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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Oil wells burn out of control, darkening the sky with smoke, after being set ablaze by retreating Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm
A convoy moves along the road from Mogadishu to Baidoa, led by a desert-camouflaged M998 HMMWV from the U.S. Marines’ 2nd Platoon, “C” Company, 3rd Light Assault Infantry Battalion. A Marine mans an M60 machine gun from the turret as United Nations trucks carrying food supplies for Somali feeding centers follow behind in support of Operation Restore Hope
A devastated oil refinery burns amid thick smoke and scattered wreckage, symbolizing the destructive consequences of escalating conflicts and interventionist wars in the Middle East
Oil well fires burn outside Kuwait City after Iraqi forces set them ablaze before being driven from the region by coalition forces during Operation Desert Storm
An M-1A1 Abrams main battle tank travels with a military convoy along a desert road during Operation Desert Shield
Economy & Politics
The Neo-Con road to war with Iran
From the Iran–Iraq War to Trump’s 2026 confrontation, decades of intervention and miscalculation threaten a wider global conflict
Woman standing near a house destroyed by an earthquake in India
Science & Technology
When disaster strikes without warning
Understanding seismic risks and the critical need for preparedness in a rapidly urbanizing world
A heavy chain binding the handles of an old wooden door, illustrating the persistent diplomatic stalemate between Morocco and Algeria
Economy & Politics
Understanding the Moroccan-Algerian deadlock
Exploring the political narratives, military roles, and regional ambitions behind the conflict
Australian service members stand before the 135th Assault Helicopter Company memorial in Veterans Park on April 25, following the Anzac Day ceremony honoring the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who fought at Gallipoli during World War I
Culture
How Australian war crimes shattered the Anzac myth
The murder accusations against Australia’s top soldier struck at the heart of the nation’s creation myth

On the Street

The presence of Nothing
Feature
Motivation in the presence of Nothing
The only person that can help me
Buddhism statue in floral garden
Wellness
The art of deep relaxation
A guided journey to personal growth and self-compassion
New York Botanical Garden Orchid Show, Dendrobium
Architecture & Design
Beguiling Orchids
Breathtaking views with a touch of nostalgia
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili awarding designer Demna Gvasalia, 2021
Fashion
Demna Gvasalia: from refugee to fashion revolutionary
The journey of a refugee who redefined modern fashion
Explore the concept of eco-friendly travel with a 3D grassy globe adorned with trucks and trees, illustrating a sustainable transportation landscape in this visually compelling image
Travel
Eco-friendly travel: a guide to sustainable adventures
Minimize your carbon footprint and maximize your adventures with these eco-conscious travel tips
A vibrant medley of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and eggplants adorns the chopping board, evoking the rich tapestry of Turkish cuisine
Food & Wine
The fundamental elements of Turkish cuisine
Onion, tomato, and pepper

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

Night view of Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, where a large portrait of Mao Zedong hangs above its central arch
Ramparts Magazine’s take on China
Ramparts’ depiction of China originally evoked promise for Leftist movements around the globe
A statue of a young woman absorbed in her smartphone with headphones on, representing the quiet isolation created by constant digital immersion
​The lost art of conversation
Why endless messaging and social media may be weakening the deeper bonds built through conversation

Economy & Politics

A fragile world stands between destruction and hope—war and peace divided by the guiding light of knowledge, philosophy, and human responsibility
Between war and wisdom
How philosophy, public health, and civic responsibility can help humanity confront its greatest existential threats
A person peering through a hole with a look of fear and uncertainty
The sky-blue fear: walking the streets without fear
Facing racism with mindfulness

Entertainment

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
Epok Magazine Special Issue #44: Immortel ad vitam, a film by Enki Bilal (March 1, 2004)
The visual metamorphosis of Enki Bilal’s dystopian worlds
An analysis of medium transition and posthuman imagery in Immortel (ad vitam)

Fashion

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
Trendy and confident: a stylish woman in sunglasses reflects themes of feminist art and queer identity
The rise of the female gaze on TikTok
How the female gaze is reshaping visibility, identity, and power online

Feature

A heartbroken man, looking through the window on a rainy day, waiting for his lover to come back home
Running to you
We don't always get what we want
A storm-swept gothic landscape where love, memory, and haunting obsession intertwine—two figures locked in a destructive bond while ghostly echoes of the past linger across the windswept moors
A monstrous young God
A haunted meditation on love, ruin, and the storms of the moors

