BSA Weekly Visual Highlights: October 26, 2005

### BSA Weekly Imagery Highlights: October 26, 2005 The British Society of Aerialists (BSA) continually captures and displays stunning views of our planet from above, emphasizing both the elegance and complexities of Earth’s terrains. On October 26, 2005, the BSA’s Weekly Imagery Highlights showcased a selection of remarkable aerial photos that enchanted the imaginations of both amateurs and professionals. #### […]

Multiple Venice Biennale Artists Simultaneously Withdraw from Award Contention

As the 61st Venice Biennale commenced on May 9, a significant portion of its participants issued a statement of withdrawal from award consideration, aligning with the jury’s prior resignation. This move underscores a broader stance against international participation perceived as unjust and follows the jury’s decision not to consider nations, specifically Israel and Russia, whose leaders are charged with crimes […]

The Carnegie Museum Unveils North America’s Most Enduring International Art Exhibition

In 1895, Andrew Carnegie aimed to make Pittsburgh renowned for its art, just as it was for its steel. He established the Carnegie International in 1896 as a remedy. Occurring every four years at the Carnegie Museum of Art, it represents North America’s longest-running international art exhibition, presenting a diverse range of global creative practices. The 59th edition upholds this […]

Pursuing a Career in Art: A Personal Announcement

After a lively art-world week humming with protests and resistance, from the Venice Biennale to the Met Gala to New York’s American Folk Art Museum, we’ve made it to Saturday. Tomorrow, we celebrate the mothers in our lives, and to mark the occasion, Staff Writer Isa Farfan asked 15 artists to share the best advice they got from their moms […]

Pregnancy Alters Mothers’ Brains. These New Findings Are Revealing How

Research indicates that “baby brain” isn’t the deficit it’s often portrayed as. Neural changes during pregnancy may prepare expectant mothers to better connect with their children and improve social cognition. Daliah Singer May 8, 2026 8:23 p.m. Hormonal changes during and post-pregnancy lead to significant transformations in brain structure and functionality. AleksandarNakic via Getty Images I rummaged through every drawer, […]

What prompted this affluent Scotsman to hire a jeweler to cover his teeth in gold wire centuries ago?

What an ancient dental bridge uncovers about health, wealth, and societal values during the late medieval and early modern eras Sonja Anderson | Daily Correspondent May 8, 2026 5:32 p.m. The 20-karat gold wire was placed prior to the man’s demise. Dittmar, J., Crozier, R., Cameron, A. et al., British Dental Journal, 2026 Researchers have discovered the oldest dental bridge in […]

A Trekker in Norway Discovered a Golden Sword Ornament Belonging to an Elite Warrior. It Was Probably a Offering to the Gods Made in a Period of Turmoil

In the sixth century C.E., Norway may have faced volcanic eruptions, climate fluctuations, agricultural failures, famine, and disease, all of which exerted pressure on leaders and their communities Christian Thorsberg | Daily Correspondent May 8, 2026 3:45 p.m. The golden relic, a sword scabbard perhaps associated with an elite warrior leader  Annette Græsli Øvrelid, Archaeological Museum, University of Stavanger A […]

Creating a Skilled Maintenance Artist

A new documentary traces Mierle Laderman Ukeles’s decades-long practice of spotlighting marginal, unpaid, and feminine labor. It feels appropriate that Mierle Laderman Ukeles operated mostly beneath the notice of the general public for decades. As a “maintenance artist,” she focused on marginal labor, such as the upkeep of public spaces or the unpaid maternal and feminine labor that for a […]