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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Hannah Arendt in 1933. A German and American historian and philosopher, she was one of the most influential political theorists of the twentieth century
Jung saw mandalas as archetypal images of the "Self," representing the totality of the personality, including all its conscious and unconscious parts
"Suudelma" (kiss), 1916, by the Finnish painter William Rosenberg
Julia Kristeva, a Bulgarian-French philosopher, literary critic, semiotician, psychoanalyst, feminist, and novelist who has lived in France since the mid-1960s
Creating mandalas helps people visualize their inner world, bringing hidden conflicts and emotions to awareness, a key step in the process of individuation
Culture
I’m looking: a nerdy philosophical on coupling
A guide for female philosophers and thinkers whose work resonates with Carl Jung’s depth psychology
Mark Carney’s call for European middle powers to forge a "third way" and prevent the complete breakdown of the international order
Economy & Politics
Canada, the end of an era, and a message to Europe
Mark Carney's plea for unified action by European middle powers
A young woman studies in a Victorian room, caught between the weight of facts and the quiet stirrings of imagination
Culture
Dickens’s critique of reason without imagination
Hard Times exposes the emotional, moral, and social costs of a world built on rigid rationality
Freeing knowledge: the challenge is to break the corporate blockade and allow ideas to circulate freely
Economy & Politics
Unravelling the digital revolution: the way ahead
Beyond GDP: redefining progress in the age of unproductive capital

On the Street

Gualtiero Marchesi and the 'brigata' - Ph F. Cioffi
Food & Wine
The paths of genius are endless
My remembrance of Gualtiero Marchesi
Boy covered up by a pile of books, sometimes the stress of having to study for exams or tests comes up
Wellness
How to focus when studying ?
Seven effective tips to improve your concentration
A diverse group of people, including children, engaging with vibrant data visualization charts displayed on a sleek glass wall
Architecture & Design
The power of data visualization in branding
How specific, mostly AI-generated tools can be utilized for digital graphic designing purposes
Explore the iconic Bell Tower in Xi'an, China, a historic landmark showcasing ancient architectural grandeur
Travel
Xi'an's cultural heritage: a journey through time and flavor
Discover the nagnificent dynasty armor museum, iconic bell tower, vibrant muslim street, and bustling sleepless street
The Bored Ape Yacht Club collection
Science & Technology
Popularity of Non-Fungible Tokens explodes
Demand set to continue
The Luigi Chiarini Library at the Experimental Cinematography Center Foundation in Rome a reference for the world of cinema
Entertainment
A conversation with Gabriele Antinolfi
The Luigi Chiarini Library, a reference for the world of cinema

Architecture & Design

A woman observing artefacts in a museum
The changing role of the museum
Experience, technology, and relevance in today’s cultural spaces
The lush interior of Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore, blending nature with modern architecture
The true value of sustainability
Its role in architecture, environmental policy, and the global challenges that threaten timely progress

Art

Fortunato Depero (1892–1960) Flora Magica, Stage set reproduction (orig. 1917), 500cm x 500cm x 400cm. Painted paper, cardboard, metal, and wood. Depero designed Flora Magica in 1917 as the scenography for Igor Stravinsky’s ballet Le Chant du Rossignol (The Nightingale). A key figure in Italian Futurism, he co-wrote Futurist Reconstruction of the Universe (1915) with Giacomo Balla, embracing the movement’s dynamic vision
Flora at the Magnani-Rocca Foundation
A bold and beautiful exploration of flowers in art
Saverio Lucci, Laguna, 2025, oil on wood, 120 x 95 cm. Courtesy the artist
Saverio Lucci and the silent cartography of perception
Geographies of the Gaze

Culture

Portrait of Niccolò Machiavelli by Santi di Tito
Machiavelli’s conception of power and agency in 'The Prince'
The role of fortune in political success
A surreal image of a man submerged underwater, symbolizing the fight for breath
The hidden circuits of speech
How metaphors encode repression, reveal unconscious truths, and guide us toward self-discovery

