Art & Culture
Discover the intersection of creativity, history, and human expression. This category explores the artistic movements, cultural narratives, and visual languages that shape our world. From influential artworks to architectural culture, from global traditions to contemporary creative practices, it offers inspiration and insight for anyone passionate about the evolving story of art and culture.
Brutalism vs Minimalism in Contemporary Architecture: Meaning Beyond Style
Brutalism and Minimalism represent two contrasting architectural philosophies—one grounded in raw material honesty, the other in refined spatial restraint. Beyond aesthetics, this editorial...
Sinan Ozen3 Mins read
Desert X AlUla 2026 Opens as a Monumental Open-Air Exhibition
Desert X AlUla 2026 returns from January 16 to February 28 as a major open-air exhibition set within Saudi Arabia’s historic desert landscape....
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
Guggenheim Museums Around the World: Architecture, Icons, and Cultural Impact
Guggenheim museums have redefined the relationship between architecture, art, and the city. From Frank Lloyd Wright’s radical spiral in New York to Frank...
Sinan Ozen3 Mins read
€700M Louvre Expansion Meets Museum Staff Resistance
Staff at the Musée du Louvre have gone on strike in protest of a proposed €700 million renovation, arguing that essential maintenance and...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
Architecture Through Cinema: 10 Films That Shape Spatial Thinking
Cinema and architecture share a powerful relationship rooted in space, movement, and atmosphere. This curated list of ten essential films explores how built...
Sinan Ozen3 Mins read
5 Influential Ancient Architectures and Their Impact on Modern Design
Ancient civilizations developed design principles and structural innovations that continue to guide modern architecture. From Egyptian monumentality and Greek harmony to Roman engineering,...
Begum Gumusel3 Mins read
Major Frank Gehry Retrospective Opens at Serralves in 2026
A major Frank Gehry retrospective will open at the Serralves Foundation in Porto in May 2026, presenting iconic projects, drawings, models, and insights...
Elif Ayse Sen2 Mins read
Contemporary Architecture in Hong Kong: Density, Culture, and Design on the Edge
Contemporary Architecture in Hong Kong: a guide to transit-led density, view corridors, cultural anchors, and resilient, low‑carbon design shaping the skyline.
Sinan Ozen5 Mins read
