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Saturday, November 14, 2026
Weathered stone dwellings against the mountains, reflecting the resilience of natural materials in demanding environments
Layered stone walls and terraces defining Sancaklar Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, symbolising the structural and sculptural possibilities of natural materials
Centuries-old stone cottages surrounding a quiet road in Castle Combe, England, United Kingdom, representing how natural materials can endure across generations
Historic stone homes and slate-covered roofs, symbolising how traditional construction can harmonize with its natural surroundings
Sancaklar Mosque in a natural setting in Istanbul, Turkey, reflecting the integration of natural stone with modern architectural design
Architecture & Design
Natural stone is winning the low-carbon architecture race
How the material’s strength, longevity and relatively low embodied carbon are prompting a fresh look at its structural potential
Disclosure Day is a 2026 science fiction thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by David Koepp
Entertainment
'Disclosure Day' and the comfort of the unknown
Spielberg’s return to alien encounters inspires reflection on belief, uncertainty, and our readiness to listen
A busy shipping port filled with containers, trucks, and an aircraft overhead, representing the vast logistics network sustaining international commerce
Economy & Politics
Can mega-projects survive geopolitical chaos?
Why straits, shipping routes and vulnerable communities can determine the fate of trillion-dollar economic ambitions
A NATO flag flies in the center of The Hague, Netherland
Economy & Politics
The security value of public trust
Trust strengthens societal resilience against hybrid threats, misinformation, and crises

On the Street

Body clock
Wellness
Traditional Chinese Organ Body Clock
Chinese Medicine description of seasonal changes
Runs-Like-the-Wind and Susan Eirich
Science & Technology
Runs-Like-the-Wind: an ode to the beauty of a deer
Three-legged deer’s grace reveals nature’s beauty, healing hearts
Influencers posing in Shein factory
Fashion
Social influencers selling out for Shein
Why companies shouldn't rely on influencer trips for brand image redemption
A Royal Palace in Morocco by Benjamin Jean Joseph
Culture
The dark allure of orientalism in Beckford’s Vathek
Intersection of sensuality, horror, and superstition in 18th-century gothic and orientalist literature
A herd of horses moving together across an open landscape, representing the long journeys through which cultures, people, and traditions take root
Feature
What an argument about horses taught me
A piece about perspective, cultural memory, and why we often argue from different truths
Claudia Di Francesco 1992, Anda e Rianda, 2024, pencils, oil, charcoal on canvas paper, 120 x 100 cm
Art
Embryonic journey: myth, memory, and metamorphosis
A group exhibition in Rome exploring transformation, emotion, and artistic expression

Architecture & Design

The Louis Vuitton Foundation is a French art museum and cultural center established by LVMH to support and promote contemporary art, culture, and creative expression through exhibitions, events, and educational programs, Paris, France
Louis Vuitton and the architecture of luxury
The fusion of luxury branding, architecture, and urban identity
A bustling restaurant filled with diners enjoying their meals in a warm, cozy atmosphere
The emotional architecture of restaurants
How atmosphere, design, and sensory experiences shape the way we remember places and meals

Art

Zwinger Wallpavillon: The Zwinger is a block of buildings in the Baroque style with garden. The building is next to the Frauenkirche the most famous monument of Dresden
An art lover's journey through Germany
From Dürer to Bauhaus, one traveler’s journey through the masterpieces, movements, and magic of German art
Mercenaries IV (1980), Leon Golub exposes military violence through monumental figurative painting, © Image courtesy of the artist's estate/collection
The gift that keeps on taking in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, but at what cost to human creativity, culture, and our shared humanity?

Culture

Mythological depiction of Vishnu and Lakshmi enthroned upon the serpent Shesha
The enigmatic world of the Nagas in Indian tradition
Mythology, symbolism, sacred geography, and the enduring legacy of India’s serpent beings
To overcome the fatal contradiction of national sovereignty and solve global crises, humanity must establish a democratic Earth Federation that enforces universal human rights and secures the common good worldwide
The concept of an Earth community
How do we actualize our common dignity and the common good of humanity?

Economy & Politics

Rough pieces of cobalt ore arranged on a dark surface, representing the mineral wealth at the starting point of a global battery supply chain
Africa has the minerals, but who owns the value?
Why setting the price is not the same as owning the battery chain
Kurdistan Workers Party supporters in London, April 2003
Gandhi and Öcalan meet a third time
A dialogue on communes, democracy and transformation

Entertainment

Dean Potter captured in a contemplative moment, representing the complex man whose ambition and inner struggles shaped his extraordinary life (Source:HBO)
The complicated portrait of Dean Potter
Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen’s series gives an unusually intimate look at the climber behind the legend, including his triumphs, flaws, and inner turmoil
Cristina and Meredith in dialogue in Grey’s Anatomy, reflecting how listening is as critical as expertise
Grey’s Anatomy is as long as it is necessary 
How Grey’s Anatomy shaped public understanding of diagnosis, bias, and care

Fashion

A woman wearing a leopard-print headscarf and oversized sunglasses, representing the reinterpretation of vintage fashion through a modern lens
The ghost in the wardrobe: nostalgia, tech and history
The revival of historical fashion explores our longing for permanence, craftsmanship, heritage, and meaningful self-expression
Off-White™ presented its Spring/Summer 2026 “Pop Romance” collection, creatively directed by Ib Kamara, at New Design High School in New York City, USA
A new language for Off-White
Ib Kamara blends romantic expression with the precision of Parisian tailoring

