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August 31, 2026

Design Duo Reveals “Secret Projects” in Show of Collaboration With Artisans Across the Globe

For two decades, the Helsinki-based design studio COMPANY has carried on “Secret Projects.” It’s less of a mystery, however, and more an intriguing way to refer to its collaborations with local artisans across the globe. COMPANY was founded by Korean-born Aamu Song and Finnish designer Johan Olin, and over the past 20 years, the two have worked with craftspeople in Mexico, Japan, Peru, Finland, Korea, Pakistan, the U.S., India, and Russia.

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August 31, 2026

Aspiring DJ With Autism Makes Friends at His First Festival and Lands a Gig for Next Year’s Event

For all music lovers, going to a festival for the first time is equal parts exciting and daunting. This is particularly true if you’re on your own and planning to camp onsite. This was the case for Adam James aka Adzo, a 23-year-old aspiring DJ living with autism. A lifelong fan of electronic music, he saved all year and worked hard to go to Boomtown Fair, in England.

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August 30, 2026

Shimmering Public Art Has Giant Fish “Swimming” on the Side of a Parking Garage

The best public art has a way of finding you when you’re simply going about your day. In downtown Bentonville, Arkansas, a shimmering mural of two native smallmouth bass transforms the side of a parking garage into a celebration of the region’s waterways. Titled Lake and Rivers, the large-scale installation by renowned designer Stefan Sagmeister was inspired by the lakes and rivers surrounding the city, inviting both locals and visitors to reconnect with the outdoors.

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August 28, 2026

Busan Biennale 2026 Preview: Explore How Sound Can Connect People, Place, and Memory

What can sound reveal about a place? For Busan Biennale 2026, the answer begins with the city itself. As South Korea’s largest port, Busan has long been shaped by the movement of people and goods. Its identity is also tied to the sea, with harbors, wetlands, and islands forming a constantly changing environment. The Busan Biennale 2026, under the title Dissident Chorus, considers how sound can carry memory and bring people together.

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