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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

LEAF-Certified Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), a multi-award-winning 590-bed general and acute care hospital, opened in June 2010 on a 3.4-hectare site in Yishun, Singapore

Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan features residential towers adorned with over 20,000 trees and 9,000 plants, creating a vertical forest in the cityscape

Symbol of Singapore and its efforts to promote green space, these “Supertrees” belong to a display at the 250-acre Gardens by the Bay

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), a 590-bed general and acute care facility in Yishun, Singapore, boasts LEAF certification and has earned multiple awards since its June 2010 opening

Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest) in Milan, Italy features residential towers covered with over 20,000 trees and 9,000 plants, integrating greenery into the urban landscape

Architecture & Design

Human-centered architecture: designing for well-being

Exploring how modern architects prioritize physical health, mental well-being, and sustainability in innovative designs

A black child stares defiantly into the camera

The creation of the Black narrative

The impact of dehumanizing images on Black American culture

A woman with open hands stands beside a religious building during a spiritual visit

Economy & Politics

World Philosophy Day 2024: bridging divides with wisdom

Insights from Malaysia: a message by Mohammad Nizar Mat Nor

Pink Floyd during a concert

Robert Wyatt: a musical journey of resilience and evolution

Exploring the iconic singer-songwriter's impact from the Canterbury School

On the Street

Still Life with Cheese (1615) by Floris van Dijck

Coffee and cheese

A perfect marriage story

An agreement via a handshake between a businessman and an AI

Science & Technology

The power of AI in contemporary business

A comprehensive exploration of chatbots, predictive analytics, and process automation

Shirin Neshat is an Iranian visual artist who lives in New York City, known primarily for her work in film, video and photography

"The Fury" by Shirin Neshat

Empowering women's bodies

Saint. Michael Archangel Church, aerial © TO Herceg - Novi

Of Sunshine and Stairways

Herceg-Novi, a town that you will miss

An hourglass resting on the floor, time slipping away, a poignant symbol of life's transience

Ephemeral musings

Exploring the labyrinth of emotions

Flash is a superhero from the DC universe who overcomes obstacles through persistence and teamwork

What does it take to become a superhero?

How to open the door to the future's real potential

Architecture & Design

Pantheon, Rome, Italy

Museum lighting: techniques, effects, and conservation

Exploring how lighting shapes exhibitions and preserves art in museums

The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health is a medical building in Las Vegas, opened in 2010 and operated by the Cleveland Clinic. It is designed by famous architect Frank Gehry

Brutalism: the evolution and influence

From post-war revival to contemporary inspirations: how brutalism shapes modern architecture, design, and fashion

Art

Phillipe Halsman's photograph "Dalí Atomicus" (1948) of famous surrealist Salvador Dalí jumping into the air with three cats flying past him captures the essence of surrealism, bending reality while letting the imagination soar

Surrealism: reality and imagination in art and poetry

Uncovering the interplay of realism and fantasy in surrealists' universes

Cadillac Ranch is a public art installation and sculpture in Amarillo, Texas, U.S. It was created in 1974 by Chip Lord

Decoding contemporary art: evolution and impact

Unveiling the complexity of contemporary art: from conceptualism to sociopolitical commentary

Culture

Looking up through the canopy of trees, we see the interconnectedness of life, reflecting how every encounter and relationship weaves into our existence, both binding and shaping us

The Zeigarnik effect: understanding life's interruptions

How unfinished tasks and lost connections shape our reality

A young girl holding hands with a robot

Dystopia vs. protopia: harnessing the power of imagination

Our determination towards a better future society

Economy & Politics

Eco-friendly urban planning and green city initiatives in Wuxi, China focus on sustainable urban development and climate action

Urban governance and agency in global sustainability

Cities as catalysts for sustainable change: opportunities and challenges

As Trump assumes the presidency, the impact of his policies on Mexico, particularly regarding trade and immigration, hangs in the balance, highlighting the challenges ahead

The election of Trump: a view from the south

Repercussions for regional politics and economy in the wake of Trump's victory

Entertainment

Paola Cortellesi is an Italian actress, comedian, screenwriter and director from C'è ancora domani film

Gender inequality and empowerment in 'C'è ancora domani'

Persistent struggles and empowerment of women in post-war Italy and beyond through the lens of cinema and literature

A 2009 newspaper reports on the death of Michael Jackson

The heartbreak of celebrity loss

Collective grief in the wake of celebrity losses

Fashion

Crafting elegance with nature’s palette

Cecchi de Rossi is reinventing leather and crafting stories through design

Women march together, proudly holding a banner that reads: "Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Human Rights

Miniskirt revolution: how 1960s fashion redefined freedom

Explore the miniskirt's role in transforming women's fashion and symbolizing rebellion

Feature

An undetonated missile embbeded into the pavement

The pain of normalcy in a world on fire

Grappling with the mundane, tormentous as ever

A collection of old sepia pictures

A childhood friend

Beware of nostalgia

Food & Wine

A middle-aged female chef in a chef's uniform, holding a plate of vegetables, sniffing a tomato in her hand

Essential tips for food microbiology and safety

Explore the basics of food microorganisms, safety practices, and common foodborne illnesses