Economy & Politics

A sign reading 'We Want You,' inviting individuals to join a recruitment process or apply for a job
Mind your digital footprint
How employers and job seekers navigate the digital hiring landscape in 2025
A prize for the planet: redefining the Nobel’s role in a world beset by crises
The world needs more Nobel Prizes
As serious problems proliferate, the Nobel Committee can motivate and recognize more heroes

Entertainment

An illustration of two Gokurakugai characters, with Alma’s vivid red jacket heightening his bold, mischievous presence
Anime protagonists and symbolism of the red jacket
Characterizing darkness: exploring why certain hues instantly communicate traits to viewers
Calder-Marshall with his wife, Ara. Photograph courtesy of the Calder-Marshall family
Arthur Calder-Marshall: the author Hollywood forgot
An untimely talent between literature and cinema, and the long journey back from the margins of memory

Fashion

Girls dressed in 80s fashion, showcasing bold, colorful blazers
The blazer: from club uniform to cultural icon
How one garment evolved from exclusivity to empowerment, versatility, and timeless style
Charlotte Tilbury x Sephora showcasing the makeup collection and the essence of beauty
Charlotte Tilbury and Sephora’s immersive pop-up experience
Inside Charlotte Tilbury x Sephora’s immersive pop-up redefining luxury, emotion, and experience in retail

Feature

A view from the South Side of Wreck Beach © Photo by John Macanas
Wreck Beach: a winter solitude
Late winter treks on a summer nude beach turned solitude fort
Suspended between light and shadow, she holds the weight of words unspoken: where friendship, longing, and restraint quietly meet
The space between us
On friendship, boundaries, and everything unsaid

Food & Wine

Close-up of ice cream cones with natural ingredients
Ice cream, the way we remember it
Less sugar, riper fruit, and the return of a thoughtful treat
The world's diplomacy isn't just happening in chambers; it's being cooked up in kitchens
Gastrodiplomacy: the secret weapon of cultural soft power
How nations are using cuisine to build international clout and expand global influence

Science & Technology

The full moon seen over Earth, photo taken by Gemini 7, 1965
Tidal locking explained
Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?
Power achieved not by matching strength, but by redefining what strength means
Asymmetric technological supremacy
When the decisive advance happens in an unshared regime

Sport

Lebron James during a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers game on 25 November 2023
Is LeBron the GOAT?
An exploration of stats, accolades, and legacy
Pakistan National Football Team in Male during a friendly against Maldives in 12 February 2013. From right to left: Muhammad Adil, Samar Ishaq, Muhammad Ahmed, Hassan Bashir, Yasir Afridi, Naveed Ahmed, Kaleemullah Khan, 2013
The rebirth of football in Pakistan
Pakistan’s football revival is driven by youth, passion, and hope

Travel

Scenic View at Beachy Head, South Downs, England
A haven in the South Downs
At South Lodge in West Sussex, history, design, and quiet hospitality meet in a rare harmony of past and present
Traveling, when approached with the intention of reaching toward one's highest nature, becomes the most potent catalyst for such transformation. Not because it “entertains” us, but because it unmakes and remakes us
The way of excellence: what true luxury travel really means
Asking "Who will I become?" instead of "Where should I go?" can recover what luxury has always meant

Wellness

Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine. It is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems and uses diet, herbal treatment, yogic breathing, and massage to reestablish and maintain well-being
Ancient Indian wisdom meets Mediterranean well-being
From timeless healing to modern diplomacy, Ayurveda’s message of balance and harmony is finding a new home in Tunisia
Crocus flowers bloom after winter, a visual reminder of how kindness, self-compassion, and patience support mental health and emotional renewal.
How kindness improves mental health
Learning to quiet the inner critic by replacing judgment with kindness toward ourselves
Discover our authors
Tracey Madeley Jones
Tracey Madeley Jones
Cursus Publicus
Cursus Publicus
Wajiha Tahir
Wajiha Tahir
Indrani Ghose
Indrani Ghose
Homan Khajeh Pour
Homan Khajeh Pour
Jason Reed
Jason Reed
Abhishek Rao
Abhishek Rao
Maria Leonard Olsen
Maria Leonard Olsen
Becky Ogbar
Becky Ogbar
Tusharika Mukherjee
Tusharika Mukherjee
Linda Etuk
Linda Etuk
William Becker
William Becker

