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Friday, August 8, 2025
The pursuit of a perfectly sculpted body, fueled by fitness influencers and weightlifting culture, is closely tied to the growing prevalence of male body dysmorphia
Grayscale photography of the naked human form can powerfully highlight body image issues, especially in the context of unrealistic beauty standards promoted on social media
A girl looking at her reflection at the mirror in red dress
Images of muscular men and fitness influencers often reflect the societal pressure for six-pack abs, contributing to rising concerns around male body dysmorphia
Grayscale images of nude bodies often reveal the vulnerability behind body image issues, reflecting how social media imposes unrealistic beauty standards
Wellness
How social media influencers corrupt your body imagine
3 things you can do about getting the physique you want
A young athlete sits in locker room showing determination and focus that drive not only performance but also financial strategy
Sport
Sports finance strategies
How smart financial strategies, brand partnerships, and diverse income sources fuel growth in the sports industry
A serene suburban sunset near Murrieta, California, where rolling hills and distant mountains cradle the gateway to the rejuvenating haven of this hot springs getaway spot © Photo by Bri Amato
Travel
A SoCal sanctuary with plenty of history
This hot springs getaway is a serene soak away from it all
The 2025 Oscars stage glimmers with tradition, but the ceremony’s influence on global film culture continues to dim
Entertainment
Why the Oscars no longer define cinema
The Academy’s quest for relevance is losing the cultural race

On the Street

Chandelier Morning glory © Frédéric Godé
Architecture & Design
An interview with ceramic artist Samuel Mazy
Porcelain Blooms on Rue de Verneuil
Asclepios - Epidauros
Economy & Politics
From Homer to Justinian
Part One. A time of philosophy and health
Jumana Manna, Depositions, on display at the Augusteo del Serino Aqueduct
Art
Jumana Manna: the body, the earth and the matter
Ruins as an integral part of life, and their regeneration
Picture of Alberto Pozzo
Science & Technology
Solar paint: a viable solution towards sustainability?
Is it possible to build self-sufficient houses that are able to produce the amount of energy required to run all household appliances?
A rocker´s jacket, plenty of pins
Fashion
Pride&Glory
A beautiful insight into the revival Rockers' scene in England
The US University
Culture
Concepts for Humane Educational Reform in the US
Does the US even want equality?

Architecture & Design

An architect using VR glasses and advanced 3D technology to design a project
The true value of BIM coordination
Transforming project management through digital collaboration and evolving technology
The Officina of the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Brescia, Italy, where decadence, mysticism, and meticulous design reflect the poet’s complex character
The poet’s sanctuary: inside d’Annunzio’s Priory
Anthology of illustrious writings on the Priory of the Vittoriale degli Italiani

Art

Portable Altar, Cologne, Germany, 13th century. Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Art, United States
Gothic ivories and the divine
Microarchitecture and the visual logic of veneration
Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, Madonna with Child and Angels (1609–1685)
The art of matrescence
The transformation of motherhood through history and art

Culture

A young Kenyan showcasing countries where English has spread across the globe
English isn’t broken, it’s just under new management
From Kenya to India, discover how English has evolved through local culture across the global south
A vivid representation of artificial intelligence as a dynamic fusion of energy and matter, evolving through cycles of transformation in a technologically saturated world
The age of artificial intelligence
A systemic vision from the Princonser Method

Economy & Politics

A woman enjoying quality time with her Greyhound dog, playing and having fun by the beach
Consistency: my dog, marketing, and life’s secret formula
Master consistency in business for long-term success, just like your dog's daily routine
A haunting, painterly depiction of civilians caught in the chaos of war
War, revolution, and the future of hope
The decline of reform, democracy, and international law signals a world on the brink of upheaval

Entertainment

Magic Farm stars Chloë Sevigny as a woman drawn into the eerie beauty of a land where nature bends reality
My favorite Indie movies of 2025 so far
Five Indie gems you can’t afford to miss
Behind the scenes of the film The Appearances (1945), directed by Togo Mizrahi
Egypt’s cinematic legacy: the birth of Mollywood
Egypt’s media and restoring cultural prestige

Fashion

A fashion designer in a white blouse lies on a carpet, working on her sketches
The pattern no longer fits
Fashion education at a crossroads
An attractive, stylish woman in a boho dress sits while holding a bottle of perfume
Lancôme’s poetic automation of luxury
Technological ritual and sensory branding in Lancôme’s rose-picking robot

Feature

Lost in imagined journeys, where music and dreams become a window to distant places
Invisible malady
How turning an invisible struggle into creative purpose
A man gazes up at the enormous moon in the night sky, captured in an AI-generated image
Fulfillment is not a state—it is a pattern
A sapiopoietic essay on civilizational futures, freedom, and the end of optimization

Food & Wine

A woman enjoying a plate of spaghetti Bolognese paired with a glass of wine, savoring a delicious Italian meal
Eat, drink, and experience Rome
Hidden gems, tourist traps to avoid, and authentic spots you’ll love
Depressed-looking man slumped on a shopping cart, symbolizing the emotional toll of unhealthy lifestyle habits
The mood-food connection
Why sugar and processed foods make anxiety and depression worse