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

A large-scale desalination plant efficiently processes seawater, converting it into fresh water for various uses, with the returned brine visibly re-entering the ocean
Desalination and the future of water
Across islands, deserts, and cities, desalination is rewriting humanity’s relationship with water—one drop at a time
After the spectacle fades, what remains is not intelligence—but expectation confronting its limit
The great AI reality check
How GPT-5 ended a decade of exponential faith and forced a reckoning with reality

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

Hong Kong’s towering skyline in the evening light, reflecting the vibrant rhythm of a city that never stops moving
Pride, protest, and purpose in Hong Kong
From Pia’s wax figure to protest streets: what Hong Kong revealed about us
Stunning sunset over the Malacca Straits Mosque in Malaysia
Wandering through Malaysia’s many worlds
A journey through Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Melaka blending modern life with timeless charm

Wellness

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
Man standing alone on the beach, looking at his reflection
The cult of self-improvement
Inside the modern race for skills, validation, and perpetual productivity
Discover our authors
Hall Gardner
Hall Gardner
Salma Ben Khelifa
Salma Ben Khelifa
William Becker
William Becker
Bhavanishankar Ravindra
Bhavanishankar Ravindra
Agustín Lira Montes
Agustín Lira Montes
Boaventura De Sousa Santos
Boaventura De Sousa Santos
Hamreen Khan
Hamreen Khan
William Mebane
William Mebane
Maria Ismail
Maria Ismail
Olive Maina
Olive Maina
Mitchell J. Rabin
Mitchell J. Rabin
Young Voices
Young Voices

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US longevity. Courtesy of Kate Oh Gallery
US longevity
18 — 29 Mar 2026 at the Kate Oh Gallery in New York, United States
George Widener, Untitled (Red Xs) (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Hirschl & Adler
The heart of war: George Widener’s Ukraine
19 Mar — 24 Apr 2026 at the Hirschl & Adler Galleries in New York, United States
Monika Michalko, Notes from Lagunilla. Courtesy of Marc Straus Gallery
Notes from Lagunilla
19 Mar — 26 Apr 2026 at the Marc Straus Gallery in New York, United States
Intro. Courtesy of Marc Straus Gallery
Intro
19 Mar — 26 Apr 2026 at the Marc Straus Gallery in New York, United States
Yue Min Jun, Everywhere (detail), 2002. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
The quiet continuum
19 Mar — 11 Apr 2026 at the Opera Gallery in New York, United States
Donald Sultan, White mimosa with three anomalies March 10 2025 (detail), 2025. Courtesy of McClain Gallery
Donald Sultan: new mimosa paintings
19 Mar — 25 Apr 2026 at the McClain Gallery in Houston, United States
Eugenia Apostolou, Τransience (10A) (detail), 2024-2026. Courtesy of Kalfayan Galleries
Transience
19 Mar — 25 Apr 2026 at the Kalfayan Gallery in Athens, Greece
Miguel Mesa Posada, Potosí. Courtesy of Casas Riegner Gallery. Photo by Carlos Tobón
Potosí
19 Mar — 21 May 2026 at the Casas Riegner Gallery in Bogotá, Colombia
Paul Klee, Around the fish (Umden fisch) (detail), 1926. Courtesy of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Fund, 271. 1939. © 2026 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Paul Klee: other possible worlds
20 Mar — 26 Jul 2026 at The Jewish Museum in New York, United States
Andy Denzler, Inner space 5 (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
Inner space
20 Mar — 15 Apr 2026 at the Opera Gallery in Paris, France
Jay Khan, Foggy Victoria Harbour (detail). Courtesy of Sin Sin Fine Art
Pouring shadow. Contrast and balance
20 Mar — 20 May 2026 at the Sin Sin Fine Art in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Kurt Schwitters, Picture Lyonel / Like a landscape by Feininger (detail), 1933. Courtesy of Zentrum Paul Klee
Schwitters: on the fringes of the avant-garde
20 Mar — 21 Jun 2026 at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern, Switzerland
Robert Zandvliet, Cinema (detail), 2012. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
The painting is a door
21 Mar — 30 Aug 2026 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Franz Gertsch, Liebespaar (nach courbet) I (detail), 1967. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
Iron bed and trumpet, family and couples
21 Mar — 30 Aug 2026 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Leanne Picthall, You’ve become my joy, you understand? (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
Meaning so well
21 Mar — 7 Jun 2026 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Koji Onaka, Aomori Natsudomari (detail), 2021. Courtesy of Blue Lotus Gallery
Distance
21 Mar — 12 Apr 2026 at the Blue Lotus Gallery in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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
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