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Saturday, December 6, 2025

A tattooed woman with dyed hair wearing a crop top, embodying rebellious youth fashion

Fashionable mannequin in a Paris storefront display, Île-de-France

Black mannequin in a red dress displayed on the street

Rebellious youth fashion: a tattooed woman with dyed hair in a crop top

A stylish mannequin displayed in a Paris storefront, Île-de-France

Americana and subculture in a Parisian fashion window

A semiotic reading of a Parisian window display exploring American pop aesthetics, subcultural nostalgia, and youth rebellion in European retail

A man walks along a quiet sidewalk in Greece

Economy & Politics

How drugs could boost tourism in Greece

A simple tweak to the way Greece polices drugs could boost the tourism industry

A smiling Black woman choosing Christmas decorations in a store

Economy & Politics

Celebration in a consumer world

Seasonal shopping and mindful living in a culture of constant consumption

Black Bag is a 2025 American spy thriller film directed by Steven Soderbergh and follows a British intelligence officer who is tasked with investigating a list of possible traitors, one of whom is his wife

Black Bag: precision and passion in the spy game

A sleek, sexy spy thriller with magnetic performances

On the Street

Makeup artist Kannan Raajamanickam

The makeup world of Kannan Raajamanickam

So perfect that it should be illegal!

Amid the rise of health crises and miracle cure scams, it's crucial to stay informed and skeptical of quick-fix promises that lack scientific backing

Dangerous health fraud in today's wellness market

Essential tips for staying safe amongst miracle cure scams

The Virtues of a Good Lie

The Virtues of a Good Lie

What do you think about it?

Above Montecchio Maggiore, the twin castles of Bellaguardia and La Villa face each other in silence—where Romeo and Juliet were imagined, but never kissed

Where they never kissed: the castles of Romeo and Juliet

Exploring the real origins of Romeo and Juliet in Vicenza’s twin castles—where love was imagined, not acted

Stunning overwater bungalows perched above the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives

Architecture & Design

The green revolution in boutique hotels

How boutique hotels balance luxury with eco-friendly practices

Boys are four times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism

Science & Technology

Calming behavior in children with autism and ADD

A free, EMR-reduction protocol

Architecture & Design

A pixel art video game featuring a medieval castle

The architectural aesthetic of retro gaming design

The relationship between pixel art and architecture

St. Catherine's Church (Polish: Kościół św. Katarzyny, German: Katharinenkirche) is Gdańsk’s oldest church, begun in the 1220s and later expanded with Gothic chapels, a gabled roof, and vaulted ceilings, Poland

A Renaissance masterpiece in Gdańsk

The Baptistery of Mateusz Gletger

Art

Exhibition overview of Banksy: Limitless in Old Brompton Road, London UK 2025 © Banksy / the Author 2025

Banksy "Limitless" in London

A critical look at how street rebellion changes within a gallery space

Installation view from Alberto Di Fabio’s first solo exhibition in Croatia. Courtesy of the artist

Anamarija Runtić curates Lights of Existence

A contemplative passage into the energetic and infinite worlds of Alberto Di Fabio

Culture

Ottoman Levant in 1893

Spoils, spolia, and sparks of heritage protection

Cultural governance as negotiation between the Ottoman elite and public

A solitary journey into meaning, beyond comfort and certainty

Travel and transformation: a philosophical guide to growth

Why the world's most profound thinkers have always understood that how you travel determines who you become

Economy & Politics

South China Sea (Oct. 9, 2019), Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly in formation over the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5

Maritime disputes in the South China Sea

The legalisation of the maritime space and the battle for state sovereignty

Caribbean theater of tension: U.S. naval deployments tighten the strategic perimeter around Venezuela

Evilness cahoot: negotiating with the wrong guy

As Venezuela’s internal collapse accelerates, regional instability draws the U.S. Navy deeper into the Caribbean

Entertainment

Aftersun beautifully captures the complex relationship between a father and his daughter

Aftersun: a tender journey through memory, love, and loss

Exploring love and memory through a father-daughter holiday

Lam Shamsia is an Egyptian TV series that boldly tackles critical issues such as sexual harassment and child exploitation, offering a raw portrayal of these societal problems

Lam Shamsiyya: sparking social change in Egyptian media

How the Egyptian TV series is shaping conversations on sexual harassment and child exploitation

Fashion

Military uniforms hanging on clothing rack

The military uniform

How uniforms became icons of style

The Ku Klux Klan commonly shortened to the Klan, is an American Protestant-led Christian extremist, white supremacist, far-right hate group

Beneath the hood

How a simple garment became a symbol of fear, protest, and racial bias

Feature

Hands extended in trust, reflecting the vulnerability of wanting to be part of the world again

Reaching for a connection

Learning that needing love doesn’t make you weak—it makes you alive

A woman framed by roses, mirroring the tender illusions shaped by childhood stories and telenovelas

The evolution of my perception of love

I think love grows as I do

Food & Wine

Smiling girl enjoying grapes as part of a healthy school lunch

Nut-free & healthy lunchbox ideas for kids

Fun, balanced, and colorful meals that make every school lunch an adventure

The bustling streets of Jakarta, Indonesia, are alive with food vendors serving up delicious local dishes like gado-gado, reflecting the city’s diverse cultural heritage

The flavours of Indonesia: a tapestry of culinary traditions

Tracing the origins, cultural impact, and preparation of Jakarta's beloved gado-gado salad

Science & Technology

A photo of a girl resting her left hand on a white digital robot in Japan

Are we falling in love with our reflections?

