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Design · Creative Boom · 27 Jul 2026
Bloodstock 2026: inside Britain's biggest independent metal festival, and why it's more creative than you might think
Ahead of its 25th anniversary, the Derbyshire metal festival proves that this often-derided scene involves far more visual imagination than outsiders assume. Metal festivals have been part of my l...
Architecture · Dezeen · 26 Jul 2026
Public Art Company gives its LA studio a "muppets on acid" interior
A system of curtains divides areas filled with collectible furniture within this compact office, which LA-based Public Art Company has designed for its own team. Public Art Company's studio on Hyperion Avenue in Los Angeles provides the des
Photography · PetaPixel · 26 Jul 2026
The Insane Story of Nikon’s Cancelled DL Compact Cameras and Why it Deserves Another Chapter
Let's take a journey back to February 2016. DSLR cameras are a big thing, even Sony is still making them. Nikon announces the flagship D5 and the powerhouse D500. Nikon also unveils an all-new series of premium Type 1 compact cameras: the D
Photography · PetaPixel · 26 Jul 2026
Lessons From 20 Years Photographing Wildlife in Extreme Weather
The best wildlife photographs can happen when the weather is at its worst. After more than two decades photographing wildlife in snow, mud, rain, and storms, I've learned that challenging conditions are often where the most rewarding images
Photography · PetaPixel · 26 Jul 2026
Photographer Captures Rare Shot of Venus and the ISS Together in One Frame
Photographer AJ Smadi has captured the second-ever photograph of the International Space Station (ISS) and Venus in the same frame -- he also captured the first one. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 26 Jul 2026
Lenka Milerová Architektka transforms stone pigsty in Czech Republic into holiday home
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 concrete. The holiday home, which is named after the n
Architecture · Dezeen · 26 Jul 2026
Eight unique patios that beckon to the outdoors
For our most recent lookbook, we look at homes where the threshold between indoor and outdoor spaces is thin, thanks to their sprawling patios that create the perfect place to kick back and relax outside. There's nothing quite like a warm,
Architecture · Dezeen · 26 Jul 2026
Athens apartment features "fluid layout" that adapts to houseguests
Sliding walls, hidden doors and a fold-down bed allow this minimalist apartment in Athens, designed by Greek architect Georgios Apostolopoulos, to be completely reconfigured when friends come to stay. Apostolopoulos was approached by a frie
Architecture · Dezeen · 25 Jul 2026
Exhibition highlighting women's uncredited work among projects from EMMA Creative Centre Pforzheim
Dezeen School Shows: a woven exhibition that seeks to spotlight uncredited labour by women is among the projects from EMMA Creative Centre Pforzheim. Also featured are knitted garments informed by the milling history of Kouvola, Finland, an
Architecture · Dezeen · 25 Jul 2026
Unfold Projects returns mid-century California residence to a "light-filled, organic oasis"
American studio Unfold Projects has renovated a modernist home in Encinitas, California, that will serve as a base for an artist residency program. Defined by soaring arched roofs, the 1970s property was originally designed by Shanna Kellog
Photography · PetaPixel · 25 Jul 2026
First Amendment Auditors are Taking Their Right to Film in Public to the Extreme
In the United States, it is legal to film in a public space. Photographers, especially those working in the media, know about this First Amendment right. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 25 Jul 2026
Haunting Photos Taken Under the Full Moon Turn Night Into Day
Most photographers would not dare to use moonlight as their key light, but Darren Almond is not most photographers. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 25 Jul 2026
Photographer Spends a Year with Inmates in Bulgaria’s Most Notorious Prison
A photographer spent a year documenting inmates in Bulgaria's most notorious prison, home to the country's largest number of criminals serving life sentences for murder. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 25 Jul 2026
Yano Aoyama Architecture Design tops public toilet in Japan with sweeping timber canopy
Japanese practice Yano Aoyama Architecture Design has completed a public toilet for the Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime Prefecture, creating two chiselled concrete blocks that are topped by a thin roof of naturally curved cedar. Located along
Architecture · Dezeen · 25 Jul 2026
Seven British dormer extensions that take design to another level
For our latest roundup, we've collected seven dormer extensions, from a design that takes cues from Italian palazzos and paintings to an extension clad in recycled plastic tiles designed to look like slate. Dormer extensions are common in L
Architecture · Dezeen · 25 Jul 2026
This week we looked ahead to the 2030 World Cup stadiums
This week on Dezeen, we revealed all 23 stadiums that are set to host the 2030 World Cup, which will be played across three continents. The venues will be spread across six countries, with eleven venues in Spain expected to host matches at
