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Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Darnley Portrait of Elizabeth I of England—named after a former owner—is believed to have been painted from life. It established the facial template known as the “Mask of Youth,” which shaped authorized portraits of the queen for decades
Near-contemporary painting of Anne Boleyn, 1550
An Allegory of the Tudor Succession: The Family of Henry VIII
Portrait of Henry VIII (after 1537). Oil on canvas. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK
A digitally restored version of Joos van Cleve’s portrait of Henry VIII
Fashion
Power, spectacle, and the Tudor silhouette
How the theatrical fashion of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I continues to shape modern ideas of authority, excess, and visual dominance
Jean-Marie Appriou (born 1986 in Brest, France) is a French sculptor whose work combines mythology, symbolism, and material transformation. He lives and works in Paris, portrayed by Claire Dorn
Art
Jean-Marie Appriou and the art of passage
From Dante and ancient Egypt to fire and bronze, the artist reflects on sculpture as a threshold between worlds
Asmaa Galal is an Egyptian actress who began her career in television in 2017 before steadily making her way into Egyptian cinema
Entertainment
Asmaa Galal and the art of quiet ascent
As En Ghab El Qott leads the box office, her rise reflects discipline, restraint, and performance over spectacle
Four newly graduates stare peacefully at the horizon, asking themselves what the next step is
Economy & Politics
Entering a new chapter full of unknowns
Transition from graduation: career planning, building new social networks, and embracing personal growth

On the Street

A statue of Buddha, in Wat Mahathat, Thailand
Wellness
‘Breathwork’ vs. meditation
Reasons to choose one or the other
Two glasses of wine resting on a wine barrel amidst the vineyard
Food & Wine
Exploring the world of wine
Old World vs. New World
Framework and Perspectives for a Citizen Internet

Science & Technology
Beyond Digital Citizen
Framework and Perspectives for a Citizen Internet

Bursting with life and colour, the streets of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, bloom with the vibrant hues of tropical flowers, creating a picturesque backdrop for exploration, amidst the cobblestone pathways, nature intertwines with history, inviting travellers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Caribbean
Travel
Experiencing Santo Domingo: a personal journey
Exploring Dominican identity through a new lens
The mandarin's bird soaring in the sunset sky
Culture
The bird of the mandarin
A story freely inspired by the painting "The Mandarin's Wife" by Lê Phổ, Vietnamese painter
Table mountain visible during Formula E tournament, Cape Town, South Africa
Sport
Formula E in Cape Town
An environmentally conscious car racing tournament

Architecture & Design

A parametric architectural space where complex geometry shapes both form and experience
Parametric design and the question of function
Rethinking the balance between algorithmic aesthetics and human-centered performance in contemporary design
A contemporary airport terminal where architecture, daylight, and greenery come together to create a calm, intuitive, and human-centered travel environment
Designing the airport for the human journey
How user-centered architecture is reshaping travel experiences

Art

Installation view of ID.exe / the human patch, featuring the artwork Habitat no. 6 (2025, Diasec print, 140 × 80 cm, Ed. 3+1, solo exhibition by Ecem Dilan Köse, Art On Istanbul, 2025. Photo © Kayhan Kaygusuz, courtesy of the artist and Art On Istanbul
Ecem Dilan Köse: architectures of emergence
Digital environments, artificial life, and the ethics of perception
The Trustees in the Temporary Elgin Room, 1819, by Archibald Archer, depicts the Elgin Marbles at the British Museum surrounded by museum staff, a trustee, and visitors
Repatriation and the politics of cultural belonging
Colonial legacies, cultural justice, and the future of global heritage

Culture

A quiet moment of reflection where mathematics and philosophy converge—logic, doubt, and reasoning unfolding in a solitary search for understanding
Two sides of the same coin
How mathematics and philosophy meet in logic, doubt, and understanding
The National Memorial for Peace and Justice is a sacred space for truth-telling and reflection about racial terror in America and its legacy
Untold and untaught history: declaration of truth
A necessary apology and reparation for years of injustice based upon the legacy of enslavement