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Various artists, Abstraction, exhibition view. Courtesy of Galerie Guido W. Baudach
Abstraction
10 Feb — 18 Apr 2026 at the Galerie Guido W. Baudach in Berlin, Germany
Sam Herman, Untitled (114), 1971. Courtesy of Frestonian Gallery
Crossings (...)
11 Feb — 21 Mar 2026 at the Frestonian Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Xevi Solà, Sun seekers (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
Endless sun-days
12 Feb — 7 Mar 2026 at the Opera Gallery in New York, United States
Sahej Rahal, Distributed mind test (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Galerie Rudolfinum
Sahej Rahal: beyond the city of time
12 Feb — 10 May 2026 at the Galerie Rudolfinum in Prague, Czech Republic
François Malingrëy, Le gisant et la bagarre (detail), 2024. Courtesy of Galerie Paris-B © François Malingrëy
François Malingrëy's exhibition
12 Feb — 11 Apr 2026 at the Galerie Paris·B in Paris, France
Katherinne Fiedler, En algún lugar / Somewhere in, 2021. Courtesy of Galeria Nave
My mind is not a cage
12 Feb — 10 Apr 2026 at the Galeria Nave in Lisbon, Portugal
Zhang Xiaodong, Dunhuang music and dance (detail), 2022. Courtesy of Upsilon Gallery
Recluse
12 Feb — 28 Mar 2026 at the Upsilon Gallery in London, United Kingdom
David Levinthal, Washington crossing the Delaware (detail), from the series History, 2013, archival pigment print, 61 x 79 inches, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Donald Standford Rosenfeld, Jr. Courtesy of H’Art Museum © 2013 David Levinthal
American myth & memory: David Levinthal photographs
13 Feb — 6 Sep 2026 at the H’Art Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mark Adams, Untitled map no. 1 (detail), 2022. Courtesy of the Schoolhouse Gallery
People, places and things
13 Feb — 12 Apr 2026 at The Schoolhouse Gallery in Provincetown, United States
Rūrāns Roberts, Profesijas (detail), 2018. Courtesy of Zuzeum Art Museum
Chestnut and the universe
13 Feb — 10 May 2026 at the Zuzeum Art Museum in Riga, Latvia
Grass Karls Gothards, Itālijas ainava ar gaisa balonu (detail), 1814. Courtesy of Zuzeum Art Museum
Collections
13 Feb — 10 May 2026 at the Zuzeum Art Museum in Riga, Latvia
Phumulani Ntuli, Giving a blind eye (detail), 2025. Courtesy of David Krut Projects
Wish list
14 Feb — 31 Mar 2026 at the David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa
Alán Carrasco, Un riesgo calculado, 2026. Courtesy of ADN Galeria
Colegiado número 171
14 Feb — 23 May 2026 at the ADN Galeria in Barcelona, Spain
Marina Vargas, El abrazo, piedad y el modelo y la artista y Torso de Belvedere, 2015-2021. Courtesy of ADN Galeria
Ni animal ni tampoco ángel. Anatomía de la imagen
14 Feb — 23 May 2026 at the ADN Galeria in Barcelona, Spain
Various artists, Technologies of relation, exhibition view. Courtesy of MASS MoCA
Technologies of relation
21 Feb — 1 Mar 2026 at the MASS MoCA in North Adams, United States
Adrian Cox, A path between heaven and Earth IV (detail). Courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
The well of dreams
21 Feb — 28 Mar 2026 at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, United States
Chloe Early, Wayfinder (detail). Courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Futures
21 Feb — 28 Mar 2026 at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, United States
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