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Everyone’s Favorite DJI Clone Just Stopped Selling its Osmo Pocket 4P Lookalike
Just days after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) put Xtra and other similar companies in its crosshairs, Xtra suddenly removed the Muse 2 Pro from its website, halted preorders, and said it would start refunding customers. [ Read
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Red Bull Used a Vintage Camera to Film a 68-Year-Old Plane’s Historic Return to American Skies
For the first time since it was manufactured in Santa Monica, California, in 1958, the historic DC-6B aircraft from Red Bull’s aviation collection returned to the skies over the United States for a series of flights, with New York City serv
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Canon Adds Flash Support to the R6 V With New Firmware
Canon released new firmware updates for the EOS R6 Mark III and EOS R6 V cameras this week. Arguably the biggest addition of all is the ability to shoot with flash on the R6 V. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Gómez Platero proposes four skyscrapers at former site of the Miami Herald
Uruguay architecture studio Gómez Platero has proposed "four irregularly shaped towers" as part of mixed-use development on the Miami waterfront at the former site of the city's historic Miami Herald building. The Miami Bay Towers scheme by
Art · Colossal · 24 Jul 2026
Damien Aubin Documents a Former Soviet Mining Settlement Suspended in Time
"The place has not been abandoned. It has been left in suspension," Damien Aubin says. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Woman Wins Lawsuit After Company Forced Her to Use a Webcam During Remote Work
An anxious travel consultant working from home for a British travel company successfully sued the company for discrimination after it made her turn on her camera during meetings. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Eight products that weld thoughtful design with metal materiality
Dezeen Showroom: whether colourfully anodised or powder-coated, or left in a brown- or silver-toned state, the following products are all made from metals. The selection includes tables, storage, seating and lighting all made from stainless
Art · Colossal · 24 Jul 2026
Felicia Chiao’s Domestic Scenes Reflect the Emotional Structures of Daily Life
Felicia Chiao's warm illustrations capture emotion and the variances of mental health through surreal compositions. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for a
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
The Best Deals on Action Cameras for Your Summer Adventures
Looking for a new action camera before your next adventure? This week's deals include substantial savings on action cameras, handheld gimbal cameras, 360-degree cameras, and a wide range of accessories from GoPro, DJI, Insta360, SmallRig, X
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
50 Years Later: The First Photo Ever Taken on Mars
This week marked the 50th anniversary of the NASA Viking 1 spacecraft landing safely on Mars, spearheading a new era of space exploration. Just minutes after Viking 1 landed on the Red Planet, it captured a photo, the first ever taken on th
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Tiered skyscraper by SOM tops out on Chicago lakefront
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 River, the North Tower'
Art · Colossal · 24 Jul 2026
A New Colossal Shop Collection Highlights Local Artists and Chicago-Made Goods
Discover one-of-a-kind and handmade objects from artists we're excited to share a city with. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per mont
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Viltrox’s First Micro Four Thirds Lenses Promise Great Value
As expected, Viltrox has announced its first lenses for Micro Four Thirds. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Linde table and chair by OUT
Dezeen Showroom: design brand OUT has released a Berlin-made chair and table set that aims to enhance the comfort and functionality of dining spaces. Berlin-based brand OUT – whose unabbreviated name is Objekte Unserer Tage – describes the
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Iconic Hollywood Theater With 70mm Projector is Reopening its Doors
After years of decline, it feels like cinema is having a moment. Ticket sales at the box office are up year on year and Hollywood is on course to have its best summer since the pandemic. What's more, an iconic L.A. theater is reopening. [ R
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Kanye West Sued for Allegedly Using Audio from Photographer’s Video in Song
Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from a photo agency that claims audio from its video of his heated exchange with a photographer was used in a song without permission. [ Read More ]
Design · Creative Boom · 24 Jul 2026
How Clara Bergoënd turns Alpine folklore and fire healing into dreamlike, high-fashion illustration
The French illustrator on mountain magic, the "sisters" she draws, and why, at 31, she's finally proud of her weirdness. As part of my job as editor, I spend an unhealthy amount of time happily sc...
