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Woman is shocked after learning the bizarre technique people use to make their spray tans last
Many people love the "summer glow" achieved by spending time out in the sun. But not everyone tans easily, and for some, reducing the risk of skin...
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What Traditional Tile Roofs in Indian Villages Teach Us About Sustainable Housing
Feature image courtesy: Shutterstock Walk through the bylanes of any old Indian village, from the sunburnt coastlines of Goa to the lush hills of...
Gen Z soldier navigating an old school gas pump has everyone laugh-screaming, 'flip it up'
Listen: adulting is hard, especially when you were born into a world that already had smartphones and Google while relics of the past still hang...
This Musical Robot Celebrates Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms
Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. I’m Kelly McEvers, and this is Atlas Obscura, a celebration of the...
Thousands of concertgoers in Poland spontaneously sing 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and it's flawless
The music of Queen has a profound visceral effect on everyone. Few pieces of art can cause complete strangers to put aside their differences and...
4-year-old's emotional intelligence is off the charts, and people are giving kudos to his mom
Some kids can wow us with their abilities, from being precocious philosophers to musical prodigies. Whether a child's extraordinary talents are...
Eliana, Aurora, Luca, Malachi: The baby names that ruled 2025 and what to expect in 2026
Naming a baby can be a fun endeavor, but it's also a lot of pressure. Names are personal, often meaningful, and unless we decide to change them...
5 ways people are going all in this week
When you hear the phrase “all in,” what comes to mind? If you caught our article last week, you already know it means elaborate couple’s costumes,...
Capturing Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms in Sculpture
One man’s trash is Danny Shaddick’s treasure. The Toronto architect-artist-musician’s latest work marries recordings of everyday sounds with...
The Surprising Culinary History of a Humble Puerto Rican Favorite
Aida Lugo McAllister still remembers the first time she tried Puerto Rico’s unofficial national dish. “When I went to Puerto Rico, 1970, at age...
Designblok celebrates courage with its inaugural conference
Promotion: Prague-based festival Designblok returned in 2025 for its 27th edition, focusing on "risk-taking" within design, architecture and art....
The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum was established in the 1970s to uplift and illuminate work in the fabric arts. The space was always envisioned...
Secure Connections Made Simple: How SD-WAN Helps Protect Distributed Offices
Key Takeaways SD-WAN provides robust, end-to-end security for distributed offices, leveraging encryption, micro-segmentation, and zero-trust...
Book Review: Becoming a Peacock by Michal Bardavid — A Bold, Beautiful Journey to True Self-Love
Every once in a while, a book comes along that feels like it’s speaking directly to your heart — and Michal Bardavid’s Becoming a Peacock is one...
Thermory Design Awards 2025 winners highlight "enduring beauty of wood"
Promotion: Estonian timber supplier Thermory has announced the winners of its annual wooden architecture design awards, including a villa clad...
The Colossal Shop’s 2025 Gift Guide: Gift Like an Artist
We've curated everything you need to be named Best Gift Giver of the Year. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal...
The Art of the Welcome Pack: Making a Great First Impression
Whether it’s onboarding new employees, students in your school, or attendees at your event, how you introduce them to your brand or organisation...
Malaysian Fashion Designers Turn LEGO’s Botanical Collection Into Wearable Art
Malaysian Fashion Designers Turn LEGO’s Botanical Collection Into Wearable Art View this post on Instagram A post shared by LEGO (@lego) From...
Our 8 favorite books about hope to give this holiday season
Good Good Good's end-of-year book recommendations — featuring books that inspire hope, empathy, and action.
Vivid Oil Paintings Capture the Ancient Energy of Australia’s Majestic Landscapes
Vivid Oil Paintings Capture the Ancient Energy of Australia’s Majestic Landscapes The mountains, rivers, and forests of our world have watched...
My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Seattle
My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Seattle Seattle, Washington, is known for many things. It’s the birthplace of two corporate...
6 Best Laptops for College Students (2025): Tested and Reviewed
The best college laptops are portable, come with great battery life, and have enough performance for schoolwork of any kind.
