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Sunday, June 28, 2026
Colourful waterfront buildings along Porto, Portugal, reflecting the city’s timeless beauty and relaxed rhythm of life
Charming historic homes in Cartagena, Colombia, reflecting the city’s colourful and relaxed Caribbean spirit
The scenic canal views of Ljubljana, Slovenia, reflecting the city’s elegance and timeless charm
The riverside skyline of Porto, Portugal, representing the city’s mix of history, culture, and coastal charm
Vibrant walls and winding streets in Cartagena, Colombia, representing a city brimming with culture and character
Travel
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 Syr Darya River floodplain appears here as a maze of winding meanders and loops at the image’s center. The darkest areas mark dense brush along the river’s current course, filled with blue-green water, while lighter wisps of vegetation trace the swampy depressions, or sloughs, that flank it
Economy & Politics
Blue gold: the geopolitics of water in Central Asia
Water scarcity sharpens regional divides, invites global players, and redefines sovereignty in Central Asia
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
Entertainment
Where Chopin’s heart belongs
Exile, memory, and the quiet journey from private longing to public landmark
A parametric architectural space where complex geometry shapes both form and experience
Architecture & Design
Parametric design and the question of function
Rethinking the balance between algorithmic aesthetics and human-centered performance in contemporary design

On the Street

A person kneeling before a cross on a hill, representing a return to sincere and humble faith
Culture
Are there still true Christians?
A closer look at faith in an age of moral decline
From ancient herbal remedies to contemporary fitness regimens, the evolution of weight loss treatments reflects a dynamic interplay of scientific and technological influences
Wellness
Weight loss through the ages
The evolution of treatment options
French Cuisine, Daniela Bieder, 2014
Food & Wine
242 days in Paris
Daniela Bieder's culinary highlights from Paris
Juun J AW 2013
Fashion
Clothes have no gender
Desexualising the industry is the coming step
Nancy Atakan & Kalliopi Lemos, Necklace of Time, still from double channel digital film, 7 min., 2020
Art
Nancy Atakan and Kalliopi Lemos
Projecting the United States of Womanhood
Technology has increasingly lodged in unanticipated aspects of our lives
Science & Technology
The concept of Memory in the Digital Age
How technology is helping us to remember

Architecture & 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
Amsa-dong (Korean: 암사동), a neighborhood in Seoul’s Gangdong District, is best known for the Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site, where Neolithic remains were uncovered after a 1925 flood revealed diagonal-line patterned earthenware (빗살무늬토기)
Jeulmun pottery: tracing the first echoes of humanity’s hand
How ancient vessels on the Korean Peninsula reveal art, memory, and the timeless need to leave a mark

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 understandin
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

Side wall and minaret of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Beyond stereotypes: rethinking Punjab
Land, identity, and belonging across rural myths, urban realities, and the Saraiki question
A happy family of three walking along the beach with the Dubai skyline in the background, representing expat family life in Dubai
Dubai’s rise as a global business destination
Why entrepreneurs are choosing the UAE to launch and grow their ventures

Entertainment

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
A late-night animator works in quiet concentration, capturing the unseen labour and long hours behind the stunning visuals of modern anime
The hidden price of anime
Why does anime look so good for so little?

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 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
A scientist waters a small plant in the lab, reflecting the nurturing side of biotechnology and future farming
The wild side of biotechnology
How glowing flowers, beef rice, and anti-browning bananas are reshaping the future of food and nature

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 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
Happy women travelers standing near colorful tuk-tuks, enjoying a lively street scene
What travel doesn’t warn you about
How awareness of people, place and risk can shape a better journey

Wellness

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
A woman creates a vision board using curated lifestyle images for visual inspiration
The troubling aesthetic of inspiration
Harnessing digital influence to make you feel whole and in control
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Abhishek Rao
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James Steven Batucan
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Iren Yıldız
Iren Yıldız
Catalina Rosa Rivera
Catalina Rosa Rivera
Faria Ahmed
Faria Ahmed
Maryam Al Balushi
Maryam Al Balushi
Şamil Çap
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Chloe Goff
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Jeffrey Levett
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Muhammad Umar Shabbir

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Ahmed Sabry, The turbulent land. Courtesy of Mashrabia Gallery of Contemporary Art
The turbulent land
28 Jun — 30 Jul 2026 at the Mashrabia Gallery Of Contemporary Art in Cairo, Egypt
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
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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