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Thursday, May 8, 2025

The vast and rocky terrain of Pioneertown Mountains Preserve is showcased beyond a weathered trail marker under a clear sky

Chapparosa Saddlery, a working saddlery in Pioneertown, California, USA, which was once part of a permanent motion picture set

Sign at the town limits of Pioneertown, California, USA, an unincorporated town in San Bernardino County

Unique rock formations in Pioneertown Mountain Preserve, Pioneertown, California, USA

The main street of Pioneertown. California, USA, offers a taste of the Old West, complete with charming and distinctive shops

Exploring Pioneertown, California

An old film set turned tourist hotspot makes for plenty of desert fun

Two women applying a natural face mask, embracing time-honored South Asian self-care rituals often overlooked by the West

Self care and its hierarchies

Navigating the complexities of wellness, colonial legacy, and privilege in South Asian self-care practices

A lone Earth sits on parched, cracked land under a hazy sky, starkly illustrating the devastating impact of global climate change

Economy & Politics

Pope Francis and a planet in peril: a word to the wise

The Pontiff's encyclicals and letters underscore the ethical responsibility to protect our common home, a message as vital today as decades ago

Supernatural beings in TVDU often reflect deep human emotions, from grief and guilt to love and longing

The Vampire Diaries universe: supernatural and evolving

An exploratory psychological analysis of generations of fictional supernatural beings in the interconnected television series

On the Street

1978, Newark, New Jersey. Douglas Says

The Way We Wore

Black Style Then

Robert Delaunay. “The Eiffel Tower”

Art, Philosophy and Poetics

Ethereal passions and dramatic frenzies

John Carter, Untitled Theme Study, 1989, Acrylic on paper, 80,7 x 110,6 cm Courtesy of the Artist and Redfern Gallery, London

A Question of Aesthetics

John Carter at Redfern Gallery, London

Wanda Sykes, one of the pioneers of black female comics, is performing her stand up comedy set

African-American feminism meets humor

Using comedy to combat racism and sexism

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston

Architecture & Design

As winter approaches

Capturing the garden in an interior

Stochastic resonance synergetic theory is an approach to the networked systems dynamics and computation

Science & Technology

Multidimensional information flow

Quantum information theories and tunnelling, play a central role in the computing technologies

Architecture & Design

Florence Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence, Italy

Architecture in Europe: a journey through time and style

From ancient Greek temples to modernist masterpieces

Interior of a modern pediatric ward with colorful seating, designed to create a welcoming and family-friendly environment for young patients

Design solutions for hospital attendants

How thoughtful hospital design improves caregiver support and patient healing

Art

The Sisters, 1869, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. by Berthe Morisot

Beyond the canvas: the hidden artists

A call to appreciate all the artists in our history

Elizabeth Siddal, Self Portrait

Dr. Glenda Youde on Elizabeth Siddal's true legacy

The untold story of a Pre-Raphaelite artist

Culture

John Opie: "A Council Chamber" (The Night Brawl with Cassio and Roderigo / Disturbance of Othello and Desdemona from William Shakespeare's *Othello*, Act II, Scene iii)

Is Othello a sexist play?

Reading Shakespeare’s classics in the XXI century

Totem poles in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2022

The past I offered to burn

Political, economic, and social offenses against the Indigenous peoples of North America

Economy & Politics

Skulls displayed at the Nyamata Genocide Memorial Site in Nyamata, Rwanda

The Rwandan genocide: causes and global response

A tragic legacy of colonialism and international indifference

Hikers on a mountain trail, pushing toward the summit, symbolize the determination and perseverance needed to overcome the struggles of entrepreneurship and reach the peak of coaching success

Climbing coaching's Everest: reaching the summit of success

Lessons, truths, and strategies for thriving in an ultra-competitive industry

Entertainment

Five years after Jurassic World Dominion, an expedition ventures into remote equatorial regions to collect DNA from three colossal prehistoric creatures, aiming to unlock a revolutionary medical breakthrough

Most anticipated summer blockbuster movies of 2025

Five films that promise thrills and adventure

A pocket watch sunk in the sand

Under-the-radar time travel flicks

A new journey back to the future

Fashion

A woman in a business suit, accessorized with a hat

Boost your confidence through mindful style

How to enhance self-esteem without breaking the bank

A mannequin with a Renaissance-inspired corset

The corset: a symbol of empowerment

From renaissance aristocracy to modern feminist fashion statements

Feature

A ravaged city street, building turned to rubble

The fog of wartime horror

Everyday lives shattered, families broken, souls in tatters

A hand within a frame, word projected into it

The latch-love syndrome

On the philosophy of dreamers

Food & Wine

Friends share stories and smiles as they dig into a hearty meal of fufu, turning a simple gathering into a celebration of culture and connection

More than a meal: the power of staple foods

Why rice, maize, and other staples are essential to identity, tradition, and the true meaning of a meal across cultures

A happy, smiling child shopping with a cart, learning about ingredients and choosing healthy food

