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Friday, November 28, 2025
A glimpse of contemporary Russia through the streets of its cultural capital
Airports becoming gateways to new beginnings—and signs of what’s being left behind
The weight of memory on a changing Russia © Illustration by Paola Bilancieri
Modern St. Petersburg balancing its imperial past with an uncertain present
A new generation departing in search of opportunities found elsewhere
Economy & Politics
Russia at a crossroads: a society in transition
The long tail of Soviet rule and the complex forces defining Russia’s future
An artist's impression of a Soviet ballistic missile submarine base from the 1980s
Economy & Politics
The uncertain future of the Russian Navy
Russia’s stalled warship ambitions expose a deeper struggle between global reach and limited resources
St. Catherine's Church (Polish: Kościół św. Katarzyny, German: Katharinenkirche) is Gdańsk’s oldest church, begun in the 1220s and later expanded with Gothic chapels, a gabled roof, and vaulted ceilings, Poland
Architecture & Design
A Renaissance masterpiece in Gdańsk
The Baptistery of Mateusz Gletger
Leonardo DiCaprio leads One Battle After Another with a gripping portrayal of a man caught in the cycle of endless conflict
Entertainment
Script, film, complete, repeat
78.8% of 2025’s biggest movies don’t bring up an original idea

On the Street

Aerial view of the Mendocino community
Travel
Plant-based Mendocino resort: a northern California gem
Nestled between the beach and the redwoods, one resort stands above the rest
Painting called Fidelity by Briton Riviere (1840–1920)
Wellness
A remorseful message from an aggressive dog
A canine confession
I feel the beauty of broken things
Feature
Broken perfume
Learning the art of letting go
A pair of mannequins displayed in a shop window, showcasing quirky styles in a charity shop that promotes second-hand shopping and sustainable fashion
Fashion
A sustainable shift in consumer habits
Charity shops promote a sustainable society by giving new life to items that might otherwise be discarded, benefiting both people and the environment
Nic Aluf. Portrait of Sophie Taeuber with Dada head, 1920. Gelatin silver print, 20.9 x 16.6 cm. Galerie Berinson, Berlin © Estate of Nic Aluf
Art
Long live Dada
Zurich celebrates 100 years of Dada
When artificial intelligence is developed without balance, human systems lose cohesion and stability
Culture
Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity
An analysis of the proportionality between energy and matter in human-artificial evolution using the Princonser Universal Scientific Method

Architecture & Design

An architect engineer analyzing a construction model on a computer, pointing at an architectural building prototype
The digital revolution in architecture
How BIM, parametric design, and digital fabrication are transforming the architectural landscape
Behind every architectural landmark is a complex process of collaboration, innovation, and construction
Beyond the obvious: hidden elements of architectural success
Prioritizing social values, technological integration, and adaptive reuse for lasting impact

Art

A prehistoric scene recreated at Baconao Park in Santiago de Cuba
The birth of observation in art
Prehistoric sculptures and the origins of artistic expression
Pato Bosich in his London studio, UK
A conversation with artist Pato Bosich
On poetry and alchemy of painting

Culture

Person sitting and reading George Orwell’s 1984, surrounded by a dim, reflective atmosphere
When great books become dangerous
How banned classics like 1984 and Harry Potter reveal society’s fear of imagination
Job and His Comforters by Luca Giordano c. 1700
Job's faith: lessons on overcoming suffering
How patience, perseverance, and trust in God lead to spiritual growth and redemption

Economy & Politics

European politicians attempt to engage in dialogue with Trump
Europe must wake up: from peace project to power player
The end of illusions
A line of Syrian refugees crossing the border of Hungary and Austria on their way to Germany. Hungary, Central Europe, 6 September 2015
How migration became the language of global politics
The hidden politics behind borders, diplomacy, and the movement of people

Entertainment

Fallout, an American post-apocalyptic drama television series, was created for Amazon Prime Video by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet
Game over for bad adaptations
Why "The Last of Us" and "Fallout" finally broke the curse
Imogen Heap soundchecking Mi.Mu Gloves effects with the grand piano for a live improvisation
How Imogen Heap transformed music with the Mi.Mu gloves
Imogen Heap’s Mi.Mu gloves turned music into movement, reshaping performance, accessibility, and the future of sound

Fashion

The Ku Klux Klan commonly shortened to the Klan, is an American Protestant-led Christian extremist, white supremacist, far-right hate group
Beneath the hood
How a simple garment became a symbol of fear, protest, and racial bias
Streetwear’s evolution is rooted in communities that turn culture, identity, and performance into style
How fashion trends are born and why they matter
From street style to cultural shifts, discover how fashion trends emerge, evolve, and influence the world beyond the runway

Feature

A woman writing in her diary, representing the quiet rebellion of self-expression
Nice girls don’t write diaries
A manifesto of a self-aware woman who dares to feel, think, and be too much
Hand in hand, they move forward — a quiet moment of safety and belonging beneath the trees
Before
Memory loops in a time of war

Food & Wine

The bustling streets of Jakarta, Indonesia, are alive with food vendors serving up delicious local dishes like gado-gado, reflecting the city’s diverse cultural heritage
The flavours of Indonesia: a tapestry of culinary traditions
Tracing the origins, cultural impact, and preparation of Jakarta's beloved gado-gado salad
Blacke and white photo: Maria Ernesta with husband Geminiano
Under the sky of 2023: a vintage born of resilience
An Italian white wine that reflects a year of challenge and craft

