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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

A young man retreating into himself while sitting alone outdoors, reflecting the tendency to push inward and shut others out before they can leave

A young girl holding tightly to several balloons as she stands alone, representing the instinct to cling to what makes us feel safe

A young girl sitting alone beside the water at sunset, representing the loneliness that can begin with the fear of being left

A young man sitting alone on a park bench beside a lake, representing the loneliness and uncertainty that can accompany the fear of abandonment

A young girl standing alone with a cluster of balloons, reflecting the uncertainty of holding on to connection while fearing it may disappear

Why some goodbyes feel like the end of the world

Understanding the psychology behind why some of us dread being left and how to start healing from the inside out

Battery manufacturing within the European Union

Economy & Politics

The cost of green intervention in Europe

How climate regulations are distorting markets and weakening European industr

A solitary moment of reflection above the city, where stillness and self awareness rise above the noise of a fast moving world

Science & Technology

Emotional clarity in the age of automation

Why understanding ourselves may become the most valuable human skill in a machine driven world

Several hands reaching for a slice of pizza during a picnic, capturing a casual moment of shared food and togetherness

Food & Beverage

Why we eat more than we need

The neuroscience of hunger, cravings, and the hidden forces that drive our food choices

On the Street

Olimpia Zagnoli, Oz Mano a Mano, American Illustrations 30 cover

The Wonderful World of OZ

An interview with Olimpia Zagnoli

Nowadays, architecture sometimes seems to care about breaking Guinness records

Architecture & Design

Titanic in the Desert

World biggest artificial island and tallest skyscraper

With minimal cost and less recovery than surgery, dermal fillers are a cornerstone of modern, accessible aesthetics

The benefits of non-invasive cosmetic procedures

Enhancing appearance without the knife: a modern approach to aesthetics

Front view of people from Christian and Muslim faiths praying together in unity

Α Eurasian voice and a Malaysian proverb

Humanity through philosophy, faith, and action

Taika on side

Taika’s dream

Every night the same dream

Sourp Asdvadzadzin Church in Bikfaya

The name says it all

Architecture & Design

Night view of a busy street in Shinjuku, Tokyo, illuminated by vibrant neon signs and crowds of pedestrians, Japan

The semiotics of visual culture

Signs, symbols, branding, and digital media in the construction of modern meaning

Normann Copenhagen design furniture displayed in an exhibition

Tom Dixon and the art of creative salvage

Punk attitude, recycled materials, and improvisation shaping British design in the 1980s

Art

Phyllida Barlow, untitled: stackedchairs (detail), 2014, timber, plywood, cement, paint, sand, PVA, varnish, 150 x 640 x 455 cm / 59 x 252 x 179 1/8 inches, © Phyllida Barlow Estate. Courtesy of the Phyllida Barlow Estate and Hauser & Wirth. Photo: Alex Delfanne

Phyllida Barlow and Daisy Parris at Wolterton Hall

Two contrasting contemporary exhibitions explore materiality, emotion, and artistic intervention within a historic Palladian setting

Hasegawa Tōhaku’s Pine Trees (Shōrin-zu byōbu), left-hand screen, a celebrated Japanese ink painting from the late 16th century

The human mind and the power of art

What neuroscience and psychology can reveal about aesthetic experience

Culture

Khan Younis Vegetable Garden at Full Moon, watercolour, 16 × 12 centimetres, Mark Weighton, 2026

Art, science, and the creative ape

The human imperative to pattern chaos and communicate meaning

Indian moulders at work under the supervision of a colonial official near Qutb Minar, 1856. Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK

The colonial invention of the Indo-Greek civilisation

James Prinsep, archaeology, and the politics of knowledge in British India

Economy & Politics

Lobby of the House of Commons, 1872–1873 by Henry Barraud

Is U.S. influence in Argentina a new colonialism?

A postcolonial perspective on lobbying and power

A close-up view of rings set with diamonds, Lancaster, United States

Kimberley and the politics of diamonds

Regulating conflict, ethics, and power in the global diamond trade

Entertainment

In the Mood for Love (traditional Chinese: 花樣年華; simplified Chinese: 花样年华; lit. “flower-like years” or “the prime of one’s youth”) is a 2000 romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Wong Kar-wai

My Wong Kar-wai phase never ended

A subjective ranking of films that linger like smoke and unfinished conversations

Presented at Project Arts Centre (in the Cube performance space) as part of Dublin Fringe Festival 2026, Slugs by duo Creepy Boys

Slugs by The Creepy Boys

A dirty, fun show about nothing

Fashion

Ami Paris Spring/Summer 2026 collection presented by Alexandre Mattiussi at Paris Fashion Week

AMI Paris and the power of quiet luxury

How Alexandre Mattiussi built a global fashion brand through authenticity, wearability, and human connection

Empress Eugénie Surrounded by her Ladies in Waiting is an oil on canvas painting by the German artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter completed in 1855

The past and present of fashion

Understanding how trends evolve while expression remains constant

Feature

A herd of horses moving together across an open landscape, representing the long journeys through which cultures, people, and traditions take root

What an argument about horses taught me

A piece about perspective, cultural memory, and why we often argue from different truths

This mosaic depicting astronaut Yuri Gagarin (St. Petersburg, Russia) captures a grand scene in the Cold War drama, linking global history to our personal journeys

When the Cold War cooled down

A love that got frozen in time amidst one of the greatest tensions of the 20th century

Food & Beverage

Perfect for summer vegetables, Chef José Andrés offers two ways to make Catalan Roasted Vegetables, a simple but delicious dish. Photography by Joan Pujol-Creus

José Andrés: cooking with a purpose

From Spanish cooking to humanitarian work, José Andrés shows how food can nourish communities and connect people

Close-up of a fitness enthusiast tying running shoes beside a green smoothie before a workout session

The rise of plant-based athletes

How vegan and plant-forward diets are reshaping modern sports performance

Science & Technology

The James Webb Space Telescope, designed to explore the universe through infrared astronomy

Can we ever find life elsewhere?