Teaching kids to read food labels

The first step to becoming a conscious consumer

Science & Technology

A woman holding a brain in her hands, symbolizing the complex decision-making processes discussed in the article

The psychology of obesity and cognitive biases

Kahneman's two-system theory to combat obesity and promote sustainable lifestyle changes

An IT technician monitors enterprise IS and nurtures the optimal flow of data and information

Information systems as they engage with socials

Understanding how AI, expert systems, and digital networks shape enterprise strategy in a connected world

Sport

With their coach leading the way, this team exemplifies how a blend of inspirational vision and structured expectations can drive success and foster team cohesion

Leadership styles in sports management

Transformational vs. transactional and their impact on team performance and organisational success

The final match of World Cup 2014 between Germany and Argentina 2014, Río de Janeiro, Brazil

From hate to love: my journey with German football

How a World Cup Final transformed my love for football and changed my view of Germany

Travel

Rambagh Palace hotel Jaipur lobby courtyard, India

How Jaipur’s boutique hotels befriend Rajasthani culture

The architectural splendor, craftsmanship, and flavors of Jaipur’s boutique hotels

Saint Barthelemy, a French-speaking Caribbean island commonly known as St. Barts, is known for its white-sand beaches and designer shops, France

A quiet retreat in St. Barts: the peace of Le Toiny

A secluded escape on St. Barts' serene southeast coast

Wellness

A senior couple enjoys their summer vacation, running along the beach together

Move it or lose it

How a sedentary lifestyle can shorten your lifespan

Abraham Maslow, smiling at the camera

A quest to become fully human

Maslow’s vision of self-actualization and beyond

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Lucca London Lisbon Ottawa Leipzig Madrid Santiago Paris Warsaw Québec Washington Montreal Riga Prague Tallinn Graz Philadelphia Dresden Hamburg Denver Nuremberg Seoul

Various artists, Future Fair 2024, exhibition view. Courtesy of Future Fair. Photography by Keenon P. Photography

Future Fair. Announcing the 2025 curatorial committee

8 — 10 May 2025 at the Future Fair in New York, United States

Werner Tübke, Straße in Brüssel (mit Selbstbildnis), 1965. Courtesy of Museum Städel

Uncensored. Annegret Soltau, a retrospective

8 May — 17 Aug 2025 at the Museum Städel in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Leisure herd, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf

8 — 31 May 2025 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia

Various artists, Sussex Art Fair past edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Sussex Art Fair

Sussex Art Fair announcement

9 — 11 May 2025 at Sussex Art Fair in Chichester, United Kingdom

Romina De Novellis, Eurydice, 2021. Courtesy of Alberta Pane Gallery

Architetture terrone

9 May — 10 Sep 2025 at the Alberta Pane Gallery in Venice, Italy

Order is essential, exhibition view. Courtesy of the National Gallery Singapore

Order is essential

9 May — 30 Nov 2025 at the National Gallery Singapore in Singapore, Singapore

Diplomacy and desire. Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore, exhibition view. Courtesy of the National Gallery Singapore

Diplomacy and desire. Basoeki Abdullah in Singapore

9 May 2025 — 1 Feb 2026 at the National Gallery Singapore in Singapore, Singapore

Immagini umane, artwork in exhibition (detail). Courtesy of Pallavicini22 Art Gallery

10 — 31 May 2025 at the Pallavicini22 Art Gallery in Ravenna, Italy

Tactile terrain, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Jackson Junge Gallery

Tactile terrain

12 May — 29 Jun 2025 at Jackson Junge Gallery in Chicago, United States

Roots n’ fruits, exhibition view. Courtesy of Galerie Eva Presenhuber

Roots n’ fruits

12 — 17 May 2025 at the Galerie Eva Presenhuber in Yongsan, South Korea

Wildlife photographer of the year, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of the Australian National Maritime Museum

Wildlife photographer of the year

14 May — 19 Oct 2025 at the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney, Australia

Il trovatore. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

15 — 28 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Gustav Klimt, Study for the left group of figures in the painting "The bride" from the last sketchbook, 1917. Courtesy of Lower Belvedere

In-sight, Gustav Klimt. The bride

15 May — 5 Oct 2025 at Lower Belvedere in Vienna, Austria

Raoul Dufy, Nu dans l'atelier rouge de Vence, 1945. Courtesy of Opera Gallery

15 May — 19 Jun 2025 at the Opera Gallery in Paris, France

Monster Chetwynd, The trompe l’oeil cleavage, 2025. Courtesy of Kunsthaus Zürich

The trompe l’oeil cleavage

16 May — 31 Aug 2025 at Kunsthaus Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland

Programma culturale BAM, edizione passata, vista della mostra. Per gentile concessione di BAM

Programma culturale BAM 2025

16 May 2025 — 1 Jun 2026 presso la Biblioteca degli Alberi in Milan, Italy

Nathalie Du Pasquier, Untitled, 1992. Courtesy of Museo Nivola

Volare guardare costruire

17 May — 14 Sep 2025 at the Museo Nivola in Orani, Italy

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