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Monday, January 5, 2026

A portrait of Ernest Hemingway during his Havana years, when Cuba was both refuge and muse

Inside Finca La Vigía, Hemingway’s world unfolds in bookshelves, light-filled rooms, and carefully ordered clutter

El Floridita, where daiquiris, chandeliers, and Hemingway’s shadow still linger © Photo by Jane Ammeson

In Cuba, Hemingway found the rhythm of the sea, the bar, and the page

Hemingway’s Cuban home: airy rooms, mounted memories, and the stillness behind the myth

Hemingway's Havana

Exploring the tumultuous life and lasting legend of Ernest Hemingway on the island he called home

Friedrich Merz campaign poster vandalized in Rot an der Rot, Germany — 2025

Economy & Politics

Reinvigorating a neglected foreign policy

Friedrich Merz' election, the prospect of a renewed support for Ukraine

Between the moment fate becomes inevitable and the moment it becomes visible lies the temporal corridor: from PQI to POQ

Science & Technology

Between intention and fact: the quantum cat paradox

The temporal geometry of a process: where reality stops being possible and becomes objective

A person sits in quiet contemplation, caught between the worlds of science and spirituality

The danger of believing only what comforts us

When it comes to understanding the core of worlds, is it more convenient to believe in science or religions?

On the Street

Ahuva Zeloof, Fractured

An interview with Ahuva Zeloof

Diba Art Gallery, London

Please Love ‘Ugly’ Fruit!

Please Love ‘Ugly’ Fruit!

Half of All Fruit and Vegetables Discarded for Their ‘Look’

White Christmas (1954)

10 best Christmas movies of all time

It’s time for a movie marathon

Treasures of the Temple

Will the Ark of the Covenant Ever Be Found?

William Pitt, wearing a regimental uniform and hat, sitting at a table with Napoleon. They are each carving a large plum pudding on which is a map of the world by James Gillray

Architecture & Design

Comics and political cartoons, one origin and two roads

From grotesques to grapes of wrath

There is a Mystery that confronts us all, ph. M. Stillwater

Music at the threshold

The genesis of ‘SongCare’ therapy

Architecture & Design

A male architecture student sitting at a table in the library, focused on his studies

Pheno-pragmatic learning in architecture

A flexible framework for bridging experiential learning and cognitive understanding

The Port of Antwerp is the port of the city of Antwerp, Belgium

The art and impact of architectural photography

Capturing space, light, and story

Art

On December 5, 2025, the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte presents the exhibition
Bertozzi & Casoni. Metamorphosis, curated by Eike Schmidt and Diego Galizzi, Italy

Bertozzi & Casoni’s Metamorphosis

Ceramic excess, historical contamination, and the unstable life of matter at Capodimonte

The Venus of Monruz (also Venus of Neuchâtel, Venus of Neuchâtel-Monruz) is a Venus figurine of the late Upper Paleolithic, or the beginning Epipaleolithic, dating to the end of the Magdalenian, some 11,000 years ago

The artist behind the Venus

Two Venuses figurines from prehistoric Europe may reveal the birth of artistic identity and recognition

Culture

A clear symbol of Enver Hoxha’s personality cult: behind him and his closest allies stands a massive stone plaque bearing the coat of arms of communist Albania at the top, along with portraits of Hoxha and Stalin. Throughout his rule, Hoxha remained a staunch Stalinist

Remembering Albania’s communist dictatorship

Uncovering the scars of a regime that silenced a nation

A sky that remembers what we have forgotten: we are made of light

Drinking starlight: on humility, wonder, and our shared fate

Reflections on the cosmos, human vanity, and a new global vision

Economy & Politics

Men reading a newspaper labeled "Fake News," highlighting the impact of misinformation and social media

Fact-checking challenges in the age of misinformation

How journalists can combat rumors and ensure reliable reporting in a fast-paced news landscape

Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Peasant Dance (Nid. De dorpskermis), 1568. Oil on panel, 114 × 164 cm, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria

In the beginning is joy and hope

Reflections on struggle, imagination, and the unfinished future

Entertainment

A man caught in a moment of silent disappointment, highlighting the narrowing emotional range given to male characters today

Masculinity in modern films

The vanishing man: how contemporary narratives are rewriting masculinity

A woman placing her hand on a microphone

Beyond audiobooks: the intimacy of interactive audio

How interactive audio stories turn passive listening into performance

Fashion

Snow goggles, dating from circa 800–1200, carved from walrus ivory and measuring 1 1/8 × 5 inches (2.9 × 12.7 cm), are part of the American Wing collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA

The evolution of sunglasses

From ancient eye shields to fashion icons

Drag queens transform fashion into a language of resistance, where sequins, silhouettes, and performance become acts of visibility and power

Drag queens and fashion

A vibrant alliance of art, identity, and activism

Feature

A close-up of a newly married couple’s clasped hands, representing the fragile beginning of a lifelong partnership

Love in a fortress

What hornbills can teach us about devotion, sacrifice, and showing up

A silhouette suspended between memory and momentum: Aldonza in the space where two worlds meet