He Won a Crayola Crayon-Naming Contest in 1992 as a Boy–Now it’s Been Voted #2 Color in the World
An iconic and charming shade of light blue has a surprising origin story, one that was just recognized in a worldwide poll as one of the most...
half-bodied home robot memo looks more like playful cartoon character than humanoid
made to complete household tasks, the roving device features a round head, a head with a hat-like top piece, and a torso shaped like a cylinder....
Benefits of Traveling: 10 Reasons to Book That Trip
Let’s get one thing straight—life is not meant to be lived in one zip code. The benefits of traveling aren’t just hype. I’m talking about real,...
Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces the Theme for the 2026 Met Gala
Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces the Theme for the 2026 Met Gala As far as yearly recurring art exhibitions go, The Metropolitan Museum of Art...
Golden Steering Wheel: Hyundai INSTER is Germany’s Best Car Under €25,000
Prestigious award from AUTO BILD & BILD am SONNTAG for the all-electric small SUV Expert jury highlights design, fast-charging technology and...
New Zealand book award disqualifies two authors for AI artwork
The New Zealand Book Awards Trust introduced a new rule this year stating that any book submitted for the Ockham awards must not contain AI...
How to Love the World More: Artist and Poet Rachel Hébert’s Breathtaking Catalogue of Gratitudes
Here we are, living these lives bright and perishable as a poppy, hard and shimmering as obsidian. We know that they are entirely improbable, that...
Simpson & Brown revives 16th-century Fairburn Tower in Scottish Highlands
A 16th-century tower house by architecture studio Simpson & Brown that has been shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland...
Alexa the Troll of Detroit Lakes in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
While exploring Detroit Lakes, you might stumble upon a towering wooden troll brewing a special elixir. Her name is Alexa, and she was created by...
MIT Design Intelligence Lab explores "sustainable consumer electronics" with Geolectric
MIT Design Intelligence Lab has designed Geolectric, a lantern that explores alkaline-based geopolymers as a sustainable alternative to consumer...
The weird science behind why music gives you goosebumps
Experiencing goosebumps from music, known as frisson, is a common yet profound physiological response. This occurs when specific musical moments,...
A Retrospective of Trailblazing Artist Faith Ringgold Centers Narratives of Black Americans
'Faith Ringgold' opens this month at Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal...
AtMa Inc reforms broken J39 Mogensen chairs to demonstrate "importance of cherishing a single object"
Japanese studio AtMa Inc has created an unconventional seating collection by reassembling parts of Danish designer Børge Mogensen's revered J39...
Bionic Arms Enable Mushrooms to Create Music Using Their Own Energy (LISTEN)
An English musical project helps plants and fungi branch out from their quiet natures and express their creativity thanks to a set of bionic arms....
Cats revealed in all their glory in stunning new photographs
Photographer Tim Flach's new book Feline explores the mysterious and irresistible world of cats, from the domesticated to the wild, and why we love them
Baby Sea Otter Named Caterpillar Rescued off Central California Coast
Conservationists recently reunited a mother otter with her baby and caught it on film. It seems surreal when marine conservationists plop the lost...
RBSE to conduct board exams twice a year from 2026‑27: Students get second chance to improve marks
Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will conduct board exams twice a year for Class 10 and 12 students starting from the 2026-27...
Celebrate Halloween with Michael Jackson’s Horrifically Entertaining “Thriller” Music Video—and a Behind-the-Scenes Documentary
Michael Jackson’s Thriller is the best-selling album of all time, and not by a particularly slim margin. The most recent figures have it...
Strong Leaders Use This Creative Strategy to Come Up With the Best Ideas
The most game-changing ideas often come from the people on the front lines — not the corner office.
European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' and 'Sirāt' lead nominations in key categories
Three Cannes-premiering (and winning) films - Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value,' Óliver Laxe's 'Sirāt' and Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an...
What went right this week: the good news that matters
World ‘closer to a future free of cervical cancer’, UK music fans got a boost, and Denmark said no to social media fore kids, plus more The post...
Psychedelic Paintings Visualize the Human Psyche as a Surreal Technicolor Dream
Psychedelic Paintings Visualize the Human Psyche as a Surreal Technicolor Dream Surrealism has only been around for a century, yet it’s had an...
