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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Germany won the World Cup at the 2014 FIFA World Cup final in Brazil

Germany and Argentina face off in the final of the World Cup

The final match of World Cup 2014 between Germany and Argentina 2014, Río de Janeiro, Brazil

Germany claimed victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final held in Brazil

Germany and Argentina faced off in the World Cup final, with Messi leading the charge for Argentina

From hate to love: my journey with German football

How a World Cup Final transformed my love for football and changed my view of Germany

Totem poles in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2022

The past I offered to burn

Political, economic, and social offenses against the Indigenous peoples of North America

The serene beauty of Mount Merapi in Indonesia stands in stark contrast to its powerful history, with lush greenery enveloping its slopes and the clear blue skies above

Exploring the thrills of Mount Merapi

History, adventure, and ecotourism amongst the natural beauty of Indonesia

A woman in a business suit, accessorized with a hat

Boost your confidence through mindful style

How to enhance self-esteem without breaking the bank

On the Street

Antoine Asmar

Architecture & Design

Antoine Asmar, face to face

Architect, Interior Designer, Landscaper, his passion is to create pleasant and personalized spaces

A scene of "American Reunion"

My 20th High School Reunion

Journey to the Past

A man stands before a woman near a marble wall, tenderly presenting a bouquet of flowers, creating a scene of timeless romance

A guide to unforgettable first dates

Ideas, conversation starters, and navigating nerves

A Falcon 9 rocket can launch 60 Starlink satellites at a time

Science & Technology

Satellite constellations to dominate the stars

To whom does it make sense?

From a culture of domination, violence and war to a culture of encounter, dialogue, conciliation,
alliance and peace

Economy & Politics

Peace and Democratic Multilateralism

The ECPD International Round Table

Alice Popkorn - Departure

Leaving Letters Behind

Architecture & Design

Florence Cathedral, formally the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flower, is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Florence, Italy

Architecture in Europe: a journey through time and style

From ancient Greek temples to modernist masterpieces

Interior of a modern pediatric ward with colorful seating, designed to create a welcoming and family-friendly environment for young patients

Design solutions for hospital attendants

How thoughtful hospital design improves caregiver support and patient healing

Art

The Sisters, 1869, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. by Berthe Morisot

Beyond the canvas: the hidden artists

A call to appreciate all the artists in our history

Elizabeth Siddal, Self Portrait

Dr. Glenda Youde on Elizabeth Siddal's true legacy

The untold story of a Pre-Raphaelite artist

Culture

A marionete being displayed to represent how theatre influences our way of living

Living the theatre of life

Exploring the stage as a mirror of society and a voice for change

Pacific Avenue under the iconic Venice beach sign in Los Angeles, California, USA

The picturesque Venice canals of California

Echoes of Italy in L.A.: tracing the legacy of Venice’s man-made canals

Economy & Politics

Stacks of coins and a rolled dollar bill sit beside an upward-trending block graph with a magnifying glass, symbolizing the investment and growth potential discussed in the article as crucial for achieving economic sovereignty and national strength

Internal economic development and the state purpose

Overhauling economic security for national sovereignty

Colleagues brainstorm innovative solutions for reducing carbon emissions, highlighting how sustainability is sparking fresh ideas across industries

Sustainability means business

How companies are turning eco-conscious strategies into growth, innovation, and long-term success

Entertainment

A pocket watch sunk in the sand

Under-the-radar time travel flicks

A new journey back to the future

The Virgin Spring remains a standout work in Bergman’s filmography, cementing its place as a thought-provoking meditation on violence, morality, and spirituality

The Virgin Spring: faith and revenge

Bergman’s poetic exploration of faith and morality

Fashion

A mannequin with a Renaissance-inspired corset

The corset: a symbol of empowerment

From renaissance aristocracy to modern feminist fashion statements

It's back: Gigi Hadid, a Victoria's Secret veteran, opened the 2024 show on its return after six years

The return of Victoria’s Secret

Between nostalgia and the need for reinvention

Feature

A ravaged city street, building turned to rubble

The fog of wartime horror

Everyday lives shattered, families broken, souls in tatters

A hand within a frame, word projected into it

The latch-love syndrome

On the philosophy of dreamers

Food & Wine

A happy, smiling child shopping with a cart, learning about ingredients and choosing healthy food

Teaching kids to read food labels

The first step to becoming a conscious consumer

A group of friends having a toast

From prohibition to present: happy hour phenomenon

The evolution of the happy hour from its naval origins in the US to current global expansion

Science & Technology

An IT technician monitors enterprise IS and nurtures the optimal flow of data and information