Science & Technology

Generative artificial intelligence, also known as generative AI or gen AI for short, is a type of AI that can create new content and ideas, including conversations, stories, images, videos, and music
Living in a generative AI world
Meaning in the age of simulation
An elderly couple smiling warmly while posing with a bouquet of flowers
The biology of human longevity
Caleb E. Finch's comprehensive framework on the evolution, mechanisms, and future of healthy aging

Sport

The Al-Nassr fans fill the King Fahd Stadium in Saudi Arabia, creating an electric atmosphere with their passionate support
The rise of football in Saudi Arabia
How Saudi Arabia is transforming its football landscape
A new generation of athletes trains with AI powered routines
A-sport : the AI sporting revolution
How AI is reshaping coaching, competition, and the future of sport

Travel

An eastern Java, Majapahit Dynasty, female head from 1978 present in Sonobudoyo Museum, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Sonobudoyo Museum and History of Java museum
The two faces of Javanese history and culture
The vibrant waterfront of Willemstad’s Punda district—where Dutch colonial architecture meets Caribbean color—invites visitors to stroll, sip a Blue Lagoon, and watch history ripple across Santa Anna Bay
Curacao: a Caribbean gem
Explore Willemstad's historic charm, pristine beaches, vibrant art scene, and rich cultural heritage

Wellness

Pavilion for Max Ernst’s Dreams, watercolour, 16 x 12 cm, Mark Weighton 2025
Sweet talk
Aquarius Full Moon
"Courage", artist: Khann Pham
The Bhavani theory of resilient self actualization
A first-person reflection on transcending adversity
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Ingrid Knight-Cohee
Ingrid Knight-Cohee
Jonathon Porritt
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Miriam Guerrero
Miriam Guerrero
Daniela Vargas
Daniela Vargas
Prachi Makwana
Prachi Makwana
Ari Cohen
Ari Cohen
Homan Khajeh Pour
Homan Khajeh Pour
Aishwarya Elavarasan
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Andrew GottWorth
Andrew GottWorth
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Leon Tsvasman
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Steven Watson

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Sarker Protick, Shadows in the sky. Courtesy of FOTOHOF
Shadows in the sky
8 Aug — 27 Sep 2025 at FOTOHOF in Salzburg, Austria
Valentina Seidel, Unterwegs mit Nan Goldin, 1993. Courtesy of FOTOHOF
Learning from Salzburg….
8 Aug — 27 Sep 2025 at FOTOHOF in Salzburg, Austria
Knokke Art Fair, past edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Knokke Art Fair
Knokke Art Fair 2025
9 — 17 Aug 2025 at the Knokke Art Fair in Brussels, Belgium
Diana Greenberg, Lotus flower (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery
45th anniversary show
9 — 31 Aug 2025 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States
Giacomo Borzoni, Al pascolo balneando, 2021. Courtesy of Sala Associazione di Mutuo Soccorso
Eden. No human virus
9 — 10 Aug 2025 at the Società di Mutuo Soccorso di Forte dei Marmi in Forte dei Marmi, Italy
Laura Lee Junge, Time for a little more lovin' (detail). Courtesy of Jackson Junge Gallery
Cuckoo. I’m not crazy you are
10 Aug — 21 Sep 2025 at Jackson Junge Gallery in Chicago, United States
Per Dino Campana, da Marradi a Ravenna. Per gentile concessione della Pallavicini22 Art Gallery
Per Dino Campana, da Marradi a Ravenna
21 — 30 Aug 2025 at the Pallavicini22 Art Gallery in Ravenna, Italy
Nicasio Fernandez, Shadow, 2025. Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery
Light whispers
21 Aug — 16 Oct 2025 at the Berggruen Gallery in San Francisco, United States
Matt Kleberg, Coral corral (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Berggruen Gallery
Bless babel
21 Aug — 16 Oct 2025 at the Berggruen Gallery in San Francisco, United States
Brighton Street Art Fair, past edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Brighton Street Art Fair
2nd annual Brighton Street Art Fair
22 — 24 Aug 2025 at the Brighton Street Art Fair in Brighton, United States
Portia Zvavahera, Tinosvetuka rusvingo, 2024. Courtesy of Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Portia Zvavahera's exhibition
28 Aug 2025 — 19 Jan 2026 at the ICA Boston in Boston, United States
Marietta Art in the Park past edition, festival view. Courtesy of Marietta Art in the Park
Marietta Art in the Park 39th edition
30 Aug — 1 Sep 2025 at the Marietta Art in the Park in Marietta, United States
Martin Wittfooth, Aspect of autumn (detail). Courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery
Deus ex terra
30 Aug — 4 Oct 2025 at Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, United States
Bilong Papua New Guinea. 50 years of independence collection display, artwork in exhibition view. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Australia
Bilong Papua New Guinea (...)
1 Sep 2025 — 1 Jun 2026 at the National Gallery of Australia in Parkes, Australia
Swan Scalabre, Western n° 14 (detail). Courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery
Beneath a painted sky
1 Sep — 31 Oct 2025 at the JoAnne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach, United States
Heather Stivison, Ocean surface, desert (detail). Courtesy of Pleiades Gallery
Ebb and flow, the many faces of water
2 — 27 Sep 2025 at the Pleiades Gallery in New York, United States
Art on Paper, past edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Art on Paper
Art on Paper announces exhibitor highlights of 2025
4 — 7 Sep 2025 at the Art on Paper in New York, United States
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