Andy Warhol’s Provocative Yet Intimate Polaroids Live Again in Downtown New York
Andy Warhol’s Provocative Yet Intimate Polaroids Live Again in Downtown New York Contrary to what pop culture may have us believe, Andy Warhol...
Five reasons to enter Dezeen Jobs Top Companies 2026
Entries are now open for Dezeen Jobs Top Companies 2026, our new annual list recognising the best workplaces in architecture and design. With just...
Nature documentary shot on Super 8 film is ravishing and unpredictable
In Ed Sayers's breathtaking documentary, a global community of film-makers capture the wildlife in their local areas. It's a bold departure from...
The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai: An Introduction to the Iconic Japanese Woodblock Print in 17 Minutes
When woodcut artist Katsushika Hokusai made his famous print The Great Wave off Kanagawa in 1830 — part of the series Thirty-six Views of Mount...
The endearing movie that affirms creativity as a human act
Peter Hujar's Day began, as many great works of art do, with a DM. Director Ira Sachs (Passages, The Delta) had just finished reading a recently...
fran silvestre restores limestone farmhouse in spain as off-grid home and workspace
after repairing and reconstructing the original walls, the architects introduced a cork-based insulation layer for improved thermal performance....
UAE-based designer exhibition showcases 24 emerging local creatives
This year's UAE Designer Exhibition at Dubai Design Week features a glass coffee table debossed with oysters and a towering wooden lamp...
'Never mind the buzzwords': Dubai Design Week seeks authentic visions to boost regional landscape
As Dubai Design Week marks its 11th year and takes community as its focus, director Natasha Carella reflects on the festival's growth while...
Baku ART Weekend celebrates creativity and cultural heritage
Baku's ART Weekend invites people to imagine the future through creativity while embracing Azerbaijan’s cultural identity as a bridge between...
Aluminum Ping Pong Table “Sings” Meditative Tunes Each Time a Ball Hits Its Surface
Aluminum Ping Pong Table “Sings” Meditative Tunes Each Time a Ball Hits Its Surface View this post on Instagram A post shared by James de Wulf...
Princeton’s new quantum chip marks a major step toward quantum advantage
A Princeton team built a new tantalum-silicon qubit that survives for over a millisecond, far surpassing today’s best devices. The design tackles...
Last minute holiday cheer: The niche European Christmas markets you can still book this year
Euronews Travel rounds up some relatively lesser-known European Christmas markets which are adding a touch of magic to the holidays.
Madison Beer Boyfriends and the Drama Behind Each Chapter
The journey through Madison Beer boyfriends has become one of the most entertaining pop-culture timelines to follow. Fans watched Madison Beer...
10 Best Office Chairs That Aren’t Hideous (2025): Stylish AD Picks
Including the beloved Aeron Chair and many other design-forward picks
"Ireland is absolutely having a moment" says head of Irish Design Week
A rich history of storytelling and self-sufficient island living have fostered an exciting contemporary design scene in Ireland, Irish Design Week...
De-Formalize Your Dining Room the Nate Berkus Way
Just in time for holiday hosting, the AD100 talent is sharing his tips and tricks for dining room design in an exclusive excerpt from his latest...
Apple’s iPhone Pocket by Issey Miyake Is Confusing by Design
Decades after their founders connected, Apple and Issey Miyake released a collection of phone pouches that have some people baffled. They hope it...
Meeting John Malkovich, The Yellow Tie and the remarkable tale of a Romanian classical conductor
The Yellow Tie is a new film which tells the remarkable story of Romanian conductor, Sergiu Celibidache. Starring John Malkovich and Sean Bean...
Luis Marie pleats recycled fabric to create "first-ever all-textile room divider"
Dutch design studio Luis Marie has channelled the traditional craft of pleating to create an acoustic room divider that can stand on its own...
New book tells compelling tale of the fight to save the Siberian tiger
The battle to save the magnificent but endangered Amur tiger detailed in Jonathan Slaght's Tigers Between Empires is an inspiring look at what...
Our verdict on Our Brains, Our Selves: A mix of praise and misgivings
The New Scientist Book Club has various issues with Masud Husain's prize-winning popular science book about neurology
Can theater performance skills help teachers in the classroom?
Most people can recall a favorite class or teacher who left an indelible mark on their lives. While subject matter plays a role, the deeper...
