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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Around Great Falls, Montana, you get a classic Northern Plains–meets–Rocky Mountain mix of wildlife

Montana, USA, is full of trails that encourage slow walking, listening to birds, and enjoying the stillness of the woods

A herd of buffaloes grazing in the wild in Montana, USA

You don’t have to go far out of town to start seeing animals, especially along the Missouri River and the surrounding prairie

A hiking path that is well-worn but natural, bordered by low plants and leafy undergrowth on both sides

A visit to Great Falls, Montana

Walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, the Blackfeet Indians, the buffalo and the grizzly bear

The White House in Washington, D.C., USA: a symbol of the continuity of democracy and the state, regardless of who the president is

Economy & Politics

Could the USA states take command to avoid collapse?

An alternative to Trump's regime

A diverse group of happy students running joyfully toward school

Economy & Politics

The quiet walls: uncovering bias in the classroom

How subtle judgments shape student identity, interaction, and opportunity—and what we can do to change it

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

On the Street

Installation view, Kirk Hayes, Droll’s Lament, New York, USA

Kirk Hayes: Droll’s Lament

The artist's ironic use of trompe-l'oeil in his latest exhibition at Sean Horton (Presents)

Three friends toast to a glass of white wine

Wine hunting in McLaren Vale, South Australia

With over 80 vineyards to explore, you will be spoiled for choice

Husband and wife living a sedentary lifestyle, lounging on the couch with little movement

Modern comfort, ancient costs

Sedentary lifestyles, health consequences, and the role of personal responsibility

Beautiful sunset over Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, Central America

A heartfelt rhyme

George Town, Penang, Malaysia, street art in Penang: a man and mural

Multicultural coexistence in George Town

Sumay Cheah and Joël Lim Du Bois reflect on heritage, coexistence, and the creative spirit connecting Malaysia's diverse traditions

Slowing down the aging process

Science & Technology

Metformin (Glucophage) May Extend Lifespan

Slowing down the aging process

Architecture & Design

A sculptor works in his art studio, surrounded by tools and unfinished pieces

Crafting: where pleasure meets purpose

The quiet transformation of craft into business, and how creativity finds balance between pleasure and profit

Crowd at the Göbekli Tepe archaeological site canopy, Şanlıurfa, Turkey

The dawn of monumental art

Göbekli Tepe and the birth of sacred spaces

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

Paul Whitehead is a British painter and graphic artist known for his surrealistic album covers for artists on the Charisma Records label in the 1970s

Rediscovering Paul Whitehead’s legacy

From Genesis to modern prog, the surrealist behind rock’s most unforgettable album art

Culture

A futuristic cityscape where modern architecture blends seamlessly with abundant greenery and vegetation

Designing the future of becoming

How civilizations evolve from substitution to enablement

In silence, the hourglass measures the unseen: every falling grain is a moment slipping from present into memory

I grew up too early, now I’m eager to stay young

My somewhat complex feelings about aging

Economy & Politics

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as Africa’s largest hydropower project, symbolizing Ethiopia’s ambition for energy independence and regional transformation

The battle over the Nile

Egypt confronts Ethiopia over ‘irresponsible’ fourth filling of the GERD

A Gen Z woman sits in front of her laptop and tablet, multitasking between work and digital tasks, and speaking on the phone

The multitasking generation

How gen Z and millennials turned constant connection into a way of life

Entertainment

A.R. Rahman performing at HWC Bhubaneswar, 2018

AR Rahman flags discriminative Bollywood

Oscar winner cites faith and language barriers in Hindi film industry

Bathed in ethereal light, Drab Majesty delivers a mesmerising performance, their shimmering guitars and haunting vocals evoking the dreamlike atmosphere of 'The Demonstration'

Drab Majesty’s 'The Demonstration': a haunting descent

Exploring the album that echoes of devotion and tragedy

Fashion

Male and female model stands side by side in suits, embodying genderless fashion

The rise of genderless fashion

How unisex clothing is redefining the industry

A close-up photo of a woman wearing red lipstick with gray cables across her mouth

More than just makeup

Why is lipstick the real game-changer in fashion?

