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Friday, July 10, 2026

The striking architecture of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, reflecting the world-class facilities available to fans

Players scramble for possession in a game, symbolizing the thrilling moments fans travel across continents to witness

A clear view of AT&T Stadium, representing the benchmark for fan experience among 2026 FIFA World Cup venues

Mercedes-Benz Stadium which is an architectural landmark in Atlanta, symbolizing the innovation shaping today's sporting experiences

Two players battle for control of the ball, reflecting the fierce competition that energizes fans

Top 10 World Cup venues for fan experience

Review-based rankings reveal which stadiums delight supporters and which face criticism

A man holding his head visibly stressed and panicked, representing the power of fear and the influence it has on people

Breaking free from fear

How fear limits potential and how courage can lead to personal freedom

A high-tech visualization of global transportation flows, representing the interconnected nature of modern economies

Economy & Politics

Global conflicts and the strain on markets

Looking at how geopolitical crises are fuelling inflation and threatening global recovery

Cooking together, these young chefs are discovering the joy of healthy eating one colorful ingredient at a time

Modern lifestyles and health: breaking harmful habits

Discover essential tips for a healthier life amidst busy schedules

On the Street

Novello is a municipality in Cuneo Province in the Piedmont region of northern Italy by Federico Moznich

Nascetta: the rebirth of a forgotten queen

A Renaissance of an indigenous Langhe wine born in the tiny town of Novello

Jerusalem

Jerusalem. City of Inspiration

A monument to history and world civilization

A person from an indigenous African tribe wearing traditional makeup and costume while staring at a mask in their hand, symbolizing the struggle of the modern African youth caught between tradition and modernity

Dissociation from reality

The loss of identity in a relentless fight between tradition and modernity

A water fountain in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Know and understand yourself

The Divine Comedy, Paradise, cm 50x50

Technical transgressions and poetic images

The engravings of Caroline Gallois

Gerrit Dou, the Hermit, 1670, oil on oak panel, the National Gallery of Art, Washington

Architecture & Design

Some notes on English landscape garden architecture

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

The bottom tier depicts gods seated on their respective vahanas, while the upper tier features a band of musicians playing instruments, Virupaksha Temple, Hampi, India

The ceiling murals of Virupaksha Temple

How myth, kingship, and devotion were immortalized in Hampi’s 16th-century temple art

Sustainability Award for my final exhibition, photo by Denisa Ilie, featuring indigo-dyed, upcycled textile collections alongside Jade Guiraud’s guidebook Footprints in the Fells and Louise Keddy’s steel structures

The contemporary art market as oligopoly

Concentration, gatekeeping, and institutional power leave most artists subsidizing a system that rewards only a select few

Culture

Devotees releasing glowing plates of offerings into the Ganges at night, reflecting a timeless act of faith and reverence

India’s timeless spiritual journey

A look at ashrams, sacred sites, and soulful traditions

A close-up of beadwork worn by a woman, representing cultural identity and personal history

South Sudanese beading: the language of glass and bone

How the intricate art of South Sudanese beading reflects identity, rites of passage, and cultural continuity

Economy & Politics

A scholar standing in a library overlooking the city, highlighting the bridge between human wisdom and technological transformation

The digital revolution’s next challenge

How digital technology, public knowledge, and democratic institutions can be redirected toward social and environmental well-being

Smartly dressed professionals walk past a modern glass office building, absorbed in their smartphones and seemingly disconnected from the people around them

The return to reality in a changing world

Why attention, community, and human connection matter in the age of algorithms

Entertainment

Frieren from Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End drifting peacefully through still waters, symbolising the melancholic beauty that defines contemporary fantasy anime

Why 2026 could redefine anime forever

How reboots, long-awaited sequels and risky new adaptations are colliding to create one of anime’s most exciting years ever

The Pitt is an American medical drama created by R. Scott Gemmill and executive produced by John Wells and Noah Wyle, reuniting the creative team behind ER

The best shows of early 2026

From animated heartbreak to hospital drama, these five series define the year so far