Brunch With Babs Turned a Former Basket Shop Into the Connecticut Cottage of Her Dreams
The New York Times bestselling cookbook author and social media megastar thoughtfully restored an 1830 shingle-style home with Moore House Design
How Not to Waste Your Life
“Let me not seem to have lived in vain,” the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe whispered on his deathbed, not realizing that the astronomical tables...
Book Club: Read an extract from Every Version of You by Grace Chan
In this passage from the opening of Grace Chan’s sci-fi novel, the November read for the New Scientist Book Club, we are introduced to her...
Shimmering Flying Fish Swarm Visitors in Immersive Robotics Installation at Museum of the Future
Shimmering Flying Fish Swarm Visitors in Immersive Robotics Installation at Museum of the Future Thailand-based creative collective bit.studio...
In ‘Dripping Earth,’ Cannupa Hanska Luger Ushers the Past into a Speculative Future
The artist's solo exhibition at the Joslyn Art Museum explores history, artifacts, tradition, and time. Do stories and artists like this matter to...
Daily music listening linked to big drop in dementia risk
Older adults who regularly listen to or play music appear to have significantly lower risks of dementia and cognitive decline. The data suggests...
Sailing Towards a Quieter and Cleaner Ocean
A boat that runs on sunshine, glides without noise, and keeps the water as pure as the sky above it. It began as Sandith’s belief that boats...
Baku International Arts Festival aims for more cultural collaborations as second week begins
The second week of the Baku International Arts Festival features international stars of theatre, music, dance, and opera, along with unique...
New 2D material transforms air into fuel and fertilizer
Researchers are exploring MXenes, 2D materials that could transform air into ammonia for cleaner fertilizers and fuels. Their atomic structures...
The Look Book Goes to the Ragas Live Festival
A lineup of over 50 artists played South Asian classical, jazz, and ambient music for 24 hours straight at Pioneer Works in Red Hook.
Four artists shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Prize
Jane Evelyn Atwood, Weronika Gęsicka, Amak Mahmoodian and Rene Matić have been shortlisted for the 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize.
59 artists illuminate saudi capital as dazzling public artwork for noor riyadh 2025
until december 6, light art transforms riyadh's public spaces, celebrating creativity and the city’s momentum under the theme: ‘in the blink of an...
Tiptoe invites 10 designers to reimagine its signature table leg for its 10th birthday
Promotion: French furniture brand Tiptoe has celebrated its 10th anniversary by asking 10 designers and artists to creatively reinterpret its...
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Bugonia' - Yórgos Lánthimos' bleak and timely alien satire
An absurd, bleakly funny and freakishly timely tale that will delight Lánthimos fans and make you look at CEOs in a very different light. Warning:...
acoustic brand woven image manages sound waves with 3D-formed panel collection
featuring designs like gem, umi, and nalu, the 3D-formed collection combines tactile beauty with high-performance sound absorption. The post...
Antolini stone "undisputed focal point" of Luxembourg apartment by DNA Design Lab
Promotion: Italian studio DNA Design Lab chose the natural stone collections from Italian manufacturer Antolini for an apartment in a skyscraper...
Adilo pendant lamp by Ilkka Kauppinen for Secto Design
Dezeen Showroom: made of ultra-thin birch plywood, designer Ilkka Kauppinen's sculptural Adilo pendant lamp for Finnish brand Secto Design unfurls...
StudioTamat revamps 1960s villa in Italy's Castelli Romani
Rome-based StudioTamat has designed eclectic interiors for an Italian villa, blending modernist influences with floral wallpapers and playful...
Adele to make acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
Celebrated British singer Adele is currently taking a break from music after completing a huge residency in Las Vegas. Now, she's about to say...
Hyundai N Redefines High-Performance EV Driving Experience with IONIQ 6 N
IONIQ 6 N is engineered for exceptional cornering precision with advanced suspension geometry and aerodynamic features designed for high-speed...
Traditional Greek Fisherman’s Shelter Reimagined as Chic Seaside Escape
Traditional Greek Fisherman’s Shelter Reimagined as Chic Seaside Escape Sitting on the coast of Milos, Greece, stands a type of structure that’s...