Photography · PetaPixel · 24 Jul 2026
Police Search for Suspect After $20K Camera Equipment Stolen From Parked Car
Police are hunting for a suspect after $20,000 worth of professional camera gear was stolen from a parked car. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Cechvala Architects cloaks Bratislava home with corrugated raw aluminium
Slovakian studio Cechvala Architects has completed RDH, a contemporary family home in Bratislava composed of three stacked volumes clad in corrugated aluminium. Situated next to a horticultural centre in Bratislava's Sihot district, the thr
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
CipherX launches world's first painless tattoo
London biotech company CipherX has created the world's first commercially available microdot tattoo, which is applied using a pain-free applicator. Launched yesterday, the permanent tattoos are created using dissolvable microneedles instead
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Has architecture become too boring?
Is this year's Stirling Prize shortlist the least interesting ever? And why are astronomers up in arms about a plan to launch a giant mirror into space? Listen to the latest episode of Dezeen Weekly now. This episode begins with Dezeen feat
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
SANAA proposal for National Museum of Ecuador selected after public backlash
A curved brick structure by architecture studio SANAA has been selected as the new design for the National Museum of Ecuador in Quito, following reports that locals had criticised the original winning design. Set to be built along the borde
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
Light Phone goes clamshell with "timeless" Flip model
Tech company Light has released a clamshell version of its popular minimalist phone, combining contemporary dumbphone functionality with retro appeal. A follow-up to 2025's all-black Light Phone 3, the Light Flip comes in six colours and ru
Architecture · Dezeen · 24 Jul 2026
"Is this the death certificate of architecture?" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing MVRDV's winning proposal for social enterprise Shift's competition to design a €240 million landmark in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Named Rotterdam Rocks!, the project, which was design
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
Why the Sony FX5 Is Sony’s Most Important Cinema Camera Ever
The Sony FX5 has been unveiled, ushering in a new era for Sony's FX Series cinema cameras and, in many ways, answering the increasingly noisy critics who have been reasonably demanding more meaningful improvements from Sony. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
A Videographer Built a Free App That Tells You When a Memory Card Is Safe to Wipe
With how expensive memory cards are these days, it makes sense that photographers and videographers want to rely on as few of them as possible without sacrificing data security or performance. A new app, Stow, aims to help creators know whe
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
Theatre for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants among projects from Middlesex University
Dezeen School Shows: a theatre in London designed for international students, refugees, asylum seekers, early-career workers and first-generation migrants is among projects from Middlesex University. Also featured is a charity-led music lib
Art · Colossal · 23 Jul 2026
Playful Knitted Pillows by Donna Wilson Infuse Interiors with Whimsy and Joy
What's not to love about a pillow with personality? Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Playful Knitted Pillows by
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
AF Adapter Lets Photographers Use M-Mount Lenses on Canon Cameras
Megadap has announced the M2RF, the world's first adapter that turns Leica M-Mount lenses into autofocus primes on Canon EOS R Series mirrorless bodies, APS-C and full-frame alike. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
Dezeen Agenda features the stadiums hosting the 2030 World Cup
As part of our Future Stadium series, the latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features a roundup of all 23 stadiums set to host the 2030 World Cup. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. The next World Cup will mark a centenary s
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Is the Fastest Compact Thunderbolt 5 RAID Solution
