Meer | English edition

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

A group of individuals brainstorming a successful business plan in an office setting, radiating happiness, teamwork, and inspiration

Young female and male co-workers sitting at office table, yawning from exhaustion, highlighting workplace challenges and the need for improvement

Empowered woman standing at train entrance, waving, symbolizing commitment to progress and positive change

A collaborative team crafting a successful business plan in an office environment, exuding joy, teamwork, and inspiration

Young female and male co-workers feeling tired at office table, illustrating workplace exhaustion and the necessity for improvement in a challenging environment

Economy & Politics

Beyond "joining the train": embracing impactful change

Transforming mindsets for sustainable progress in personal and professional growth

Captivating image of a satellite in the vastness of outer space, symbolizing cutting-edge technology and exploration beyond our Earthly confines

Science & Technology

Space threats: urgent calls for effective arms control

Navigating the complex landscape of military satellites, anti-satellite weapons

A mother earnestly engages in conversation with her teenage son, seeking to connect and communicate with understanding

Subconscious communication as a threshold to our reality

How to use language free of violence and conditioning?

A portrait of the Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio

Roy Doliner unravels Baroque master's enigma in interview

Diving into Caravaggio's world

On the Street

Doudou N’Diaye Rose, Opening Night of Fes Festival of World Sacred Music 2015

Fez Festival of World Sacred Music 2015

Creating a new song in dialogue and harmony

A man with a knife and fork, and a basketball

The rise of name, image, likeness and the decline of men’s college basketball performance

A man stands before a woman near a marble wall, tenderly presenting a bouquet of flowers, creating a scene of timeless romance

A guide to unforgettable first dates

Ideas, conversation starters, and navigating nerves

A water fountain in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Know and understand yourself

Urbanization in Naples, Italy

Architecture & Design

Planetary Urbanization

Beyond the rural-urban divide

Icebergs and mountains of Antarctic

My Antarctic voyage

14 days on the Antarctic Peninsula in ice

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

Meninas Out of Focus-art by Jacob Vilato

Jacob Vilato: the everyman's artistic messenger

Interview of Pablo Piccasso’s grand nephew

Laura Pugno, A futura memoria, 2018, jesmonite, multicolor film and wood, installation variable dimensions

CONNEXXION 2023: contemporary art in Savona

Unveiling the dialogues and installations of the festival's second edition

Culture

"Hello" in different languages in bubbles on an ipad

Language learning

My language journey and the power of bilingualism

A couple gazing at each other intimately

Dating with detachment

Make sure he or she is the right fit for you

Economy & Politics

Experience personalized service as a young man assists a woman in fitting a necklace at a luxury jewelry store, showcasing the exceptional offerings of top-tier brands

Luxury engagement: strategies for delighting VIP clients

Exploring innovative approaches in the luxury market to delight ultra high net worth individuals

Carlos Latuff, White washing war crimes

Gaza genocide: world system poised for self-destruction

Examining Israel's actions in Gaza amidst a fragile global system

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

A man wearing a hat and carrying a backpack

Hymn is the name of the symphony

From the ashes comes out a man

Stephen Mackey, Pipistrelle, 2014, oil on panel

A haibun-esque piece

Food & Wine

A culinary maestro meticulously assembles a vibrant vegetable dish, arranging the colorful medley with precision on a rustic tree slab, transforming the act of preparation into an artful display of culinary craftsmanship

Exploring borders in flavor: interview with Chef Enzo Neri

How international flavors, cultural fusion, and AI transform the modern restaurant scene

A chef puts meat on the cutting board

Why Is Argentinian steak the best in the world?

A visit to the meat-lover’s Mecca can reveal the secrets

Science & Technology

Capturing a thought-provoking moment, this image portrays a person and an AI robot in a compelling stare-down, highlighting the intersection of humanity and artificial intelligence

I’d like to speak to a human being please!

The inhumane problems humans face with AI

Woman holding an apple in one hand and a donut in the other emphasizes the importance of a preventive diet against cancer

The impact of lifestyle factors on cancer risk

Navigating prevention strategies

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

Confluence of Pin and Spiti rivers, accessible from Kaza or Kibber @ Shrishtee Bajpai

Warmth in a cold desert

The Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh

Lamu Island in Kenya offers a captivating blend of Swahili heritage and pristine natural beauty, ideal for immersive cultural experiences and tranquil escapes

Exploring Lamu coast: Kenya's cultural & natural gem

Unveiling the UNESCO heritage, Swahili traditions, and Pristine beauty of east Africa's hidden treasure

Wellness

Person with anxiety induced by social media

The ultimate digital detox destinations

Rejuvenate and reconnect

Two women with wine in hand looking at computer screen on bed and smiling

The rising of feminine communities online

Building connections, sharing experiences, and redefining relationships

Discover our authors

Shamio Haque

Madison Leeson

Glen T. Martin

Ladislau Dowbor

Ladislau Dowbor

Gerald Pollack

Arsenio Rodriguez

Arsenio Rodriguez

Nadia Batok

William Becker

César Chelala

Christine Dodd

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L. Lamothe, Untitled, 2014, phenolic wood boards, steel pipes, scaffolding clamps, variable dimensions. Courtesy of the artist and Alberta Pane Gallery

Luciana Lamothe. Folding roads

16 Apr — 27 Jul 2024 at the Alberta Pane Gallery in Venice, Italy

Laura Manuel, Sandpaintings and Intimate Viewings. Courtesy of Kate Oh Gallery

Laura Manuel. Sandpaintings and Intimate Viewings

16 — 28 Apr 2024 at Kate Oh Gallery in New York, United States

Dagoberto Rodríguez, Zaatari Refugee Camp, 2024, Watercolour on paper, 66,5 x 103 cm (unframed),80 x 118 cm (framed). Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery and the Artist

Embodied echoes: stories of the foreign soul

17 Apr — 29 Jun 2024 at the Magazzini Van Axel in Venice, Italy

Logan Maxwell Hagege, Dotted Sky, 2024, 8 x 10 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Gerald Peters Gallery

Logan Maxwell Hagege. Flowers will grow

18 Apr — 23 May 2024 at the Gerald Peters Gallery in New York, United States

LR Vandy,
Dancing in Time: Jig, 2023.
Sisal rope, wood, copper, brass,
83 x 15 x 14 cm.
© LR Vandy.
Courtesy the Artist and October Gallery, London

LR Vandy. Twist

18 Apr — 25 May 2024 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Rebecca Crowell, This Wild Land #2 (detail). Courtesy of the artist and Thomas Deans Fine Art

Rebecca Crowell. Resonance

19 Apr — 18 May 2024 at Thomas Deans Fine Art in Atlanta, United States

Olaf Heine, Anno & Chris (detail), Kihei, Maui, 2023. Courtesy of the artist and Camera Work Gallery

Olaf Heine. Hawai‘i

20 Apr — 1 Jun 2024 at the Camera Work in Berlin, Germany

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

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