Information systems as they engage with socials

Understanding how AI, expert systems, and digital networks shape enterprise strategy in a connected world

A woman surrounded by daisies, experiencing an allergic reaction while smelling the scent of the flowers

“Olfactory Ethics” thesis on anti-intellectualism

How Dr. Ally Louks’ viral PhD exposed the value of humanities in a STEM-dominated era

Sport

2025 NBA playoff predictions

Breaking down the top contenders

Mestalla Stadium, is a football stadium in Valencia, Spain

An American’s take on the Spanish football experience

Evolution of soccer passion from Miami's diverse community to Valencia's historic stadium

Travel

Calvillo's ''Parroquia Del Señor Del Salitre'' colonial church

Exploring Calvillo, Aguascalientes

A magical Mexican town in the mountains

A view from a brown dome tent overlooking the Himalayas in Nepal

Nepal: the ultimate trekking and climbing destination

The majestic Himalayas and diverse trails of the ultimate adventure hub

Wellness

Abraham Maslow, smiling at the camera

A quest to become fully human

Maslow’s vision of self-actualization and beyond

A child sits on the floor, their expression one of sadness and despair

Intergenerational trauma

The scientific evidence of generational impact

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Ljubljana Málaga Warsaw Munich Cambridge Stockholm Québec Vienna Basel Riga Washington Thessaloniki Zurich Kaunas Copenhagen Lisbon Cambridge Sidney Edinburgh Nuremberg Luxembourg Prague

Whisper, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Gallery Hyundai

6 May — 7 Jun 2025 at Gallery Hyundai in Seoul, South Korea

Wailing, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Pamėnkalnio Gallery

7 — 30 May 2025 at the Pamėnkalnio Gallery in Vilnius, Lithuania

Nocturnalux, painting in exhibition. Courtesy of MARS Gallery

7 May — 7 Jun 2025 at MARS in Melbourne, Australia

Melodrama, exhibition view. Courtesy of MARS Gallery

7 May — 7 Jun 2025 at MARS in Melbourne, Australia

Various artists, Future Fair 2024, exhibition view. Courtesy of Future Fair. Photography by Keenon P. Photography

Future Fair. Announcing the 2025 curatorial committee

8 — 10 May 2025 at the Future Fair in New York, United States

Werner Tübke, Straße in Brüssel (mit Selbstbildnis), 1965. Courtesy of Museum Städel

Uncensored. Annegret Soltau, a retrospective

8 May — 17 Aug 2025 at the Museum Städel in Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Leisure herd, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf

8 — 31 May 2025 at Sullivan+Strumpf in Sydney, Australia

Various artists, Sussex Art Fair past edition, exhibition view. Courtesy of Sussex Art Fair

Sussex Art Fair announcement

9 — 11 May 2025 at Sussex Art Fair in Chichester, United Kingdom

Romina De Novellis, Eurydice, 2021. Courtesy of Alberta Pane Gallery

Architetture terrone

9 May — 10 Sep 2025 at the Alberta Pane Gallery in Venice, Italy

Immagini umane, artwork in exhibition (detail). Courtesy of Pallavicini22 Art Gallery

10 — 31 May 2025 at the Pallavicini22 Art Gallery in Ravenna, Italy

Tactile terrain, artwork in exhibition. Courtesy of Jackson Junge Gallery

Tactile terrain

12 May — 29 Jun 2025 at Jackson Junge Gallery in Chicago, United States

Roots n’ fruits, exhibition view. Courtesy of Galerie Eva Presenhuber

Roots n’ fruits

12 — 17 May 2025 at the Galerie Eva Presenhuber in Yongsan, South Korea

Il trovatore. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

15 — 28 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Gustav Klimt, Study for the left group of figures in the painting "The bride" from the last sketchbook, 1917. Courtesy of Lower Belvedere

In-sight, Gustav Klimt. The bride

15 May — 5 Oct 2025 at Lower Belvedere in Vienna, Austria

Raoul Dufy, Nu dans l'atelier rouge de Vence, 1945. Courtesy of Opera Gallery

15 May — 19 Jun 2025 at the Opera Gallery in Paris, France

Monster Chetwynd, The trompe l’oeil cleavage, 2025. Courtesy of Kunsthaus Zürich

The trompe l’oeil cleavage

16 May — 31 Aug 2025 at Kunsthaus Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland

Programma culturale BAM, edizione passata, vista della mostra. Per gentile concessione di BAM

Programma culturale BAM 2025

16 May 2025 — 1 Jun 2026 presso la Biblioteca degli Alberi in Milan, Italy

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