Other World Computing's (OWC) Express 4M2 Ultra is a compact Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID solution, promising ultra-fast speeds thanks to its all-NVMe flash storage, and it's available now pre-loaded with 4, 16, 8, and 32TB capacities. [ Read Mo
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
Manica unveils Kansas City Chiefs stadium topped with transparent dome
US studio Manica has unveiled the design for a 70,000-seat stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs NFL team, which will be topped with a transparent dome. The fully enclosed venue, which will replace the team's iconic Arrowhead Stadium, is set t
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
Viral iPhone App Warns Users When Smart Glasses Are Nearby
There is increasing backlash against smart glasses. Some owners even say they're scared to wear them now. As part of a growing anti-smart glasses sentiment, or at least concern about how people may use smart glasses, there's a new iPhone ap
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
WhiteWall’s New CEO Believes a Photo Is Truly Complete Once You Print It
Premium photo lab and printer WhiteWall has a new CEO, Petra Felgen. PetaPixel spoke to Felgen to learn more about her vision for WhiteWall and how the company will continue to provide high-quality services for photographers and other artis
Art · Colossal · 23 Jul 2026
Patrick Dougherty’s ‘Stickwork’ Installations Conjure Connections with Nature
For more than four decades, the artist has reimagined the technical and sculptural capabilities of one simple material: twigs. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publi
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
Waterfront repair and craft hub among projects from University of Plymouth
Dezeen School Shows: a proposal for a waterside repair and reuse hub exploring craft, material reuse and environmental stewardship is among projects from the University of Plymouth. Also featured is a regenerative laboratory restoring Plymo
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
You’ll Always Be Able to Find These New Camera Batteries
Falcam has announced the new TagBatt series, a line of rechargeable camera batteries that combines built-in USB-C charging with Apple's Find My tracking technology. Available in both Sony NP-FZ100 and Canon LP-E6 versions with Canon and Fuj
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
GMP Architekten renovated the Bernabéu for "full-time use"
Continuing our Future Stadium series, we look at the revamp of the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Spain, which shows how an existing stadium can be future-proofed. Although numerous stadiums are built from the ground up every year, th
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
This Beautiful 50mm f/1.1 Lens Is Based On An Ultra-Rare ‘Masterpiece’
Shoten Kobo Co., Ltd. announced a very fast, extremely limited new lens based on a classic and very rare pre-war vintage cinema lens, the Hugo Meyer Kino Plasmat 5cm f/1.5. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
Elon Musk Says That Grok AI Will Remake Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Elon Musk says that Grok Imagine, an AI image and video generator, will make a version of The Odyssey before the year is out. [ Read More ]
Photography · PetaPixel · 23 Jul 2026
These ‘Anti-Facial Recognition’ Glasses Block Surveillance Cameras
A growing number of eyewear brands are developing glasses designed to interfere with facial recognition systems and surveillance cameras. [ Read More ]
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
HYAN renovates 70s home in Japan around "single, continuous" living space
Local architecture studio HYAN has renovated Green Sandwich House, a 1970s home in Japan, using a palette of timber, plaster and tiles to bring "warmth and texture" to a flexible, open living space. Named after its setting enveloped by wood
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
World's tallest timber tower tops out in Sydney
The Atlassian Central skyscraper, designed by SHoP Architects and BVN Architecture, in Sydney, Australia, has become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower. Designed as the Sydney headquarters for technology company Atlassian, the 180-metr
Architecture · Dezeen · 23 Jul 2026
Glasgow School of Art "cannot rebuild" Mackintosh Building
The Glasgow School of Art has announced that it cannot afford to rebuild the iconic Mackintosh Building without external funding, following the second fire that tore through the building in 2018. According to an announcement made by the sch