Ahmed's painting

The art of waiting for the giant

Food & Wine

A refreshing smoothie served in a mason jar with a straw

Mini science in the kitchen

Fun cooking experiments that teach kids science, creativity, and nutrition

A man holding a freshly caught red-spotted trout in his hands

The Black Sea trout in a posthuman age

On the decline of Salmo rizeensis in Rize’s rivers and the ethical questions of human intervention

Science & Technology

A man reflects on his digital presence, surrounded by invisible data—capturing the quiet tension between connectivity, identity, and dignity in the digital age

Digital dignity in the age of algorithms

Safeguarding autonomy, equity, and human rights in the digital era

Preventive care starts with a simple visit and an honest conversation

The hidden costs of neglecting your health

Why skipping health checkups could be risky for your health

Sport

During a fast-paced rally, the ball strikes the net in a volleyball match, creating a moment of suspense as players prepare for the next move

Volleyball: from Mintonette to a global phenomenon

Tracing the origins, evolution, and Olympic rise of one of the world’s most beloved sports

Cricket’s journey from its European roots to its South Asian dominance, where packed stadiums and passionate fans contrast with Europe’s quieter legacy, yet a new wave of teams like Italy, Germany, and Denmark signals hope for the sport’s revival

Cricket’s lost home: exploring Europe’s forgotten legacy

Does cricket have a future in Europe?

Travel

Asian Elephant in Kumana National Park (c) Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne

Birdwatching on the East Coast of Sri Lanka

Lahugala and Kumana National Parks

Golden sands and warm waters along Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean coast, where surf culture meets tropical calm

Sri Lanka: the teardrop of India

Beaches, ancient sites, and rich culture in a developing nation

Wellness

Bourganville, watercolour, 16 × 12 cm, Mark Weighton, 2025

No objections to 2026!

Cancer Full Moon

A woman standing at the centre of an illuminated passage, illustrating the quiet fear of moving forward without certainty

The complicated path of choosing the life you want

What happens when wanting everything becomes choosing nothing

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LA Art Show, past edition, event view. Courtesy of LA Art Show

LA Art Show kicks off art season on January

7 — 11 Jan 2026 at LA Art Show in Los Angeles, United States

Daniel Ketelhut, Master of dreams, 2025. Courtesy of bG Gallery

A tale of two cities

7 Jan — 7 Feb 2026 at the bG Gallery in Santa Monica, United States

Lucknow from the Gomti (detail), 1821 and 1826. Courtesy of Yale Center for British Art

Painters, ports, and profits (...)

8 Jan — 21 Jun 2026 at the Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, United States

Kim In Ok, The road to Hanggeum-ri (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Kate Oh Gallery

Kim In Ok's exhibition

8 — 18 Jan 2026 at the Kate Oh Gallery in New York, United States

Alok Bal, The egg, 2020. Courtesy of Sakshi Gallery

The fourth wall

8 Jan — 18 Feb 2026 at the Sakshi Gallery in Mumbai, India

Eleanor Rahim, Breathe (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Andra Norris Art Gallery

8 Jan — 13 Feb 2026 at the Andra Norris Gallery in Burlingame, United States

William Perehudoff, AC-84-067 (detail), 1984. Courtesy of Berry Campbell Gallery

William Perehudoff: boundless color

8 Jan — 7 Feb 2026 at the Berry Campbell in New York, United States

Gloria Klein, Crisis management (detail), 1990. Courtesy of Anat Ebgi

Crisis management

9 Jan — 28 Feb 2026 at Anat Ebgi in New York, United States

Tyler Macko, Maya, 2025. Courtesy of Andrew Edlin Gallery

Tyler Macko: beneath bear mountain

9 Jan — 28 Feb 2026 at the Andrew Edlin Gallery in New York, United States

Frank Walter, Untitled (Birds in formation with clouds) (detail), n.d. Courtesy of Andrew Edlin Gallery

Frank Walter: works from the Cowles-Hoard collection

9 Jan — 28 Feb 2026 at the Andrew Edlin Gallery in New York, United States

David Kroll, Seascape egret and vase (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Lisa Sette Gallery

NI: Natural intelligence

10 Jan — 28 Feb 2026 at Lisa Sette Gallery in Phoenix, United States

Junna Maruyama, Shape of soul (detail). Courtesy of Corey Helford Gallery

10 Jan — 14 Feb 2026 at the Corey Helford Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Malcolm Bucknall, We were just playing make believe (detail), 2023. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery

My make believe

10 Jan — 14 Feb 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Dave Walsh, In the trees (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Bookstein Projects

Dave Walsh: viewshed

15 Jan — 27 Feb 2026 at the Bookstein Projects in New York, United States

Ron Milewicz, Broken (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Bookstein Projects

Ron Milewicz: beside still waters

15 Jan — 27 Feb 2026 at the Bookstein Projects in New York, United States

Dora Somosi, Mending madder (detail). Courtesy of Gilman Contemporary

Alchemy of memory

16 Jan — 25 Feb 2026 at the Gilman Contemporary in Sun Valley, United States

Daniel Raedeke, World outside (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Bruno David Gallery

16 Jan — 21 Feb 2026 at the Bruno David Gallery in St Louis, United States

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