Economy & Politics

Renewable energy landscapes rise in sunlight while the shadows of heavy industry linger in the distance—a visual metaphor for the shifting balance of global power generation
Energy futures: the Hobbits are winning
How wind and solar are overtaking the nuclear renaissance myth
A solitary drummer in a Jamaican interior, where rhythm carries memory, resistance, and the unfinished struggle against Babylon
Beyond Bob Marley: the sound of resistance
How reggae became a global language of decolonization, memory, and revolt

Entertainment

The statue of Frédéric Chopin is a large bronze sculpture designed by Wacław Szymanowski, located in the upper part of Warsaw’s Royal Baths Park, near Aleje Ujazdowskie
Where Chopin’s heart belongs
Exile, memory, and the quiet journey from private longing to public landmark
The Boys is an American satirical superhero series that follows a group of vigilantes confronting corrupt superpowered figures who are publicly celebrated as heroes by the corporation Vought International
The death of the invincible hero
Why modern audiences prefer flawed survivors to flawless saviours

Fashion

A K-pop-inspired group styled in layered monochrome looks, representing the theatrical fashion narratives central to idol culture
When style meets sound: the fashion power of K-pop 
How Korean pop music became one of the most influential forces in global fashion 
Dr Carolyn Mair is a British cognitive and behavioral psychologist who specializes in understanding how clothing and fashion influence human behavior, identity, and decision-making
Dr Carolyn Mair on the psychology of fashion
Why what we wear reflects who we are and how we think

Feature

A father and son sit across from each other in silence, their tension shaped by control, performance, and the unseen weight of being watched
Puppets without strings
In a world without scripts, the truth becomes the most dangerous act
Hands joined around a fresh coconut under sunlit palms, symbolising loyalty that survived time and separation
A love debt
A story of how a Vietnamese refugee and a Filipino coconut seller find connection and hope in the unlikeliest of places

Food & Wine

Bariva wrapped in banana leaves, a cherished symbol of identity and heritage in Papua New Guinea's Rigo district, embodying centuries of tradition and community pride
Bariva: traditional dish of Papua New Guinea's Rigo district
Explore the heritage and preparation of Bariva, a symbol of unity and culinary artistry
Tongba is a millet-based alcoholic beverage found in the eastern mountainous region of Nepal
Tongba is not a drink
On warmth, patience, and the quiet ritual of fermented millet in the Himalayan cold

Science & Technology

A patient receiving a non-invasive laser-assisted procedure, reflecting the growing preference for treatments with minimal downtime
The minimally invasive revolution
How non-surgical treatments are reshaping cosmetic medicine through safer, faster, and more accessible procedures
A moment of interaction between artificial intelligence and diverse communities, reflecting how technology is beginning to engage with culture, context, and human connection across borders
Can AI understand culture?
Language, identity, and the thin line between reflection and appropriation

Sport

Diego Maradona carried the hopes of entire nations on his shoulders while introducing an unquantifiable magic to the football pitch
Is Maradona Football’s G.O.A.T.?
The life, legend, and unmatched magic of Diego Maradona, the boy from the shantytowns who reshaped the game
Inside a professional football locker room in Paris, Île-de-France, France
The economic weight of the closet in professional sports
A critical analysis of LGBTQ+ athletes in professional sports

Travel

The scenic canal views of Ljubljana, Slovenia, reflecting the city’s elegance and timeless charm
5 underrated cities worth exploring in 2026
Walking through cities where culture flourishes naturally through food, music, architecture, and the pace of everyday life
The Majorelle Garden is a one-hectare (two-acre) botanical and artist-designed landscape garden in Marrakesh, Morocco
Lost, found, and almost broken in Morocco
A journey through Marrakech’s medina, where hospitality and hostility share the same streets

