecting the growing preference for treatments with minimal downtime

The minimally invasive revolution

How non-surgical treatments are reshaping cosmetic medicine through safer, faster, and more accessible procedures

A moment of interaction between artificial intelligence and diverse communities, reflecting how technology is beginning to engage with culture, context, and human connection across borders

Can AI understand culture?

Language, identity, and the thin line between reflection and appropriation

Sport

Origen won the League of Legends event at IEM 2015 San Jose, part of Intel Extreme Masters Season X, held on November 21–22, 2015, in San Jose, California, United States

The psychology behind esports performance

How mental training shapes focus, resilience, and success

Diego Maradona carried the hopes of entire nations on his shoulders while introducing an unquantifiable magic to the football pitch

Is Maradona Football’s G.O.A.T.?

The life, legend, and unmatched magic of Diego Maradona, the boy from the shantytowns who reshaped the game

Travel

The scenic canal views of Ljubljana, Slovenia, reflecting the city’s elegance and timeless charm

5 underrated cities worth exploring in 2026

Walking through cities where culture flourishes naturally through food, music, architecture, and the pace of everyday life

The Majorelle Garden is a one-hectare (two-acre) botanical and artist-designed landscape garden in Marrakesh, Morocco

Lost, found, and almost broken in Morocco

A journey through Marrakech’s medina, where hospitality and hostility share the same streets

Wellness

Cloudburst, watercolour, 16 x 12 cm, Mark Weighton, 2026

The art of remaining human

Capricorn Full Moon

A woman in a blue long-sleeve shirt cooking in the kitchen with her mother

The misunderstood love of “helicopter” parents

Rethinking visible care in a culture that equates adulthood with distance

Explore the Calendar

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Yacout Hamdouch, Une haie de volubilis à Carvoeiro (A hedge of morning glories in Carvoeiro) (detail), 2026. Courtesy the artist and October Gallery

Poetic threads. Spotlight: James Barnor

2 Jul — 15 Aug 2026 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Mary Case, Terra incognita (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

Mary Case and Lindsy Halleckson's exhibition

2 — 26 Jul 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Carolina Caycedo, The collapsing of a model (detail), 2019. Courtesy of MASP

Carolina Caycedo: confluences

3 Jul — 4 Oct 2026 at the MASP in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Nathan Oliveira, Head (detail). Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries

Bay area existentialist

3 Jul — 1 Aug 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States

Joan Miró, Gaudí XIII, (detail) 1979. Courtesy of Casa Batlló
Contemporary. Fundació Joan
Miró, Barcelona © Successió Miró, 2026

Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: deconstructed

8 Jul 2026 — 10 Jan 2027 at the Casa Batlló Contemporary in Barcelona, Spain

Thaier Helal, Essence 4 (detail), 2021. Courtesy of Ayyam Gallery

Tangerine dreams

8 Jul — 18 Sep 2026 at the Ayyam Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Jamal Bassiouni, The encounter of silence (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Artbooth Gallery

9 Jul — 31 Aug 2026 at the Artbooth Gallery in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Ailsa Wong, The tides of night (detail). Courtesy of Sin Sin Fine Art

10 Jul — 12 Sep 2026 at the Sin Sin Fine Art in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Stuart Elliott, Mauve dump D (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Art Collective WA

11 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Art Collective WA in Perth, Australia

Rachel Coad, Super eighteen (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Art Collective WA

Rachel Coad. Time

11 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Art Collective WA in Perth, Australia

Printer: Brüder Kohn, designer: Martha Alber, New year greeting (detail), c. 1910–11. Courtesy of the Jewish Museum

Modernity and opulence: women of the Wiener Werkstätte

17 Jul — 15 Nov 2026 at The Jewish Museum in New York, United States

Farah Billah, The table, with friends (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Louisiana contemporary

1 Aug 2026 — 14 Feb 2027 at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans, United States

Billy Schenck, Gratuitous violence (detail). Courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery

Technicolor west

1 Sep — 31 Oct 2026 at the JoAnne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach, United States

Ellen Bradshaw, Spring fever, 10th Ave and 25th Sta (detail). Courtesy of Pleiades Gallery

Every street has a story

8 Sep — 3 Oct 2026 at the Pleiades Gallery in New York, United States

Keerthana Kunnath, Not what you saw. Courtesy of Foam

Not what you saw

18 Sep — 27 Nov 2026 at the Foam in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Franz Gertsch, Patti Smith I (detail), 1978. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch

Franz Gertsch. Blow-up (Part II)

19 Sep 2026 — 28 Feb 2027 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland

Swab’s 2025 edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Swab

Swab’s 19th edition

8 — 11 Oct 2026 at Swab in Barcelona, Spain

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