‘Au 8ème Jour,’ an Award-Winning Animated Short Film, Weaves a Cautionary Tale
When a vibrant, balanced ecosystem is threatened by outside forces, the result is beyond imagining. Or is it? Do stories and artists like this...
Ventete's inflatable bike helmet flattens to become thinner than a laptop
London-based design brand Ventete has developed a blow-up cycling helmet that uses air instead of foam to absorb impact and easily fits into a bag...
The Oasis of Aboukir in Paris, France
In a chaotic and dynamic city like Paris, seeking nature in parks is not always enough. This urban gem makes one appreciate the serenity of...
Meticulously Crocheted Tiny Vessels by Jeremy Brooks Test the Limits of Clay
The artist challenges the limits of porcelain's elasticity. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and...
In Fabiola Beracasa Beckman’s Greenwich Village Town House, Art and Family Unite
With help from designer Fernando Santangelo, the filmmaker blurs the line between domestic and creative pursuits
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Hedda’ - A dazzling tale of a quest for freedom and power
Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda', out on Prime Video, is a modern and audacious retelling of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play, about a disillusioned woman's quest...
From Aluminum and Acrylic, Mariko Mori Conjures the Metaphysical and Otherworldly in ‘Radiance’
Where technology, time, the cosmos, and perception meet, you'll find the work of Japanese artist Mariko Mori. Do stories and artists like this...
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $54.7m to set new auction record for a female artist
The 1940 painting of Kahlo asleep in bed has surpassed the record set by the $44.4m sale of Georgia O’Keeffe’s Jimson Weed/White Flower No. 1 in...
Emery Roth Was a Downtown Architect Too
For the first time, a new book catalogues what the architect best known for the Beresford and the San Remo built for the rest of the city.
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
A Wes Anderson exhibition in London, a technological takeover at the MUNCH Triennale in Oslo, and the highly-anticipated release of 'Wicked: For...
3 ‘Laugh Out Loud’ Pics From 2025’s Nature’s Best Photography Contest
The 2025 Nature’s Best Photography Awards captured animals in their most comical moments. But beneath the humor lies evolution at work.
New Scientist recommends the cult film Hackers – 30 years late
The books, TV, games and more that New Scientist staff have enjoyed this week
Forbo's Flotex Vision flooring features digitally printed surface designs
Promotion: flooring brand Forbo's Flotex flooring uses digital printing technology to apply patterns to its durable surface. Named Flotex Vision,...
Come on Barbie, let's go on stage! 'Aqua the musical' set for worldwide tour
The world famous Danish-Norwegian europop group AQUA have agreed to have their music and origins transformed into a full-scale stage musical. From...
Provocative book sets out to solve the hard problem of consciousness
Can sea slugs form abstract thoughts? Do we dare to see any "purpose" in evolution? Is the subjective just a complicated form of the objective?...
Roger Waters Reflects on the Haunting Psychological Decline of Pink Floyd’s Syd Barrett
To many longtime fans, there are — at the very least — two Pink Floyds. The first is the rock band that in 1965 took the name the Pink Floyd...
Dezeen Events Guide launches digital guide to Miami art week 2025
Dezeen Events Guide has launched its 2025 guide and interactive map for Miami art week, which is sponsored by Liaigre. This year's festival takes...
Colin King on How to Upgrade Your Winter Interior Design (2025)
The AD100 stylist and artistic director of Beni Rugs uses a tablecloth as a throw blanket, loves an open flame, and heralds the return of uplighting
AD PRO LIVE: Interior Design Forecast 2026
AD100 interior designers Joy Moyler and Josh Greene discuss what’s new and next in the world of residential interiors
B.V. Doshi’s Lasting Legacy Shapes a Poetic Pavilion at Vitra's Campus in Germany
The celebrated architect’s winding open-air structure brings a lyrical touch to the renowned German design campus
Pope Leo celebrates cinema in meeting with Hollywood stars, urging inclusion of marginal voices
The 70-year-old, Chicago-born Leo met with representatives of the film world at the Vatican on Saturday, with the Pontiff recalling the...
interplay of brick and concrete gives shape to three vaults in ahmedabad residence
the tripartite layout creates a clear architectural order and varied spatial rhythm. The post interplay of brick and concrete gives shape to three...
