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September 7, 2026

Benjamin Franklin Left Two Cities an Unconventional Gift That Grew for 200 Years

Benjamin Franklin’s legacy can be traced throughout American history, from the institutions he helped establish to the inventions and ideas that continue to bear his name. However, one of his most remarkable contributions was designed to unfold long after his lifetime. Franklin allocated £1,000 to Boston, where he was born, and another £1,000 to Philadelphia, where he spent much of his adult life.

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September 5, 2026

Expansive Exhibition of Charcoal Showcases It in Many Monumental Forms

Artist Lee Bae brings more than five decades of artistic practice to Museum SAN in Wonju, South Korea, with En attendant. This large-scale exhibition is devoted to Bae’s sustained exploration of charcoal, transformation, and the cycles of nature. The exhibition also marks the first solo presentation by a Korean artist since the museum opened. It brings together painting, sculpture, installation, and video across six spaces, extending from the museum’s interior galleries into its surrounding landscape.

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September 4, 2026

Artist Dawn Ng Melts Blocks of Ice and Vibrant Pigment To Capture the Passage of Time

Born and raised in Singapore where there’s no real change in temperature or daylight between the seasons, artist Dawn Ng aims to make the passage of time more visible. She uses melting ice, pigments, photography, and film to explore gradual transformation and the impermanence of life. Ng’s striking Into Air series, created between 2017 and 2023, features large sculptural blocks of ice layered with sand and colorful pigments.

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September 4, 2026

95-Year-Old Willam Shatner To Debut His New Heavy Metal Band at Riot Fest l in Chicago

Is there anything that William Shatner can’t do? The 95-year-old actor has been to space; starred in Star Trek, one of the biggest franchises in the world; penned dozens of books; and even acted in an autobiographical one-man show on Broadway. For his latest endeavor, the Canadian icon is turning to heavy metal music. Shatner and his new band, The *uckers, will be making their live debut this September.

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