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February 6, 2026

New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Traces Shared Art History Between Europe and Japan

For Takashi Murakami, visiting Claude Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny wasn’t simply a walk in the park. It was also an artistic exercise, prompting him to meditate upon Japan’s art historical relationship with Europe—and vice versa. These reflections are at the heart of Hark Back to Ukiyo-e, the artist’s newest solo exhibition at Perrotin in Los Angeles.

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February 6, 2026

How Fascist Dictators Used Art and Design To Evoke a Sense of Power and Authority

During the 20th century, several countries around the world grappled with fascism and its eventual ramifications. But fascism was far from simply an ideological or political system—it was also grounded within cultural artifacts. A recent video essay by IMPERIAL explores exactly that, revealing how art and architecture were both manipulated by dictators, such as Hitler and Mussolini, to exert control over their respective countries.

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February 5, 2026

This Transylvanian Folklore-Inspired Fashion Collection Is Every Goth’s Dream

If gothic horror and dark fairytales are your thing, ABODI Transylvania’s latest collection is sure to lure you in. The fashion brand recently unveiled The Chronicles, a series of wearable art inspired by Transylvanian folklore. Each strikingly haunting design tells its own story, represented through a cinematic photoshoot by the brand’s long-time collaborator, photographer Szilveszter Makó. The collection brings ancient mythological figures into the present, making them feel more relatable.

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February 5, 2026

Justin Bieber Bares His Soul for Stripped Down Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards

Embed from Getty Images Justin Bieber has come a long way since appearing on the pop music stage over a decade and a half ago. The Canadian singer has evolved into a brooding musician experimenting with R&B and soul sounds. This transition was in the spotlight at the 2026 Grammy Awards, when Bieber took the stage for a solo performance of “Yukon.

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