Feature

A woman presses her hands against her head beneath dense golden light trails, appearing trapped within her own mind
Everything and nothing in between
A poetic journey through fractured memories, restless dreams, and emotional excess
A satirical therapy session portrays a President confessing profound personal insecurities, illegal activities, and systematic public deception
Trump & his psychiatrist
A fictional dialogue of what might be dancing around in DJT’s distorted subconscious mind

Food & Beverage

Stressed shopper reacts to high food prices while shopping in a luxury supermarket
Who can still afford to eat well?
Rising food prices are reshaping consumer behaviour and exposing deep inequalities
Grandmother and grandchild preparing traditional food together in a home kitchen
Hungarian Gombóc and the meaning of home
The connection between food, nostalgia, and cultural identity among Hungarians abroad

Science & Technology

The microducks standing in front of a small football ready to play, representing how curiosity and creativity can lead to new robotic behaviours
Microduck: a big idea for the future of robotics
With its ability to walk, grasp objects, and learn new movements, Microduck turns complex robotics research into something people can experiment with themselves
Young Chinese woman using a digital tablet while working on artificial intelligence technologies
Shenzhen's role in China's AI industry
The influence of manufacturing infrastructure and regional policies on AI innovation

Sport

Family watching a sporting event from the stands, representing the shared game day experience that comes with attending a live game
The NFL stadiums that cost families the most
A new analysis shows which NFL stadiums offer the best and worst value for a family of four
Uzbekistan’s national football team poses with the country’s president after the match against Qatar on June 10, 2025
Uzbekistan’s long road to the World Cup
Decades of loss and near misses give way to a nation’s first World Cup qualification

Travel

The ancient walls of Bekal Fort, Kasaragod overlooking the coast, representing the centuries of history shaped by trade, warfare and cultural encounters
Kerala beyond yoga: a journey into Ayurveda
Travel across Kerala to discover how Ayurveda connects with yoga, Kalaripayattu, food, heritage and contemporary wellness
Entrance to The Vault bar and lounge in Ned's Club Downstairs in The Ned hotel, London, England, where you can enjoy a drink in the original Midland Bank strongroom
The Ned: discovering another side of London
A hotel where banking and architectural history meet modern luxury and hospitality

Wellness

A grayscale portrait of a sad, worried woman whose apologetic body language quietly conveys anxiety and self-doubt
The apology reflex
How social conditioning turns unnecessary apologies into a habit that shrinks women’s voices
Modern exercise paradigms prioritize holistic well-being, functional longevity, and accessible physical activity over traditional weight loss or cosmetic goals
Personal fitness trends in 2026
The top 10 ways to get healthier
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Danai Gkorla
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Orsolya Antoni
Orsolya Antoni
Maria Leonard Olsen
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Refilwe Queen M
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Barry John Raybould
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Benjamin Sebastian, Phoenix (video still, detail), 2024. Courtesy of the artist
Cartographies of otherness
14 Nov — 13 Dec 2026 at the Meno parkas in Kaunas, Lithuania
Pat Perry, USA rainbow (detail). Courtesy of Hashimoto Contemporary
Whilst
14 Nov — 5 Dec 2026 at the Hashimoto Contemporary in New York, United States
André Kertész, The dancing faun (My brother as a “Scherzo”) (detail), Dunaharaszti, Hungary, June 1919. Courtesy of Jakopič Gallery
New perspectives, distinct paths
18 Nov 2026 — 14 Mar 2027 at the Jakopič Gallery in Ljubljana, Slovenia
World Art Dubai, 2025 edition view. Courtesy of World Art Dubai
World Art Dubai 2026 heads to Expo City Dubai
19 — 22 Nov 2026 at the World Art Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leonora Carrington, Eye witness (detail), 1987. Courtesy of Lehmann Maupin
Leonora Carrington and Cecilia Vicuña's exhibition
19 Nov — 19 Dec 2026 at the Lehmann Maupin in New York, United States
Lynda Draper, Night bramble, 2026. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Lynda Draper. Bloom
19 Nov — 20 Dec 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia
Sis Cowie, Three girls bathing (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Garden of earthly delights
19 Nov — 20 Dec 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia
Sky Glabush, The tipped cup of the moon (detail), 2026
If the wild bird could speak
20 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the Alison Jacques Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Li Binyuan, Build (detail), 2018. Courtesy of Galerie Judin
Weightlessness
20 Nov 2026 — 23 Jan 2027 at the Galerie Judin in Berlin, Germany
Jack Roth, Thesis IV (detail), 1981. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
Jack Roth: the vital diversity of black
20 Nov 2026 — 2 Jan 2027 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Nicole Irene Anderson, Lace Lichen and the onlooker (detail). Courtesy of Johansson Projects
Land figures
21 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the Johansson Projects in Oakland, United States
Buff Monster, Disorderly conduct (detail). Courtesy of GR gallery
Disorderly conduct
21 Nov 2026 — 9 Jan 2027 at the GR Gallery in New York, United States
Hugo Wilson, Registration (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Galerie Judin
The unclean slate
21 Nov 2026 — 24 Jan 2027 at the Galerie Judin in Berlin, Germany
Filippo Sciascia, Order disorder (detail), 2026. Courtesy of the Artist and Yeo Workshop
Order, disorder
21 Nov — 31 Dec 2026 at Yeo Workshop in Singapore, Singapore
Rafael Trelles, Caliban XII (detail), 2026. Courtesy of October Gallery
Caliban
26 Nov 2026 — 16 Jan 2027 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Alex Katz, Yvonne in green (detail), 1995. Courtesy of Opera Gallery
Face to face
30 Nov — 23 Dec 2026 at the Opera Gallery in Miami, United States
Barbara Puruntatameri Pangilajimo, Kayimwagakimi jilamara (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf
Pwoja wuta marlipinyini
3 — 19 Dec 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia
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