'The Long Now': London's Saatchi Gallery celebrates 40 years of contemporary experimentation
From a monumental Jenny Saville painting to Richard Wilson’s iconic mirrored oil installation, the Saatchi Gallery's latest show is celebration of...
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces the Opening of the Condé M. Nast Galleries, Designed by Peterson Rich Office
Inaugurating the 12,000-square-foot space will be The Costume Institute's spring 2026 exhibition, “Costume Art”
Sports should get same importance as education and culture: Union Minister Harsh Malhotra
The Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025, East Delhi, a flagship initiative to promote local sporting talent and physical fitness, has entered its second...
Do you know these languages don’t use letters to speak?
Writing is more than letters; it is a reflection of culture, thought, and history. While alphabets like English or Devanagari map sounds to...
block722 crowns athens apartment building with light-filled duplex home for its founders
its volumes and timber detailing echo athens’ postwar optimism, recalling mid-century forms backdropped by native plantings. The post block722...
Water disappears through gaps in Serafini's "sculptural yet functional" Piano washbasin
Italian brand Serafini has created a bespoke washbasin concept for high-end interiors, made from a rhythmic row of marble slabs that cleverly...
The Invisible Prison Shyness Builds and What Helped Me Walk Free
“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” ~Anaïs Nin When I think back on my life, shyness feels like an inner prison I carried...
When Marcel Duchamp Drew a Mustache & Goatee on the Mona Lisa (1919)
Apart from certain stretches of absence, Leonardo’s Mona Lisa has been on display at the Louvre for 228 years and counting. Though created by an...
new york city is upgrading its scaffolding with six systems designed for clearer sidewalks
a new vision for new york city's scaffolding is unveiled by arup and PAU, with a fresh, pedestrian-centric approach. The post new york city is...
Gustav Klimt Painting Sells for $236M, Making It the Highest Price for Modern Art Sold at Auction
Gustav Klimt Painting Sells for $236M, Making It the Highest Price for Modern Art Sold at Auction Artist Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth...
Culture Digest: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Stunning wildlife photography, dystopian game shows and scandalous divorce lawyers - here's what cultural highlights to look out for this week.
Draga & Aurel crafts jewel-like furniture from liquid resin textured with sea salt
Italian duo Draga & Aurel has created a collection of striking furniture from Murano glass, resin and concrete, which forms their Dubai Design...
Artist Creates Striking Portraits Out of Old Denim Jeans Cut into Tiny Pieces (WATCH)
Meet the artist who is turning old denim jeans into striking works of art. Cristiam Ramos creates intricate portraits of celebrities and animals...
Astérix in Lusitania: 'We had to include Portuguese hospitality in the story'
'Astérix in Lusitania' set a new sales record after launching at a Lisbon book store earlier this month, and its numbers are continuing to rise....
herzog & de meuron-restored breuer building opens as sotheby’s HQ in new york
designboom attended a preview of the renovated breuer building, a much-loved landmark in new york now home to sotheby's global HQ. The post herzog...
AL_A and UNStudio design "iconic groundscraper" for Hong Kong
Plans for a 400-metre-long glass building in Hong Kong's Central district have been unveiled by a consortium of architecture practices, including...
The works of art that changed your life, and why
We asked readers which book, film, song or art work changed the course of your life. This is what you said The post The works of art that changed...
5,500-year-old site in Jordan reveals a lost civilization’s secrets
After the collapse of the Chalcolithic culture around 3500 BCE, people in Jordan’s Murayghat transformed their way of life, shifting from domestic...
'Saint or Sinner'? British artist Mason Storm crucifies Donald Trump in sculpture on show in Basel
Hero or villain? Martyr or criminal? “Saint or Sinner”?
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sells for $55m, sets auction record for a female artist
The auction also shattered the previous record for a portrait by the Mexican artist.
Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ becomes most streamed album in a day on Spotify by Spanish female artist
Released last Friday, Rosalía’s fourth album 'LUX' is already one of our favourite albums of 2025. It has shattered a record previously held by Karol G.
The First Photograph of a Human Being: A Photo Taken by Louis Daguerre in 1838
You’ve likely heard the reason people never smile in very old photographs. Early photography could be an excruciatingly slow process. With...