Exploring the scientific search for life beyond Earth and habitable worlds

An antique sundial engraved with zodiac symbols under natural light, representing how scientific observation and pseudoscientific belief have long shared visual traditions

The rise of pseudoscience

How misinformation imitates science and why distinguishing evidence from opinion has never been more important

Sport

Driven by this unique talent, he maintained decades of world-class performance while remaining an extraordinarily humble legend. Illustration by Paola Bilancieri

Lionel Messi and the dog who played football

Overcoming a childhood growth deficiency and isolation in Barcelona, Messi rose through sheer resilience and an innate, childlike focus on the ball

A girl figure skating gracefully on the ice

The science of ice skating performance

How biomechanics, physics, and psychology shape the elite skater

Travel

Fishing boats line the waterfront of Cadaqués, Spain, a charming Mediterranean village known for its whitewashed houses and coastal beauty

Five hidden gems for newlyweds

Affordable and unforgettable honeymoon destinations beyond the usual tourist hotspots

A group of tourists sailing the green waters of Musandam, Oman

The “Norway of Arabia”

Trekking in the Musandam Peninsula of Oman is worth the effort

Wellness

A woman sitting on a stool beside a suitcase

A maximalist’s guide to minimal living

How living out of a suitcase taught me to keep my personality intact

A man and woman standing in a dimly lit room, surrounded by darkness and emotional tension

The hidden side of devotion

How care and affection can quietly shape control and limit independence

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Mary Cassatt, Fillette dans un fauteuil bleu [Enfant dans le salon bleu] (detail), 1878. Courtesy of Musée d’Orsay

Mary Cassatt: l'indépendante

6 Oct 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France

Seba Calfuqueo, Itrofill mongen, opacidad del agua (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Seba Calfuqueo. Cautín

6 Oct 2026 — 17 Jan 2027 at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Spain

Zurbarán. 1598–1664. Courtesy of Louvre

Zurbarán. 1598–1664

7 Oct 2026 — 25 Jan 2027 at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Sculpting colour. Courtesy of Louvre Museum

Sculpting colour

7 Oct 2026 — 25 Jan 2027 at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Swab’s 2025 edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Swab

Swab’s 19th edition

8 — 11 Oct 2026 at Swab in Barcelona, Spain

Unknown, Help children in need through the Youth Red Cross’s cardboard boxes, Switzerland (detail), 1965. Courtesy of Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge

Humanitarian, by design?

8 Oct 2026 — 29 Aug 2027 at the Musée international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge in Geneva, Switzerland

Jordan Nassar, The bursting of shape, 2026. Courtesy of the Third Line

No history of shapes ( ﻻلﺎﻜﺷ ﻸﻟ ﺦﯾرﺎﺗ)

8 — 24 Oct 2026 at The Third Line in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Elizabeth Magill, I’ve never felt magic, crazy as this (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Kerlin Gallery

8 Oct — 14 Nov 2026 at the Kerlin Gallery in Dublin, Ireland

Romuald Hazoumè, Kongo, 2024-25. Courtesy of October Gallery

8 Oct — 21 Nov 2026 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Ralf Kokke, Candy for crocodiles. Courtesy of Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery

Candy for crocodiles

8 Oct — 7 Nov 2026 at the Kristin Hjellegjerde Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Mark Bowles, As the sun rises (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Canyon Road Contemporary Art

9 — 18 Oct 2026 at Canyon Road Contemporary Art in Santa Fe, United States

Hendrick Avercamp, Ice scene (detail), ca. 1610. Courtesy of Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Thyssen-Bornemisza. Mauritshuis

9 Oct 2026 — 10 Jan 2027 at the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, Spain

Solange Pessoa, Metaflor-Metaflora (detail), 2005-2012. Courtesy of Centro Botín

Solange Pessoa: of day or night

10 Oct 2026 — 28 Mar 2027 at the Centro Botín in Santander, Spain

Marcel Duchamp, The chess game (detail), 1910. Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Marcel Duchamp's exhibition

10 Oct 2026 — 31 Jan 2027 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in Philadelphia, United States

Harley-Davidson, The spirit of freedom. Courtesy of Erarta Museum

Harley-Davidson. The spirit of freedom

10 Oct 2026 — 24 Jan 2027 at the Erarta Museum in St Petersburg, Russia

Sarah Ferguson, Emerald fog (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

10 Oct — 1 Nov 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Christian Boltanski, Menschlich (detail), 1994. Courtesy of Bundeskunsthalle

11 Oct 2026 — 2 May 2027 at the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn, Germany

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