Science & Technology

Colorful microbial colonies reveal the hidden intelligence and cooperation that shape every ecosystem
Intelligence in bacteria, plants, insects, and machines
One definition of intelligence is the ability to communicate, learn, and solve problems
Visual representation of molecular change: mutations at the microscopic level drive evolution and adaptation across all living systems
Understanding the molecular clock
The molecular clock hypothesis assumes that mutations occur at a constant rate, but the Rabies virus mutates per infectious generation

Sport

Drone photograph capturing a soccer pitch in Argentina
What does a sporting director actually do?
How football’s hidden architects shape transfers, strategies, and the future of clubs
Every second in free fall is a lifetime of exhilaration
Adrenaline junkies: U.S. states with the most thrill-seekers
From skydiving to rock climbing: the states leading the thrill-seeking charge

Travel

Crowds gather at the Nyatapola Temple in Bhaktapur, Nepal, to watch the vibrant Biskaa Jatra festival
Nepal: best time to visit for every kind of traveler
A seasonal guide to Nepal’s landscapes, culture, festivals, and the best times to visit
Cambridge University, UK, in autumn—where history meets the beauty of falling leaves
Cambridge: a timeless summer in the heart of academia
A reflective journey through history, beauty, and the quiet wonder of academic life

Wellness

A woman holds healing crystals in her hands, channeling calm and positive energy
Reiki healing with stones and crystals
A holistic approach to energy balancing
Grayscale photo of people sitting on chairs during a group therapy session
Do we really need more psychologists?
Rethinking the crisis of contemporary psychology and the societal conditions it cannot cure
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Martha R. Bireda
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Fernando Ayala
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Franz Baumann
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Young Voices
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Unidentified photographer, Hester street, West from the Southwest corner of Norfolk Street, New York City, ca. 1898. Courtesy of the New York Historical
Stirring the melting pot (...)
28 Nov 2025 — 29 Mar 2026 at the The New York Historical in New York, United States
Sean Scully, Translation of drawing 1.24.24 (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Kerlin Gallery
Tapestry
28 Nov 2025 — 24 Jan 2026 at the Kerlin Gallery in Dublin, Ireland
F.A. Vasilyev, After heavy rain, 1870. Courtesy of New Tretyakov Gallery
The Magic of watercolour
29 Nov — 18 May 2025 at the New Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia
Ashvin Harrison, The night watch owl (Original hand painting), 2025. Courtesy of the Wall Art Gallery
Ashvin Harrison at The Wall art gallery
29 Nov — 7 Dec 2025 at The Wall Art Gallery in Miami, United States
Yseult Digan, Empress. Courtesy of Danysz Gallery
Empress
29 Nov 2025 — 17 Jan 2026 at the Magda Danysz Gallery in Paris, France
Emil Lukas, In orbit with untraceable balance. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery
In orbit with untraceable balance
30 Nov 2025 — 31 Jan 2026 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States
Eva Olivetti and Linda Kohen, Eva y Linda. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery
Eva y Linda
30 Nov 2025 — 31 Jan 2026 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States
Mary Finlayson, This must be the place (detail). Courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery
The things we keep
1 Dec 2025 — 31 Jan 2026 at the JoAnne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach, United States
Joyce Pensato, Untitled (detail), 1980. Courtesy of the Institute of Contemporary Art
Joyce Pensato's exhibition
2 Dec 2025 — 15 Mar 2026 at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami, United States
Richard Hunt, Low flight, 1998. Courtesy of the Institute of Contemporary Art
Pressure
2 Dec 2025 — 29 Mar 2026 at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami, United States
Igshaan Adams, Weerhoud, The Hepworth Wakefield, exhibition view, 22nd June – 3rd November 2024. © Igshaan Adams. Courtesy the artist, Thomas Dane Gallery, Casey Kaplan and blank projects
Lulu, Zanele, Zandile, Savannah
2 Dec 2025 — 1 Nov 2026 at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami, United States
John Fincher, Poplar seasons (detail), ca. 1990s. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
In the poplars eternal beauty lives
5 Dec 2025 — 3 Jan 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Silajit Gosh, Flowing to the infinity (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Andakulova Gallery
Abstract reality
5 Dec 2025 — 10 Jan 2026 at the Andakulova Gallery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emilija Škarnulytė, Æqualia. Courtesy of Tate St Ives
Emilija Škarnulytė's exhibition
6 Dec 2025 — 12 Apr 2026 at Tate St Ives in St Ives, United Kingdom
Zora J Murff, Bobby said blow the pigs away (rearranging the social order), 2022. Courtesy of MASS MoCA
Race/hustle
6 Dec 2025 — 1 Dec 2026 at the MASS MoCA in North Adams, United States
Priscilla Robinson, Where the sky meets the sea (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery
Between
6 Dec 2025 — 4 Jan 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States
Mayme Kratz, Dark garden 19 (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Gilman Contemporary
The length of daylight
8 Dec 2025 — 16 Jan 2026 at the Gilman Contemporary in Sun Valley, United States
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