Adaptive reuse of Barcelona power plant among projects by Elisava — <p>Dezeen School Shows: the reimagining of a former seaside thermal power plant north of Barcelona set out in painterly visualisations is among projects by Elisava students. Also included is a series of…
Juneteenth Joy — The Obama Center opens, and a guide to what to do on the holiday in NYC.
Decoy Font protects messages from being read by AI — <p>One message for humans and another for artificial intelligence are contained in the letters of Decoy Font, made by the company Mixfont for those who want to avoid having their data scraped. Decoy Font makes use of a…
Julien Sebban and Natasha Jen announced as Dezeen Awards 2026 judges — Julien Sebban, Natasha Jen, Gabriella Khalil and John Cummins have joined the judging panel for Dezeen Awards 2026.
Best red light masks tested: 6 winners, 2 to avoid in 2026 — Red light therapy results don't show up overnight. That's why this guide has been in the works for a year.
Artists Memorialize Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston Man Killed by ICE — Portraits, illustrations, cartoons, and signs pay tribute to the Mexican immigrant and father of three who was fatally shot in his car on his way to work.
Cacti and Clouds Glitch in Alexis Mata's Fantastical Landscapes — At Thinkspace, 'Lost Landing' features Alexis Mata's glitched landscapes in which familiar terrain appears otherworldly.
'Absurdist Basketmaker' Lewis Prosser Weaves Contemporary Visions of Regional Heritage — Cardiff-based artist Lewis Prosser taps into storytelling, masking traditions, and public ceremony and celebration.
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Architect catalogued every brutalist building in the US by the year it was abandoned, turns out they're clustered in these five specific regions for reasons that actually make sense
Lenka Milerová Architektka transforms stone pigsty in Czech Republic into holiday home — <p>Local studio Lenka Milerová Architektka has converted a former pigsty in the Czech Republic into Panoší Újezd Summer House, complementing its rough stone walls with additions in exposed…
Violence in the New Syria? — The death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
Japanese port town regeneration among projects from Singapore University of Technology and Design — <p>Dezeen School Shows: a proposal to reimagine the historic Japanese port town of Tomonoura is among the projects from the Singapore University of Technology and Design. Also…
John Giorno Put Poetry on the Line — In iconic works like his "Dial-a-Poem," the artist offered a moment of sustained attention, a sense of relation, a novel perspective.
A View From the Easel — “My studio is a manifestation of my coloring book at eight years old.”
Eight products that showcase the versatility of wood — <p>Dezeen Showroom: from lampshades and beds to chairs and kitchens, the following wooden products are all listed in our Showroom section. Timber has been used in the production of furnishings for thousands of years thanks…
On Vintage Boards, Lou Benesch Conjures the Fantastic World of The Magician — At Hashimoto Contemporary, Lou Benesch translates the Magician's inclination for action and mysticism into dreamy works on found objects.
Royal Copenhagen brings Arje Griegst's "unapologetically expressive" Triton dinnerware back to life — <p>Historic Danish porcelain manufacturer Royal Copenhagen has revived key pieces from its 1970s Triton dinnerware collection, unveiled as part of a cabinet of…
Sinaldaba organises Cecebre House in Spain around crescent-shaped courtyard — <p>A crescent-shaped courtyard creates a "domestic refuge" at the heart of this minimalist house in Galicia, Spain, designed by local architecture studio Sinaldaba. Named Cecebre House after the…
Animated Nellie Mae Rowe Biopic Coming to YouTube — Streaming of the 2023 film, which lovingly immortalizes the late self-taught Black artist's life and legacy, starts on July 2.
'PLEASE' Is Anna Mantzaris' Unhinged Comedy About Desperately Wanting Love — Anna Mantzaris' new animation captures the loneliness and desperation of finding love, with a character voiced by Stellan Skarsgård.
"New York's largest kaleidoscope" among immersive artworks at Edge NYC viewpoint — <p>Design studios Softlab and Moment Factory have created seven immersive installations for the 350-metre-high Edge NYC skyscraper viewpoint at Hudson Yards, including a massive kaleidoscope…
Frontiers | “Mommy, do you love your phone more than me?”: Parental device use and the adolescent-caregiver attachment bond — While there is robust literature on the negative impact of adolescent device use on physical and psychological health, there is less research on the use…
15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Summer — A romp through early punk culture, Odilon Redon’s dreamy portraiture, Willie Birch’s papier-mâché odes to New Orleans, Samella Lewis’s visions in woodcut, and more.
A View From the Easel — “I love that I can make a mess and leave it until the morning.”
The Artists Countermapping the World — Three exhibitions of works by Claudio Perna, Sandy Rodriguez, and Firelei Báez reclaim cartography as a medium for memory, migration, and resistance.
SPF Architects wraps Los Angeles house in asphalt shingles for fire protection — <p>The husband-and-wife founders of California studio SPF Architects have renovated their octagonal house in the Santa Monica Mountains and added elements to protect it against wildfire. Called the…
Anker Bak and Jonas Sølberg launch Dignity Design platform at 3 Days of Design — <p>A circular shelf used for displaying deeply personal objects featured in designer Anker Bak's 3 Days of Design exhibition, which was also used to launch an initiative focused on designing for…
An Artist Duo’s Haven of Synthetic Hair — Merryn Omotayo Alaka and Sam Frésquez steamed, cut, and sewed together lengths of hair by hand to create an ecosystem of biomorphic sculptures.