Wellness

A woman quietly enduring pain at home, symbolising the isolation often associated with chronic women’s health conditions
The hidden cost of women’s health conditions
How delayed PMOS (formerly PCOS) and endometriosis diagnoses affect women’s health, careers, and daily life
A group of women practicing Tai Chi in nature, representing the benefits of balance, coordination, and mindful movement
Why strength and mobility matter in menopause
How strength training, mobility work, and balance exercises support healthy aging and long-term vitality
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Rekha Rodwittiya, Home is wherever you are (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Sakshi Gallery
Unfolding narratives (...)
30 Jun — 8 Jul 2026 at the Mall Galleries in London, United Kingdom
Lost at sea. Courtesy of Galleria d'arte Triphè
Lost at sea
30 Jun — 15 Jul 2026 at the Galleria d’arte Triphè in Rome, Italy
Susie Hamilton, Plumper (Bather) /5 (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Paul Stolper Gallery
Salon
1 Jul — 14 Aug 2026 at the Paul Stolper Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Yacout Hamdouch, Une haie de volubilis à Carvoeiro (A hedge of morning glories in Carvoeiro) (detail), 2026. Courtesy the artist and October Gallery
Poetic threads. Spotlight: James Barnor
2 Jul — 15 Aug 2026 at the October Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Mary Case, Terra incognita (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Wally Workman Gallery
Mary Case and Lindsy Halleckson's exhibition
2 — 26 Jul 2026 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States
Carolina Caycedo, The collapsing of a model (detail), 2019. Courtesy of MASP
Carolina Caycedo: confluences
3 Jul — 4 Oct 2026 at the MASP in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Nathan Oliveira, Head (detail). Courtesy of LewAllen Galleries
Bay area existentialist
3 Jul — 1 Aug 2026 at the LewAllen Galleries in Santa Fe, United States
Joan Miró, Gaudí XIII, (detail) 1979. Courtesy of Casa Batlló Contemporary. Fundació Joan Miró, Barcelona © Successió Miró, 2026
Gaudí-Miró-Gomis: deconstructed
8 Jul 2026 — 10 Jan 2027 at the Casa Batlló Contemporary in Barcelona, Spain
Thaier Helal, Essence 4 (detail), 2021. Courtesy of Ayyam Gallery
Tangerine dreams
8 Jul — 18 Sep 2026 at the Ayyam Gallery in London, United Kingdom
Ailsa Wong, The tides of night (detail). Courtesy of Sin Sin Fine Art
Form
10 Jul — 12 Sep 2026 at the Sin Sin Fine Art in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Stuart Elliott, Mauve dump D (detail), 2025. Courtesy of Art Collective WA
F-tales
11 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Art Collective WA in Perth, Australia
Rachel Coad, Super eighteen (detail), 2026. Courtesy of Art Collective WA
Rachel Coad. Time
11 Jul — 8 Aug 2026 at the Art Collective WA in Perth, Australia
Billy Schenck, Gratuitous violence (detail). Courtesy of JoAnne Artman Gallery
Technicolor west
1 Sep — 31 Oct 2026 at the JoAnne Artman Gallery in Laguna Beach, United States
Ellen Bradshaw, Spring fever, 10th Ave and 25th Sta (detail). Courtesy of Pleiades Gallery
Every street has a story
8 Sep — 3 Oct 2026 at the Pleiades Gallery in New York, United States
Keerthana Kunnath, Not what you saw. Courtesy of Foam
Not what you saw
18 Sep — 27 Nov 2026 at the Foam in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Franz Gertsch, Patti Smith I (detail), 1978. Courtesy of Museum Franz Gertsch
Franz Gertsch. Blow-up (Part II)
19 Sep 2026 — 28 Feb 2027 at the Museum Franz Gertsch in Burgdorf, Switzerland
Swab’s 2025 edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Swab
Swab’s 19th edition
8 — 11 Oct 2026 at Swab in Barcelona, Spain
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