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Friday, April 26, 2024

In a capitalist gesture, a suited bearded man skillfully snatches a floating money banknote

Medics rush injured Palestinian child to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City post Israeli airstrike on October 11, 2023

Captivating scene as an individual gracefully holds dollars aloft, embodying the essence of capitalism

Capitalism symbolized: Bearded gentleman in a suit captures money banknote with flair

Emergency medics swiftly transport injured Palestinian child to Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City after Israeli airstrike on October 11, 2023

Economy & Politics

Breaking chains: a global call to redefine values

Unmasking the true battle for freedom, justice, and sustainable peace in a world fueled by greed

At the bus station in Durham, North Carolina USA, May 1940, photo by Jack Delano

“Negro” or “negro”

Navigating identity and discrimination in 1960s America

Peter Gabriel performing at the 2011 Skoll Award

Peter Gabriel: a multimedia career

A journey through music and multimedia innovation

Destruction of the intended targets and sensitive and vital points drawn in the army drone exercise was carried out by Kaman, Mohajer and Ababil, Arash, Omid and Karar drones using precision weapons and indigenous snipers on the second day of the joint army drone exercise

Economy & Politics

Middle East crisis: Israel's defense against Iranian attacks

Analyzing the escalating tensions, diplomatic responses, and potential paths to de-escalation

On the Street

Giovanni De Lazzari, Abbracci, 2013, pencil on paper, Fondazione Adolfo Pini 2019, credit by Andrea Rossetti; Giovanni De Lazzari, Cani dell'alba, 2012-13, pencil on prepared paper, Fondazione Adolfo Pini 2019, credit by Andrea Rossetti; Giovanni De Lazzari, Senza titolo, 2015, pencil on paper, Fondazione Adolfo Pini 2019, credit by Andrea Rossetti

The art of drawing nature

Interview with Giovanni De Lazzari

Sub-Urban Trust: Annuit Coeptis

Sub-Urban Trust: Annuit Coeptis

(God Has Smiled On Our Undertaking)

Van Cleef & Arpels

Gold cannot be pure...

Patrizia di Carrobio, the passion for sparkling things

Exterior of the Parisian hotel La Trémoille

We'll always have Paris!

Parisian hotel La Trémoille

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Architecture & Design

As winter approaches

Capturing the garden in an interior

The more oppression and objectification, the greater the need for evasion

Survival and distress

Infrastructure and superstructure

Architecture & Design

British writer James Lee

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

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

Architect meticulously crafting a blueprint at his office desk, exemplifying precision and dedication in architectural design

Architectural psychology and genius loci

Exploring the silent power of architecture in shaping emotions, behaviors, and health through understanding the spirit of place

Art

A portrait of the Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Roy Doliner unravels Baroque master's enigma in interview

Diving into Caravaggio's world

Meninas Out of Focus-art by Jacob Vilato

Jacob Vilato: the everyman's artistic messenger

Interview of Pablo Piccasso’s grand nephew

Culture

Trying to imitate reality creates self-deception like the one created in by the water in this glass

Simulacrum today

Equalities built on inequality

Captivating UFO sighting unfolds on a deserted beach, sparking intrigue and mystery

USS Nimitz Tic Tac UFO: unveiling inexplicable physics

Physics analysis reveals astonishing maneuvers beyond human understanding

Economy & Politics

Mexico-China Performance Day thrilled audiences as Chinese and local artists showcased their innovative proposals, works, and projects in cultural showcases and hallways, captured in stunning photos by @MetroCDMX

Rebuilding art exchanges: navigating geopolitical challenges

Exploring the complexities of artistic mobility, immigration policies, and cultural diplomacy in a changing world

Young girl tenderly holding a baby in Mozambique, evoking poverty in a setting

Mozambique's crisis: Covid-19, insurgency, counterterrorism

Examining the interplay of pandemic, conflict, and security threats in Mozambique

Entertainment

A man dressed in Superhero attire holds popcorn in one hand and a black movie production clapper board

Are superhero movies over?

Lessons learned and the road ahead

Hollywood sign in Los Angeles, CA, Verenigde Staten, the USA

The future of Hollywood

A surge in demand for actors

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

Experience a vivid portrayal of medieval life with a historical rendering of a bustling market scene, capturing the vibrant food culture and lively atmosphere of the era

Culinary evolution: from cave dwellers to gourmet delights

Exploring the evolution of food discovery, cooking, and culinary curiosity

Lentils and green beans forming a heart on a white background healthy food concept

Reducetarianism

A new “-ism” for more sustainable living

Science & Technology

Capture a compelling front view of a psychologist guiding a patient through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, addressing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders with expertise and compassion

The cognitive features of obsessive-compulsive disorder

A fresh look at how to treat obsessionality

Artificial Intelligence has decreased the requirement of freelancers

AI and the future of freelancers

The changing world is changing everything

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

Experience the mesmerizing spectacle of synchronized dancing by women in a pool, blending grace and harmony in captivating movements

Unveiling synchronicity: ancient wisdom to modern science

From taoist philosophy to quantum theory and business strategies, understanding the intricacies of synchronicity in the universe

Bridge, watercolour, 16 x 12cm, Mark Weighton, 2024

Cleanse the lens

Scorpio Full Moon

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Prague Krakow Santiago Stockholm Berlin Stuttgart Tallinn Québec Sidney Los Angeles Seoul Leipzig Munich Lisbon Bern Dresden Washington Chicago Honolulu Warsaw Edinburgh London

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

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

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

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