Feature

The last day of light hums softly against the water, photographed by Ray Bilcliff

The boy and his dear lover

A collection of poems about love, divinity, and sacred union

Miguel de Cervantes statue by sculptor Óscar Alvariño in Toledo, Spain

It is the morning, despite itself. Here I am, spite and all

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

With minimal cost and less recovery than surgery, dermal fillers are a cornerstone of modern, accessible aesthetics

The benefits of non-invasive cosmetic procedures

Enhancing appearance without the knife: a modern approach to aesthetics

AI search favors presence over performance spikes

SEO didn’t die. It learned to speak AI

How AI search is changing what it means to be visible

Sport

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

Helping people feel strong, supported, and capable: it all starts here

Want to become a fitness instructor or personal trainer?

Navigating the world of fitness certification

Travel

A man stands on a tree branch at sunset in Honolulu, Hawaii, silhouetted against the glowing sky

The rise of slow travel in a fast-paced world

From checklists to connection: a new era of conscious travel

Three monks resting on the concrete steps of Pashupatinath Temple during the daytime, embodying the serene spirituality of Kathmandu, Nepal

30 days in Nepal: a comprehensive travel itinerary

Explore Nepal's diverse landscapes, cultures, and wildlife from the Himalayas to the Terai plains

Wellness

Takami river confluence, watercolour 16 × 12 cm, Mark Weighton 2025

The Moon, the shadow, and the work we inherit

Leo’s lunar reckoning with memory and trauma

A woman watching the sun set over the city, representing pause as a form of strength

Living intentionally through change

How adaptability, purpose, and connection can help one thrive in today’s rapidly changing world

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Tallinn Basel Sidney Brussels Málaga Riga Washington Vienna Stockholm Antwerp Kobarid Salzburg San Francisco Lisbon Pittsburgh Lausanne Seville Buenos Aires Paris Dresden Madrid Frankfurt am Main

Mikelle Standbridge, Dreams in reverse (detail). Courtesy of Gli Eroici Furori

3 — 15 Feb 2026 at Gli Eroici Furori in Milan, Italy

Yuyan Wang, The moon also rises (still) (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

5 Feb — 5 Apr 2026 at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts in Cambridge, United States

Wayilkpa Maymuru, Maŋgalili origins (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Buku-Larrŋgay Mulka Arts Centre and Sullivan+Strumpf. Photography by Aaron Anderson

Hidden in the stars

5 Feb — 7 Mar 2026 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia

Stéphane Villafane, 02.01.2025 (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Dolby Chadwick Gallery

5 — 28 Feb 2026 at the Dolby Chadwick Gallery in San Francisco, United States

Eamon O'Kane, Eileen Gray's dream house (E-1027) (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Hillsboro Fine Art

Studio house museum

5 Feb — 7 Mar 2026 at the Hillsboro Fine Art in Dublin, Ireland

Leah Beggs, The resting light (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Solomon Fine Art

What's seldom is wonderful

5 — 28 Feb 2026 at the Solomon Fine Art in Dublin, Ireland

Signal and strata. Courtesy of Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts

Signal and strata

6 Feb — 5 Apr 2026 at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts in Cambridge, United States

Forrest Moses, Desert water at Abiquiu #2 (detail), ca. 1979. Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries

The artful heart

6 Feb — 23 Mar 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States

Joey Leung Cho Yi, A whale's accidental journey into Hong Kong Waters (memorial) 誤闖香港水域的鯨魚（紀念) (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Sin Sin Fine Art

6 Feb — 6 Mar 2026 at the Sin Sin Fine Art in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Gwen John, The japanese doll (detail). Courtesy of National Museum Cardiff

Gwen John: strange beauties

7 Feb — 28 Jun 2026 at the National Museum Cardiff in Cardiff, United Kingdom

Owen Mann, Celestial Poppies (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

7 Feb — 1 Mar 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

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

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

Phumulani Ntuli, Giving a blind eye (detail), 2025. Courtesy of David Krut Projects

14 Feb — 31 Mar 2026 at the David Krut Projects in Johannesburg, South Africa

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