AI companions and the future of empathy

In 2018, Hurricane Florence was photographed from the International Space Station, revealing the eye, eyewall, and surrounding rainbands that define tropical cyclones

When warnings become wounds

Media’s impact on mental health ahead of Cyclone ‘Remal’

Sport

Sir Andrew Barron Murray and Serena Jameka Williams, Wimbledon 2019

How can we reduce the gender pay gap in sports?

Addressing gender pay inequity in sports

Drone photograph capturing a soccer pitch in Argentina

What does a sporting director actually do?

How football’s hidden architects shape transfers, strategies, and the future of clubs

Travel

A woman in a yellow shirt sits on a wooden folding chair at the beach, working peacefully by the sea

Best destinations for digital nomads in 2025

A step-by-step guide to working and traveling the world

Moonlit cobblestone streets in the heart of Querétaro © Photo by Jane Ammeson

The gilded charms of Querétaro

Exploring the splendor of Mexico’s colonial highlands

Wellness

As the sun sets in the distance, a couple embraces the warmth of happiness that fills their hearts and minds, reminding them of the essential role serotonin plays in their well-being

Discover the science of happiness: serotonin's role

Explore how gut health and stress management boost joy

Osaka Party, watercolour, 16 x 12 cm, Mark Weighton, 2025

Oh mother, give me strength

Gemini Full Moon

Explore the Calendar

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Emilija Škarnulytė, Æqualia. Courtesy of Tate St Ives

Emilija Škarnulytė's exhibition

6 Dec 2025 — 12 Apr 2026 at Tate St Ives in St Ives, United Kingdom

Zora J Murff, Bobby said blow the pigs away (rearranging the social order), 2022. Courtesy of MASS MoCA

6 Dec 2025 — 1 Dec 2026 at the MASS MoCA in North Adams, United States

Priscilla Robinson, Where the sky meets the sea (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

6 Dec 2025 — 4 Jan 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Mayme Kratz, Dark garden 19 (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Gilman Contemporary

The length of daylight

8 Dec 2025 — 16 Jan 2026 at the Gilman Contemporary in Sun Valley, United States

Verschiedene künstler, Open for paradise, ausstellungsansicht. Mit freundlicher genehmigung von Contemporary Fine Arts

Open for paradise

8 — 20 Dec 2025 at Contemporary Fine Arts in Basel, Switzerland

Jin Ok Ye, The resonance of breath. Courtesy of Kate Oh Gallery

The resonance of breath

10 — 17 Dec 2025 at the Kate Oh Gallery in New York, United States

Callum Eaton, Hurt people hurt people, 2025. Courtesy of Carl Kostyál Gallery

What a shit show

11 Dec 2025 — 17 Jan 2026 at the Carl Kostyál Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Various artists, Kungfu lightness, exhibition view. Courtesy of Vanguard Gallery

Kungfu lightness

11 Dec 2025 — 10 Jan 2026 at the Vanguard Gallery in Shanghai, China

René Groebli, Tresterclub Zürich (#603) (detail), 1947. Courtesy of Bildhalle Gallery

12 Dec 2025 — 31 Jan 2026 at the Bildhalle Gallery in Zurich, Switzerland

Rio Kobayashi, Crooked pencils, exhibition view. Courtesy of Kate MacGarry Gallery

Rio Kobayashi. Crooked pencils

15 — 20 Dec 2025 at the Kate MacGarry in London, United Kingdom

Nujoom Alghanem, Passage (production still), 2019. Courtesy of Seoul Museum of Art

16 Dec 2025 — 22 Feb 2026 at the Seoul Museum of Art in Seoul, South Korea

Yael Bartana, If you will it, it is not a dream, ausstellungsansicht. Mit freundlicher genehmigung der Galerie Peter Kilchmann

If you will it, it is not a dream

21 Dec 2025 — 10 Jan 2026 at the Galerie Peter Kilchmann in Zurich, Switzerland

LA Art Show, past edition, event view. Courtesy of LA Art Show

LA Art Show kicks off art season on January

7 — 11 Jan 2026 at LA Art Show in Los Angeles, United States

David Kroll, Seascape egret and vase (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Lisa Sette Gallery

NI: Natural intelligence

10 Jan — 28 Feb 2026 at Lisa Sette Gallery in Phoenix, United States

Dora Somosi, Mending madder (detail). Courtesy of Gilman Contemporary

Alchemy of memory

16 Jan — 25 Feb 2026 at the Gilman Contemporary in Sun Valley, United States

Tracey Emin, The end of love (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Tate Modern © Tracey Emin

26 Feb — 31 Aug 2026 at the Tate Modern in London, United Kingdom

Felipe Jácome, Ilona 2 (detail). Courtesy of Gilman Contemporary

The unbroken project

26 Feb — 26 Mar 2026 at the Gilman Contemporary in Sun Valley, United States

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