Tiered skyscraper by SOM tops out on Chicago lakefront — <p>A series of cascading terraces outline the North Tower skyscraper by architecture studio SOM, which has topped out on a waterfront site in Chicago. Rising 261 metres at the confluence of Lake Michigan and the Chicago…
Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work? — The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
Deepen Your Creative Practice at Vermont Studio Center — Full and partial fellowships available for artists and writers
OMA co-founder Elia Zenghelis dies aged 89 — <p>Greek architect Elia Zenghelis, one of the co-founders of international architecture firm OMA, has passed away at the age of 89. Elia Zenghelis, who was also an influential architectural educator and director of Gigantes Zenghelis…
The architecture of 13 presidential libraries from Hoover to Bush — <p>Ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago next week, we take a look at 13 of the completed presidential libraries in the US. The term presidential library has become shorthand for the sp
Herzog & de Meuron transforms mountain antenna tower into "iconic sculpture" — <p>Architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has transformed the industrial structure of the Titlis Tower in the Swiss Alps into a sculptural tourist destination with dramatic cantilevers and a p
Smithsonian to Show Historic Islamic Artworks From Louvre’s Collection — Opening September 26, the National Museum of Asian Art exhibition will feature 26 pieces spanning 12 centuries of Islamic art history.
Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: Google is closing the foldable gap — Google is catching up.
Shale Drillers Are Boosting US Oil Production With Better Soap — <p>Chemicals called surfactants can help the industry stem a slowdown in crude output growth.</p>
Gothic romance and 1980s slasher films informed sets of Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma — <p>Production designers Brandon Tonner-Connolly and Matt Hyland constructed sets including a "flesh palace" and a taxidermy-filled gas station to create a dreamlike world for this…
'Maybe people will stop sleeping on us' - Hull enjoy dream return — Relegation favourites Hull City start the season well with a victory over Manchester United as their manager says "we are trying to prove people wrong".
Two days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2026 — Hurry! There are just two days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2026 before the entry deadline, 27 May at 23:59 London time.
Amelia Cross Blends Bespoke Tailoring and Trompe-L'œil Painting in Her Sartorial Studies — Amelia Cross creates "sewn paintings," which combine trompe-l'oeil methods with constructed, sculptural details.
Nebulae, Comets, and Aurorae, Oh My! See the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year Shortlist — 769 photographers and astronomers from 66 countries submitted more than 4,000 images to this year's competition.
Gulf insecurity fuels US energy dominance — The no-war, no-peace status quo with Iran increasingly benefits the US, its energy sector and its ally Israel.
RIBA unveils Stirling Prize 2026 shortlist — <p>The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced the six-strong shortlist for this year's Stirling Prize, which includes Renzo Piano Building Workshop's cube-shaped Paddington Square. This year marks the 30th anniversary of…
Manchester Digital Campus slated to become No 10 North — <p>An office campus in central Manchester, designed by infrastructure company AtkinsRéalis, is tipped to become the future home of No 10 North – a northern outpost of 10 Downing Street. Named the Manchester Digital Campus…
Claire Valdez Wants to Be Your Artist in Congress — The New York State assemblywoman, who is running for a seat in the House of Representatives, spoke with Hyperallergic about her life as a painter, political origin story, and big plans for Washington.
Hopeful Art Fundraisers for Earthquake Relief in Venezuela — Art sales featuring everything from paintings and prints to photographs, artist books, and zines are benefiting urgently needed aid efforts.
10 Contemporary Artists Reckoning With Fatherhood — Immigrant dads, absent dads, flawed dads, fellow artist dads, adopted dads — these artworks explore all that a father figure can be.
Trump Whitewashes George Washington’s Slavery History in New Display — The panels installed by the administration in Philadelphia come just six months after Trump ordered the removal of the outdoor exhibition Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation.
United Airlines CEO on Expansion Plans, Airfares, Demand — United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby discusses the largest international expansion in the company’s history, the strength he sees in both customer demand and the US economy, and plans to offset increased…
Stripes storage system by Jehs + Laub for Schönbuch — <p>Dezeen Showroom: German furniture brand Schönbuch and designers Jehs + Laub have updated their Stripes storage system, adding new finishes, accent colours and friendly shapes. A modular and fully customisable system,…
Lightbridge CEO Says Nuclear Fuel Is Accelerating — Lightbridge CEO Seth Grae says the company’s advanced nuclear fuel is progressing faster than expected as testing continues at Idaho National Laboratory. He joins Bloomberg Open Interest to explain why early results look…
Waugh Thistleton Architects set to build "tallest mass timber office building in the US" — <p>Architecture studios Waugh Thistleton Architects and Mithun have designed a 12-storey mass-timber office block in Bellevue, Washington. Designed for developer and contractor Skanska,…
India Readies Big LPG Output Boost as Hormuz Uncertainty Lingers — India has directed its state companies and private refiners to prepare for a sharp increase in cooking gas production, seeking to bolster domestic supplies as the Iran war prolongs uncertainty over the Strait of…
Fisher & Paykel offers elevated simplicity with Minimal Style kitchen appliances — <p>Promotion: atmospherically dark glass and seamless surfaces take centre stage in appliance brand Fisher & Paykel's Minimal Style kitchen products, designed to help build spaces with…
50 Hours to Draw Some Lines - Doug MacDowell — Hand drawn data visualizations by artist Doug MacDowell.
Immigration arrests soar, hitting 50,000 in July — Since taking over in March, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pivoted from the confrontational style of immigration enforcement of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. The latest data is reflective of a strategy that is working
Dyson's first toothbrush "uses a camera to floss while you brush" — <p>Technology company Dyson has launched the CameraJet electric toothbrush, which includes a mouthwash jet that is directed by a camera to remove plaque between teeth. Named the Dyson CameraJet, the…
Yarlington Lodge at The Newt in Somerset blends "little snippets of history with life today" — <p>British studio Richard Parr Associates has renovated a trio of 19th-century buildings at The Newt in Somerset hotel in England, restoring their interiors to nod to the site's past.…