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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Child navigating a landscape of profound drought

In the heart of Washington, DC, Jane Fonda takes an unwavering stance on one of the critical issues of our time – Climate Change. Recognizing it as an urgent threat to the health of both humanity and the planet, Fonda passionately raises her voice for meaningful action

Planet earth in hourglass, polar ice caps are melting, global warming

Child sitting in landscape of extreme drought

Amidst the iconic backdrop of Washington, DC, Jane Fonda emerges as a fervent advocate, passionately addressing one of the paramount issues of our era – Climate Change. Her unwavering commitment underscores the urgency of this threat to both human well-being and the health of our planet

Economy & Politics

A lesson for old-timers

Don’t pass the torch; pass the flame

The destructive toll that clothing production has on the environment reveals the catastrophic underbelly of the fashion industry, the dark sides of both beauty and social trends are well and truly evident

Fashion's environmental toll: urgent calls for change

Unveiling the hidden costs of fast fashion and secondhand clothing trade

A person holding some money in their hands. Exploitation is further exacerbated by the intersectional nature of the feminization of poverty

Economy & Politics

Empowerment and exploitation

Globalization's double-edged sword: unravelling the feminization of poverty in South Asia

Enjoying quality time, friends gather to watch a TV series, indulging in popcorn snacks for a delightful viewing experience

Must-watch TV shows of 2024

From crime dramas to historical epics: unveiling the must-watch TV offerings of the year

On the Street

The strength of a building, and a person, lies in its foundation

Architecture & Design

Architecture for life: setting foundations

Every great architectural endeavour begins with a vision

Five people jumping together

Alternative training for a vertical jump

How the physics of vertical power in correlation to horizontal speed can inform training

Baby Faith -Cary and Kacey Jordan

Breastfeeding in Europe

Cultural differences between the Old World and the New

Three people from the UAE sit for traditional meal together

Good eats in the Emirates

Paracetamol is commonly and widely used in households all over the world

Science & Technology

How the everyday drug works

Coronavirus

An Ode Wrapped in COVID’s Time Warp

Held by jaws of the lockdown monster

Architecture & Design

Experience biophilic design at its finest with a stunning view of city apartment buildings nestled amidst lush green vegetation, showcasing the harmonious integration of nature and architecture

The silent symphony: sensory design in architecture

Exploring how architecture shapes human emotions through light, color, material, and sound

British writer James Lee

A chat with author James Lee on 'Topsy & Co.'

Unveiling the life of William Morris in 'Topsy & Co.'

Art

Illustration by Paola Bilancieri

René Moncada: the provocateur artist defying the art world

Exploring the artist's unconventional artistic journey and defiant acts of creative expression

Step into the heart of Richmond, Melbourne, where Dannielle Gianna Carbone, the visionary behind DGianna Studio, welcomes you into her bone-white gallery space

An interview with Dannielle of DGianna Studio

Discovering the intersection of fashion, function, and emotion in Melbourne's art scene

Culture

Studio portrait of models wearing clothing from İstanbul, Ottoman Empire

At the periphery of the Ottoman Empire

The movement of radical ideas and ideas of radical movement

Dante Gabriel Rossetti: Lady Lilith

Gabriele D'Annunzio's pre-Raphaelite artistic journey

Exploring the poetic alchemy of d'Annunzio's artistic affinity with Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the pre-Raphaelite movement

Economy & Politics

Kid caring and protecting mother earth, drawing attention to importance of recycling

Well-intended environmental rules are backfiring

Making the green transition work

In the imagery, visualize creative business people surrounded by drawn light bulbs, embodying the entrepreneurial spark and collaborative teamwork essential in the startup journey while fostering the creative impulse

Exploring the spark moment in the startup journey

Unveiling the inner workings of entrepreneurial inception, challenges, and triumphs

Entertainment

Portrait of woman wearing cool superhero suit

The DC extended universe

The rise and stumble: a tale of heroes in turmoil

Peter Gabriel performing at the 2011 Skoll Award

Peter Gabriel: a multimedia career

A journey through music and multimedia innovation

Fashion

In the vibrant setting of Ghana in 2019, a shuttle skillfully maneuvers through the threads, contributing to the intricate artistry of Kente weaving, this snapshot captures the craftsmanship and tradition embedded in the process, where the shuttle becomes a symbol of the meticulous workmanship that brings the renowned Kente cloth to life

Weaving a tapestry of tradition, identity, and cultural pride

Fashionable glasses with an AI imprint

Revolutionizing fashion with generative AI

A new era in design and customer engagement

Feature

Tricks being displayed at a carnival, representing the social dilemma of pomp and facades

The looking glass

The carnival of rust

A man wearing a hat and carrying a backpack

Hymn is the name of the symphony

From the ashes comes out a man

Food & Wine

Marathi food

Where to sample the best Marathi cuisine across Maharashtra

Unique flavours sourced from local ingredients make Maharashtrian cuisine a feast

Discover the visionary winemaking journey of Hoss Hauksson, the pioneering Icelandic vintner behind Switzerland's thriving vineyards

Hoss Hauksson: crafting wine with nature's symphony

An interview with the visionary Icelandic winemaker

Science & Technology

Measuring tape wrapped around a fork, showing the importance of addressing the causes of obesity

