Haitian-born artist Manuel Mathieu has been invited by curator Koyo Kouoh to debut at the 61st International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia, in 2026. His multidisciplinary practice—spanning painting, sculpture, film, installation and olfactory art—examines historical violence, cultural memory and spiritual inheritance. The show aligns with Kouoh’s "In Minor Key" framework, emphasizing slowness and quiet resistance. The Venice debut coincides with upcoming solo and group exhibitions in New York, Paris and Montreal, marking a pivotal expansion of his global profile.

The miracle question. If a miracle happened tonight and everything you’re hoping for would be different in the morning, what is the miracle? What would the beautiful life be tomorrow morning when you woke up? This is a grounded question in a well-researched...
The Centre Pompidou will shut its doors in 2027 for a five‑year, €300‑million renovation that tackles asbestos removal and a full technical upgrade. Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the iconic 1977 structure requires deep structural work to meet...

The article lists metal albums slated for release between March 1 and March 7, 2026, featuring acts from Norway, Finland, the United States, and Canada. Vreid promises its most focused and aggressive black ’n roll, while Qwälen continues its black‑metal‑punk...
Ok so this is probably not the time but my hot take is that pros should not be showing up to their local 5k or to destination/vacation races. They already get to have their names on the bibs instead of...
Frost & Sullivan and Aptean are hosting a webinar on March 26, 2026 to discuss the Industry 5.0 shift in food and beverage. The session highlights how AI‑embedded, unified platforms can replace fragmented, reactive processes across production, quality, supply chain, and finance. Speakers will illustrate...

Pieter Mulier, I love you ❤️💕 What a gift it is to see the ending of your Alaïa chapter up close… one last bow, one last heartbeat, like watching a love story reaching its last scene. Very grateful and honored....

Lab-grown diamonds have shifted from a niche alternative to a mainstream option in luxury fashion, driven by consumer demand for transparency, sustainability, and price‑performance. The bridal sector acted as the catalyst, showing couples they could secure larger, higher‑clarity stones without...

Pert Near Sandstone releases its ninth studio album, *Side by Side*, centering on friendship, community, and social commentary. The record blends traditional folk instrumentation—banjo, mandolin, upright bass—with modern production, delivering both intimate and politically charged tracks. Songs like “Racin’ to...
Maïssa Bey’s novel *Blue White Green*, set in post‑independence Algiers, will be released in English in April 2026, translated by Georgetown professor Erin Twohig. The narrative follows Lilas and Ali, whose intertwined lives mirror Algeria’s shift from French colonial rule through...
Bill Callahan’s new album *My Days of 58* confronts mortality, legacy, and fatherhood after a recent health scare. The record blends his trademark baritone stoicism with gentler humor and intimate acoustic arrangements, marking a shift from the louder, rock‑leaning sound...
In this archival episode, poet and writer Brandon Shimada discusses his memoir The Grave on the Wall, which traces his grandfather’s World War II internment at Fort Missoula and situates it within a broader history of U.S. detention sites—from Indian‑War forts...
The article introduces a step‑by‑step system for building "bulletproof" knees by embracing the knees‑over‑toes position rather than avoiding it. It blends Louie Simmons’ concentric sled‑drag techniques with Charles Poliquin’s eccentric reverse step‑up methodology, culminating in chain‑loaded squats that match the athlete’s...
Stephen Kellogg marked a career milestone by performing his 3,000th show, a feat that reflects more than eight years of nearly nightly touring. The landmark concert, show 2999, took place in New York City before the artist returned to Western Massachusetts...
The Alternative Weekly Roundup highlights five fresh releases across indie‑pop, emo, and EDM. Jai’Len Josey drops the funk‑infused single “Housewife,” while evony expands their emo palette with the layered EP “Hazed.” skaiwater teams with Ti Steele on “midsommar,” a socially‑charged track,...

Virginie Puertolas Syn spent a week in Cape Town during the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, immersing herself in studios, galleries, and institutions. The fair showcased 126 exhibitors from 34 cities, representing artists from 44 countries, while major surveys highlighted...

The article urges fathers and other role models to shift from superficial praise to intentional encouragement that builds genuine confidence in girls. It highlights how cultural scripts—"be strong but not intimidating"—undermine self‑belief and limit future leadership potential. By praising effort,...