A male vlogger, live-streaming his cooking, exemplifies the impact of social media on culinary trends as a food influencer

Influencer impact: unveiling food trends

The data behind social media's influence on food choices and consumer behavior

Science & Technology

Spacecraft orbiting planet equipped with advanced AI technology for space exploration

The impact of technological disruptions on the space sector

The intersection of innovation, challenges, and sustainability in space exploration

Life always finds a way

Biobots: life beyond death and new possibilities

Engineered cells challenge life-death boundaries

Sport

Indian field hockey players, 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Indian Hockey's journey: from struggles to Paris 2024 bronze

How India’s hockey revival overcame decades of struggle to reclaim Olympic glory

Lance Stroll Aston Martin F1, Stroll racing for Aston Martin F1 at Silverstone 2021, England

Aston Martin's epic return to Formula 1: 2021 season review

Challenges, innovations, and future prospects in F1

Travel

Reflection on Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur, Nepal

Nepal's UNESCO world heritage sites

Nepal's rich history, spiritual legacy, and iconic landscapes

A sun-kissed salvia plant stands proudly, its leaves reflecting the morning light, a solitary figure in a garden filled with forgotten stories

Seeking salvia: a psychedelic quest across Argentina

From chance encounters to unexpected connections and spiritual insights

Wellness

A woman waiting for the train

The Concerta conundrum

How 76 phone calls and a trip to the Kent countryside became my existential ADHD nightmare

A woman embraces a man while holding a heart-shaped gift box

Love as a social construct: its evolution and impact

Exploring the sociological perspectives on love and its role in modern relationships

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Jakob Dwight, Audible serpentine majesty, 2023. Courtesy of Maus Contemporary

Solarwind in array

27 Nov — 27 Dec 2024 at the Maus Contemporary in Birmingham, United States

Hanne Friis, Impulse (cyan), 2021–22. Courtesy of Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg

Contemporary craft

27 Nov 2024 — 27 Apr 2025 at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany

Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy or Werner van den Valckert (attributed), The osteology lesson of Dr Sebastiaen Egbertsz, 1619. Courtesy of Städel Museum

Rembrandt’s Amsterdam. Golden times?

27 Nov 2024 — 23 Mar 2025 at the Museum Städel in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Alice Wang, Untitled (still), 2014. Courtesy of the artist, Three Shadows Photography Art Centre and Jimei Art Centre

Jimei x Arles International Photo Festival's program

29 Nov 2024 — 12 Jan 2025 at Three Shadows Photography Art Centre in Jimei, China

Julie Mehretu, A transcore of the radical imaginatory, exhibition view. Courtesy of MCA

A transcore of the radical imaginatory

29 Nov 2024 — 27 Apr 2025 at the MCA in The Rocks, Australia

Tonderai Mujuru, The Himba queen: a mother's eternal love, 2024. Courtesy of Andakulova Gallery

An African story

29 Nov — 13 Dec 2024 at the Andakulova Gallery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Johan Dijkstra, Orchard, undated. Courtesy of Groninger Museum

How Van Gogh came to Groningen

30 Nov 2024 — 5 May 2025 at the Groninger Museum in Groningen, Netherlands

Edvard Grieg's villa, exhibition view. Courtesy of Kode Museums

Edvard Grieg´s villa

30 Nov 2024 — 30 Dec 2025 at KODE in Bergen, Norway

Ogilvy’s Christmas mechanical window displays. Courtesy of McCord Stewart Museum

Ogilvy’s Christmas mechanical window displays

30 Nov 2024 — 5 Jan 2025 at the McCord Stewart Museum in Montreal, Canada

Valeria Vaccaro, Urban platform burned, 2021. Courtesy of Punto Sull’Arte

Fuoco cammina con me

30 Nov — 21 Dec 2024 at Punto sull'arte in Varese, Italy

Installation View, Sintesi , Bonacina. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery

3 Dec — 31 Jan 2024 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States

Installation view, Piero Atchugarry gallery: 10 years, 2023. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery

Piero Atchugarry gallery: 10 years

3 Dec — 31 Jan 2024 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States

Eric Ginsburg, Freddie singing painting. Courtesy of Fridge Art Fair Miami

Fridge Does Freddie

3 — 8 Dec 2024 at the Fridge Art Fair in Miami, United States

Tom Wesselmann, Monica in robe with Matisse, 1998. Courtesy of Opera Gallery

Unveiling masters in the city

3 Dec 2024 — 2 Jan 2025 at Opera Gallery in Miami, United States

Artnwordz, The Beatles now and then. From the Red Dot Miami fair. Courtesy of Redwood Art Group

Announcements of Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami's fairs

4 — 8 Dec 2024 at Mana Wynwood Convention Center in Miami, United States

Eric de Dormael and Agnès Baillon, Soleil-levant, 2023. Courtesy of Design Miami

Design Miami announces highlights for 20th edition

4 — 8 Dec 2024 at the Design Miami in Miami Beach, United States

Barbara Kolo, Escape into carbon black, 2024. Courtesy of bG Gallery

4 — 10 Dec 2024 at the bG Gallery in Santa Monica, United States

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