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fromArtforum
1 week ago

Ode on a Grecian Turn

Athens has a rapidly evolving contemporary art scene, showcasing an array of new galleries and artistic initiatives.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago

Christie's celebrates the late Syrian artist Marwan with non-selling London show

Judging by recent auction records that have been set by numerous artists from the Arab world and conversations with curators of major collections across the globe, it seems that demand for Arab art has expanded beyond the region into Western and Eastern collections.
Arts
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Healing pets / Informal Design

The project seeks to create a community for pet lovers to foster connections between humans and their pets.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

A new skyscraper is coming to the City of London with a fascinating Roman basilica tourist attraction

The ruins of the first Londinium basilica were discovered under an unremarkable road in the City, offering deeper insights into how the city functioned two millennia ago.
Renovation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Foster+Partners Unveils Urban Regeneration Masterplan for Shanghai's Putuo District

Foster + Partners won a competition to transform Shanghai's Putuo District with a focus on urban regeneration and transportation connectivity.
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London Museum seeking tenants for its new museum shops

The old meat traders' building was constructed with a market inside and a row of market shops on the outside. With the museum restoring the building, it is now seeking tenants to occupy the reopened shops.
London food
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Ahead of new fair in 2026, Qatar takes centre stage at Art Basel

Qatar is launching an Art Basel fair in February, enhancing its cultural prominence in the art world.
philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

Did animals provide the blueprints for human culture? | Aeon Essays

Humans' unique cultural evolution began with symbolic acts like Prometheus stealing fire, differentiating us from other species.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Saudi Arabia helps cultural businesses reach global audiences

The CDF aims to transform Saudi Arabia's rich handicrafts traditions into sustainable businesses that promote community growth and enhance innovation in handicraft industries.
Arts
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Camden Art Centre secures its long term future with 1.9 million fundraiser

Camden Art Centre secures its future with a 99-year lease after raising £1.9 million, ensuring financial stability amid funding cuts.
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fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Renovation

Event Hall L'Agora and Ernest Hemingway Media Library / Ateliers A+

L'Agora event hall and Hemingway library embody Le Grau-du-Roi's identity through contemporary design and functional public space.
#jazz-cafe
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Double-Edged Mind

Imagination, while a cornerstone of human achievement in art and science, also contributes to our anxiety, illustrating its dual impact on human life.
Mindfulness
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Search begins for new operator to run arts venue

The Hounslow Arts Centre is progressing towards completion, aimed at attracting world-class performances for London audiences.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

As Kazakhstan cautiously strengthens ties with western Europe, new art venues herald a change of direction

Kazakhstan is trying to strike a balance between its proximity to Russia and deepening ties with Europe and China through new cultural ventures.
Arts
London
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 18th April 2025

Cambridge Heath Road is emerging as a new cultural hub in Hackney.
There is a growing initiative for West African cuisine in London's culinary scene.
fromianVisits
4 months ago

British Library confirms 1.1 billion expansion will go ahead - with space for Crossrail 2

The British Library is one of the greatest British cultural institutions and this funding will see it undergo an ambitious transformation, creating new spaces that will showcase our national story and history.
London
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Resource, funding needs will delay South Shore cultural district until 2027 - Austin Monitor

One of the key obstacles facing South Shore and other emerging cultural districts is the lack of a structured funding mechanism by the city.
Mission District
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

What's Happening With the Live Nation Development in Portland's Central Eastside?

The city’s music scene has loudly rejected the idea of Live Nation opening an auditorium due to concerns of anti-competitive business practices impacting local venues.
London politics
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Lion Mountain Park / TLS Landscape Architecture

Lion Mountain's restoration emphasizes ecological and cultural significance alongside community engagement through sustainable design.
fromTime Out London
9 months ago

Take a first look at Shoreditch's new immersive Museum of Shakespeare

The Museum of Shakespeare is scheduled to open next year, featuring immersive experiences and historical displays.
fromCurbed
10 months ago

The First Artist Who Moved Into This Soho Loft Building Is Moving Out

"We used to joke that once the sweatshops closed, nothing went down Broadway but tumbleweeds," said Lindsay's son, Chris Bos. This remark reflects the transformation of the area from industrial to artistic, highlighting the community’s evolution and the sparse urban landscape in earlier times.
NYC real estate
fromArchDaily
11 months ago

NOKE Shopping Mall / Behet Bondzio Lin Architekten

The Shin-Fu Town Market seeks to revitalise Dazhi's public cultural landscape by integrating community facilities within a modern shopping environment.
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