Fashion

Glenn Martens is a Belgian fashion designer who began his career as a junior designer at Jean Paul Gaultier, working on the women’s pre-collection and the menswear line G2

Diesel and the aesthetics of ruin

How shredded denim, industrial decay, and Glenn Martens redefine success, identity, and beauty in a post industrial fashion landscape

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

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

An adult gently supports a sore knee, illustrating the everyday reality of joint strain and the growing interest in glucosamine for long-term joint support

The knees know: glucosamine explained

A practical and lightly humorous look at how this widely used supplement supports cartilage, mobility, and long-term knee comfort

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

Morning voices at Diyasaru

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

Sport

A young footballer silhouetted against the evening sky with a ball at their feet, representing dreams that reach far beyond the horizon

A 12-year-old's road to the World Cup

Your roadmap from wherever you are right now to the Saudi Arabia 2034 Football World Cup

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

Travel

A colorful sign stands prominently in front of the historic Convento de San Bernardino de Siena, showcasing the picturesque town that captivates visitors with its riotously colorful streets and rich history

Not your average pitstop: Valladolid, Mexico

Hidden depths and ancient wonders in the heart of Yucatan

Desroches Island, also known as Île Desroches, is the principal island of the Amirante group within the Outer Islands of Seychelles. Located approximately 227 kilometres southwest of the capital, Victoria, the coral island stretches about 5.5 kilometres in length and covers an area of roughly 4.027 square kilometres

Desroches Island and the architecture of remoteness

Isolation, repetition, and controlled paradise in the outer reaches of the Seychelles

Wellness

A person creates intricate Zentangle patterns in a notebook, focusing on mindful and detailed drawing

Zentangle and the science of structured calm

Exploring the psychological and emotional benefits of structured pattern drawing across different age groups

A quiet moment of reflection, where warmth, stillness, and self-awareness come together—reminding us that clarity and healing begin within

You cannot automate humanity

The dangerous rise of AI in life coaching and the quiet erosion of genuine human connection

Discover our authors

Joy Iweha

Martha R. Bireda

Martha R. Bireda

Bhavanya Mohan

Mark Weighton

Bhavanishankar Ravindra

Bhavanishankar Ravindra

Leon Tsvasman

Lia Kvaratskhelia

Lia Kvaratskhelia

Neil Powell

Ladislau Dowbor

Ladislau Dowbor

Stephen Kaindo

Explore the Calendar

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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

Anna Maria Tsakali, Eden (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Kalfayan Galleries

From chaos to cosmos

10 Jul — 23 Aug 2026 at the Cultural Foundation of Tinos in Tinos, Greece

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

Laura Caetano, altarpiece (Santa Lúcia e São Sebastião), 2026. Courtesy of Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery

11 Jul — 19 Sep 2026 at the Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery in Lisbon, Portugal

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

Raymundo Munoz, Intersections (detail). Courtesy of Bitfactory Galler

Flipping scripts 2: an exhibition of Colorado curators

17 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Bitfactory Gallery in Denver, United States

Lambda members and allies perform a skit based on
the popular TV quiz show, Hollywood Squares, at the
2002 Lambda Network at Kodak's Annual Education
Event with Management (detail). Courtesy of George Eastman Museum

Picturing equality: the Lambda Network at Kodak

27 Jul — 8 Nov 2026 at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, 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

Trompe-l’oeil knowledge, Korea (18th-20th century), exhibition view. Courtesy of Musée Guimet

Trompe-l’oeil knowledge, Korea (18th-20th century)

16 Sep 2026 — 4 Jan 2027 at the Musée Guimet in Paris, France

Keerthana Kunnath, Not what you saw. Courtesy of Foam

Not what you saw

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

Relic of the so-called staff of Moses, mediterranean region. Courtesy of the Jewish Museum

Sacred splendor

18 Sep 2026 — 7 Feb 2027 at The Jewish Museum in New York, United States

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

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

2 Oct 2026 — 11 Apr 2027 at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, United States

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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