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I wrote all about how I once believed in the power of paying one’s dues. And now I believe that the only dues publishing workers should be paying is for a union. https://lithub.com/a-series-of-unfortunate-salaries-maris-kreizman-on-fighting-the-publishing-industrys-elitism/
British painter Hugo Winder‑Lind opens his first U.S. solo exhibition, "Clouds Of Limitless And Expanding Joy," at New York’s Isabel Sullivan Gallery from March 5 to April 11, 2026. The show features twelve new oil paintings that reconceptualise landscape as a politically...

Toronto‑based artist Giorgio Cecatto, an architect turned digital creator, has released a new series of free desktop and mobile wallpapers. The designs are generated with a pen plotter, echoing Russian Constructivist principles of precision and mechanization while translating them into...

A mother recounts her 9‑year‑old daughter’s struggle with sleep anxiety and explains why she’s moving away from low‑dose melatonin toward consistent bedtime rituals. She emphasizes honest conversations, breathing exercises, lavender aromatherapy, and a screen‑free hour to teach the child to...

The author surveyed the most‑comped novels from January‑February 2026 deals on Publishers Marketplace, noting how these titles differ from earlier 2025 favorites. The list serves as a benchmark for writers seeking effective comparative titles when querying agents. The piece also...
The article argues that systematic sleep tracking is a powerful productivity lever, positioning sleep as the energy foundation for high performance. It outlines a low‑tech sleep journal as an entry point, then contrasts it with wearables that capture stages, heart‑rate...

Silverstone has unveiled its 2026 British Grand Prix hospitality portfolio, featuring four premium experiences—Fusion Lounge, Racing Green, Octane Terrace and Ignition Club—priced between £410 and £710 per person. The rollout follows a record‑breaking weekend that saw over 500,000 fans and...
The Lexicon of Food and BBC StoryWorks have launched a six‑episode digital film series called “Unearthing the Future,” which examines how language influences food and agriculture systems. The episodes spotlight topics such as land access, alternative proteins, and school lunches,...

Belarus‑born hedge‑fund billionaire Igor Tulchinsky is sponsoring the British Museum’s first UK display of the Bayeux Tapestry, in a deal estimated at £5 million, one of the museum’s largest sponsorships in its 273‑year history. The 70‑metre medieval embroidery will be on...

Michelob ULTRA Zero, launched by Anheuser‑Busch in January 2025, became the United States' best‑selling non‑alcoholic beer within a year, according to Circana data for the 52 weeks ending January 25 2026. The product rides on the Ultra brand’s active‑lifestyle positioning and benefitted from...
Seth Clevenger, a former Iowa State runner who transferred to Rowan University, shattered the Division III 5,000 m record with a 13:32.09 performance and now leads the DIII indoor mile and 3,000 m rankings. Former Iowa State teammates allege he used the banned...
Veronica Mang’s new picture book, *Copland: A Story About America*, published Feb. 24, 2026 by Viking Books for Young Readers, offers a concise biography of composer Aaron Copland for children ages 4‑8. The hardcover volume, priced at $18.99, blends conversational text with vibrant illustrations...
Bret Anthony Johnston, director of UT Austin’s Michener Center, releases his first short‑story collection in two decades, Encounters With Unexpected Animals. The book revisits his Corpus Christi roots and showcases gritty, cinematic tales that emerged from years of intensive drafting—often 20‑25 revisions...

Salvador Dalí’s monumental 1939 Bacchanale stage set is slated for Bonhams’ fourth annual Surrealism sale in Paris, with a pre‑sale estimate of about $350,000. The 13‑panel, 65‑by‑100‑foot work, which debuted at the Metropolitan Opera, has toured major European museums since...
Fashion logistics were jolted after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliation, prompting container lines to pull vessels from the Suez Canal. Gulf‑bound bookings were suspended and major Middle Eastern air cargo hubs reduced operations. The disruption forces brands...
Give me oddly specific tips for the non-birthing partner, for the first few months post-partum

ArtAsiaPacific’s 2026 issue examines artists confronting bodily, ecological, and geopolitical transitions. It spotlights late Chinese‑American painter Ching Ho Cheng, whose process‑driven abstractions will appear in Seoul’s Art Sonje Center, and Korean roboticist Geumhyung Jeong, whose animatronic sculptures blur human‑machine boundaries....
Dappered’s Monday men’s sales roundup spotlights deep discounts across premium menswear brands. J.Crew slashes up to 52% off items like an Italian suede Harrington jacket and linen‑cotton trucker jackets, while Brooks Brothers offers three non‑iron dress shirts for $75 each—a...

