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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

A stylish woman walks past a contemporary building, carrying luggage, a passport, and a boarding ticket

A woman listens to music through her headphones while packing

A woman sitting on a stool beside a suitcase

A stylish woman walks near a contemporary building with her luggage, passport, and boarding ticket in hand

A woman listening to music on her headphones while packing

A maximalist’s guide to minimal living

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

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

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

Economy & Politics

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

A postcolonial perspective on lobbying and power

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

Science & Technology

Can we ever find life elsewhere?

Exploring the scientific search for life beyond Earth and habitable worlds

On the Street

Tom Sturridge and Ella Purnell in the TV series “Sweetbitter”

Sweetbitter: the art of subtle objectification

The advantages of being the new girl and why “doe-eyes” are a modern manipulation tactic

As the sun sets in vibrant hues, the beauty of nature reminds us of the resilience found in every moment

Elders, elegies, and digital bonds: life's reflections

Exploring resilience and wisdom through poetry's lens

A man riding a bike in front of Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, alone under the moonlight at midnight, with the temple's iconic architecture bathed in soft, serene light, Japan

Unfiltered experiences on a narrow saddle

The unexplored potential of Japan’s country roads

A woman surrounded by clothing piles underscores the urgent necessity for ecological alternatives in light of the environmental challenges posed by the textile industry

Sustainable fashion: paths and perspectives

How growing awareness, landmark events, and collective action are reshaping fashion production and consumption for the well-being of people and the planet

Nothing to see here, pt. 3

Oliver Jeffers. Storytelling forms identity

The concept that something can mean one thing to one person and something entirely different to another

A woman sitting on metal railings and watching the scenery in Lisbon, Portugal

Architecture & Design

The rise of cultural wayfinding

Why cities are blending art, psychology, and urban design to reshape how people navigate public spaces

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

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

Driven by a prophecy foretelling her inescapable downfall, Delcy Rodríguez seeks guidance from Indigenous shamans only to learn that her political fate is already sealed

The Araña Mona Trap

The relentless end of Nicolás Maduro’s succession in Venezuela

Entertainment

Optimus Prime revealing his imposing robotic form to Sam Witwicky, representing the larger-than-life spectacle and tactile detail of Transformers (2007)

Michael Bay’s Transformers: auteurism amid homogenization

Beneath the explosions and noise is a filmmaker carefully constructing a distinctive visual language built on movement, color, and scale

Sergei Parajanov was a Soviet film director and screenwriter known for his poetic, symbolic, and non-linear filmmaking style. He was born on January 9, 1924, in Tbilisi and died on July 20, 1990, in Yerevan at the age of 66

Sergei Parajanov and the soul of the Caucasus

The fusion of Armenian and Georgian traditions into a visionary cinematic language beyond borders and ideology

Fashion

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

A woman carefully comparing garments in her closet, reflecting the challenge of finding clothes that truly fit and flatter

When did getting dressed become so complicated?

A designer explores the frustrating difference between clothes that technically fit and clothes that actually work with a changing body

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

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

D-Orbit’s General Expansion Architecture, a system designed to service and support satellites in orbit

The AI operating system for space

Why autonomy is becoming essential for managing orbital infrastructure at scale

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 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

Long brunette hair accented by soft silver strands, reflecting the biological changes that influence hair pigmentation

Your first gray hairs are telling a bigger story

Early graying isn't always about age. It can reveal clues about stress, nutrition, hormones, and genetics

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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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