Obesity-a growing concern

A pervasive culprit behind heart disease

Plains Zebra, Nairobi National Park (c) Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Mammal watching in Nairobi National Park

A diversity of African mammal families

Sport

Soccer player kicking ball in foggy weather, football

Guardiola's return to the WM system in modern football

Exploring the rebirth of a classic football tactic and its implications in the modern game

A race track ready for competition

Eliud Kipchoge, the heart of a champion

A tale of breaking limits with discipline and humility

Travel

Exquisite dining experience amidst the elegant dinner set-up at Hotel Capo d’Orso, Sardinia

Delphina Hotel and Resorts

Green hospitality excellence and authentic Sardinian experiences

PM Shri Narindra Modi's "self-reliant" program has given way to Astro-tourism initiatives

Benital & beyond-India’s dark sky tourism takes off

Chandrayan-3 injects fresh motivation for India's Astro-tourism

Wellness

A woman practicing self-restraint lies in a bed cage, demonstrating control in a confined space

Love with a porcupine: embracing prickly partners

Discover the delicate art of loving someone with quirks and defenses

Cinematic scene of man sitting at swing

A symphony of conversations with self and universe

Echoes of the soul

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Michael Gregorjev Murn, Matthew The Apostle, 2023, Acrylic and colour tape on canvas, 80 cm x 80 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Miart Gallery

Michael Gregorjev Murn. Echoes

10 May — 6 Jun 2024 at Miart Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Suzan Woodruff,
Cracks in the Ice (detail), 2023,
acrylic on cast acrylic,
30x47 in. Courtesy of the artist and Billis Williams Gallery

Suzan Woodruff. From the edge

11 May — 8 Jun 2024 at Billis Williams Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Anastasia Komar, Xylem (detail), 2023. Acrylic and glass polymer on board, 28 x 22 x 4½ in (71.1 x 55.9 x 11.4 cm). Courtesy of Shulamit Nazarian LA

Anastasia Komar. von Neumann’s dream

6 Jun — 10 Feb 2024 at the Shulamit Nazarian in Los Angeles, United States

Amar Kanwar, The Peacock's Graveyard, 2023. (Video still) Digital video installation, 7 screens, dimensions variable, 28 mins, 16 sec. Courtesy of the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery

Amar Kanwar. The peacock’s graveyard

12 Jun — 20 Feb 2024 at the Marian Goodman Gallery in New York, United States

Tony Cokes, installation view, Dia Bridgehampton, New York, 2023. © Tony Cokes. Photo: Don Stahl. Courtesy of Dia:Bridgehampton

23 Jun — 27 May 2024 at Dia:Bridgehampton in New York, United States

Paul Emile Berthon (1872-1909), Two girls at the printing press (Salon des Arts Liberaux), 1900, colour lithograph on paper. Courtesy of Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Pressing images

30 Jun — 30 Aug 2024 at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, United Kingdom

Maysey Craddock, Cloud Azalea , 2023. Gouache, flashe and thread on found paper, 48 x 62 in. (52 x 66 in. framed). Photography Credit: Phil Maisel. Courtesy of Sarah Sheperd Gallery

Maysey Craddock. A land apart, a world within

2 Nov — 6 Jan 2024 at the Sarah Shepard Gallery in Larkspur, United States

Installation view, Retinal Hysteria, Curated by Robert Storr, 2023. Courtesy of Venus Over Manhattan

Retinal Hysteria

16 Nov — 13 Jan 2024 at Venus Over Manhattan in New York, United States

Installation View, Sintesi , Bonacina. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery

3 Dec — 31 Jan 2024 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States

Installation view, Piero Atchugarry gallery: 10 years, 2023. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery

Piero Atchugarry gallery: 10 years

3 Dec — 31 Jan 2024 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States

Installation View, Caroline Jackson, In Between, 2023. Courtesy of Micki Meng, BayView

Caroline Jackson. In between

14 Dec — 26 Jan 2024 at Micki Meng in San Francisco, United States

Michael Kenna,
Empire State Building, Study 1, New York, NY, 1978.
Toned Silver Print,
9.375 x 6.25 inches, edition of 45. Courtesy of the artist and Robert Mann Gallery

Michael Kenna. Celebrating fifty years

14 Dec — 2 Feb 2024 at the Robert Mann Gallery in New York, United States

Installation view, Yuri Yuan, A Thousand Ships. Image courtesy of the artist and Make Room, Los Angeles. Photo: Nice Day Photo, Daniel Greer

Yuri Yuan. A thousand ships

16 Dec — 2 Feb 2024 at Make Room Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Installation View, Kids Without the Internet, 2023. Courtesy of Massey Klein Gallery

Kids without the internet

16 Dec — 3 Feb 2024 at Massey Klein Gallery in New York, United States

Aesthetics of Change. Courtesy of MAK

Aesthetics of Change

15 Dec 2107 — 15 Apr 2018 at the MAK in Vienna, Austria

Priscilla Robinson, Day and Night (detail), abaca hmp and Awagami Kumogarashi, 14 x 28 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Wally Workman Gallery

Priscilla Robinson. Wondrous world

4 — 26 May 2024 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Liu Yujia,
Mushrooms, 2023 (still),
Single channel 4K film Color, stereo sound 13' 14"
© Liu Yujia.
Courtesy the artist

27 Apr — 29 Jun 2024 at Sprüth Magers in Berlin, Germany

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