Has Marco Rubio’s tour of the Gulf reassured US allies? — The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.
Derrick Lin Plays with Light and Scale in Emotive Photos of Miniature Dioramas — Derrick Lin's hand-painted figures inhabit settings constructed from cardboard and found objects, often with a nostalgic twist.
'Bodega Cats of New York' Advocates for the City's Beloved Feline Shopkeepers — 'Bodega Cats of New York' by Dan Rimada features 120 photos by Gulce Kilkis of 60 cats across all five boroughs.
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Microsoft introduces cheaper Surface devices with half the memory — The 12-inch Surface Pro now starts at $849, while the 13-inch Surface Laptop costs $949 and up. Both start with 8GB of RAM instead of 16GB.
Satire silenced: Indian artists face censorship as anti-Modi protests grow — New Delhi accused of silencing dissent as satirical content and online critiques are removed under new rules.
Delacroix’s Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople Restored to Its Original Glory — Following a meticulous course of conservation treatment, Eugène Delacroix’s Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople is returning to the Red Rooms, joining a number of other famous work
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Required Reading — This week: the Obama Center opens in Chicago, painting with Urdu script, glamour as protest, the woman who popularized astrology, an artist’s ode to pigeons, and more.
Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’ — In an interview with Al Jazeera, the Iranian president says Qatar and Pakistan are relaying Tehran's messages to the US.
Nayland Blake Doesn’t Believe in Fixed Selves — “You have to be a person who champions other work,” they told Hyperallergic, “so that you build the context within which your work can be legible.”
German Chocolate Cake — <img src="https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload//tk/photo/2026/09-2026/2026-09-german-chocolate-cake/german-chocolate-cake-117"> Editor’s note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days!…
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NYT Strands hints, answers for September 13, 2026 — Every hint, nudge and outright answer you need to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle.
The Scent of Ancient Rome in St. Louis — An exhibition makes a case for the sensuality of these marble sculptures, recreating the perfumes and balms that once adorned them.
This Wood-Fiber Dress Was Made from a 17th-Century Shipwreck — Designers at Aalto University in Finland have turned wood from a 300-year-old shipwreck into an elegant knit dress.
Sabri Sundos Faces Catastrophe With Flowers — “I am obsessed with autonomy and movement,” the Palestinian-American artist tells Hyperallergic in an interview.
Taiwanese Artists Accuse South Korea’s Gwangju Biennale of Censorship — The Biennale’s decision to exclude “Taiwan” from the pavilion’s official name “is a threat to freedom of expression and the global art community,” the artists said.
GPT-5.6, Grok 4.5, Claude, and Muse Spark build the same 4 apps — GPT-5.6's new Sol, Terra, and Luna tiers go head-to-head with Grok 4.5, Claude, Meta's Muse Spark, and the open-weights crew on a raycaster, a Rubik's cube, a calculator, and Game of Life. Here's every build,…
Apple just announced its first film this year with a theatrical release - 9to5Mac — Apple has announced its first theatrical release of the year, Tenzing, which will get a limited theatrical debut for Oscars contention.
Fiona Apple Soundtracks Title Sequence For New Anya Taylor-Joy Miniseries 'Lucky' — Fiona Apple is coming back into the fold. Her music is being used to soundtrack the new miniseries Lucky, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and based on the 2021 novel by Marissa Stapley. It premieres on…
Discover Art & Artists | The Art Institute of Chicago — Discover art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol & more in the Art Institute's collection spanning 5,000 years of creativity.
How a 9/11 hero's legacy lives on at Little League World Series — The only retired jersey in Williamsport belongs to No. 11 Michael Cammarata.
Forget vinyl and CDs: These 4 other retro audio formats deserve a renaissance — There's more to the world of physical music media than you know.
Watched someone paint a whole landscape wet on wet and never touch it again. The paper is half the painting, and it shows.
Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy — The London-based designer celebrates vibrant patterns and playful creatures, especially in her series of cushions.
Twin Temple Say They Were Dropped From Charley Crockett Shows Over Satanic Imagery — Twin Temple, the LA-based duo of married couple Alexandra and Zachary James, have carved out an interesting niche for themselves. They make old-timey doo-wop and early-’60s pop pastiche that’s…
Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore’s Removal From Tour: "I Am Not Complicit" — A day after dropping Macklemore from his US stadium tour, Ed Sheeran has spoken. On Monday, Macklemore was removed from eight remaining scheduled dates as an opening act on Sheeran’s Loop Tour. At two…
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon — The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker
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Buffalo Puppet Procession Traces Native History Through NYC’s Streets — “Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi” pays homage to 38 Dakota men executed by President Abraham Lincoln in Mankato, Minnesota, in 1862.