Miu Miu’s SS26 runway featured high‑priced aprons, some silk‑laced, others utilitarian, priced up to £3,400. Designer Miuccia Prada framed the garment as a symbol of women’s historical labor, sparking debate over luxury’s appropriation of working‑class attire. The show joined a broader fashion...

Dad of Divas host Dr. Christopher Lewis urges fathers to validate their daughters’ emotions even when they don’t fully understand them. He explains that emotional validation signals that a child’s feelings are real, fostering trust and confidence. The episode outlines...

Kevin Kelly argues that intelligence, both human and artificial, comprises three core cognitive modes: knowledge reasoning, world sense, and continuous learning. Large language models already dominate the knowledge reasoning tier, surpassing human book‑based expertise. World sense, built on real‑world perception,...

Hana Carolina’s novella *The Inescapable March* traps warrior‑mage Arran and flamboyant actor Hyacinx in a magical time‑loop that forces them to relive a siege and their own deaths repeatedly. The story’s non‑linear structure—chapters that jump between “The End” and “The...

Strange Horizons published Janet McAdams’ poem “Afterstory” in its March 2 2026 issue, featuring vivid post‑apocalyptic imagery and a content warning for death and suicide. The piece was funded by a donor, Kewayne Wadley, through the magazine’s annual Kickstarter campaign. McAdams, an award‑winning poet,...

Welsh shoegaze outfit Gwaed has re‑released their 2020 track “Iselder” across streaming services in 2026, giving the song a second life. The title, Welsh for “depression,” frames a dreamy yet sombre composition that blends airy guitar layers with understated vocals....

Fort Worth‑based band Somebody Else has dropped their new single “I Fear,” a track that fuses emo, shoegaze, and post‑hardcore elements. The song, co‑produced with Eric Lovenburg of Fifteen Rhema, expands the band’s wall‑of‑sound aesthetic while tackling anxiety and emotional...

Greg Jackson of Greg Laboratory reveals how technical fabrics are reshaping formalwear, blending performance attributes like moisture‑wicking and stretch with classic suit silhouettes. The new collection leverages recycled polyester, bio‑based elastomers, and engineered wool blends, positioning itself at the high‑end...

Aaron Lerer, co‑founder of independent label 1526 Records and Berklee graduate, has dropped his new single “Everyday.” The acoustic ballad opens with a sunrise‑like guitar motif and weaves intimate lyrics that stress the importance of daily connection. Produced and mixed...
Frieze Los Angeles 2026 wrapped after four days with multiple seven‑figure transactions and sold‑out Focus presentations, underscoring a robust contemporary‑art market. More than 100 galleries from 24 countries attracted 32,000 visitors, including representatives from 160 museums and institutions. Blue‑chip dealers...

In this episode, host Kyle Wood interviews architect Alexander Josephson, co‑founder of Partisan Studio, about the evolution of modern and contemporary architecture. Josephson explains how modernism emerged from technological and ideological shifts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,...

The Tasters, directed by Silvio Soldini, dramatizes the true‑story of seven German women forced to sample Adolf Hitler’s meals to guard against poison. Elisa Schlott leads as Rosa Sauer, a Berlin refugee who balances loyalty, love for an SS officer,...

Peggy Weil's "Core Memory" exhibition at MoMA showcases video installations "88 Cores" and "18 Cores" that visualize Greenland ice cores and Salton Sea rock cores. The works descend two miles through 110,000 years of ice and reveal Pleistocene strata, turning...

Mari Katayama was named the inaugural winner of the Mori Art Award, a biennial prize established by the Mori Contemporary Art Foundation in 2025. The award, aimed at elevating mid‑career Japanese artists, grants a JPY 10 million cash prize and a solo...